Nelson's Family Campground

Check-In Procedure - Check-in is at 3:00 pm. - Check-out is at 11:00 am. - Please call ahead for early check-in availability. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are from 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM. - All children must be on their sites with a parent during quiet hours. - The campground never accepts care, custody, or control of children. - No sound from sites should be heard off-site. Vehicle Policy - All vehicles must have a campground ID visible, whether it is a seasonal sticker or a camping pass. - Only one camping unit per site is permitted without permission. - Two registered camper’s cars per site are allowed. - Bar codes are issued to campers for entrance into the campground. - Bar codes are not transferable. Parking Policy - Guests must park in the visitor’s lot. - Park at your own risk only. - Note: all visitors must park in a free designated parking area or pay an on-site parking fee of $10.00. Speed Limit - There is a 5 MPH speed limit throughout the campground. Guests - Please inform your guests that all visitors must stop and register at the office and park in the visitor’s parking lot. - A visitor’s fee is charged for daily visitors, and an additional fee is charged for overnight visitors. - Daily visitors must leave at quiet hours. - Maximum of one camping unit per site. - Fee required for any additional unit. - An adult member of the camper’s family must be on the site at all times the site is in use. - Visitors are asked to please leave their pets at home. Pet Policy - Pets must be on a short leash at all times and are to remain on a strong, durable chain or rope that will not allow the pet to extend off the site in any direction. - Pets should never be left unattended. - All pet droppings shall be the pet owner’s responsibility and must be removed immediately. - All pets should have proper papers for vaccinations to be presented to the campground owner upon request. - If any pet is creating a disturbance or being a nuisance, the pet shall be immediately removed per the manager’s request. - No more than 2 pets per site are allowed. - Visitors’ dogs are not permitted. - Children shall not be allowed to walk pets. - No pets are allowed in the recreational hall, pavilion, playgrounds, bathrooms, or swimming areas. - Accommodations will be made for service animals. - Any pet bites must be presented to staff immediately. - Any pet bites will result in the removal of the pet. Campfires - Build fires in fireplaces only. - Do not move fireplaces. - Never leave a fire burning when you leave your campsite or before retiring. - No cutting of one’s bushes or trees is allowed. - Firewood is for sale at the camp store. - Please do not remove firewood from other sites. - Keep a hose or bucket with water nearby in case of emergency. Trash Policy - Please bring your trash to the dumpsters located near the campground entrance. - We recycle and use the appropriate containers. - Trash/recyclables need to be kept in sealed containers or removed. - No receptacles (such as buckets, wagons, etc.) can be used to collect and hold stagnant water. - Please put it upside down or undercover. Septic - Most sites have gray water only, which requires a reducer and hose. - Septic is available on limited sites only. Never put septic into gray water pipes. - Blue boy tanks can never be left connected, and they must have tightly sealed caps at all times. - The outside shower can only be used as a foot wash. - Soap is not allowed. - We offer a honey wagon service for a fee or a free dump station. Telephone Calls - An emergency phone is located outside the recreation hall doors. - Instructions for its use are located next to the phone. Recreation Hall, Store, and Pavilion - No pets, except service animals, are allowed in the store or recreation hall. - Children 10 and under are not permitted in the recreation hall after 8:00 PM without parents. - No hard liquor in the recreation hall. - Bike riding, skateboarding, and rollerblading are prohibited in the recreation hall and pavilion. Weapons - Weapons and firearms of any kind, including but not limited to airguns, B.B. guns, and slingshots, are absolutely not allowed in the campground. Motorcycles and Mopeds - It may be driven from your campsite to Mott Hill Road only. - Joyriding in the campground is not permitted. - Power-driven riding toys for any age are not permitted in the campground. - Golf carts are not permitted in the campground. Damages - You will be asked to leave if you, your children, or your guests vandalize our property or hack, cut, or drive nails or screws into trees, buildings, or picnic tables. - In addition, children are not allowed to use knives or hatchets unless supervised by an adult. Sheds, Fences, or Decks - Sheds, fences, and decks are not to be erected at campsites without permission from the campground. - Likewise, bushes or trees are not to be trimmed without permission. Artificial Grass - Artificial grass is not allowed on “real grass” sites. Clotheslines - Clotheslines are not permitted at campsites. Activities - Check the Activities Board outside the camp store for planned activities