Gillett’s new campground is officially open for guests. Nicolet Trail Campground hosted its first visitors during the week of the Oconto County Fair, Aug. 22-25.
The 20-site campground is located on Washington Street, across the street from the cattle barns of the Oconto County Fairgrounds at Zippel Park.
Gillett’s Community Development Authority developed the campground to cater to ATV enthusiasts and others who use the Nicolet State Trail.
Access to the trail is located nearby.
Mayor Irene Drake said the campground will be an asset to the city, bringing in visitors who will contribute to the local economy.
“We’re hoping it takes off,” she said. “People have expressed a need for someplace because of the ATV trail that goes up north.”
The campground is built for self-contained campers, not tents, and sites are designed to accommodate ATV trailers. Bathrooms are limited to portable units.
Weather conditions and the unexpected discovery of underground tanks delayed the opening of the park, originally slated in the spring.
“Everybody’s been patient,” Drake said. “It would’ve been nice to have it up and running in May, but we can get an early start for next year.”
The city hopes to attract hunters and late-summer campers to the facility. The campground’s summer season ends Oct. 31. The campground is open year-round, although electrical and water hookups are not available for the winter season, Nov. 1 to April 30.
Reservations may be made online and mailed to City Hall, completed at City Hall or completed at the campground.
Registration papers are also located at the utility building at the entrance of the campground.
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