For some of you, Memorial Day weekend is a time to bond with nature.

Outdoor enthusiast can pick between two different campgrounds in Eau Claire County, Harstad Park and Coon Fork Park, both near Augusta.

But if you think it’s too late to claim a spot for your tent at one of these sites, think again.

"I think a lot of people don't realize that we do have still a lot of sites on a first-come, first-serve basis,” Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Supervisor, Mike Torud said.

Torud says there are still over 30 non-reservable camp sites available at Coon Fork and 28 at Harstad.

He says chances are, most of those will be filled this Memorial Day weekend, by folks who live right here in western Wisconsin.

"I expect that there's going to be a lot of locals,” Torud said. “With the price of fuel and everything."

"A lot of them are just from the area,” Coon Fork Park Attendant, Ryan Weber said. “Get a few from La Crosse every once in awhile."

Weber says once in awhile, he’ll see some out of state campers, but it’s not common.

And while high gas prices may be keeping some out-of-state campers away from county campgrounds, Torud says it may also be keeping more of you close to home.

“I think a lot of these people are going to eventually decide that, you know, maybe we should take that vacation a little closer and take advantage of the local opportunities and recreational facilities we have,” Torud said.

That is, if the weather cooperates with your plans!

For more Eau Claire County camp site information, you can call the Coon Fork Park attendants at 286-5536.

If you’re looking to camp outside of Eau Claire County, you can contact your local parks and forest department.