Elm Creek RV Park

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Check-in: 2:00 PM - Check-out: 12:00 PM - Early check-in is not permitted. - Early check-in is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. - Guests interested in an early check-in should contact the park at least 24 hours in advance to verify availability. - The guests who paid for the site the night before you have paid for their site until noon. - We will not ask a guest to leave so that you can check in early. - If you will be arriving in the area early, please make arrangements until your site opens up at noon. - We do not have a waiting area for those checking in early. - You do not need to contact the office for check out, unless you need to pay for an after-hours check-in. - Late check-ins are allowed at any time; please just contact the park for instructions. - If you are staying in our park for a month or longer, we require an agreement to be signed. - Guests should contact the park for specific instructions on how to proceed with their after-hours arrival. - No additional charge will be applied for late check-in. - However, prior notification is required to ensure a smooth arrival process. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Cost - An additional charge for early check-in will apply, which will be a percentage of the daily stay cost. - This cost will be communicated at the time of early check-in confirmation. Long-Term Stays - For guests planning stays of a month or longer, a specific agreement will be required. - Please contact the park for more details and to make the necessary arrangements. Site Changes - You have been assigned a specific site. - If you wish to move, please check with the office. - Due to reservations and maintenance, moving may not be possible. - Please inquire before moving sites. Fire Policy - Open fires are not allowed in our park. - Fires must be in firepits or designated fire rings. - We have portable fire pits available for guests to rent for the night. - Fire pit rental is $2 per night, and you must place the fire pit over the gravel or concrete so that the heat from it does not damage the grass. Parking - Please do not park your vehicle, trailer, or boat in an adjacent site. Use of more than one site will result in additional charges. Storage - Storage is not allowed under or around your RV or picnic table. Site and Park Navigation - Please be respectful of your neighbor and do not walk between sites when navigating the park. - Please use main roads, sidewalks, and designated public paths to walk around the campground. Rugs - Rugs bigger than 3’ x 2’ are not allowed, as it kills the grass, and we want your site to look good for both you and the next guest. Pet Policies - We ask that you keep your pets on a leash at all times. - This helps you, your pet, and other guests and their pets stay safe. - Cleaning Up After Your Pet - Be a good neighbor, and please use the dog walk area and clean up after your pet always. - Do not let your pet deposit waste on your site or any of our other guests’ sites, please. - Failure to clean up after your pet will result in you being asked to leave without a refund. - Pets may not be left unattended in our park. - Please do not tie your pet to a tree and leave. - Leaving your pets unattended is dangerous for your pet as many factors, including weather, power outages, etc. - It can affect your pet's well-being while you are away. - Due to Insurance Requirements, all pets must be vaccinated in our park. - Please make sure your pet’s shots are up-to-date. - Excessive barking is not tolerated and disturbs your neighbors. - Please note that excessive barking may result in you being asked to leave without a refund. Speed Limit - The park speed limit is 5 mph. - This policy is to keep you, your children, and your pets safe. - Exceeding this speed limit will result in a warning. - Multiple warnings will require us to ask you to leave. - Safety is our number one priority for our guests. Parking Policy - Each paid guest registration covers 1 RV per site and 1 vehicle per site unless noted. - Extra vehicles will need to be parked in additional parking spots behind our building or fence. - Please do not park on our grass. - Ruts caused on your site due to additional vehicles will result in damage charges. - Trailers, Boats, and additional vehicles will incur additional fees for camping. - A nightly registration covers 1 RV and 1 vehicle only. - No parking in common areas. - Do not park in the middle of the road. - Do not park in sites that you did not register for, and do not block our garages our bathroom, and laundry room doors. - Parking on the grass is not permitted at RV Sites or in tent areas. Severe Weather - In case of severe weather, seek shelter in the bathrooms or the laundry room. - Signs for shelter areas are posted. - We love pets, so please bring them with you, and please do not leave them in your RV during severe weather warnings. Visitors - Only registered guests are permitted