FMC SPORTSMAN'S CLUB CAMPING RULES
REVISED 10/11/2018
The
club facilities are the result of many years of labor and sacrifice on the part
of many past and present members. The Camping Committee Chairperson(s), the
Camping Committee and the user Members are responsible for maintaining the
camping facility. Your membership, assigned long term camping and camper storage
fees (if applicable) must be paid by May 1st of each year.
The
assigned long term campsites, camping waiting list, temporary camping, camper
storage lot and camper storage waiting list shall be in the name of the Member
of Record only. Your cooperation and help can ensure a safe and well maintained
campground.
I.
These
rules are intended to ensure:
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A
safe, healthy, orderly, and enjoyable use of the facilities.
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Maximum
availability of the facilities by all Members wishing to camp.
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All
Members, Campers and Guests are treated fairly and without favoritism.�
II.
The
rules, detailed on the following pages, cover these important topics.
A. Camper Registration
B. Camper Relocation
C. Temporary Camping
D. Campsite Responsibilities
E. Campground Sewer
F. Camping Restrictions
G. Guest Campers
H. Children Campers
I. Camper Trailer Storage
K. Definition of Terms
L. Penalties for Rules Violations
1.
All
Camping Members/Guests must sign in/register at the Camper Sign-In Station.
a. Member spending the night must
register in the designated sign in log book.
b. Member must sign in all guest(s) and
pay fees as required by the camping rules.
c. Member must provide name, camp site
number and date of arrival. Prior to leaving Club the Member must enter date of
departure.
2.
Camping
fees. �
a. Assigned long term camper fees are to
be paid prior to May 1st or on the date the Member accepts a new
site.
b. Temporary camping �refer to Temporary
Camping (section D). Temporary camping fees must be paid for time of intended
stay, not to exceed two weeks; unless approved by the Camping Committee Chairperson(s)
and approved by the Board of Directors.�
c. Guest camping fees must be paid for
time of intended stay.�
d. Cancellations
must be made 5 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund.
A one night cancellation fee may be charged on cancellations.
3.
Any
Member violating (a) or (b) below will be subject to loss of campsite.
a. Member has 90 days from the
date of accepting campsite to put a camper or RV on the assigned campsite, at
the discretion of the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the
Board of Directors.
b. Member of Record must have their own
camper on the assigned site for a minimum of six months throughout the
year, at the discretion of the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by
the Board of Directors.
4.
A
Camping Waiting List for long-term campsites will be maintained by the Camping Committee
Chairperson(s).
a. Available campsites will be offered
to Members on the list in the following manner. The Member on the top of the
list will be offered the first available campsite(s). The campsite may be accepted
or refused. If refused, the campsite will then be offered to the next name on
the list.�
b. A Member who refuses all available
campsites will be removed from the Camping Waiting List at the discretion of
the Camping Committee Chairperson(s). The Member may request to be placed at the
bottom of the waiting list. (Does not apply if the sites available are not
suitable for the members RV)
c. Any member on the list who has not
paid their Membership Renewal Fees by 1 May will be removed from the list.� They may reapply to the bottom of the list if
dues are paid in full and membership is reinstated by the Board of Directors.
1.
Prior
to changing campsites, all Campers must meet club specifications and be
assigned the new campsite by the Camping Committee Chairperson(s).
a. Campers desiring to trade campsites
must improve their current campsite to club specifications before they would be
allowed to switch to another campsite.
b. The Camping Committee will keep a
list of Campers wanting to trade or move to a different campsite.
c. The Camper Trade List shall take importance
over the Camping Waiting List for Long Term Camping assignments at the
discretion of the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the Board of
Directors. The Camper Trade List shall be closed one month prior to and four months
after the May 1st Membership renewal deadline.
d. Prior to trading or moving to another
site the camper must have been on the previous site for a minimum of one year.
Camper must have used site before trading or moving to another site.
e. Campers wishing to trade spots must
have approval from the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the
Board of Directors prior to trading spots.
2. Campers needing assistance with moves
must notify the Caretaker well in advance. (2 to 3 days notice) �As it is not part of
the Caretakers duties to move campers, a donation to the Caretaker is
appropriate.
a. The camper
can only be moved with the owner present or with written permission, unless
deemed as an emergency move.
b. Campers moved
to the parking area must have approval from the Camping Committee
Chairperson(s) and approved by the Board of Directors. You must register with
the Caretaker or Grounds Committee Chairperson(s).
c. A time limit
will be enforced on Campers in the parking lot.
3.
Campers
moved from the club must sign the registration form at the sign-in station.
