CAMPGROUND AND GROUP SHELTER RULES & REGULATIONS

 

Rules and regulations are posted online and at each site and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.

RESERVATION POLICIES:

Reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance, online or by calling 1-800-366-2661.  Customers must be at least 18 years of age to reserve a campsite or group shelter.

Campsites:

Check-In:  Campers may arrive at their reserved site between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. and must have receipt (electronic or printed) of their registration throughout their stay. 

Check-Out: Campers must leave before 12:00 p.m.  

Occupancy:  The level of occupancy at a campground is specific to each site.  This level will be posted at each facility and will be specified within the reservation system.  Tents erected off designated sites are subject to removal. Camping between designated campsites is prohibited. When camping areas are filled to stated capacity, no other campers will be allowed. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at any one facility. Visitors using a campsite for 14 nights must vacate the facility for at least seven days before returning.

Event Centers:

Occupancy:  The level of occupancy of Event Centers is specific to each facility.  This level will be posted at each facility and will be specified within the reservation system. 

Check-In time is 10:00 a.m. and Check–Out time is 9:45 p.m.  

Security Deposit:  Facility rentals may require a security deposit when making reservations.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

Campsites:  Cancellations will incur a $5.00 cancellation fee.  Reservations can be changed but will incur a $5.00 transfer fee.  Refunds will be prorated less the cancellation fee and reservation fee.  All fees incurred are per reservation.  

 

Event Centers, Group Shelters, & Pavilions: 

Reservations can be changed but will incur a $5.00 transfer fee. Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the arrival date will incur a $5.00 cancellation fee.  Any changes or cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the arrival date results in a loss of deposit.  All fees incurred are per reservation.

VISITORS:  Visitors to campsites are welcome; however, the number of visitors and registered guests must not exceed the stated occupancy limit at any time. Visitors must leave prior to closing times. 

GROUP ACTIVITIES:  All group gatherings must conclude before 10 p.m.

SMOKING POLICY:  Smoking, vaping and tobacco products are prohibited in all enclosed facilities, including buildings owned, leased, or operated by the State or local governing authorities. This includes all office buildings, restroom/comfort stations, and group shelters.

PETS: Pets are welcome at campgrounds if leashed and accompanied by the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in buildings. Owners are required to clean up after pets.

ALCOHOL: No person may consume alcoholic beverages on any public fishing area except at in designated facilities or at campsites on these areas; provided, however no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area.

 

FIREWOOD & CAMPFIRES:  All campfires must be kept in designated areas. Never leave a campfire unattended. Only “dead and down” trees and branches may be collected for firewood.  Please contact the area manager directly about finding local sources of wood.

COLLECTING & DEFACING:  All wildlife, plant life, driftwood, artifacts and any other natural or man-made features are protected and may not be disturbed or removed. Possession of metal detecting equipment is prohibited.

MOTOR VEHICLES & GOLF CARTS:  Roads on the area are public roads. All vehicles (including golf carts) must be considered “Street Legal” by Georgia law.  All drivers must have a valid driver’s license.  Vehicles are only allowed on designated roads and parking areas. All vehicles and golf carts visiting Rocky Mountain PFA must purchase and display a RMPFA parking pass.

NOISE LEVELS:  Radios, televisions, musical instruments and all other noise-making devices are not to be used between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in a manner that such devices may be heard by other visitors and must be kept at low volumes during other times.