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Dogwood Springs Campground
Rules and Regulations
 

Visitors

1. There is a day charge of $5/visitor, payable to the campground manager. Children under 12 are free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Register your guests with the campground manager at C-11 upon entering the park.
2. Visitors are not to be present unless Lessee is present.
3. Visitors are expected to follow all campground rules and the lessee is responsible for the conduct of their visitors.
4. Lessee is responsible for accidents or damage to property during visitors stay.

Use of the Park
Anyone using the park property, including the lakes does so at their own risk.
1. Please do not litter. A dumpster is provided for campground waste. Put trash in plastic bags and tie securely before putting into the dumpster. Do not place large objects such as furniture, appliances, or TV's in the dumpster. Do not put leaves or branches in the dumpster. Leaves, grass and branches may be scattered in the ravines or in the woods.
2. All campers and their visitors are subject to Indiana State and Federal laws.
3. Hunting is not allowed at any time.
4. Swimming is prohibited.
5. Throwing rocks, sticks, leaves, or trash in the lakes is prohibited.
6. Row boats, small boats with trawling motors, and paddle boats are allowed on the lakes. Pontoon boats and motor boats are not allowed.
7. Minnows are not allowed for fishing.
8. No frog gigging.
9. Trapping devices, trot lines, or nets are not allowed.
10. Please do not remove the grass carp. The do not multiply and eat only water vegetation. If you hook one, cut your line. They may be quite large.
11. Fire arms, bow and arrows, BB guns, air guns, paint ball guns, blow darts, sling shots and fireworks are prohibited.
12. Please do not attach metal, nails, screws, wire, or rope that does not stretch to the trees. Cutting, removing, defacing, or destroying trees, shrub or plants is prohibited. If a tree needs to be cut down, cut up, or removed, contact the campground manager.

Camp Fires

1. Fires are allowed only on your campsite area and are to be confined within a fire ring. The fire ring should be smaller than 4 feet across. Protect the trees. No high, blazing fires.
2. Ensure that fires are completely out before leaving your campsite.
3. Leaf burning is prohibited.
4. NO TREE CUTTING, dead or alive without permission from the campground manager.
5. Do not stack firewood against trees.
6. Indiana Department of Natural Resources is trying to stop the spread of Emerald Ash Borer, an insect that kills ash trees. Because this pest is found in the bark of firewood no firewood is to be moved in or out of the campground.

Vehicles

1. The speed limit on all roads is 10 mph.
2. All vehicles must stay on graveled areas when the ground is soft and muddy.
3. Please park so the roads are not blocked.
4. No three or four wheel all terrain vehicles or dirt bikes are allowed on the property.
5. Golf carts and three wheel carts for handicapped persons are allowed. You are required to sign a release before operating your cart on the property. Golf carts are to be operated only by persons with a valid driver's license.

Quiet Time
We expect campers to be considerate to other campers at all times.

1. If you are entering the park after 10 pm, do so quietly.
2. Conversation, radios, TV, etc. should be at low volume. Obscene language is not allowed
3. No generators are allowed, except for emergency power.
4. Discreet and responsible alcohol consumption is to be confined to your site.

Pets

1. Dogs must be kept on a leash or runner at all times.
2. Respect other campers. Please keep your dog from barking!
3. No pets are to be tied to trees or left unattended.
4. Clean up after your pet. This includes when walking your dog on the roads.

Leave only your footprints. Take only memories and pictures.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please have a safe and enjoyable time.

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