Rules and Regulations

A family is defined as 2 adults (at least 21 years old) and up to 3 unmarried children (under age 18) living within the same household. One sleeping unit per site unless housing your children or you have paid an additional fee. One car of the registered family is allowed on the site. Additional parking is available— please ask. Extra persons arriving at registration and sleeping in the same unit as the registered family are charged $9.00 per person per night. Non-family groups are charged a per-person rate and the number of campers determines the site(s).

Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Exceptions must be approved in advance). Check-out is by 1:00 p.m.

Cancellations require 14-day notice for a refund minus 10%.

Quiet time is 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings and 11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday evenings.

No vulgar/foul/abusive language should be used at any time.

The speed limit for motor vehicles is 5 MPH throughout the campground.

Non-motorized bicycles may be used on campground roads. Children under 12 years old MUST wear protective helmets when riding bicycles.

If and when swimming is available it will be posted at the pond and/or the office. Swimmers are at their own risk, no lifeguards on duty. An adult MUST supervise children under 16.

If boating on Griggs Pond, it is owned by the State of Connecticut, therefore subject to all applicable state rules (life preservers, CT Safe Boating Certification, alcohol consumption, fishing licenses, etc.).

Alcohol is permitted in moderation for those of legal age, but not to result in disruptive behavior.

Possession or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate eviction from the campground.

Two controlled pets are allowed per site and must be registered. They may be walked on a leash and must be picked up after. Excessive barking will not be tolerated and will be handled by the Animal Control Officer. Due to safety and concerns of our guests, breeds known to be vicious may not be permitted. Proof of necessary vaccinations and licensing must be presented.

Visitors must register at the office upon arrival. No visitors’ vehicles are allowed at the campsites. Day visitors are charged $6.00 each, overnight visitors not on site registration pay $10 each. Day visitors must leave the premises by 8:00p.m.

Campfires are allowed except under extreme forest fire danger conditions (drought or high winds) Firewood may be purchased at the office or brought from home (no pallets please). No cutting of wood is allowed within the campground. Leave fireplaces where they are, don’t leave fires unattended, and douse fires thoroughly upon retiring or leaving. No animals, birds, trees, or underbrush should be harmed in any way.

No smoking in any buildings (including porta-potties) or in the woods. All cigarette butts are to be disposed of properly.

Flush toilets and showers are available at the registration building. Scheduled hours of availability will be posted at the office. If unavailable, please use porta-potties located throughout the campground. Please DO NOT dispose of ANY sanitary products/diapers/etc. in toilets or porta-potties. They should be disposed of in containers provided, or with other non-recyclable trash.

Trash must be sorted for recyclable items (glass, aluminum cans, plastic) and put into designated containers. Dumpster is for disposal of non-recyclable household trash. Returnable bottles and cans should be kept separate from other recyclables. Fire rings should not be used to burn or dispose of refuse. Camp trailer holding tanks may be emptied for a resonable fee upon leaving. On-site service is also available. Only approved RV chemicals & paper products are to be used in holding tanks (NO formaldehyde or ammonia).

Feel free to ask any questions or report any concerns to us. We ask campers to respect these rules to make our campground enjoyable for all.

Thank you.
Duane & Kathy Frederick