Devils River Campground

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2026 Routine · 4 non-critical, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     Campsites 40 and 41 are not clearly marked with an alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Correction: Provide each campsite with a clearly marked alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Code ATCP 79.11 (2)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system approval

     Water distribution system has not been approved by the department of safety and professional services. Sites 34 and 37 have hoses draining from the camper and or shed onto the ground. Site 34 has a buried water line that is not in conduit.

     Correction: Provide documentation that the water distribution system is approved by the department of safety and professional services.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system protected from freezing

     Service lines, valves or riser pipes not adequately protected from freezing. Riser pipes at sites 31 and 59 are not tall enough.

     Correction: Adequately protect service lines, valves and riser pipes from freezing.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at more than half of the sites are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

2. Jun 11, 2025 Routine · 4 non-critical, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system protected from freezing

     Service lines, valves or riser pipes not adequately protected from freezing. Water riser height at sight 31/32 is not at least 18 inches.

     Correction: Adequately protect service lines, valves and riser pipes from freezing.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at 39 sites and the mop sink in the laundry room are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Play equipment-installed, maintained

     One of the swings still uses an "S" hook.

     Correction: Properly install and maintain equipment.

     Code ATCP 79.23

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Campground-emergency telephone

     Sign not posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone.

     Correction: Provide a durable sign posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone available for emergency use.

     Code ATCP 79.24 (3)

3. May 14, 2024 Routine · 7 non-critical, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     There are 2 campsites labeled 75.

     Correction: Provide each campsite with a clearly marked alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Code ATCP 79.11 (2)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Distance separation-before effective date

     A minimum 10 foot separation distance is not provided at the following campsites 55 & 56, 67 & 68.

     Correction: Provide a minimum 10 foot separation distance measured from the outside edge of one camping unit to the outside edge of another camping unit, excluding slideouts.

     Code ATCP 79.13 (1) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system protected from freezing

     Service lines, valves or riser pipes not adequately protected from freezing. Water riser pipes at sites N, 5, and 31/32 are not 18 inches or higher above ground.

     Correction: Adequately protect service lines, valves and riser pipes from freezing.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     57 camp sites water service connections not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Waste from recreational vehicles-approved tanks

     There are no waste water tanks attached to sites 2, 42, and 83. Hose is discharging to the ground.

     Correction: Referral has been made to department of safety and professional services plumbing consultant for follow up.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (3) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Play equipment-installed, maintained

     One of the swing seats is connected to the chain with an open "S" hook.

     Correction: Properly install and maintain equipment.

     Code ATCP 79.23

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Campground-emergency telephone

     Sign not posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone.

     Correction: Provide a durable sign posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone available for emergency use.

     Code ATCP 79.24 (3)

4. May 10, 2023 Routine · 5 non-critical, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system approval

     Water distribution system has not been approved by the department of safety and professional services. Issues at sites: 13, 62, 63, 78, 82, 83, and 95. Water hoses are buried without conduit and will be referred to DSPS and DNR. Multiway splitters are not approved.

     Correction: Provide documentation that the water distribution system is approved by the department of safety and professional services.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at more than half of the sites not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Waste from recreational vehicles-approved tanks

     Waste water is being discharged to the ground at some sites.

     Correction: Referral has been made to department of safety and professional services plumbing consultant for follow up.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (3) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Fire prevention–fire extinguisher

     No maintained fire extinguisher is located in the campground office or other building within the campground that is accessible to campers.

     Correction: Provide a maintained fire extinguisher in the office or other approved building location that is accessible to campers.

     Code ATCP 79.22 (2)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Campground-emergency telephone

     Sign not posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone.

     Correction: Provide a durable sign posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone available for emergency use.

     Code ATCP 79.24 (3)