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2011 Rates & Hours of Operation
(Effective March 1, 2011 - February 28, 2012)
NOTE: Rates subject to change without notice.
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| GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER (and Gift Shop) |
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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) |
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Open March - Nov: 7 days, 9 am - 5 pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Dec - Feb) |
| SOUTH WELCOME STATION (and Gift Shop) |
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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 to 5 pm, Sun, 10 am to 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 Last ticket sold at 4 pm. *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 As of Sept. 26, 2011, there will be no canoe rentals due to lake conditions Call 270-924-2299 for more information. *Higher rates may apply to special event weekends. |
| GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM | ||
| SHOW TIMES | ||
| March-May: | 7 days | 10am, 12, 1, 2, 3pm (Mon-Fri) 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm (Sat-Sun) |
| June - Aug | 7 days | 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm (Mon-Fri) 11am, 1, 2, 3, 4pm (Sat-Sun) Even. Shows- 7 & 8:30pm Tue, Fri, & Sat |
| Sept - Oct | 7 days | 10am, 12, 1, 2, 3pm (Mon-Fri) 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm (Sat-Sun) |
| Nov | 5 days | 10am, 12, 1, 2, 3 pm Wed-Sun) (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Nov. 28-30) |
| Dec | 4 days | 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm (Thu-Sun) (Closed Dec 24 - Feb 28) |
| *FEES: | Daytime Shows: Ages 13 & up: $4 Evening Shows: $6 All Seats |
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| 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 (3 entry cards $10, 5 entry cards $15) Buses/Commercial Vans: $.50 Per passenger Entry cards are available at all facilities. Bus entry cards and discounted entry cards must be purchased at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. |
| HUNTING FEES | |
| Quota Application: | $5 |
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Hunter Use Permits: Permit: Permit with Backcountry Camping: |
$20 $25 |
| BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMIT | |
| Annual Permit: | (valid for 1 year from date of purchase) |
| Adults 18 years and up: 17 and under: |
$20 per person Free |
| 3-Day Permit: Adults 18 years and up: |
(valid for 3 days from date of purchase) $5 per person Group Backcountry Camping Permits are available for a one time fee of $25 at the LBL Administrative Office Mon. - Fri., 8am-4:30pm. For more information call 270-924-2044. This permit is for one visit by a group affiliated with a non-profit, youth, or charitable organization. |
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CAMPING FEES PER UNIT NEW FOR 2011 - We will offer differential pricing on certain days and months at each campground on a trial basis. No additional discounts apply to differential rates (such as Utility/Golden Age/Access.) These discounted rates apply only to camping fees. Differential pricing is not available on holidays. |
| RESERVATIONS: Reservations for select campsites at LBL's Energy, Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Wranglers Campgrounds can be made 24hrs a day by clicking HERE or by calling 1-800-525-7077 (9am-5pm, CST, Mon.-Fri) and can be made for six months in advance. |
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HILLMAN FERRY & PINEY CAMPGROUNDS Open March 1-Nov 30 (Closed Dec 1-Feb 28) WRANGLERS & ENERGY CAMPGROUNDS Open Year-Round |
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Site Type Basic 30amp Electric 50amp Electric (HF) 30amp Electric/Water (HF & WC) 50amp Electric/Water (HF) 30amp Electric/Water/Sewer (HF, PC & WC) 50amp Electric/Water/Sewer (HF & PC) Cabins (sleeps 4) Piney Cabins (sleeps 4) Wranglers Cabins (sleeps 8) Wranglers |
Standard Price $12 $18 $20 $23 $26 $28 $32 $35 $35 $55 |
Differential Price $ 6 $11 $12 $14 $16 $17 $19 N/A $21 $33 |
| Hillman Ferry & Piney Camprounds | ||
| Differential Pricing | Mar & Nov | 7 days a week |
| Apr, Aug, Oct | Mon, Tue, & Wed | |
| Standard Pricing | Apr, Aug, Oct | Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun |
| May, Jun, Jul, & Sep | 7 days a week | |
| Wranglers Campround | ||
| Differential Pricing | Apr-Jul, Sep, & Nov | Mon, Tue, & Wed |
| Aug, Dec, Jan-Mar | 7 days a week | |
| Standard Pricing | Apr-Jul, Sep, & Nov | Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun |
| Oct | 7 days a week | |
| Energy Campround | ||
| Differential Pricing | Mar, Aug, Sep, & Nov | Mon, Tue, & Wed |
| Dec, Jan, & Feb | 7 days a week | |
| Standard Pricing | Mar, Aug, Sep, & Nov | Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun |
| Apr-Jul, & Oct | 7 days a week | |
| HILLMAN OUTPOST OPERATION: April - October Sun Mon-Wed Thurs-Sat |
7 Days |
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| Mountain & Single-Speed Bike Rentals | ||
| FEE: | 4 HRS | 24 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 |
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2-person Tent 4-person Tent Box Fan Cast Iron Fry Pan Dutch Oven Lanterns (propane) Sleeping Pad Stove 2-Burner (propane) |
$8 $10 $4 $2 $3 $3 $1 $5 |
| PINEY OUTPOST OPERATION: April - October Sun Mon-Wed Thurs Fri-Sat Hours may be extended for holidays |
7 Days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 9 pm 8 am - 11 pm |
| Mountain & Single-Speed Bike Rentals | ||
| FEE: | 4 HRS | 24 HRS |
| Child Bike Child Buggy Child Trailing Bike Mountain/Hybrid Bike Single-Speed Cruiser Bike Youth Mountain Bike |
$10 $10 $10 $15 $10 $12 |
$15 $15 $15 $25 $15 $25 |
| Camping Supply Rentals | |
| FEE: | 24 HRS |
| 4-person Tent Heater Lanterns (propane) Box Fan Sleeping Pad Stove 2-Burner (propane) |
$10 $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 | ||
| CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS: May 1 - Oct 15 $5 per hour + $10 deposit per canoe or kayak from 9am-5pm daily *Canoe and Kayak availability based on weather and lake conditions. |
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| TURKEY BAY OHV AREA | |||
| OPEN YEAR-ROUND "Call before you Haul." 270-924-2000, or check our Trails Update | |||
| Basic Camping | $8 per night (multiple night discount available) | ||
| OHV PERMITS: | |||
| Annual Permit | $60 (Valid 4/1/11 through 3/31/12.) | ||
| 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 OUTPOST OPERATION: April - November Sun Mon-Wed Thurs-Sat Hours Sun-Wed may be extended or reduced during peak and off peak seasons. |
7 Days 7 am - 2 pm 8 am - 4 pm 7 am - 8 pm |
"Call before you Haul." 270-924-2000, or check our Trails Update page. Annual (Mar 1-Feb29) Day-Use Permit: $60 |
| 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) |
| PINEY & WRANGLERS CAMPING SHELTERS | |
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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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