CAMPSITE Wanatee Park A-10

Rental Contract Agreement

Campsite and Group Camp Facility Contract

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 re-opened 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. 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

Cancellation Policy

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 re-opened for reservation for the date of a cancellation.

Refund Policy

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 re-opened for reservation for the date of a cancellation.