Opening Day is Friday May 16
We will welcome visitors at 9 am on May 16 2025
click here for Grounds Fee Options
Gatekeeper Phone: 219-299-0848
The phone is turned off outside of gatekeeper hours and off-season.
In case of emergency, call 911
Gatekeeper Hours:
9 am to 5 pm Sunday thru Friday; 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays
upCOMING EVENTS
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Read first: General Information for Visitors
ARE YOU BRINGING YOUR MINOR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN TO LOWC? READ THIS FIRST: A “Family” consists of a single or couple with children 17 and under. Further, if BOTH parents are not present, you will not be permitted on the grounds without a completed Minor Child Consent Form, which has been signed before the lowc gatekeeper by both PARENTS, otherwise signed before a notary public by the non-present parent(s) or legal guardian(s). No exceptions. Call the gatekeeper Ahead of your arrival if this is unclear.
You will not be admitted after gatekeeper hours (defined above), unless you are staying on the grounds and have made arrangements with your host to meet you.
No visitors (day pass or c members) may remain on the grounds after closing time (9 pm) unless they are staying overnight and have accommodations.
Reservations for R.V. hookup sites will be taken; call the gatekeeper.
Reservations for our tent camping sites are not required; there is plenty of space.
All visitors over 17 must present a valid ID.
All visitors are required to sign a general liability waiver at their first visit that is valid for every subsequent visit. (smart-waiver may be completed online ahead of your arrival)
All visitors must wear the wristband received at check-in during their entire stay. The Gatekeeper can give you a replacement if yours wears out or is lost. Wristbands are not transferable.
All visitors are admitted at the discretion of the Gatekeeper.
All visitors and C members are required to check in with the gatekeeper each visit.
Overnight guests, you may stay on the grounds until 10 am the next day; see the Gatekeeper to extend your stay on the grounds. (Your accommodation’s checkout time is unrelated to grounds fees)
All visitors must have in their possession a towel or wrap for sitting on and for wearing while passing through the cover-up zones, or you may purchase one from the gatekeeper upon arrival (stock not guaranteed).
If you have read the above and have further questions,
call the gatekeeper: 219-299-0848 between 9 am and 5 pm
May 16 to September 28 2025
This page was updated on 4/08/2025 and is subject to change
NEW: Save time at registration by pre-completing our Smart-Waiver form.
Please click on this link and complete the waiver online. When you see “You’re done!”, you have successfully completed the waiver. this may be done at any time before your visit. No need to print it.
Upon your arrival, bring I.D. to the Gatekeeper. Admittance is not guaranteed.
Visitor Grounds Fees 2025
Daily Visitors
Fees are Per family, couple, or single
$50 for members of AANR, TNS, or FCN, or active military (with ID)
$50 Visitors 30 and under.
$60 Everyone else
$30 Late arrival (between 4pm and 5pm); (Or, $0 if staying overnight and paying full grounds fees for the next day)
$30 Overnight Only. Arriving after 4pm, check out by 10am the following day.
$30 Extended check-out to 2 PM)
Must have valid identification (DL, State ID, Passport)
Cash or credit card accepted.
no admittance after 5pm, or after 6pm on saturdays, unless arrangements are made ahead of time.
Thinking you’ll like it here?
Become a c member today!
C Member (Limited Seasonal Membership)
Become an entry-level seasonal member of Lake O’ The Woods, and save up to $20 per visit. Your Cost is $60 annual dues plus $40 per visit for the entire season (May thru September). renewable annually.
Optionally, download and complete the C Member application at home and bring it with you, to save a few minutes at registration.
fees are per family, couple, or single
$60 Annual Dues
$40 per each day of use
$20 Late arrival (between 4pm and 5pm); (or, $0 if staying overnight and paying full grounds fees for the next day)
$20 Overnight Only. Arriving after 4pm; Check out by 10am the following day.
$20 Extend morning check-out to 2 PM