Chetek River Campground

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 28, 2026 Routine · 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Site designation

     Campsite 104 is 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.Site S28 has a 4 way splitter that is not approved for use on the water connection. Corrective Action(s): Replace these unapproved fixtures with single y-valves that are connected to a backflow preventer.

     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

     Water system approval

     Water distribution system has not been approved by the department of safety and professional services. Observation: Campsite S27 has hoses that are buried under ground without PVC pipe surrounding them. Corrective Action(s): Repair so that all hoses that are buried are placed in a PVC pipe to protect the hose and water system. Place buried hoses inside PVC pipe or another approved 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

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection site #'s 6, 10, 31, 108, 112, 114, 122, 129, 135, 138,150,C8, C9, N3, and playground area by portapottie 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 Corrected on site

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection site # 's S12, S15, S17, S24,G7 are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices. Corrective Action: Staff installed approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

2. Jul 9, 2025 Routine · 4 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     Campsites 104, 146, 139, C6 were not clearly marked (blocked from view or missing) 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

     Campsite 10 has hoses that are buried under ground without PVC pipe surrounding them.

     Correction: Repair so that all hoses that are buried are placed in a PVC pipe to protect the hose and water system. Place buried hoses inside PVC pipe or another approved conduit.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system approval

     Site 27 has a 4 way splitter that is not approved for use on the water connection.

     Correction: Replace these unapproved fixtures with single y-valves that are connected to a backflow preventer.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at site 15A is not provided with approved backflow prevention device- provided with pressure regulator that is not adequate for backflow protection.

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

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Containers-sufficient number

     There are not sufficient numbers of containers to hold all garbage and refuse that accumulates. Garbage observed overflowing from dumpster.

     Correction: Provide additional, durable, cleanable, insect and rodent-resistant, leak-proof and nonabsorbent containers of sufficient capacity to hold all of the accumulated garbage and refuse.

     Code [A] ATCP 79.20 (1) (a)

3. Jul 24, 2024 Routine · 4 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     Campsite S14 and 33 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-backflow protection

     Water service connection at site 32 and 30 not provided with approved backflow prevention devices. Water service connection at site 21 has the backflow improperly installed- after the "y-valve".

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

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection site # 8, S12, 14, S15B, 21, 32, 30, 110, 114, 135, 146, and on the shower house are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices or the device is not properly installed.

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

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Approved sanitary station design standards

     The sanitary station does not meet construction requirements due to the cover not being able to be opened and closed hands free.

     Correction: Repair the sanitary station.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (2) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Flushing and cleaning – water supply

     Sign at the dump station is damaged.

     Correction: Provide sign at the dump station that states, “THIS IS WATER FOR FLUSHING AND CLEANING — NOT FOR DRINKING OR DOMESTIC PURPOSES.”

     Code [A] ATCP 79.15 (2) (d)

4. Jun 13, 2023 Routine · 3 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     Campsites R2, 122, and 123 is 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. Hose connected to campground distribution system is buried under ground without being protected by PVC or other 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

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection site 112 had the backflow prevention device installed incorrectly by placing the device after the y-valve. Backflow preventer must be connected to the spiogt prior to the y-valve.

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

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at 11 of the sites were not provided with approved backflow prevention devices. See list in the comment section of this report.

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

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection G4 was not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices. Corrective action: backflow preventer was installed on spigot at G4

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)