and events or any schedule changes. - Please note that scheduled activities may change without notice. - Athletic equipment is available at the camp store. - This equipment must be signed out. - Some items require a deposit. Prohibited Items - Your safety and enjoyment during your stay are important to us. - Please note that we do not permit the following at the campground: - Beer or wine kegs - Drones - Skateboards or scooters - Gasoline or electric chainsaws for firewood - Loud bug zappers - Fireworks or sparklers, even “legal” ones. Boulders - Do not climb or play on boulders along the edge of campsites. - These boulders act as a barrier along drop-offs and embankments. - Please use caution. Bike Policy - We highly recommend the use of bike helmets at all times. - Parents must instruct their children in proper safety procedures before riding and provide proper supervision. - Please ride with caution. - No speeding or reckless riding. - The campground speed limit is 5 MPH. - Cars always have the right-of-way. - No riding bicycles after dark. - No riding on steps or hills near the recreation hall, RV sales area, paved areas, or in the pavilion. No riding near or under the traffic control gates. - Park bicycles in the racks provided near the office at the bike owner’s own risk. Do not park bikes in front of the recreation hall or in any doorways. - Do not use speed bumps as ramps. - One person at a time on a bicycle. - If you ride your bike in the campground, you must agree that staff may place your bike in a secure “bike jail” for failure to follow bicycle rules. - A parent will need to retrieve the bike from the staff. - This is subject to CT Bicycle Laws. Pool Policy - The pool hours are as posted. - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. - Accepted ratio of supervision is 1 person 21 years of age or older per 2 children under the age of 16 (unless your own). - If you bring children to the pool, please remain with them, as children should never be left unattended. - No Running, Diving, or Excessive Horseplay. - Only swimsuits may be worn; no cutoffs or street clothes are allowed. - Any child not potty trained must wear a swim diaper, not a regular diaper. - Absolutely no alcohol, smoking, glass containers, or eating food permitted in the pool area. - Please keep the music down to a reasonable level out of respect for others; if you have songs that may make others feel uncomfortable or are inappropriate to play around children, use private listening devices. - No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk. - No trespassing in the pool area when closed. - Please follow all posted pool rules. Pond Policy - No Lifeguard on duty. - Swim at your own risk. - No horseplay. - Swimming and fishing are allowed in the designated areas only. - No boats of any kind, inflatable rafts, tubes, or floats. - No swimming after dusk. - No pets allowed. Playground Policy - The playground is open from 9:00 AM until dusk. - Swings are for all ages. Climbers must be between the ages of 5-12 only, with adult supervision. - One-person limit on the slide. No climbing up the slide. - No climbing on top of the playground roof. - No pets or bicycles are allowed in/on the playground area. - No foul language or inappropriate behavior. - Young children must be supervised. - Please show respect for other people and the playground at all times. Emergency Phone - Located at Rec Hall Entrance. Fine Print - The management reserves the right to remove, at our sole discretion, without refund, any person or persons who violate our camp rules. - If you are asked to leave for any reason by the management of the campground, you must do so immediately or accept that you will be treated as a trespasser by the appropriate local authorities. - Camping has inherent risks associated with outside activities. - We are not responsible for injuries or damages occurring as part of the inherent risks of any camping ­environment. - All campers must maintain insurance; your units are not covered by the campground’s insurance. - Anyone using these facilities must do so with the understanding that the campground is provided as a ­recreational facility only, and it may not be used as a primary residence. - The campground is under constant video surveillance. - You agree to provide photo identification at any time if requested by staff or face immediate removal from the property. Reservations - Payment in full is due at the time of booking. Camping Site Rates - Camping rates are per family (two adults and up to 4 children). - Camping sites include cable and wifi. - Limited sewer sites. - Free dump station on-premises. - No tents allowed. Campground Disclaimer - Thank you for choosing to stay at Nelson’s Family Campground. - We are happy to have you as our guests. - We ensure the safety and enjoyment of all campers. - The following rules are intended to provide an enjoyable family camping experience for you and your neighbors. - Parents are advised to inform their children of these rules and are responsible for their supervision. - Violation of these rules could mean early departure without a refund. - Regulations can be modified at any time.