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Curfew Laws in Portage County, WI (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Portage County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Portage County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

Portage County bars anyone under 17 from being in a public place or business establishment in the unincorporated towns between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. under Code § 2.9.2. Parents, guardians and business operators who knowingly let a minor stay out during curfew hours can also be cited.

Juvenile Curfew Hours, Portage County

Significant Restrictions

Portage County Code §§ 2.9.2, 2.9.3, 2.9.6

(2)Curfew hours means:(a)11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day, each day of the week. ... (1)A minor commits a violation if he/she remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the County during curfew hours.(2)A parent or guardian of a minor commits an violation if he/she knowingly permits, or by insufficient control, allows the minor to remain in any public...

Park Curfew

Portage County parks close nightly under Code § 6.1.1(4)(a): no person or vehicle may enter or remain in any county park between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except registered campers arriving at or leaving designated campgrounds. Lodge renters must vacate rented buildings by 11:00 p.m.

Portage County Park Closing Hours

Some Restrictions

Portage County Code § 6.1.1(4)(a)

(4)Closing Hours and Dates:(a)Closing Hours:1.No person or vehicle shall enter or be in any park between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and the following 6:00 a.m. (except registered campers in or en route to designated campgrounds).2.Persons transporting watercraft to and from designated boat landings are permitted at any hours.3.Persons renting lodges must vacate such buildings by 11:00 p.m.

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