Transient Campground Policies and Procedures 2010

General

The co-operation and observance of these policies and procedures by all patrons are solicited to ensure a pleasant, peaceful and enjoyable holiday for everyone.

Check out/in time is 2:00 pm.

Please inquire by 5pm the night before your departure date if you want to stay an additional night(s). We will try to arrange accommodations, however we cannot guarantee the same site or that any site will be available. Certain sites are reserved for trailers, and long term rentals.

Campers bringing a boat and trailer to be put on their site are required to purchase a launch pass for each night of their stay. The launch pass is one half of the normal daily fee.

There is a three day minimum booking on long weekends. Two days other weekends. The Long May weekend. 21.22, 23, 24 is a family weekend. No alcohol permitted.

Confirmation of registration:

I understand that my reservation will not be honored without a confirmation number.  The payment is due upon issuance of the invoice.  

Site reservations:

We attempt to give you the site(s) you requested however, we only guarantee a site will be available, not necessarily the site number you requested.

Cancellation policy:

Two weeks notice prior to arrival date:

No cash refunds will be issued.  A credit will be issued less a $25.00 administration charge for your use at another time subject to management approval.

Less than two weeks notice prior to arrival date

No cash refunds will be issued.  A credit may be issued less a 50% administration charge for your use at another time if we are able to rebook the site, subject to management approval.

Leaving early after arrival.

No refund of balance. If we are able to rebook the site reserved, we will issue a credit for the balance less a $25.00 administration charge subject to management approval.

Check in time:  After 2 pm

Check out time: Prior to 1 pm.  $25.00 charge per hour assessed after 1 pm for each hour or part of an hour that you remain on site.

Garbage:

Do not burn garbage in fire pits. 

Destructive or abusive behavior:

This property is privately operated.  Therefore management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. The registered camper is responsible for the conduct and actions of all guests in your party and your visitors.

In the event of any infractions, criminal or otherwise including damage or destruction of our property will result in you and your guest’s expulsion from the campground without any reimbursement whether in cash or kind.   Your party will not be allowed in the marina or campground in the future and we may charge you a penalty for the clean-up costs subject to management discretion.

Washrooms and Showers

l. Washrooms are available 24 hours a day from May until October for the convenience of the Park and Marina patrons and their guests only.

2. Users of these facilities are respectfully requested to help keep them clean and tidy for the benefit of others as well as themselves. Please report any problem or abuse to the manager immediately.

3. Please do not flush napkins, tampons or paper towels down the toilet. Place them in the container provided.

4. We would ask that you remind all family members that we can evict the family of any person caught defacing our washrooms or other property. You are responsible for the actions of your guests. Any infractions on their part could lead to your eviction from Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Limited.

Fishing

1. No fishing in the Marina.

2. Fish trimmings from cleaning must be disposed of at the fish cleaning station as per the rules posted at the Station

Vehicles

1. No more than two (2) vehicles may be parked on trailer lots and additional vehicles including all those of visitors must be parked in designated parking areas. Refrain from parking on grassy areas. A boat and a trailer are considered one vehicle. Boats under 20 feet in length may be kept on the campsite; otherwise they must be parked in the lot.

2. Speed limit in trailer park and marina is 10 KM at all times.

Pets

1. Pets MUST be kept on the owner's lot and are not permitted to roam free.

2. Pets must be leashed and restricted to the roads when being walked.

3. Dog owners are responsible for picking up their pet's litter.

4. Pets must not be left unattended when the owner is away.

Camp Fires

1. Small campfires are permitted within fire rings on trailer lots, provided caution is observed. ALL FIRES must be extinguished before retiring for the night. PLEASE RESPECT THE OTHER CAMPERS AROUND YOU. AFTER 11 PM IT IS QUIET TIME. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

2. Firewood can be purchased. Tree cutting and removing or damaging the bark from trees is prohibited.

3. If smoke or sparks are creating an undesirable situation for neighbours, the fire must be put out.

4. Do not hang clothes or other items from the trees as it may damage them.

5. NO ASH FIREWOOD CAN BE BROUGHT INTO THE CAMPGROUND.

Selling of goods

Sale of merchandise including firewood by park patrons is prohibited. It is grounds for immediate eviction.

Hydro. Water and Sewage

1. Lights must be turned off when retiring for the night.

2. Leaking water hoses are prohibited. Leaking or improperly sealed sewage lines are prohibited. Sewer lines from the trailer to hook-up are to be of solid plastic and properly sealed.

3. Use only white toilet tissue for better chemical breakdown. Disposable diapers, sanitary pads, tampons and paper towels are NOT TO BE FLUSHED DOWN YOUR TOILET.

4. Water supply taps must be turned off when you intend being away a day or more in case of hose breakage.

Quiet Hours

1. Quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily. Playground hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Number of campers on a site

Only one trailer or tent is to be erected on the site.

Management must approve any exceptions to this policy. If your visitors need space for overnight camping, please contact the management and they will provide an area for a nightly fee, if available. This is intended as a family campground. MAXIMUM 6 REGISTERED PEOPLE TO A SITE.

2. All guests will be required to leave by 9pm.

Safety

1. Possession of firearms or air guns in the Park is prohibited.

2. Parking on roadways is prohibited.

3.Young children must not be left unattended and must be accompanied by an adult when moving throughout the park.

4. Swimming in the Marina is prohibited.

5. The Chatham Kent Police Department and the Ontario Provincial Police have our permission to enter the property at any time and have unrestricted access to operate throughout the facility.

6. Ensure that children riding bicycles have the proper safety helmets. Bicycles must have lights if riding in the evening.

Rates

1. Rates by the season, month, week or day are as posted.

2. Rates for other services are available on request, such as pump outs and daily launches.

Trailer Size

The maximum currently allowable trailer size on our regular sites is 36 feet by 8' 6" not including the tongue or tip out.

Loss Damage and Injury

Liability for loss or damage to personal property or personal injury while on Park premises is solely the
responsibility of the occupant and guests.
Any site damaged or with excessive garbage left on it will be charged a clean-up fee of $50 minimum.

Eviction

1. Failure to observe the foregoing rules and regulations may be grounds for eviction from the Park or Marina.

2. Infractions under civil law or criminal code committed on the Park premises will also result in immediate eviction.

Insurance

1. The owner assumes liability for all claims arising as a result of the damage, injury, or death to property or persons of the Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Limited, its servants, agents, customers or tenants or their guests, resulting directly or indirectly from the owner's negligence. The use by the owner and his guests of the facilities of Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Limited shall be at the sole risk of the owner, and the owner covenants to indemnify and save harmless Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Limited, its servants, agents or employees, against any claim for loss or damage arising out of the use of the Marine facilities or equipment or the handling of any boat anywhere at the Marina property by the owner or his servants, agents or employees.

Mitchell's Bay Marine Park Limited 3 Allen Road, Mitchell's Bay, Ontario N0P 1L0 Tel: (519) 354-8423 Fax: (519) 354-3289

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