Camping rules

These rules and regulations were established to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance, and with a “Good Neighbor Policy” in mind.

Your compliance is very much appreciated and will ensure a pleasant stay for all guests.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM for RV and Campsite. Early RV check-in is allowed if there is no one else residing in your site. A fee may be assesses at our discretion. Check-out time is 1:00 PM. Late check-outs may will result in an extra fee. Late check-in is available to those who pay in full. If you are caught entering after hours and have not paid in full, you may be charged a $50 fee.
After Hours Arrival – If you arrive after the office is closed, you must come into the office the next day to sign your reservation paperwork.
Car Passes – All vehicles in the park must display a valid car pass on your rear view mirror at all times. If the car pass is lost, you may request a new car pass for a fee.
Refunds/Prorating – No prorating or refunds for early departures for any reason.
Visitors – All visitors must check-in at the office and comply with park rules/policies. There is an $8 per person/per day fee for any visitor over the age of 18 years old. There is a $5 per person/per day for each child age 3-17. No one campsite may have over 6 people. Visitors must leave the park prior to 11:00 PM.
Speed Limit – The speed limit in the park is 5 MPH and is strictly enforced. You must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate any motorized vehicle in the park (Gas or Electric). Proof of insurance is also required.
Bicycle – Bicycle riding is not permitted after dark and all children under 12 must wear helmets. Bicycle must be kept on the roads only. No riding on the grass, in the barn, or in the pool area.
Tents – No tents are permitted on sites 1 through 30 and 150 through 194.
Campfire – Only allowed in site fire ring. Moving of fire rings is not allowed. If your fire ring is moved or has garbage in it, you will be charged a minimum fee of $25.00. No burning of garbage in the fire rings.
Common courtesy – Common courtesy shall prevail between all persons in the park. Respect the privacy of guests. Profane, abusive, harassing, threatening language or actions directed at park personnel or other guests is unacceptable and will result in eviction.
Noise control – No obnoxiously loud music or partying. Quiet time 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM and is strictly enforced. You will get one warning and then you will be asked to leave.
Emergency and safety – No illegal drugs. All weapons shall be kept in compliance with state/federal laws. No discharge or use of firearms in the park. No fireworks or sparklers are permitted. No smoking in or around buildings. Speed limit 5 mph. If you observe any activity you believe to be of concern, please contact the office. There is an emergency phone located outside the office. This phone is a direct connection to local emergency services.
Vehicles and site occupancy – No parking on adjacent/vacant sites (unless prior approval has been provided). No vehicle repairs or maintenance may be done in the park unless approved by management.

