Mud Lake Park: Campsite 39

Rental Contract Agreement

Rental Contract Agreement

(Please read prior to making any reservations)

By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of your camping party. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing said facilities.

Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICIES concerning this reservation, and have also read and understand the FACILITY CONTRACT information.

You are reserving a facility in a Dubuque County park.  ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED.   

CHECK-IN / CHECK-0UT
·   Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m.
·   Checkout time is before 2:00 p.m.
·   There will be no taking down or putting up of camping units after 10:30 p.m.

GETTING INTO YOUR CAMPSITE 

·   A camping unit is required. A camping unit is defined as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle specifically designed for such use as a temporary residence at a camp area. A camper with an additional tent or a tent with a second tent is allowed for the registered campers minor children only.
·   Set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on the provided site marker.
·   Confirm your arrival at the self registration kiosk by submitting a self registration envelope with name/address/ and reservation confirmation number. 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
·   Violation of any state law or county regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area. 
·   A camping party consists of no more than four (4) person(s) or is your immediate family of dependent children that will be occupying this campsite. 
·   No camping party or camping unit of any kind shall occupy any camp area for more than 14 days. 
·   No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Unattended camping equipment beyond the 24 hour limit is subject to impoundment. Camping equipment which may be impounded shall be removed and disposed of as provided by law. 
·   It is unlawful for more than one camping party to occupy a campsite.  

PARKING
It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle other than in a designated parking area. Vehicle(s) parked at a camp site where a camping pad is available must be parked on the camping pad not the roadway. If parking is not available on camping pad, vehicle(s) must park in designated areas.

PETS
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times (leash not to exceed six feet).
Pets shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.

CLEAN-UP                                                                                                                                                                         
You are required to cleanup the campsite and surrounding area –returning them to the condition you received them.
Plan to have your campsite cleaned and people departed prior to the scheduled checkout time. 

GARBAGE
All garbage and litter must be placed in proper receptacles. Dumpster are located at each campground - DO NOT put garbage in campfire rings

FIREWOODOut of state firewood is prohibited.  Campers may be required to provide a “proof of origin certification” for firewood in their possession. 
Remember, “ BUY LOCAL, BURN LOCAL.”

BEER / WINE REQUIREMENTS
Keg beer and liquor are prohibited in all DCCB areas.

VISITORS 
·  All visitors (other than registered overnight campers) must depart the area by park closing time, 10:30 PM. 
·   All park visitors must avoid excessive noise and maintain quiet hours of 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. “Excessive Noise” means any loud, confused or senseless shouting or outcry; a sound lacking in agreeable musical quality or which is noticeably unpleasant.

SMOKING
·   Dubuque County Conservation is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Please consider this policy prior to purchasing your online reservation.

Please understand at the time of booking your reservation you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing that campsite - they, therefore, go elsewhere to locate a campsite for that date.

Name of person on said contract will be the only person who can cancel or reschedule a camping reservation. All cancellations or requests to reschedule date of reservation cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Dubuque County Conservation Office at least (14) business days in advance of the original reservation date.  Conservation office phone number (563) 556-6745. Monday-Friday – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

A $15 change fee will be assessed per camping reservation item.  Campers have only ONE opportunity to reschedule their original camping reservation.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

Please consider this policy prior to purchasing your online reservation.

No refunds will be issued for camping reservations.

The reservation fee you have paid will be refunded in full when cancellation occurs due to circumstances beyond the Conservation Board’s control (i.e.- fire, flooding, natural disasters, damaged facilities, etc.-at the discretion of the Conservation Board)