This property is restricted to guests 21+ and anyone younger will be denied access.

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Located along the Black River in the Town of Melrose, Jackson County, WI

Our 1450s Irish theme asks you the question, are you "Beyond the Pale?"

Service areas offered by The English Pale

The Manor House - Available as a three bed rental.

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

The Manor House is currently available as a 2 -bed + pull out couch, furnished house rental on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/53770430?federated_search_id=9fa648b8-d3e3-417f-b944-99564d4ec07e&source_impression_id=p3_1639447788_FJ4od9nq7RmYH7zi&guests=1&adults=1 The Manor House Pub will someday offer Irish hospitality with a unique E

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Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

We have 4 Rustic (boondocking) camp sites (B16, B18, B20 & B21) that are sized 50'X50'. Gravel pads (60') built to accommodate (RV's, 5th Wheels and travel trailers). Generators are allowed and a portable toilet is near by. Rustic tent sites along the Black River (R3 & R4) are available, see information below. All sites allow a maximum of 6 adults (21>) and no children. No electric or water hookups are available, however our outdoor shower is located at the Water Station for use by all campers. Rates are $33 night + taxes/fees.

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Raise Your Spirits Shuttle Rental is Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Raise Your Spirits Shuttle Rental is Available

The Raise Your Spirits shuttle is a 14 passenger (guests) Van that can be rented with a driver for the 1st TWO hours at $175 and $50 every hour after that. The van and driver can be rented for weddings, birthdays and any special events. Additionally available to transport couples to local breweries, wineries, and any special events. You pick the event and we will get you there, and back again. Adult beverages are allowed in the van. The driver stays with you the entire time. Enquire call or text 715-299-7007 or email office@englishpalewi.com

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The Grounds

Sand Beach

Our shoreline along the Black River is a mile long, with the focal point of the property being a brilliant 4-acre beach. All campers on the property have access to the beach using trails. Walking from the rustic parking lot to the beach is approximately a 10-15 minute stroll. There is no direct large vehicle access on the “lower 40” which includes the beach; however, a permit is available for Golf Carts, ATV/UTVs. That information is available elsewhere on the web page.

Have a group and want a completely private camping experience?

Rent the entire property for a private 2-night, 3-day weekend starting as low as $800 for up to 40 guests. (house+campsites+beach). Includes all fees and taxes. (Children would be allowed on a complete property take over.) We have family reunions, wedding groups and just friends camping together. The House also has an adjacent outdoor 50/30 amp RV/Camper hook up available. (Rules PDF on bottom of page has more information.)

Larger events like Parties and Weddings, over 40 people, start at $1200

Our Property

Our property is 70 acres with a mile long shoreline along the Black River. All sites allow a maximum of 6 adults (21>) and children are prohibited, except for takeovers. We are not a nudist or lifestyle property, but we allow nudity for the purpose of sunbathing at campsites, Manor House sundeck and beach. Trails connect areas of the property. Campfire wood and other items are available for purchase.

What services we have to offer you!

Rustic Sites on the Black River

Two rustic tent campsites are available along the river. Both are over 400 feet from any other site. Site R4 is right on the sand while site R3 is located on a mowed area, adjacent to the river. Each site allows a maximum of 6 adult guests (21 and older). Water Station use, next to the Manor House is included. Weather (level of the river) greatly influences the use of the Beach and Rustic Campsites. A parking location is located 1,200 feet (10-15 minute walk) from the main campground.

2007 Sunset Travel Trailer for Rent

This 2 bed camping trailer rental includes a RV site, 40 gallons of fresh water, inverter generator, all linens and basic supplies. The rental fee is $190 for the first 2 nights and $75 for each additional night, maximum of 7 nights. Rental includes set up, campsite, generator w/1 tank of gas, 1 waste tank dumping. See reservations (link below) for more information and pictures. If house is rented, unit can be parked alongside and connected to a RV electrical hook.

Merchandising (Prices include tax)

Wood Sales by size - 2'X2' bundle ($16), 2'X4' half rack ($30), 4'X4' rack ($55).

Ice 8 lb Bag = $4

Canopy Rental = $30 (10'x10') length of stay.

