Walnut Hills Family Campground

Check-In Procedure - Check-in is 2:00pm. - Check-out time is 11:00am. - Early check-in between 10AM to 2PM and late check-out from 11AM to 5PM are available for a flat rate fee if the site is available. - Campers will receive a notification ahead of their arrival if this is an option for their site. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Deposits & Payments - Initial Deposit: At the time of booking, 100% of the reservation balance will be collected. - Payment for all retail items and gift certificates will also be collected. Pets - GatherGrounds is a pet-friendly facility. - We do require a current vaccination record for each dog, to be kept on file. - Pets must always be leashed. - Cleaning up after the pet is your responsibility. - This means picking up pet waste, bagging it and throwing the waste into the dumpster. - Noisy animals will not be tolerated (i.e., a dog that continuously barks). - You may not leave your pet unattended at any time. - Pets are not allowed in any of the ponds, on the beach or in the cabin area. - Violation of the pet policy may result in the termination of the remainder of this Agreement without a refund. Quiet Time - Quiet time is from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM every day. - Please observe! - Children under 18 years old must be at their campsite by 11:00 PM and must always be supervised by an adult. - Please be considerate of your neighbors and fellow campers. - Televisions, radios, and conversation, etc. should be kept a respectable level and heard only at the site you are occupying. - Loud and boisterous gatherings will not be permitted. - Violations of the "Quiet Time" period rules will result in you being removed from the campground without a refund. Lien - GatherGrounds has a lien upon all personal property left on the Campground site for rent or other lawful charges incurred and not paid for the occupancy of the campground site, including expenses necessary for its preservation, or reasonably incurred in its sale pursuant to MCL 554.657. - The amount of the lien shall not exceed $600.00. - The lien attaches as of the date of nonpayment of the rent or other lawful charges and may be enforced pursuant to MCL 554.658. Inspection by Camper - Camper warrants and covenants that a full and complete inspection of the Campground and of the Community and all of its facilities has been made and that all of such were found to be in good, safe and habitable condition. Bathhouse - Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult parent guardian. - Please keep all personal items with you in the bathhouse. - Any personal items that have been left in the bathhouse will be removed and taken to the office when the shower buildings are cleaned. - GatherGrounds reserves the right to dispose of any unclaimed personal items left in the bathhouse. Fireworks - Absolutely no fireworks of any kind are permitted in the Campground. - Any use of fireworks will result in immediate removal from the Campground. Dumps - Pump outs are done on Tuesdays for a charge of $19. - Any other day will be considered, an emergency pump out and the charge is $50. - To receive a pump out any day/time, payment must be received in the office before the Wagon will be notified. Insurance - GatherGrounds requires that every camper have insurance on his/her trailer. - GatherGrounds is not responsible for any damage to your camper. - Insurance is a requirement for anyone that has a golf cart in the Campground. - There must be proof of insurance left at the office and any other paperwork must be completed before a golf cart is permitted in the Campground. - GatherGrounds reserves the right to remove any golf cart for which it has not received proof of insurance. Bicycles - All bicycles must be returned to their campsite at DUSK. - Please inform your children of this rule as they are responsible to abide by this rule as well. - This bicycle rule is implemented because bicycle use after dark has proven to be a safety hazard within the Campground. Parking - Each campsite is permitted to have one (1) vehicles at the site at any given time. - Your vehicle must have a window tag visible. - Extra vehicles may park in one of the Campground’s designated parking areas and must pay for a parking pass at the office. - Parking in fields or non-designated parking areas is not permitted. - If you are unsure where to park, please check with the office. - If a campsite exceeds the one (1) vehicle limit or if a vehicle is parked at a campsite without the window tag visible, this will be considered a breach of this Agreement and GatherGrounds may terminate the remainder of this Agreement without providing a refund. Police - If the police are called because of a Camper, Camper’s family, agents, employees, guests or invitees, GatherGrounds has the authority to require those campers to leave the Campground immediately and the Remainder of this Agreement shall become null and void without a refund. Removal From Campground - GatherGrounds may remove any occupant of the Campground or guest of an occupant or other individual who, while on the premises of the Campground disturbs the peace and comfort of other occupants, who causes physical harm to the Campground facilities, or who fails to pay rent at the rental rate agreed upon by the time agreed upon. - Such demand for removal shall be in writing and shall include the reason(s) for the request to depart the Campground. - If the Camper has paid in advance, GatherGrounds