Rental Contract Agreement
Campsite
& Group Camp Rental
By your agreement with
these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21
years of age if beer or wine will be present at your event) and that you are
authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You
agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of
the members of your group while utilizing said facilities. You agree that you
have read and understand the cancellation policy concerning this reservation,
and have also read and understand the Facility
Contract information.
You are reserving a
facility in a Linn County park. All county park rules and state laws are
enforced. Contact the park ranger listed on your reservation confirmation email
if you have any questions about park rules, policies or special requests.
Failure to clean up the
facility or surrounding area as outlined, or failure to comply with park rules
or state laws may result in enforcement action. Linn County Conservation may
take any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.
Cancellations
In order to better serve
our customers in providing access to our facilities and a high quality
experience we do not provide refunds for cancellations. Please call the
Conservation Office at (319) 892-6450 to inform us of a cancellation.
Facilities with canceled reservations will be reopened for reservation for the
date of a cancellation.
Reservation Changes
To change the date of an
existing reservation, the request must be made at least two weeks prior to the
reservation date. The new reservation date must be within one year of the date
of the change request. A date change can only be made by calling the
Conservation Office at (319) 892-6450 and will be assessed a $10 administrative
fee. A new reservation would need to be made to change anything other than the
date or adding optional amenities (i.e. keg fee).
Check-In Time: After 3 p.m. on your day of arrival
Checkout Time: Before 1 p.m. on day of departure (Please note: no set-up or tear-down
of equipment allowed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.)
Facility Access
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 in a campground. Upon arrival,
set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on
the provided site marker (once a camping unit is established on the site, the
type of camping unit cannot change. If you place a tent, you must camp in a
tent). Confirm your arrival by submitting a self-registration envelope with the
name/address and reservation confirmation number. See the registration station
located in the campground for additional information.
General Camping Regulations
A full list of Rules &
Regulations is listed on each registration station. Please contact a park
ranger for questions regarding Rules & Regulations. Parking It shall be
unlawful to park any licensed vehicle (excluding boat trailers) outside the surfaced
parking area designated to each campsite. If parking is not available on the
camping pad, vehicle(s) must park in designated parking areas. All driving
shall be confined to designated roadways.
Visitors
All visitors (other than
registered overnight campers) must depart the area by park closing time. Refuse
Linn County Parks observe a “Carry In Carry Out” refuse policy. However, a
limited amount of refuse will be removed by park staff as part of your reservation.
All refuse must be placed in the centralized dumpster containers provided.
Pets
Pets are allowed, but must
be on a leash and are prohibited in all buildings. Pets must be cleaned up
after at all times. Pets shall not be left unattended inside the camping unit.
Park Officers have the right to remove any pets from the campground should
problems arise.
Clean Up
You are required to clean
up the campsite and surrounding area and return them to the condition you
received them. Plan to have your campsite cleaned and people departed prior to
the scheduled checkout time of 1 p.m. Smoking Linn County is a smoke-free environment.
Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.
Directional Signs and Decorations
Temporary freestanding
directional signs are allowed and not to be attached to park furniture,
signposts or other facilities. Decorations are allowed as long as they are free
standing or not affixed in a manner that would damage a facility or any painted
walls (tape, tacks and staples can cause damage to walls - the use of a
no-stick adhesive is recommended).
Firewood
“Buy Local, Burn Local.”
Certified safe firewood is available for purchase in this campground. Should
you find it necessary to transport any firewood that was purchased in a Linn
County Park, please obtain a Firewood Certification Card available at the point
of sale.
Wildlife
Wildlife in our county
parks are protected under the law and should be treated with respect and
observed at an appropriate distance. Anyone found harassing an animal will be
asked to leave. Special care should be taken with decorations like balloons so
that they do not “escape” as this is a wildlife hazard; be sure to pick up your
other small trash like straws, straw wrappers, can rings, etc., that could also
pose a hazard to animals.
Beer and Wine
Only beer with an alcohol
content of 5% or less by weight and wine with an alcohol content of 17% or less
by weight may be consumed in county parks. You may not drink these beverages on
roads or in parking areas. Hard liquor and wine with alcohol content in excess
of 17% by weight or other alcoholic liquors are NOT to be consumed in county
parks. Keg beer is NOT allowed in cabins or campgrounds.
Music
It shall be unlawful to
operate or use any radio, television, stereo, or musical instrument, electric
generating plants, power saws, or any similar equipment in or on any area in
such a manner as to create excessive noise and/or disturb other persons. Said
equipment shall under no circumstance to be used between the hours of 9 p.m.
and 9 a.m. All campers shall maintain quiet and avoid excessive noise in the
campgrounds between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. “Noise” is defined as
any loud, confused or senseless shouting or outcry; a sound lacking in
agreeable musical quality or which is noticeably unpleasant.
Special Requests
Certain activities or items
require that you request and obtain special permission from the Park Ranger in
advance of your event. These include, but are not limited, to the following:
horses (or horse activities), erection of special tents, inflatable play
equipment, hog roasts, or carnival-type activities. Please contact the Park
Ranger for additional information.