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2008 RATES & HOURS OF OPERATION
(Effective March 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009)

NOTE: Rates subject to change without notice
 

GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER (and Gift Shop)
Tel: 270-924-2233
Open year-round: 7 days, 9 am - 5 pm
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
NORTH WELCOME STATION (and Gift Shop)
Open March - Nov: 7 days, 9 am - 5 pm
(Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec - Feb)
SOUTH WELCOME STATION (and Gift Shop)
Open March - Nov: 7 days, 9 am - 5 pm
(Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec - Feb)
THE HOMEPLACE (and Gift Shop)
March
April - Oct
Nov
Wed-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
Mon-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
Wed-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm

(Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec - Feb)
*FEES: Ages 13 and up: $4
Ages 5-12: $2
4 and under: Free

*Higher rates may apply to special event weekends.

WOODLANDS NATURE STATION (and Gift Shop)
March
April - Oct
Nov
Wed-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
Mon-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
Wed-Sat, 9 am - 5 pm. Sun, 10 am - 5 pm

(Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec - Feb)
*FEES: Ages 13 and up: $4
Ages 5-12: $2
4 and under: Free

*Higher rates may apply to special event weekends.

CANOE RENTALS: $5 per hour + $10 deposit per canoe from 9 am - 4 pm.
Daily: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Weekends only: Labor Day through Oct 31, weather permitting.

*Higher rates may apply to special event weekends.

GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM
SHOW TIMES
March:7 days 10 am, 2 noon, 2 pm (Mon-Fri)
10, 11 am, 1, 2, 3 pm (Sat-Sun)
April - May7 days10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm (Mon-Fri)
10, 11 am, 1, 2, 3 pm (Sat-Sun)
June - Aug7 days10, 11 am, 1, 2, 3 pm (Mon-Fri)
11 am, 1, 2, 3, 4 pm (Sat-Sun)
Special Show - 8 pm (Sat only)
Sept - Oct7 days10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm (Mon-Fri)
10, 11 am, 1, 2, 3 pm (Sat-Sun)
Nov5 days10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm (Wed-Fri)
10, 11 am, 1, 2, 3 pm (Sat-Sun)
Dec 4-215 days: 10am, 1 & 2 pm (Thur. - Fri.) 10 & 11am and 1, 2, & 3pm (Sat. - Sun.)

(Closed Thanksgiving Day thru Nov. 30, & Dec 21-Feb)

*FEES: Ages 13 & up: $4
Ages 5-12: $2
4 & under: Free
 
Pre-scheduled GROUP RATES for Woodlands Nature Station, The Homeplace, and Golden Pond Planetarium are available. Please call 270-924-2020 for more information.
 

ELK & BISON PRAIRIE
Open year-round: 7 days, dawn 'til dusk
FEES: Automobile: $5 Per vehicle
Buses/Commercial Vans: $.50 Per passenger

Tokens are available at all facilities. Bus tokens must be purchased at the Golden Pond Visitor Center.

HUNTING FEES
Quota Application: $5
Hunter Use Permits:
  Permit:
  Permit with Backcountry Camping:
 
$20
$25
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMIT
Annual Permit: 
  Adults 18 years and up:
  17 and under:
$20 per person
Free
3-Day Permit:
  Adults 18 years and up:
$5 per person

Group Backcountry Camping Permits are available for a one time fee of $25 at the LBL Administrative Office. This permit is for one visit by a group affiliated with a non-profit, youth, or charitable organization.

 

CAMPING FEES PER UNIT

RESERVATIONS: Reservations can now be made at Energy Lake Campground and selected sites at Piney, Hillman, and Wranglers Campgrounds, please call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Additional reservation fee required. After Sept. 30, 2008, please call 270-924-2000 for new reservation information.

HILLMAN FERRY
March 1-Nov 30 
Basic

30 AMP SITE:
Electric
Electric/Water
Electric/Water/Sewer

$12
 
 
$18
$23
$28

50 AMP SITE:
Electric
Electric/Water
Electric/Water/Sewer

 
$20
$26
$32

Closed Winter (Dec 1-Feb 28)

 
OUTPOST OPERATION:
April - October
Sun
Mon-Wed
Thurs-Sat

 
7 Days
7 am - 9pm
9 am - 5 pm
7 am - 10 pm

Mountain & Single-Speed Bike Rentals
FEE:4 HRS24 HRS
Child Bike
Child Buggy
Child Trailing Bike
Mountain/Hybrid Bike
Single-Speed Cruiser Bike
Tandem Bike
Youth Bike
Youth Mountain Bike
$10
$10
$10
$15
$10
$15
$12
$15
$15
$15
$25
$15
$25
$25
Camping Supply Rentals
FEE:24 HRS
2-person Tent
4-person Tent
Box Fan
Cast Iron Fry Pan
Dutch Oven
Lanterns (propane)
Sleeping Pad
Stove 2-Burner (propane)

