Policies
CAMPGROUND RULES
We have established the following rules so that everyone can enjoy their stay at our campground.
Please respect your fellow campers, and these rules, so we can all enjoy our time here at Countryside Campground.
When in doubt, follow the “Golden Rule” and treat your fellow campers as you would like to be treated.
- CHECK IN TIME IS: 2:00pm. No Check-Ins after dark.
- CHECK OUT TIME IS: 12:00pm. If no one is checking into your site and you would like to stay after 12:00pm, please notify the office. Late check-out fees apply. Anyone staying past 5:00pm will be charged for an additional night stay.
- No refunds for cancellations on day of check in.
- Rates are based on 2 adults and 4 children. An additional fee per night, per person applies for more than 2 adults and/or more than 4 children. Maximum of 8 people per site per Michigan State Law.
- Maximum occupancy for Rustic Cabins is 5 people.
- Maximum occupancy for Rental RV & Deluxe Cabin is 6 people.
- Children may not be left unattended in the campground without adult supervision. Children must be on their site by dark unless accompanied by an adult. Parents are ultimately responsible for their children’s behavior.
- Quiet Hours are in effect from 10:00pm until 7:00am daily. Any unreasonably loud noise is prohibited at any time, including TV’s, Radios and Generators.
- Only one Camping Unit per site.
- No tents on cabin or rental RV sites.
- Only one vehicle per site. Others must park in visitor parking area.
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging is not permitted at our campground. The existing infrastructure has been designed with specific electrical capacities to ensure consistent and reliable power distribution for the campground and its support facilities. Ignoring this warning could make you liable to infrastructure damage and expulsion from our campground.
- No bike riding after dark.
- Sinks in restrooms are not to be used for washing pets or dishes.
- Sewer hoses must be in good condition with proper elbows.
- All garbage must be placed in the dumpster located by the exit drive. Do not deposit garbage in fire pits. Campsite must be kept clean during occupancy and cleaned upon departure. DO NOT leave garbage on the site.
- NO CLOTHES LINES. Please do not hang clothes from trees or bushes.
- Washing of RV’s, cars or other vehicles is NOT PERMITTED.
- All day visitors must register at the office. Visitor fees apply – children 6 years and under are free. All visitors must exit the campground by 10:00pm. Campers assume full responsibility for any visitor to their site.
- Vehicles must be street legal and operated by a licensed driver on established roadways. No golf carts / motorized scooters / mini-bikes, etc. No parking on neighboring sites. ATV’s may only be ridden into and out of the park, not to be used for transportation within the park.
- Please abide by the posted speed limit signs to keep our campers safe.
- NO SMOKING in any building on site, including restrooms. Also, please be sure to PICK UP YOUR CIGARETTE / CIGAR BUTTS. SMOKING MARIJUANA IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT COUNTRYSIDE CAMPGROUND. Non-compliance will result in forfeiture of your campsite. No refund will be provided.
- Cutting, trimming or damaging standing trees, plants or other living vegetarian is prohibited.
- Tree climbing is prohibited.
- The use of FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE AND PROJECTILE-FIRING DEVICES is prohibited.
- PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH baby wipes or any other sanitary wipes into our septic system. Even if they say they are flushable, they still cause trouble to our septic system.
- Please do not cut through other people’s campsites.
- Dry, affordable FIREWOOD is available for purchase and can be delivered to your site upon request. Firewood is NOT permitted to be brought into the campground! Please be responsible and use the fire rings provided, keep your fire a reasonable size and be sure that it is completely out before you leave the site or go to bed for the evening.
- ALCOHOL is permitted. However, excessive use or use of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated and will be reported to local authorities. As solely determined by management, drunkenness, any disorderly conduct, illegal drug use, obscene language, any disrespectful/rowdy behavior by you, your guests, pets, children or anyone in your campsite will subject you and your group to permanent loss of your camping privileges and immediate ejection without a refund.
- Flying of political flags is prohibited. Everyone has a different view in politics, let’s keep camping politics free.
- Flying drones is PROHIBITED WITHIN THE PARK.
- All reservations require payment in full at the time of reserving. Holiday and Special Event Weekends require a 3-Day stay.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- CANCELLATION fourteen (14) days or more prior to the beginning of your stay, a Cancellation fee will be charged.
- CANCELLATION less than fourteen (14) days prior to the beginning of your stay, one nights’ stay will be charged.
- HOLIDAY WEEKENDS or SPECIAL EVENTS, NO REFUNDS will be issued.
- No refunds for cancellations on day of check in.
- There are no refunds of unused days or the discomforts of Mother Nature.
SWIMMING POOL GUIDELINES
- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
- Children under 14 must always have a supervising adult over 18 years old.
- No animals or glass containers in pool area.
- No alcohol in the pool area.
- Please observe all posted pool rules.
PET GUIDELINES
- QUIET AND WELL-MANNERED PETS are allowed and welcomed at the campground. No more than two (2) pets per site.
- Pets must always be on a hand-held leash (6′ or less) and kept under control. (No retractable leashes.) Unattended, aggressive or loud animals will be considered a violation of these rules.
- EXCESSIVE BARKING will not be tolerated.
- Pets are not permitted in any building, swimming area or playground area.
- A dog park is provided in the back of the campground for your convenience.
- You must clean up after your pet.
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