shall return any unused portion of the advanced payment. - An occupant who remains or attempts to remain in the Campground after being requested to leave for reasons and in the manner prescribed is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $250, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. Beach - No lifeguard is on duty at any time, all use of the beach and swimming is at your own risk. - GatherGrounds is not responsible for any injury that may occur by using the beach/lake. - The beach is open from 9:00 AM to DUSK/ 9:00PM (whichever comes first). - All swimming children must be supervised. - Any child that is under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, no exceptions. - Pets are not permitted to be on the beach or in the water near the beach. - No foul language or loud music will be tolerated on the beach. - Due to the dangers that could quickly and easily arise, GatherGrounds Reserves the right to ask any person and/or group to immediately leave the beach area/Campground. Scheduled Events - Please keep in mind that all scheduled events are subject to change. - This will be avoided as we do understand that you make your plans accordingly but there are times when there is no other option. Speed Limit - 5 MPH strictly enforced. - We have plenty of children but none to spare! Motorcycles - Motorcycles are permitted as transportation in and out of the park only. - Minibikes, go carts, side- by-sides, etc. are not allowed to be driven through the park at any time. E-bikes - E-bikes are to be driven under the guidance of regular speed limit rules. - We require a valid drivers license for any users of E-bikes. - Children under the age of 16 cannot drive E-bikes in the campground. Golf Carts - All golf carts must be registered at the store and a valid operating sticker must be displayed in the cart window. - Golf carts may be rented from the campground on a short term basis. Campfires - Please always keep all campfires to a reasonable size and attended. - Fires are to be had in the fire rings only, the burning of any trash is strictly prohibited. Garbage - Please do not leave garbage out at night. - It encourages animals such as skunks and raccoons to be unregistered guests. - We have provided dumpsters near the bathhouse to place your garbage in. - Dumpsters are for general Campground garbage only. - Please do not bring household garbage to the Campground to dispose of. - All large items (grills, mattresses, furniture, appliances, etc.) must be taken with you and disposed of. Damage - Damage to any property will result in prosecution and be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and removal from the Campground without refund. Media - I for myself and/or my minor child, waive and release any claims I may have related to the use of recorded media of me and/or my minor child at GatherGrounds including, without limitation, any right to approve any photos, videos or audio recordings of me and/or my minor child, any claims of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, copyright infringement and/or collection of any compensation (fees) for use of such recorded media. Drones - Use of drones is not permitted on campground premises for any purposes. Visitors - All visitors must register at the office upon arrival and pay the posted visitor rates at that time on GatherGrounds website. - If a guest is going to be staying later than 8:30 PM (weekday) or 10:30 PM (weekend) they are required to pay the overnight cost. - Before Memorial Day & after Labor Day the Office closes at 6pm; visitors need to exit the park at least 1 hour before the Office closes. - Visitors are also required to pay the standard rates for parking and park access fees. - They will be issued a gate code for park access. - If the visitor did not pay the overnight rates the camper will have those fees applied to their account. - Visitors are persons visiting a registered camper — whether it is to stop in and say hello or staying for the day. - Visitors that sleep in an extra tent on a site must pay the regular camping fee for a water & electric site. - Any visitor on the premises that is not registered will be asked to leave immediately. - State Law requires us to know who is staying on our property, so you must have all guests register in the office. - Any plans for a large gathering of visitors — especially on holiday weekends – must be pre-approved by GatherGrounds in order to accommodate all of our guests. - We must ensure that all of our guests at the Campground can be accommodated and do not want to overcrowd our facilities. - Please remember that only two vehicles are permitted on a site at any given time. Picnic Table - One picnic table is allotted per site. - If you require another table, do not take a table from your neighbor’s site! - Please come to the office and we will accommodate you if possible. Rain Checks - Rain Checks will not be given for inclement weather. - Including, but not limited to; rain, snow, flooding, mud, cold weather, hot weather, or power outages. No off-road vehicles - No off-road vehicles are allowed including four wheelers, dirt bikes, gas golf carts, or side by sides. - Registered electric golf carts, and highway licensed vehicles are the only vehicles allowed. Fishing - Fishing in the campground lake and ponds is catch and release only. - Fishing in the swimming lake is only allowed at the north end of the lake, and not along the beaches or along the west side of the lake near the Wibit Water park.