Campground rules change from year to year. Please read each topic. The person that signs the lease agreement (Lessee) is responsible for abiding by the rules and regulations of Dogwood Springs and ensuring their guests also follow the rules and regulations.

Campsite Maintenance

You (the Lessee) are responsible for the maintenance of your lot, using your equipment.

1. Cutting, removing, defacing, or destroying any tree or shrub is prohibited. Contact the campground management of a tree needs removed. Removing wood from the park and cutting trees (either standing or fallen) is prohibited. If a tree needs to be cut down, cut up, or removed, contact the campground manager.
2. Please do not attach metal, nails, screws, wire, or rope that does not stretch to the trees.
3. A dumpster is provided for your campground waste. See that all trash is put in plastic bags and tied 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. Put leaves, grass and branches in the ravines or in the woods.
4. Unused vehicles, junk cars, or old appliances may not be stored on the premises.
5. Tents can be used for visitors and then taken down.
6. Exposed appliances are not permitted.
7. Your campsite should be kept neat, clean, and well maintained. Please do not litter.

Visitors

1. Visitors are not to be present unless Lessee is present.
2. There is a day charge of $5/visitor, payable to the campground manager. Children under 12 are free.
3. Visitors are expected to follow all campground rules.
4. Lessee is responsible for the conduct of their visitors.
5. Lessee is responsible for accidents or damage to property during visitors stay.

Construction

All construction must have approval from the campground manager. Construction includes decks, docks, sheds, fences.

1. Shallow burial of water hoses or electrical cords is allowed, but only if rated for underground use (State code).
2. Docks may be constructed with approval of the camp manager. The dock is your responsibility to maintain. Docks are considered private property of the campsite owner.
3. Please put your lot number on your camper and dock space.
4. Decks may be constructed with approval of the camp manager.

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.
3. No generators are allowed except for emergency power.
4. Discreet and responsible alcohol consumption is to be confined to your site.
5. Obscene language is not allowed.

Use of the Park

Anyone using the park property, including the lakes does so at their own risk.

1. Hunting is strictly prohibited.
2. Swimming is prohibited.
3. Throwing rocks, sticks, leaves, or trash in the lakes is prohibited.
4. Row boats, small boats with trawling motors, and paddle boats are allowed on the lakes. Pontoon boats and motor boats are not allowed.
5. Minnows are not allowed for fishing.
6. No frog gigging.
7. Trapping devices, trot lines, or cast nets are not allowed.
8. All campers and their visitors are subject to Indiana State and Federal laws, including fishing catch limits.
9. Fire arms, bow and arrows, BB guns, air guns, paint ball guns, blow darts, sling shots and fireworks are prohibited.

Fires

1. No outside firewood. Don’t risk starting a new infestation of an invasive insect or disease. The trees are what makes the campground what it is.  Please protect them by buying firewood where you burn it.
2. Fires are allowed only in designated areas and are to be confined within a fire ring. The fire ring should be smaller than 3 feet across.
3. Ensure that fires are completely out before leaving your camp site.
4. Every trailer is required to have a working fire extinguisher.
5. Leaf burning is prohibited. Dump leaves in the woods or ravines.
6. Do not stack firewood against trees.
7. NO TREE CUTTING, dead or alive. Please ask permission from the manager before cutting firewood in the campground.

Vehicles

1. The speed limit on all roads is 10 mph.
2. Please park so the roads are not blocked.
3. No three or four wheel all terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes are allowed on the campground.
4. Golf carts and three wheel carts for handicapped persons are allowed with special permission from the campground manager for travel between campsites only. Golf carts are to be operated only by persons with a valid driver’s license.

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.