Single Tube Rental = $15

Double Tube Rental = $20

Inflatable Cooler Rental = $7

Gator Beach Transportation = $10 one-way.

English Pale Tee Shirts = $20 each

All prices include tax, Cash is preferred otherwise +4% card fee. If you purchase directly on site you can save on Hipcamp fees.

Alcohol Sales available, menu list available on site.

Cash is King!

Water Station

Our Water Station provides a fresh (potable) water source along with an outdoor hot/cold 2 person shower for all campers on our property. You can find it on the north side of the Manor House, directly before the Sundeck access stairs. A portable bathroom and cleaning sink is located at this site as well. You will also find electrical outlets to charge your small battery items too.

Campground Information Board

Information on the property including the rules of the grounds are posted at the entrance to the campground. They are also posted in PDF form at the bottom of this page. Please review those rules for the enjoyment of all guests.

Golf Carts, ATVs, UTVs allowed

All units described below must obtain a permit before any operation is allowed anywhere on the property. Electric golf carts are allowed to be operated in the main campground but not on the beach and forest trails at no cost. Gas golf carts and ATV/UTVs are allowed in the main campground and the "lower 40" forest trails at no cost. ONLY ATV/UTVs may get a $10 permit to be allowed on the sand beach. No Motorcycles are allowed off the gravel main roads and driveways.

Current Main Campground Sites

Our 4 (Boondocking) sites are currently available and can be registered on Hipcamp.com by using the links below. Each site has a 60' gravel pad, picnic table and fire pit. Generators are allowed but must typically be shut off at 10 p.m. to 7 a. m. One RV/5th Wheel/Travel Trailer unit + one tent are allowed per site. If only tent camping, then up to 3 tents (6 people) per site are allowed.

Outdoor Winter Storage Available

Outdoor winter storage parking is available for RVs, Campers and Boats. All vehicles stored will be parked on the gravel pads of campsites B18, B20 and B21. Storage is available at the end of the camping season and ends May 1, 2025. The total fee, including tax, is only $180 for the 24-25 winter season. Contact Cal at 715-299-7007.

Passing of Baroness

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9:14pm, Michelle, my wife of 34 years and 4 months, passed away unexpectedly without pain, with her children and I at her side.

Children – Nicholas, Janelle and Cassandra ~ The Baron ~

The Whole Story

The English Pale was a strip of land in Ireland, centered on the City of Dublin and became the base of English rule in Ireland during the Medieval Ages. By the late 15th century, the area known as “The Pale” became the only part of Ireland that remained under the control of the English. The word pale, meaning a fence, is derived from Latin, meaning "stake", specifically a stake used to support a fence. The defenses of the Pale, in Ireland, included a ditch with thorn bushes and a Pale (fence).

The English Crown (king) attempted to assert its authority over the settlers, offered English Lords and knights money to move and construct “Tower Houses” in Ireland. The Crown also forbid intermarriage between English settlers and Irish natives. It also outlawed the English subjects from using and speaking the Irish language and adopting Irish modes of dress or other customs. The Anglo-Norman settlers adopted Irish traits so strongly that the term, "More Irish than the Irish themselves" became a saying to describe this unlawful behavior.

The phrase “Beyond (or outside) the pale”, describes something outside the boundary, or in other words, to be uncivilized or outside the bounds of morality, acceptable behavior or good judgment, etc. If you are “Within the pale," it would be just the opposite.

So here I am, after serving “the authority” for 39+ years I packed my things and moved to a piece of boundary land on the Black River near Melrose, in Jackson County, Wisconsin. I reside in the Manor which someday will host our Irish Pub and I became "More Irish than the Irish themselves". For our traveling guests, we have 4 camping spots near the Manor, on the hill, and another 2 rustic camping spots along the river. We are a license establishment (alcohol sales) so all guests to any part of the property must be 21 years and older (Government ID required).

Welcome to The English Pale Campground and Resort

Located along the Black River in the Town of Melrose, Jackson County, WI

The Property is closed for the Season

Service areas offered by The English Pale

The Manor House - Available as a three bed rental.

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Raise Your Spirits Shuttle Rental is Available

Campground - Dry Camping and Rustic Sites Now Available

Raise Your Spirits Shuttle Rental is Available