Member must sign camper out upon leaving club grounds and sign camper back-in
upon returning to site.
1.
The
Camping Committee will maintain RV/Camper sites and tent sites available for
temporary use by Members. The temporary camping schedule shall be available for
viewing as needed on the club�s website.
a. Temporary campsites must be reserved by
the Member of Record. Reservations will start Jan 2nd.
b. No more than one selection (anywhere
from 1 to 14 nights in a row) may be reserved prior to April 1st.
c. Temporary Campsite may not be
reserved for more than one month, unless
approved by the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the Board of
Directors.
d. Fees must be paid or reserved with a
credit card within two weeks of the date the reservation is made or the reservation
may be cancelled without further notice. �Cancellations must be made at least 5 days
prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund.� A one night
cancellation fee may be charged on cancellations.
e. In order to provide maximum site
availability, there will be no set limit or maximum amount of temporary fees
paid during the year.
2.
Prior
to moving onto any temporary campsite, Member must follow registration
requirements.
a. Prior to moving onto temporary
campsite, member must have paid the Temporary Camping Fee for number of nights
stayed.
b. Member must complete registration
form at the camper sign-in station and pay Temporary Camping Fee for any Guest
you might have. �Guest pay only if they
are staying the night. Any guest under the age of 18 may camp overnight free
but host member must still register guest.
c. Member must sign the sign-out
registration form at the end of their camping stay.
3.
During
peak periods, temporary campsites may not be available.
a. The Camping Committee will make a
reasonable effort to utilize areas not otherwise used for camping to
accommodate member campers.
b. Members temporarily camping on a long
term spot of another camper must pay the Temporary Camping Fee for each night
stayed.
c. Check-out time is 12:00 pm &
Check-in time is 2:00 pm.
d. Temporary Campers must observe the
Campsite Responsibilities (Section D) �����
1.
The
Member is responsible for keeping the assigned campsite clean.
a. All trash is to be disposed of in the club dumpster. �All trash is to be placed in plastic
bags prior to disposal.
b. Grass and weeds are to be kept mowed
at each long term campsite.
2.
The
member is responsible for keeping the assigned campsite sanitary.
a. Gray water (sink drain) shall be
discharged to designated sewer piping or transported to dump station. Grey
water must never run onto open ground.
b. Sanitary or septic waste (black
water) must never be discharged anywhere on club grounds except to the designated
sewer piping or in a provided dump station. After using the dump station, area
must be thoroughly hosed down.
c. Any gray water or waste (black water)
discharged to grounds with intent may result in loss of campsite and possible loss
of membership.
d. Rotten or discarded wood/debris must
be removed from campsite.
3.
The
member is responsible for keeping assigned campsite safe.
a. Outside refrigerators are not
permitted on campsites.
b. All vehicles (other than camper,
mower, 4 wheeler, golf carts and go carts, etc) must be removed when leaving Camp Grounds.
c. Utility trailers shall not stay on
campsites. They must be moved to trailer parking area. All Utility Trailers
must be registered at the Camper Sign In Station.
d. Tripping hazards should be
eliminated. Cracks in Patios, Deck in disrepair, holes or uneven ground should
be evaluated and corrected.
4.
Roadways
shall be kept passable at all times; extra vehicles shall be moved to parking
lot.
5.
Long
Term Campsite Member is responsible for gravel on designated camper driveway.
6.
Concrete
Wheel Pads and Patios are the responsibility of the Long Term Campsite User.
7.
Minor
water, sewer piping and Wheel Pad/Patio upgrades must be completed to Camping Committee
specifications in a timely manner by discretion of the Camping Committee Chairperson(s)
and approved by the Board of Directors. Such upgrades are the responsibility of
each individual Camper. Assistance maybe available from the camping committee
upon request.
8.
Major
improvements must be called to the attention of the Camping Committee Chairperson(s)
and approved by the Board of Directors.
a. All patios and wheel pads must meet
the Camping Committee�s specifications.
b. All permanent structures or shelters
must be approved by the camping committee chairperson in advance of construction.
c. All permanent structures in
campground will be inspected annually to ensure a safe environment for our
Members and Guests. �
9.
Low
profile resin/plastic storage deck boxes are allowed.
10.
Campers
may wash camper/trailer, in a conservative manner for $10 fee per wash.
11.
Campers
may wash ATVs/4 Wheelers, in a conservative manner for $2 fee per wash.
12.
Campers
must pay fee at the Camper Sign-In Station before washing Camper. NO WASHING
CARS.
13.
A
designated 4-Wheeler wash site shall be used for 4 Wheeler only.
14.
