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Ad hoc committee formed revise county campground ordinancesSHELL LAKE – An ad hoc committee has been formed by the Washburn County Board to revise and make changes to the county's campground ordinance.

Committee formed to study campground ordinanceSHELL LAKE – An ad hoc committee will be formed to look at revisions to the Washburn County campground ordinance.

Reader Poll

A September 2022 online reader poll in the Spooner Advocate showed overwhelming public support for updating Washburn County rules for campgrounds.

Reader Opinion: Look at Burnett County for campground insightIn 2022 alone, Washburn County has received applications for 375-plus new “seasonal” RV sites. Once permanently occupied with a travel trailer, park model cabin or “tiny home,” these “campsites” quickly

Zoning Committee to consider recommending moratorium on RV subdivisionsSHELL LAKE – The Washburn County Zoning Committee instructed staff to properly notice the “discussion and action” of a campground moratorium at the Tuesday, Aug. 27 business meeting for their

Reader Opinion: RV parks should be separate zoning categoryWashburn County has seen recent applications for permits for large RV parks under the campground provision of the zoning law. Many nearby homeowners have raised serious concerns, including environmental, public

Reader Opinion: Campground moratorium is good ideaTo the people of Washburn County,

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