For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our customers, please adhere to the following rules. Rules and Regulations are subject to change at owners discretion.
Mountain Valley Lodge is privately owned and management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone and will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guests or a loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind. Use of the facilities is for customers and registered visitors only. All rates are subject to state and local taxes. Rates are subject to change without notice. Must be 21 years of age to register.
Check-In Time:
Campground: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We request arrival prior to 9 pm to insure other campers are not disturbed with bright lights and people setting up. No arrivals past dark. Anyone who comes in after dark (10:00pm) will be charged a $100 fee.
Check Out Time:
Campground: 12:00 PM Late check outs must be pre approved by management. Any campers still occupying a site past 12pm will be charged another nights stay. If camper is left on a site past 2pm and interferes with another campers stay/reservation an additional $100 will be charged. If no contact has been made and camper remains on site by 6pm, then the camper may be towed at owners expense.
Quiet Hours:
Lodge and Campground: Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations cancelled more than 14 days (2 weeks) before arrival will be charged the equivalent of one nights stay as a cancellation fee. If you cancel within 14 days (2 weeks) of your arrival, there will be no refund. Any changes to reservations once made will be charged a $10.00 fee. Lock in fee's and dog fees are non-refundable.
No refund will be given for early check outs in the campground. Guests with five or more reservations reserved under their name are subject to a 30 day cancellation. No refunds on reservations that overlap a holiday - Memorial weekend, 4th of July and Labor day weekend.
Deposit Policy:
Campground: 100% of your stay will be collected at time of booking.
No refunds for early departures. (No exceptions will be made)
Pets:
Campground: Dogs are welcome at all sites for $5 per dog. Limit 2 dogs per site. Guests with more than 2 dogs on their site will automatically be charged a $100 fee. Dogs are NOT allowed in the camp buildings or near the Lodge at any time. Dogs must be kept on a 6 foot leash and must never be left unattended. Please clean up after your animals. Any site that does not clean up after their dogs or comply with the leash and pet rules will automatically be charged a $25.00 fine for every occurance. If rules are not followed, you will be asked to leave. No refunds are given if you decide not to bring your dogs after reserving. DO NOT throw animal feces in the garbage cans in the bathhouse. anyone caught disposing of their animal feces in the bathroom garbages will be charged a $25 fee. It is the campers responsibility to insure their dog is on their reservation. Any site that does not have a dog on their reservation and has a dog on their site will automatically be charged a dog fee.
Speed Limit:
The speed limit is a strict 7 MPH. Go slow and watch for kids!
Swimming Pool:
Wrist bands are required to enter the pool area. wristbands for the pool will only be issued per the number of children on your original reservation. Additional wristbands can be purchased by registered campers for their visitors for an additional $10 per wristband. (based on availibilty) If a wristband is removed or broken then the guest must bring the broken one to the office for a replacement. if a wristband is lost then a $10 fee is charged for a new wristband. Children under 14 years old must have an adult (18 years or older) present with them at all times to use the pool area. All posted rules must be followed or you will lose pool privileges and may be asked to leave the campground. Pool hours are posted at the pool gate. The swimming pool may be closed for maintenance and or inclement weather, there are no refunds or discounts to nightly rate if the pool is closed. Normal pool hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 8:00pm and Sundays 12:00 (noon) - 8:00pm
Water balloons are NOT allowed anywhere on the property.
Personal pools (kiddy/doggy pools) are not allowed in the campground.
Marijuana (Including Medical) And Alcoholic Beverages:
Campground: Despite the change in law, the use of marijuana in public is still not legal or allowed. NO USE OF MARIJUANA IN THE CAMPGROUND IS ALLOWED. Possession of or consumption of any alcoholic beverage by persons under 21 years of age is illegal and constitutes grounds for eviction.
NO SMOKING
It is against Michigan State Law to smoke inside public buildings. If you or anyone in your party is caught smoking inside the buildings, there will be a $200 fee. This is a Michigan State Law!
Campfires
Campfires are allowed only in the fire pits provided. NO cutting trees or shrubs. Firewood is sold at the office. All fires must be supervised at all times and extinguished when unsupervised. Any person who allows a campfire to escape from the fire pit is liable for any and all damages of property caused by the fire.
Minors:
Campground: Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Behavior Offensive To The Public:
Including but not limited to drunkenness, use of narcotics, indulging in boisterous, loud, abusive, threatening or indecent conduct or speech is prohibited and will result in eviction.
The Following Policies Pertain Only To The Campground
Recreation Room: Is for Lodge guests ONLY
Extra Guests:
Baseline fee for RV campsites covers 2 adults and up to 6 children. (8 person max per site according to State law) Tent only sites cover 2 adults and 4 kids (max of 6 people 2 tents per tent site) Each additional adult will be $10.00 per night. It is your responsibility to confirm the number of overnight guests in your party at check in. If we find you have extra guests not on your reservation, you will be charged double for each extra guest. Tents are not allowed on RV sites. tents for minor children on an RV site must be approved prior to reserving the site by management. (screened tents are allowed if they do not have a floor on the bottom)
Tent Sites:
Air contioners are not allowed to be used in tent sites. Max of 2 adults and 4 children allowed per tent site and a max of 2 tents per site allowed.
Visitors Policy:
Outside visitors are welcome from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Please note that you are responsible for the conduct of your visitors. Visitors must leave by 10:00 pm or you will be charged an additional $20 per visitor. Vistors must park in the entrance by the campground check in signs.
Vehicles:
No parking on grass. Any site with vehicles parked on the grass will be charged a fee of $25. Vehicles (including boats and extra trailers) are limited to two (2) per site. Inquire about extra parking prior to arrival. No washing of vehicles or campers at the sites. Sites with more than 2 vehicles on the site will automatically be charged $10.00 per day for each additional vehicle. Visitors of registered guests must park vehicles up near the entrance by campground check in signs. No charging of electric vehicles in the campground.
Trash:
All trash must be disposed of in the dumpsters located near the entrance to the campground. Littering is an offense. Please do not put trash in the fire pits. Putting trash in the fire pits or leaving trash on the site will result in a $20.00 fine. all Trash must be placed in the dumpsters provided at the entrance.
Firearms and Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the campground
Generators:
Running generators is prohibited.
No Power Splitters:
The power pedestals wiring is rated for one connection per site. No charging of electric vehicles.
Campground Disclaimer:
The equipment, apparatus, and facilities furnished are solely for the convenience of guests and all persons using them do so at their own risk. The management will not be responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of property by fire, theft, wind, or any act of God. Failure to comply with these rules or other request by management will result in immediate eviction with no refund. Guest are responsible for any and all damages they cause to any Mountain Valley Lodge property, including but not limited to buildings, picnic tables, pool chairs and equipment, water/septic lines, electric pedestals, shower/bathroom fixtures and any other damage guest causes.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I agree to pay the indicated total in accordance with the cardholder agreement and any additional charges due to violations of the policies.