$6
$8
$4
$2
$3
$3
$1
$5

PINEY
March 1-Nov 30 
Basic

30 AMP SITE:
Electric

$12
 
 
$18

50 AMP SITE:
Electric/Water/Sewer

$32

Closed Winter (Dec 1-Feb 28)

 
Camping Shelters* $35  
*Additional reservation fee required. (See Camping Shelter description)

OUTPOST OPERATION:

NON-PEAK SEASON
April 1- May 14 and Aug 16 - Oct 31
Sun
Mon-Wed
Thurs
Fri-Sat

 
 
 
 
7 am - 9pm
9 am - 5 pm
9 am - 7 pm
7 am - 11 pm

PEAK SEASON
May 14 - Aug 15
Sun
Mon-Thurs
Fri-Sat

 
 
7 am - 9pm
8 am - 8 pm
7 am - 11 pm

Mountain & Single-Speed Bike Rentals
FEE:4 HRS24 HRS
Child Bike
Child Buggy
Child Trailing Bike
Mountain/Hybrid Bike
Single-Speed Cruiser Bike
Tandem Bike
Youth Mountain Bike
$10
$10
$10
$15
$10
$15
$12
$15
$15
$15
$25
$15
$25
$25
Camping Supply Rentals
FEE:24 HRS
2-person Tent
4-person Tent
Heater
Lanterns (propane)
Rope Hammock
Sleeping Pad
Stove 2-Burner (propane)

$6
$8
$4
$3
$4
$1
$5

EQUIPMENT RENTALS: Equipment reservations are available at both Hillman Ferry and Piney Outposts. Security/Cleaning deposits may be required. VISA, Mastercard, Discover, personal checks, travelers checks, and cash are welcome.

ENERGY LAKE
March 1-Nov 30

BASIC

 
 
$12

30 AMP SITE
Electric

 
$18

Closed Winter (Dec 1 - Feb 28)

*For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Additional reservation fee required.

CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS:
May 1 - Oct 15
 
$5 per hour + $10 deposit per canoe or kayak from
9 am-5 pm daily

*Canoe and Kayak availability based
on weather and lake conditions.

TURKEY BAY OHV AREA
OPEN YEAR-ROUND — "Call before you Haul." 270-924-2000, or check our
Trails Update page.
   
Basic Camping $8 per night
(multiple night discount available)

OHV PERMITS: 
  Annual Permit $60 (Valid 4/1/08 through 3/31/09.)
  7-Day Permit $30 (Valid for 7 consecutive days from date of purchase.)
  1- to 3-Day Permit $15 (Valid for 3 consecutive days from date of purchase.)

WRANGLERS
OPEN YEAR-ROUND — "Call before you Haul." 270-924-2000, or check our
Trails Update page.
Basic

30 AMP SITE:
Electric
Electric/Water
Electric/Water/Sewer

$12
 
 
$18
$23
$28

50 AMP SITE:
Electric
Electric/Water
Electric/Water/Sewer

 
$20
$26
$32

Annual Day-Use Permits: $60
Daily Trailer Permits: $5
Stall Rental: $10

Seasonal riding stable available. Call 270-924-2211 or 2201.

*CAMPING SHELTERS:
  Sleeps 4: $35
  Sleeps 8: $55
*Additional reservation fee required.  
CAMPING AREAS
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Rushing Creek, Birmingham Ferry/Smith Bay, Cravens Bay, Gatlin Point:
Basic $9 (Multiple night discount available)
Fenton:
Basic
Electric
$9
$14
(Multiple night discount available)
CAMPING SHELTERS
DEPOSITS & FEES: For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov. An advance deposit of a minimum of two night's camping fee plus a non-refundable reservation fee is required.
Piney Campground Shelters:
Wranglers Campground Shelters:
$35 per night Mar 1 - Nov 30
$35 (Sleeps 4) Year-round
$55 (Sleeps 8) Year-round

 

Shelters Include:
Inside: One double bed & one bunk bed (Piney) and one double bed with either one or three bunk beds (Wranglers), ceiling fan with light, small table, folding chairs or benches, and electrical outlets.

OUTSIDE: Porch, fire ring and picnic table. Restroom/shower buildings and outpost supply center are located in campground.

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