The Dakota County Parks Department established these campground rules to help make your stay a safe and pleasant experience.
The campgrounds are governed by
Dakota County Park Use Ordinance #107 and patrolled by the Parks, Lakes and Trails unit of the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Firewood Restrictions
Dakota County Parks prohibits any split log or log firewood from unapproved sources being brought into any Dakota County Park facilities to prevent the spread of invasive and damaging pests including the Emerald Ash Borer.
The spread of this particular species and other invasive organisms has been closely related to the transportation of firewood.
Similar programs have been implemented on a regional, state, and federal level.
- Firewood is available for purchase at the campground offices.
- Firewood purchased from an approved DNR firewood vendor can be brought in. A receipt must be brought in to verify the purchase location. For detailed information regarding DNR certified vendors, please visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood .
- Kiln dried wood such as unpainted and unstained dimension lumber or kindling that is free of any metal or foreign substance can be brought in.
- Read more about firewood restrictions at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood/index.html.
General Rules Tents or camping units on wheels are
NOT permitted in the tent camping area at Lake Byllesby Campground.
- Camping is allowed at designated sites only.
- One RV unit permitted per RV site, two tents per tent site; up to six people maximum.
- All visitors must register and obtain a visitor pass. Visitors must leave the campground by 10 p.m.
- Site rentals to minors (under 18 years of age) are not allowed. Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Pets:
- Pets must be on a leash not more than six feet long.
- Pet owners must carry and use an appropriate device for cleaning up pet feces and disposing of feces in a sanitary manner.
- Pets must not be tethered to any tree, plant, building or park equipment.
- Check out time is 12 p.m. on the last day registered. Campsite must be cleaned prior to check-out.
- Check in time is after 1 p.m. on the first day registered.
- Quiet time: Dusk to 8 a.m.
- Fires are allowed in grills and fire rings only.
- There is a 14-day maximum camping limit in any 30-day period in the Dakota County Parks Campgrounds.
The following activities are
not permitted
- Cutting trees or shrubs or bringing in logs from the woods.
- Disturbing wildlife or defacing park property.
- All terrain vehicles operating on park property.
- Controlled substances and keg beer.
- Cleaning fish, washing dishes or pets in buildings.
- Discharge of waste water onto park property.