to enter the park. - All visitors must stop in the office to register, pay a fee, and receive a parking pass. - Visitors may not bring pets. Cottonwoods RV Park reserves the right to limit the number of people visiting a site. - Day visitors must depart by 10:00 pm CST. - Overnight visitors must depart by Noon CST. - Please check with the office before inviting any visitors. - Registered guests are responsible for ensuring their visitors are properly registered and that all campground rules are followed. - All guests visiting someone in the park must register and pick up a pass at the office and park in the designated area. - Vehicle Pass must be visible at all times, please. Electrical Use - You are responsible for understanding how many amps you are using in our RV. - Amp usage over the 50 AMPs provided can trip your breaker. - Please be mindful of your amp usage, so that you don’t trip your breaker during your stay. - Please notify the office so that we can notify maintenance if you have any electrical issues during your stay. - Guests are not permitted to diagnose our electrical pedestals per insurance and safety requirements. - Maintenance is happy to help. - Even if you are an electrician, laws prohibit you from working on our pedestals unless hired to do so. Laundry - The laundry room is open 24/7. - Change and Vending available. - Please do not leave your laundry unattended. - We are not responsible for accidents or theft. Restrooms - For the comfort of all our guests, restrooms are open 24/7 with the exception of a temporary closing for cleaning once per day. - We ask for your help in keeping the restrooms clean, please. - Guests under the age of 18 need adult supervision in the bathrooms and showers, as well as the pool area. Pool & Playground - No lifeguard is on duty. - The pool and Playground open at 9 am after quiet time and close at dusk. - Anyone under 18 must be supervised in these areas and all areas of the campground at all times. - Horseplay, running, and diving are not permitted in our pool area. - Alcohol and Food are not permitted inside the pool itself. Loud music, glass, and rough play are not permitted at our pool or playground. - Failure to follow these rules results in you being asked to leave without a refund. - Children in diapers are not allowed in our pool. - Only swimming suits and swimming trunks permitted in our pool, no cut-offs. - Please do not let your children climb our trees, as it damages them. Quiet Time Policies - Quiet time is 10 PM to 7 AM. - Anyone playing loud music will be warned only once and then asked to leave without a refund. Trash Disposal and Recycling - Trash cans are located throughout the park. - Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container. - If the first can is full, please find another container. - Please do not place your trash on the ground. - Woodland creatures like possums and raccoons are attracted to left-out or disposed of food, and while we think they are cute and wonderful animals, we don’t want you to find a surprise night visitor at your site because of incorrectly disposed of trash! Do not dispose of wires, oil, furniture, mattresses, or any toxic waste or chemicals in our trash cans. - Trash is emptied once per day. - Times may vary due to maintenance scheduling requirements throughout the day. - A dumpster is available on the east side of the park. - Please do not dispose of any motor oil, cooking oil, wires, furniture, mattresses, or any toxic or hazardous waste items. - Failure to adhere to this rule may result in charges for disposal fees. - If you are recycling, we currently recycle cardboard and aluminum. - Please bring any recycling items to our store or garage for drop off. Children - Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. - Horseplay, running, or diving in the pool is not permitted. - Riding bicycles without a parent and on our main entrance road is prohibited for the safety of your children and our incoming RV guests. - The playground, basketball court, and pool close at dark. - Anyone under the age of 18 must be back at their site by dusk. - Children may not use the restrooms without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drones - Drones are not permitted in our park. - Please do not fly drones over people or RVs. - There are several local area parks where drones are permitted for your enjoyment. Clotheslines - Clotheslines are not permitted in our park. Fireworks and Firearms - Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited in our park. - The prohibition of fireworks includes sparklers, smoke bombs, aerials, and firecrackers. - The prohibition of firearms includes all guns, including airsoft, BB, and pellet guns. - If these items are seen outside of your RV, you will be asked to leave immediately without a refund. Repairs - Repairs to RVs and vehicles are not permitted in our park. - We are happy to recommend a local Mobile RV Repair service that comes out to your site to assist you with any repairs.