Florida Caverns RV Resort

Check-In Procedure - Check-in time: 2:00 pm. - Check-out time: 12:00 pm. - Early check-in must be approved in advance. - All Visitors must register with the office. - A parking pass is required to park your vehicle here unless you are a registered guest. - Please, park in a designated parking area and display the parking pass in your windshield; otherwise, your vehicle could be towed at your expense. - Let’s please avoid this activity. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Speed Limit - The speed limit is 5 mph. - Please drive slowly and watch out for children. Garbage - Please place garbage in a tied garbage bag and set it next to the road between 8:00 am and dusk. Guests - You are welcome to have guests visit with you. - They need to register at the office and get a parking pass. Quite Time - Quiet time is from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am (some Resort exclusions apply). Children - Guests are 100% responsible for the safety and conduct of their children, and they must be supervised. Site Cleanliness - Keep your site clean. - Dispose of cigarette butts and trash properly. Smoking - Smoking is not permitted inside any Resort facility, rental property (RVs, Park Models, and Cabins), or the pool. Billiards table - The pool table is for adults 16 years or older. - Children must be under the direct supervision of an adult. Rugs - You may use a rug outside your RV, but it must not be bigger than 10’ x 10’. Fire Safety and Campfire Regulations - No ground fires are permitted. This is dangerous. - You must use a covered fire pit. - Do not dump your ashes or charcoal on the ground. - Let us know, and we will dispose of it for you. - In addition, we have firewood for purchase at the registration office. Neighbor Courtesy and Site Boundaries - Please respect the property of your neighbors – do not trespass through sites or park in other sites. Behavior and Conduct Policies - Drunkenness, drug use, and/or inappropriate behavior will not be permitted. Park at your own risk - Parking is at your own risk. - The Resort is not responsible for any RV or vehicle damaged from falling limbs, trees, electrical surges, etc. Waste Disposal and Sanitation Rules - Dumping of tanks on sites without sewer connections is unsanitary and not permitted. Site Appearance and Equipment Restrictions - Clotheslines, hammocks, and other items strung between structures or trees are not permitted. No Open Flame - No open flame cooking devices inside the cabin / RV or on the porches. Property and Furniture Use Policies - Do not remove any furniture from the cabin / RV for outside use. Washing of the RV - Washing your RV or vehicle requires permission from management. Safety Rules - All riders (bicycle, tricycle, scooter, Segway) must obey the State of Florida bicycle safety laws. - Motorized bikes, scooters, and golf carts must be operated by licensed operators. - Anyone 16 years old or younger must wear a protective helmet. - Anyone 12 years old or younger must be actively supervised by an adult who is present Firearms/Fireworks - Discharging of firearms or fireworks in the resort is illegal and strictly prohibited. Pet Friendly Rules - We know that a vacation is not complete without the furry member of your family and we encourage you to bring one with you. - We have a dog park you can use to exercise your pets. - For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please remember. - Owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of any waste. - This is a common courtesy and must not be neglected. - Pets are not allowed inside any Resort building or rental property except for registered service dogs. - Inside pets only, no dog houses, fences, cages, etc. can be used. - Do not leave dogs unattended outside your RV. - Pets must be leashed and under control by the owner. - No Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Chows, or mixtures are allowed. - Walk your pets in designated areas only and, please, your neighbor’s site is not a designated area. - Any aggressive pet behavior, regardless of breed, may result in the animal being removed from the park. Pool Rules - A lifeguard will not be on duty in the pool area. - Swimming is always at your own risk. - No diving and no running in the pool area. - Our pool is for our registered guests only. - All visitors must stop by the Registration Office. - The pool hours are from 8:00 am to dusk every day. - Proper swimming attire must be worn in the pool area. - Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. - Each guest must shower prior to entering the pool. - Please, no glass objects in the pool area. - Please be responsible and dispose of your trash properly. - Children who are not “potty trained” must always wear swim diapers. - No grilling or cooking is allowed in the pool area. - Music is allowed but must not be offensive (ie, profanity-laced, etc), and the volume must be kept down. - No pets are allowed in the pool area. Prepayment Policy - Full payment will be taken for any reservation lasting less than one month. - For monthly reservations, 50% of the first month's rent will be paid at the time of booking. - The remaining balance of the first month will be due 48 hours prior to checking in. - All reservations will be charged the rest of their balance 48 hours prior to arrival using the credit card that the reservation was originally booked with. Playground/Park Etiquette - Use equipment at your own risk. - Guests are responsible for the safety and conduct of their children. - Play safe, weight limit is 40 lbs per child (on playground equipment). - Children must be under the direct supervision of an adult. - Use both hands when climbing and avoid climbing on wet equipment. Fishing/Mill Pond Water Activities - A Day Pass is required for all visitors and is only good for fishing and swimming at the Mill Pond. - Please Note: A valid Florida fishing license is required to fish on Merritt’s Mill Pond. - Please contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission for rates and further information. - Fishing and swimming are not permitted within 100 feet of the boat ramp. - All water rental equipment requires a Liability Waiver. Tent Camping Rules Camping Area - Please camp in the designated areas only. Maximum nights - Tent sites can be reserved for a maximum of one week. Number of Tents - Only two tents are allowed per site. - No car camping is permitted. - Any vehicle camping must be done on an RV pad. Occupancy Limits - Only four guests are allowed per site. Pets - Only one pet is allowed per site. - Do not leave them unattended in the tent. - They also must be on a leash any time they're on the grounds (the dog park is available and leashes are not required while your pet is in this area.) Fire Pits - Fire Pits can be rented as an add-on when you book. - Firewood is also available for purchase. - You may not bring in wood from outside the resort. Equipment Prohibited at Tent Sites - In order to minimize noise pollution, no AC units, space heaters, or generators are permitted at tent sites. Arrival - No arrivals during quiet hours. - You must check in and be set up by no later than 10:00 pm the day you arrive. Food Storage - All food must be stored in your vehicle overnight and any time you are not at your site. - This will minimize the likelihood of animals getting into it. Dishes and Waste - Please do not wash any dishes in the bathrooms or at your site. - We have a full kitchen in the clubhouse that is available for you to use. - If you use these facilities, please clean up behind yourself so future campers will find the kitchen the same way you found it. - If you are cleaning fish that you caught, please do not throw fish waste in the trash. Early Check-In or Late Check-Out - Must be approved in advance. Site Rentals - Site rentals include an RV, one vehicle, and one trailer. - Additional vehicles such as boats, trailers, motorcycles, etc., may be subject to additional fees. Damage Fee's - The card on file will be charged to cover the cost of damages to any Rental RVs, Luxury and Rustic Cabins Rentals, Park Models, or RV Sites. Monthly Guests Only - Please be advised that a background check will be conducted on all guests who make a reservation for one month or longer. - Background check fees will be charged to the guest's first month's rent payment, upon check-in. - No refunds will be given to any guest who is found to have a criminal record after a reservation is made.