Campground Policies
The following list of rules is for the protection of all our campers. Your cooperation will result in a more enjoyable camping experience for everyone involved. Seasonal campers, Monthly, Weekly and Week-end campers shall inform their visitors of these rules.
QUIET HOURS ARE BETWEEN 10 P.M. AND 8 A.M.
Pets
Telephone & Mailing
Vehicles
Dumpster Hours
VISITORS AND HOURS
We are not responsible for any loss due to fire, theft, accident or any act beyond our control. This campground is private property. Any guest found destroying or damaging campground property will be expected to make due restitution. Violation of any of these rules or unreasonable/objectionable conduct is cause for termination of tenancy or visit. We reserve the exclusive right to make decisions in such matters.
LAKE MANCHAUG CAMPING, LLC
There are NO Lifeguards provided therefore, SWIMMING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. No night swimming is allowed. Children are to be supervised at all times. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children in the campground. A parent must accompany small children to the restroom. No shampooing or soap allowed in the lake. Clotheslines are permitted for the drying of bathing suits and bath towels only. There is no riding of bicycles after dark. Campers 16 and under are required to wear a helmet per Massachusetts State Law. Cap guns and fireworks are not permitted. Please do not litter the campground. The swim dock is for the enjoyment of all the campers. Please do not submerge swim dock or buoys. No chairs or slides allowed on the campground swim dock. USE CAUTION AROUND OTHER SWIMMERS.
Campsites and Refunds
The seasonal campsite fee covers two adults and their dependent children. The week-end, monthly, weekly camp-site fee covers two adults. Additional adults or children utilizing the site will be subject to charge. Subletting by equipment or site space (fee applicable). A 10% commission will be assessed to all on site trailer sales. All construction is to conform to all state building codes. Maintenance of decks and boat docks are the camper’s responsibility. No wooded construction to exceed hand-rail height. Pressure treated or plastic wood allowed. No fences are allowed within the campground. Please do not nail anything to the trees. Pre-cut firewood only. Local firewood available at the campground by the cord or by the bundle. Transportation of firewood into Lake Manchaug Camping is prohibited. No cutting within the campground. Do not stack firewood against trees. No more than 1 cord of wood per site at any given time. Commercial screen rooms only. Maximum one refrigerator per site located within commercial screen room. No tarpaulins within the campground. No private playgrounds or swimming pools allowed. Please place all (cold) campfire ashes in the dumpster. Should a refund be necessary it will be computed by multiplying the daily rate for the site by the number of days the unit occupied the site since May 1st. Building is by written approval only. Do not paint rocks. No colored stone allowed on campsites. Do not move fieldstone. Please do not cut through campsites. Do not move fire-places. Washing machines and dryers are not permitted Laundry facilities within the campground. No one hundred pound (100) gas bottles are allowed. Kindly refrain from using white spot-lights at your campsite.
Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations within 7 Days of the reservation date will not receive Lake Manchaug Camping, LLC. credit or refund.
Visitors are not allowed to bring any pets into the campground. Seasonal campers no more than 2 (two) pets per site allowed. Week-end campers allowed bringing their family pet. Dog Registration needed and a $20.00 fee applied (refundable). No pets allowed for Holiday week-end camping. Pets are to remain on site at all times. No dog walking within the campground. Pets are not allowed in the water at any time. Barking dogs are annoying; please do not leave them unattended at your site. The following breeds are not accepted in the campground: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, Chow, and Sheppard. We reserve the right to refuse entry into the campground of any person(s) pets without explanation or reason.
Emergency telephone calls will be delivered as soon as possible. All other phone messages will be delivered at our convenience. A local phone is located at the fountain area at the bath-house for your convenience, emergency and 911 calls. Please do not give out the campground mailing address for mailing purposes. All mail should go directly to your home address or post office box.
SPEED LIMIT IN THE CAMPGROUND IS 5 MPH. All seasonal vehicles shall display a seasonal sticker affixed to either the side window or bumper for identification purposes. Monthly, week-end, and daily visitors shall display a hanging tag or affixed tag for identification purposes. Gate cards are to be used for the length of your camping stay and will require a $10.00 refundable deposit. Motorcycles, trail bikers, etc are to be operated only for transportation in and out of the campground. Please no washing of vehicles allowed in the campground. Washing of trailers by appointment only, please notify the office. No changing of motor oil or any hazardous waste allowed. Car, Boat and Utility Trailers are not allowed in the campground for storage during the camping season.
The hours of operation are 8:00 AM until Dusk. The dumpsters are located behind the office area for your convenience. Please note that these are to be utilized for the trash during camp time only not from other locations. No propane bottles, refrigerators or tires are to be disposed of without office notification (A disposal fee applied).
All visitors are required to stop and register and pay the visitor fee at the office before entering the campground. The daily visitor fee is $5.00 per person; the over-night fee is $10.00 per person. Day visitors shall leave the campground at 10:00 PM. No visitors will be allowed to visit after 9:00 PM. All campers/visitors are to comply with the rules and regulations of Lake Manchaug Camping, LLC. Any violation of the rules by campers or his/her party including failure to pay any applicable charge when due, will (i) terminate camper’s right to use the site, (ii) may subject camper to immediate eviction without notice or refund.