Gettysburg Campground Policies and Guidelines
Policies and guidelines mean a happy experience for everyone. Please take a moment to read…
Reservations & Deposits
Reservations are encouraged and accepted for stays of 2 or more nights. We accept reservations for specific sites, but we reserve the right to make substitutions if needed. One night deposit required at time of reservation. Credit cards charged at time of reservation for the deposit. Cash or credit card accepted for balance due at time of check-in (no checks accepted). Deposits are not transferable.
Cancellations
With 10 days’ or more notice prior to arrival, we will issue a refund less a $15.00 processing fee. Deposit forfeited if less than 10 days’ notice. Deposit forfeited for non-arrival on scheduled arrival date. No refunds for evictions. The fun continues rain or shine. We cannot be held responsible for weather, illness, work schedules, early departure, or other situations; therefore, our cancellation policy is enforced regardless of circumstance. No refunds for eviction.
Check-In / Check-Out
- RV & Tent sites: Check-In is 3:00pm / Check-Out is 1:00pm
- Cabins & Cottages: Check-In is 3:00pm / Check-Out is 11:00am
Day Visitors
Campers are responsible for registering their guests. Please inform your visitors that they must stop to register and pick up vehicle pass. Visitors must leave the campground by 10:30 PM. Vehicles without a pass are subject to towing at owner’s expense. Visitors are welcome at no extra cost.
Guest Policies
- Alcohol and Drugs – Alcohol is allowed at campsites and in the rec hall (cans only, no glass). Absolutely NO non-prescription drugs allowed on property. Abuse of alcohol or drugs will be cause for IMMEDIATE eviction. No kegs allowed. Pennsylvania drinking age is 21.
- Bicycles – No bicycle riding after dark, unless bicycles have lights. Pennsylvania law requires children under 12 years of age to wear a bicycle helmet. NO bicycle riding on paved areas behind bathrooms or on any designated walkways. Bicycles need to be walked through all walkways.
- Cars – Only two cars per campsite. All cars on the campground must be registered and display a car pass.
- Children – Children under 18 years must be staying with an adult while at the campground. Parents are responsible for the safety and actions of their children. Children 6 and under must be accompanied to the bathhouse. All children must be back at their campsites by 11:00PM.
- Dishes – Do not wash any dishes in the bathrooms. A sink has been provided outside of the lower set of bathrooms to wash dishes. Also, please do NOT use this sink for human or animal bathing!
- Firearms, Fireworks, Firecrackers – Explosives of any kind are not allowed under any circumstances.
- Fires – Must be built in fire rings only. Extinguish all fires before retiring or leaving campsite. Do not move fire rings. PLEASE DO NOT BURN: cans, cigarette butts, glass or Styrofoam in your fire rings. DO NOT burn any wood that has nails or staples in it.
- Golf Carts – Golf carts are permitted but must be registered with the office upon arrival. All drivers must be 18 or older with a valid drivers license.
- Gray/Waste Water – Absolutely NO discharging of waste (septic) water and/or gray (dish, bath) water on ground by order of Pennsylvania State Law. Gray/waste water must be disposed of in dump station. Proper sewer connections are required by law.
- Pets – Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and are not permitted in store, bathhouse, game room, pool, or playground area. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET and respect others by keeping your pet controlled and quiet. DO NOT leave your pet unattended. If a neighbor’s pet is disturbing you, please report it to the office.
- Pool – No one age 13 and under is allowed in the pool without an adult. No smoking, eating, or drinking in pool area. Babies must have a diaper with rubber pants over the diaper or swim diapers to prevent accidents in the pool.
- Quiet Hours – Quiet hours are from 11:00PM-8:00am. Report any disturbances to the office. Loud radios, TVs, etc., not allowed at any time. Please be considerate of your fellow campers.
- Sites – Management reserves the right to assign and/or change your site without notice. Please do not walk through occupied sites.
- Speed Limit – The limit is 6 ½ miles per hour throughout the campground. Pedestrians have the right of way.
- Trash – Police the area when you leave. Trash should be place in receptacles provided. Separate containers for recycling are provided. Only campground trash should be put in receptacles.
- Trees – NO defacing, cutting or destroying live trees and foliage. Firewood is for sale from the campground store.
We reserve the right to discharge without refund any person who fails to abide by our Guest Policies.
