General Rules

CAMPSITES - CAPACITY AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT ALLOWED:

A camping group consists of no more than six (6) people, not necessarily related. One main camping unit (tent or wheeled unit) per campsite, with one additional tent and one dining fly, are allowed at each site. Manager's discretion will be used if there is a dispute over allowable equipment or numbers of people at each site.

CHECK IN / OUT TIMES:

Refer to "Reservation Policies" on website.

DAMAGE RELEASE FORM:

For cabins, recreation buildings and other indoor reservable facilities, customers will be required to sign a damage and excessive cleaning release form at check-in. A credit or debit card will be added to the reservation to complete the check-in process. Any damages or excessive cleaning incurred as a result of the customer's stay may result in additional fees.

ENTRANCE FEES - DAILY & ANNUAL:

For cars, trucks and campers, the entrance fee is $7 per vehicle for in-state plates and $9 per vehicle for out-of-state plates, seven days a week including holidays. For pedestrians, bicycles, buses and passenger vans, the entrance fee is $2 per person. When staying overnight, you will be required to pay the entrance fee the first time you enter and your receipt will serve as your in/out pass the remainder of your stay. In-state annual entrance permits (AEPs) are $50. Out-of-state annual entrance permits are $70. Golden Hoosier permits are $25.

FIREWOOD POLICY:

Review details of this policy firewood.dnr.in.gov before you visit our properties.

LEASING AND SUB-LEASING PROHIBITED:

Leasing or sub-leasing a facility or equipment is strictly prohibited at DNR properties. If an attempt to lease or sub-lease your facility reservation is made, the reservation will be cancelled and no refund will be given. The individual(s) will be contacted by DNR Law Enforcement.

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES:

Each facility type (camping, shelters, recreation buildings, cabins, etc) has a maximum capacity limit, described further under said facility types. If the capacity is exceeded, you may be asked to vacate the property and you may not receive a refund. In particular, no more than six people per campsite are allowed.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS:

You must be 18 years of age or older to rent a campsite, shelter, or recreation building. You must be 21 years of age or older to rent a cabin.

PETS:

Pets are not permitted in our cabins, restrooms, shower houses or other indoor facilities, unless otherwise specified. Pets are permitted at campsites, however they must be on a leash of 6 feet or less and tended to at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets at their campsite and in all other areas of the property.

POOLS:

Refer to http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/5059.htm for the Swim Policy.

QUIET HOURS:

Most properties have quiet hours from 11pm thru 7am, however, this may vary by an hour on either end. Please contact the property you intend to visit for more specific details.

RECREATIONAL FIRES:

On DNR properties, fires may only be built in the fire rings that are provided.

SMOKING POLICY:

Smoking is not allowed in any indoor facilities (cabins, screened in porches, restrooms, recreation buildings, shelters, etc). If a customer violates this policy, he/she may be asked to leave and assessed excessive cleaning fees. Smoking is allowed in open outdoor areas of the property, including campsites, however, smoking is not allowed within eight (8) feet of the entrance to a building.

TRASH DISPOSAL POLICY:

DNR properties operate with a "carry out" trash policy. Customers must bring their own trash bags and dispose of all of their own trash. Dumpsters are available at the properties. Please do not leave trash at your campsite or inside any of our other facilities.

VEHICLES AT CAMPSITES:

Only one vehicle is allowed at each campsite. Very few properties allow two vehicles per site. All extra vehicles will be required to park in the additional parking areas made available by the property.