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DOVR provides a safe, inclusive, and Relaxing wilderness immersion for veterans and civilians alike. Vets Can Return, Rest and Renew among a welcoming community.

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Giving Back To Vets

DOVR is committed to supporting this nation’s veterans. Vets have sacrificed so much for this country, and we’re honored to support them in our small ways. A few ways that we give back to vets include:

  • Providing a wilderness retreat where all veterans are free to escape the chaos of modern life
  • Fostering a community in which veterans of all backgrounds can come together in camaraderie
  • Creating opportunities for vets to connect with nature through activities like hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATVing
  • Hosting community-driven veteran appreciation events

it all started around a campfire

One fateful night in 2012 a group of friends gathered around a campfire to enjoy some camaraderie and beverages. They talked about the beautiful wilderness surrounding them. They discussed what an honor it was to live in an area that’s home to so many veterans. They expressed what a shame it was that there wasn’t a spot nearby for vets to get together.

“What if we could build a community for vets to come together, out here in the wilderness?”

The idea spread like wildfire. Community members, business owners, and the local government quickly got behind it. A coalition of veterans and civilians came together to make the dream real.

They found a location: a beautiful, secluded piece of Wisconsin wilderness.

They agreed on a mission: create a calming wilderness immersion for veterans to return, rest, and renew among a welcoming community.

And then it was off to the races!

Our Team

Rod Wilson Chairman

Heide Johnson  Vice Chair

Donald McConkey Treasurer

Jodi Schmidt Secretary

Merle Meyer

Board of Director

Tyler Bridley 

Board of Director

Leeann McConkey

Board of Director

Jeff Johnson

Board of Director

Amy Honkala

Board of Director

Diane Olson

Board of Director

Steve Olson

Board of Director

Gwen Schaaf

Board of Director

Doug Willert

Board of Director

Campground hosts are off for the season, see you next year!

D.O.V.R. is excited to announce and want to introduce our new Campground Hosts. Scott and Brenda Larson. We are excited they will be here to help our guests with their needs. Stop in and say hello and welcome them to our community.

Scott and Brenda Larson were great hosts this past season and plan to return next Spring. Thank you for all your hard work!