All
Members shall maintain their campers in good,
clean presentable condition.� Camper
tarps or covers must be removed by May 1st. Tarps or covers may be
put back on the camper after September 30th.� Any exceptions must be approved by the Camping
Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the Board of Directors.
15.
The
Electric and Water to the Campground may be turned off the months of Dec, Jan
and February. It is the responsibility of the Assigned Campsite Member to
ensure their camper and site is winterized prior to the winter months. If
Electric is needed contact the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) or Caretaker.
1. All Long Term and Temporary Campsites
must observe the rules for discarding waste (black water and gray water).
Please limit the water usage to minimize cost of the sewer and camping fees
2. No Gray Water Pits are allowed.
3. Once you are connected to the sewer
system, your black water and gray water must be discarded through the sewer
piping.
4. The Camper Black and Gray Water
connections must not be permanent.
5. For effective use of the sewer system
and to eliminate plugging or venting problems the following shall be followed:
a. All Camper waste valves (black and
gray) must be closed during normal operation.
b. Only drain the tanks when they are
over 50% full. Always drain the black water tank first. If the black tank is
left open, the waste water will outrun the solid waste and cause it to clog and
backup into your camper or the sewer line.
c. Fully open the black water drain
valve, allow the tank to empty to the sewer system. Flush the black water tank
via the camper toilet. Close black water drain valve.
d. Immediately open the gray water drain
valve. This will allow the gray water to flush the remaining black water/solids
from your camper connections to the sewer system. Report any issues to the
Camping Committee/Caretaker immediately.
6.
At no time should the sewer
connection be open and allow rain water to access the drain. Install the sewer
drain plug/cap when not in use or during winter months.
1.
A
Camper must conduct himself/herself in a responsible, moral manner, and abide
by all club rules. No alcoholic
beverages allowed on club property.
2.
Campers/Visitors/Guest
must abide by all Club Camping Rules & Ground Rules. The speed limit is 5 mph in the campground
and will be enforced. You are responsible for your visitors and guest.
3.
A
Member (Member of Record) may be assigned only one Long Term Campsite at any
time.
4.
Only
equipment owned by registered member will be permitted on campsite or parking
areas unless approved by the Board of Directors.� You may be asked for verification of
ownership.
5.
Electric
heaters are not to be left on in unoccupied campers. Excessive electric heater
usage may result in higher camping fees. (never leave any electric heater
unattended � fire hazard)
6.
Appropriate wheels and inflated tires must be maintained on
equipment. �All RV�s
must be in good shape and road worthy.
7.
Campers shall not have underpinning/lattice or permanent
structures attached to camper.
8.
All pets must be on a leash in camping areas during the camping
season (Memorial Day to Labor Day).� Pet
feces must be picked up immediately and disposed of properly.
9.
Quiet time in campground � (Sunday
through Thursday) = No
excessive noise between the hours of 10pm
and 9am. Exception- authorized activities
10.
Quiet time in campground � (Friday,
Saturday and Holidays) = No excessive noise between the hours of Midnight and 9am. Exception- authorized activities
11.
When selling equipment/camper, buyer cannot be assigned campsite
unless no waiting list exists or buyer is first on the list.
12.
Air Conditioners are not to be left on in unoccupied campers while
members are off site for extended stays.
13.
Water valves are to be turned off at outside valves in unoccupied
campers while members are off site for extended stays.
14.
Water connections (each valve) must have a water pressure
regulator and a backflow prevention device (check valve) prior to connecting to
any water source in campground.
15.
Any Long-Term Camping Member that is removed from the assigned
campsite or gives up the campsite must leave all permanent structures on site,
such as retaining walls, decks, wheel pads, patios, fire pits, trees, etc.
Removing such items without Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and approved by the Board of
Directors may result in loss of membership from the
club.
16.
All
members and Guests must obey the speed limit in the campground and club
grounds.
17.
All
members and Guests must obey the club rules and by-laws while in the campground
or club grounds.
18.
Bullying, Harassment and/or Intimidation will not be tolerated.
G. CAMPING WITH GUEST
1.
Guest�s
Camper/RV/Tents are permitted in campground, provided they are camping with the
member responsible for their activities. Host Member must be camping with their
guest (in the same or different Camper/RV/Tent) during the entire stay.
2.
Guest�s
Camper/RV/Tents may be able to camp on the assigned Long Term campsite with host member or the Member may rent a Short
Term site for their guest.� Member must
reserve sites in their name for any guests and pay all the associated fees.
3.
Host
Member must sign Guest in and pay Guest Fees - $5 per guest per night at camper
sign-in station. Guest under the age of 18 may camp free. Guests are to be
informed of all Club rules by Host Member.
