Lake Heron Retreat

General Rules: - Check-in time is after 2 PM, but no later than 8 PM. - Check-out time is 1 PM unless prior arrangements have been made. - Quiet time is 9 PM to 9 AM. During that time, keep dogs, children, and radios quiet, and do not run generators. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Damages - You are responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing property that you damage, which will be charged to your credit card on file. - No cutting of live trees; do not place nails or staples into trees; do not damage other vegetation. - Do not cut or use any sharp objects on the picnic tables or benches. - Tables should be wiped off when finished. - Do not place a camp stove on the picnic tables. Do not put hot items directly onto picnic tables. (Plastic tables melt, and wood tables singe.) Table replacement cost is $250. - Smoking is permitted only at your campsite, and butts must be disposed of properly. Butts on the ground are considered littering! - Alcohol is permitted, in moderation, but only at your campsite. Drunken and disorderly behavior will not be tolerated. - Do not bathe or wash dishes in the lake. - No driving on trails. - All campsites: Clean up the site before you depart. (The next guest will be arriving shortly.) - Trash should be bagged and placed in the dumpster at end of Erie Road, across the road from the barn. - No projectile weapons, including but not limited to rifles, pistols, BB/pellet guns, bows & arrows, crossbows, slingshots, etc. - No hunting, shooting, or target practice. - No fireworks, explosives, or other incendiary devices are permitted. - No chainsaws. - No motorized recreational vehicles (gas or electric), such as ATVs or dirtbikes. Firewood Rules: - Firewood bundles are available for purchase. - Fallen dead branches may be used for firewood. There are plenty! - Outside firewood is not permitted, to discourage the movement of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. - And, if you are coming from another county under Spotted Lanternfly quarantine, please "Look Before You Leave." Inspect your vehicles, trailers, or any outdoor items before you move within or out of the quarantine. Perry County is under quarantine. Fishing Rules: - Single fishing hooks must have the barbs crushed. - Hook removal: Hold fish by the mouth, rather than the body or gills, which may harm the fish. Remove hooks that have been swallowed using a hemostat or needle nose pliers. Try to avoid hurting the fish. If the hook cannot be removed easily, cut the line and release the fish. - Don't put it on a stringer and then decide to let it go later. - If a Largemouth Bass or Catfish appears to be injured (bleeding) it must be purchased. - No fishing from the docks when others are swimming nearby. - Do not leave the fishing lines, lures, etc. on the ground, in the boats, or in the water (clean up your trash). - Largemouth Bass and Catfish are "catch and release". They may be purchased. See "Extras" on the reservation website. Bluegills may be kept. - Fish waste should not be thrown into the lake. Take it far into the woods. - Don't put fish on a stringer and then decide to let it go later. Swimming Rules: - Parents/guardians must take responsibility for ALL children wading and swimming. - Children must have constant supervision, and any younger than 12 years old or who cannot swim must wear a flotation device! - Owners do not accept liability for injuries or death that results from wading, swimming, or boating. - No rowdy behavior on docks or swim platforms. Absolutely no diving or jumping from the docks. Swimming platforms may be used by anyone. Please share. Pets / Animals Rules: - Pets must be on a leash. - Droppings on paths or areas where others walk must be cleaned up. - Pets must be friendly, well behaved, and not be a nuisance to others. - Pets must not be aggressive toward people or other pets. RV Sites & Comfort Station Rules: - Keep your campsite clean and neat. - Leave toilets and showers clean for the next person. If rugs are wet after using showers, they may be hung outside over the railing to dry. Showers are coin (quarters) operated. Boating Rules: - Anyone under age 16 and all non-swimmers must wear a life jacket. Buoyant cushions are provided for each boat. - No standing or rowdy behavior in the boats. - Dock boats at the docks only. Passengers may not board or disembark along the shoreline. Do not run any boat up onto the concrete area, as this severely damages the bottom of the boat! - Keep paddleboats out of shallow water and water lilies. They get wrapped around the paddles. - All boats must be returned clean. Wipe out dirt from the peddle boats. Cleaning charges will be assessed if boats are damaged or not clean when returned. - Dogs are not allowed in paddleboats. - Owners will not accept liability for injuries or death that results from wading, swimming, or boating. Cabins/Pavilion Rules: Cabins: - No cooking, smoking, candles, or pets inside of the cabin. - No food is allowed in the loft. - Cabin & porch should be swept before leaving. - Keep privy clean. Don’t throw anything down the privy except toilet paper. Erie Pavilion: - Keep road access open. - No parking or camping on the dam. - Stay off of the back slope of the dam. - Keep privy clean. Don’t throw anything down the privy except toilet paper. Tables and Fire Rings Rules: - If you move the picnic tables, put them back before you leave. - Do not move the fire rings; fires may only be in campfire rings. - Put out your campfire before you leave. Do not leave fires unattended. - Do not pour water on fires, it will crack the concrete base. - Do not put plastic, glass, or metal in the fire pits. Put it in the trash. - No bonfires. Horse and Buggy Rules: - Horses should be kept in a wooded area. - Any manure in areas where people walk should be cleaned up and thrown into the woods, well away from the picnic/camping areas. - Horses should not be watered at the edge of the lake, due to trampling the banks. Use a bucket to carry water to the horses. Guests of Registered Campers Rules: - A registered camper may have up to six guests/visitors per day, per campsite. - Guests must park in the designated "guest parking." - Guests may not bring pets. - Guests may visit between 10 AM and 8 PM. - The registered camper should email [email protected] with the reservation number, name and address of each guest, and the date they will be visiting. There is a $4 fee per person, charged to the registered camper’s credit card on file. Golf Carts Rules: - Proof of valid golf-cart-specific liability insurance must be provided, with limits of $100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage. Email a certificate of insurance to [email protected]. - 5 MPH speed limits are to be followed at all times; must have working headlights and taillights – lights must be on at dusk - Non-electric carts are not to be driven between 9 pm and 9 am. - Allow only the number of passengers that seating permits – no riding on the back standing up."