Sites – Cleanliness of the park is important to everyone. All trash should be bagged and taken to the dumpster. Trash is not to be left out overnight. Outdoor items should be neat and orderly. Hazardous materials shall be discarded properly. Please leave park facilities as you would like to find them. If they need attention, notify the office. No one campsite may have over 6 people and you must have at least one adult (over 21 years of age) in each camping group. Minors must be at their site and under adult supervision by 11:00 PM. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at your site only and are not to be displayed. NO outdoor carpets on grass.
Portable grills – Gas/charcoal grills are allowed. Wood fires are also permitted, only in the fire ring provided.
Laundry – No clotheslines or hanging laundry outdoors. No washing of pet bedding in laundry facility. No washing laundry in the restroom, use the laundry room.
Miscellaneous – No washing of cars or campers. No cutting of trees or shrubs. No use of chainsaws. You may pick up small branches if they are on the ground for your camp fire. No electric heaters or water heaters permitted.
Picnic Tables – no use of grills on top of picnic tables. Damage to picnic tables may result in an additional fee (minimum $50) charged to the card on file.
Pet rules – We reserve the right to refuse or require removal of any animal at any time. Cats are allowed but may not roam freely in the park and must be leashed. Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet or shorter) and under control of an adult at all times. Excessive barking is not allowed. Pet owners must immediately pick up after their pet and deposit waste in a bag. Aggressive animals will not be allowed in the park. Pets may not be left outdoors unsupervised. No pets allowed in Family Cabins. You MUST provide a copy of proof of rabies shots for your pets upon arrival.
Fishing – Refer to weekly handout for fish limits and abide by our limits to keep ponds stocked. We allow absolutely no fishing with cast nets or jug lines. Fishing is catch and release only.
Generators May be used in an emergency only and management approval is required.
Golf Carts – You may bring your own Golf cart for a fee of $5 per day. No evening driving without proper headlights.
Kayaks and canoes – You may bring your own kayak and canoe and keep it at your site.
Recreational equipment – No motorized recreational equipment allowed in our park, such as 4-wheelers, go-carts, or mini-bikes. Equipment must be operated properly. No horseplay, racing, or other misuse allowed.
Damages and personal liability – Any guest or visitor that willfully or negligently damages or destroys park property, landscaping or equipment will be held liable for the value to repair or replace the damaged items property. The responsible party(s) may be evicted for willful damage.
Guest property – Guests use the Campground’s facilities at their own risk. Secure your valuables. Management assumes no liability for loss or damage to guest property and/or injury to person, pet, or party arising due to use of resort facilities or caused by others on the premises. The campground is not responsible for loss or damage due to fire, accident, theft, weather or catastrophic events.
Right to refuse/Evict/Deny access – Top O’ The Caves is a privately-owned campground. Management reserves the right to refuse services, evict or deny access to anyone, under any circumstances it deems necessary, in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. There will be no refunds.
Policy changes – Since every contingency cannot be covered in a set of rules, from time to time, modification may be necessary. Management reserves the right to make changes deemed necessary to these rules and regulations at any time, without prior notice.
Discounts – Discounts may not be used on holiday weekends, “special” weekends, or any other days that Top O’ The Caves chooses.
Trailers – Any extra trailer over 20 ft long must be booked its own site. Any trailer under 20 ft long may be parked in overflow parking, but is not guaranteed the space. All overflow parking is first come, first serve.

TOP O’ THE CAVES SITE SERVICE AGREEMENT

REFUND POLICY

I further understand and agree that Top O’ The Caves has a specific refund policy based on the cancellation date. If the cancellation occurs before 30 days of your arrival date, there is a $16.00 cancellation fee for campsites and $50 cancellation fee for cabins, that will be deducted from your payment. If your cancellation occurs between 30 days and 8 days of your reservation date, there is a 50% cancellation fee, which means that only 50% of your payment will be refunded to you. If you cancel within 7 days of your arrival date, there will be no refund for any reason.

Credits may be requested and kept on file for up to one year from the cancellation date to those who cancel their reservation with 7 days of arrival. User credit is based on the orginal reservation date.

NOTE: RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

THE MANAGEMENT ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR LOSS FROM ANY CAUSE. WE MAINTAIN A NO REFUND POLICY – SUBJECT TO “SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES”.

TOP O’ THE CAVES will not tolerate any onerous, noxious or offensive activity of any sort that could interrupt and / or adversely affect the enjoyment of other parties utilizing our facilities. In the event of such onerous, noxious or offensive activity, in the judgement of management, the parties responsible for such activities will be required to leave the park immediately, without a refund.

INDEMNITY AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Customer shall indemnify and hold Top O’ The Caves harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from any and all damages or injuries caused by fire, water, wind, civil strife, or acts of God, owner and / or customer actions or inactions (or those of their employees, agents, or invitees), or any other related to Customer’s use or occupation of the RV site, regardless of whether such loss was caused by the negligence of any of the Campground parties.

THEFT OF SERVICE LAW

Any guest who leaves without paying for site services or who refuses to pay for site services when due is subject to criminal prosecution. We require full payment in advance and will prosecute any violations under the “THEFT OF SERVICES LAW”.

By signing the “Terms of Agreement” you are agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations of this campground.