4.
Host
Member must sign guest out when they leave.
5.
Four
Guests or one Family may accompany a Member for overnight camping.
6.
Only
one temporary site may be rented for a guest Camper/RV/Tent at a time unless approved
by the Camping Committee Chairperson(s) and the Board of Directors.
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H. CHILDREN CAMPERS
1.
Dependent
Children (16 years of age or older) of Members may camp without their Parents.
2.
Members
are responsible for their Children�s actions.
3.
Guest
Campers are not permitted with dependent Children as
host.
I.
CAMPER TRAILER STORAGE
1. All Members having
Campers on the Camper Storage Lot must sign the Trailer Storage Agreement Letter accepting full responsibility for
the property stored on this lot.
2. The Member must provide proof of insurance no later than May 1st
of each year.
3. The Member must keep
Camper in good shape and road worthy.
4. The Camper Storage Site
is used for storage only. Not used as a campsite.
5. Absolutely NO dumping or storage of Grey/Black Water
Tanks on Storage Spot.
6. The Camper may be covered
through the off season only. (Sept thru April)
7.
Campers needing assistance with moves must notify the Caretaker well in
advance. (2 to 3 days notice) �As it is not part of
the Caretakers duties to move campers, a donation to the Caretaker is
appropriate. The camper can only be moved with
the owner present or with written permission, unless deemed as an emergency
move.
8. Campers must park in the assigned
storage spot.
9.
The Camping Committee Chairperson(s)
will assign available spots and keep a waiting list of Members desiring a
Camper Trailer Storage spot.
J. CAMPING FEES
1.
ASSIGNED LONG TERM SPOTS������������������ Refer to website for up to date fees
2.
TEMPORY
CAMPING ( RV )������������ ����������� Refer to website for up to date fees
3.
TENT
CAMPING ������������������������������������������ Refer to website
for up to date fees
4. GUEST CAMPING���������������������������������������� $5 per day for each guest
5. CAMPER TRAILER STORAGE��������������������� Refer to website for up to date fees
6. Long Term camping fee must be paid by
May 1st of each year.
7. Any camping dues that are not paid by
May 1, Campers are subject to:
a. Be asked to appear before the Board
of Directors.
b. May result in loss of campsite and
removal of equipment from site.
1.
Assigned
- completion of registration requirements by Member of Record.
2.
Assigned
Campsite - Campsite to which Member (Member of Record) is registered.
3.
Bullying,
Harassment and/or Intimidation - Occurs whenever one or more persons use power
to repeatedly and consistently inflict physical, verbal or emotional abuse
on one or more persons.
4.
Dependents
and Children - Must be able to be claimed by Member as dependent for tax purposes.
5.
Equipment
- Motor home, camper/trailer, truck camper, or tent.
6.
Guest
Camper - Persons, Additional equipment, properly registered.
7.
Host
Member - Member having a guest or visitor.
8.
Intended
Leave - Period of time most likely to be away.
9.
Intended
Stay - Period of time most likely to camp.
10.
Long-term
Camping - Member (Member of Record) responsible for the assigned campsite.
11.
Minor
Upgrades � Water or sewer piping improvements or repairs on each campsite
necessary to meet camping committee specifications.
12.
Major
Improvements - Excavating, surface water drains, decks, retaining walls,
fireplace barbecues, shelters, structures or additions.
13.
Signed
Out - Registration book shows that member�s equipment or guest equipment is not
on Club grounds.
14.
Spouse
� Legal marriage or union partner
15.
Unoccupied
- Member not present on Club grounds.
L. ANYONE VIOLATING ANY OF THESE RULES WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Possible disciplinary actions:
a. A warning by the Chairperson, Club
Staff or Board Member, verbal or in writing.�
b. Any Member failing to comply with the
warning in (a.) above will result in the Member of Record appearing before the
Board of Directors to explain their reason for not complying with the rules and
direction from the Chairperson, Club Staff or Board Member.
c. Warnings are a curtesy and not a
requirement, it is the Member�s responsibility to adhere to all of the rules.
d. All Members are subject to possible
disciplinary action for non-compliance with or without prior notification by
the Board of Directors, which could
include a monetary fee being assessed, loss of campsite, removal of equipment
and/or possible loss of membership. (Actions and Fees will be determined as
appropriate by the Board of Directors)�
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Please Contact a Camping Committee Chairperson(s) for more information.
Please Check the Club Website and Camper Sign In Station for the most up
to date info.
We are all volunteers, please help us maintain our Campground.