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Chinook Campground


There's nothing quite like getting back to nature by spending a fun and relaxing weekend outdoors. You don't have to search high and low for the perfect outdoor destination. Chinook Campground is a top spot for campground rentals, kayak rentals and more. You'll enjoy taking in the natural beauty of Michigan with convenient amenities close by. Plus, we feature a wide range of activities that the whole family will enjoy participating in.

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Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 2:00 PM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Check-In: 3 PM - 8 PM - Check-Out: 2 PM - Early Check-in Fee of $10.00 is required per hookup or per site, whichever is greater, based on availability. - Please call our office if you need to arrive prior to 3 PM to ensure your site is open and a staff member is here for your arrival. - All guests and visitors must stop at the office prior to setting up camp. - No refunds for early departure. - Later check-in is available upon request. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Visitor -All guests and visitors must stop at the office prior to setting up camp. Quiet Time - Strictly enforced. - 10 PM all music, outdoor TVs & the like are to be turned off. - All children back to their site unless accompanied by an adult. - 10 PM-12 AM is considered “mellow” time. - No excessive noise will be tolerated. - 12 AM-8 AM, you are expected to be quiet! Voices, laughter & all noise must be kept at a respectable low volume to not disturb any neighboring sites. - We have the right to not tolerate inconsiderate guests, excessive profanity, issues resulting from high intoxication, or violence towards other guests or park staff. - Such behaviors may result in immediate removal from the park without a refund. Reservation Requirements - 3-night minimum required during holiday weekends. - 2-night minimum for Lodging Reservations (Cabins & Rental Campers) - 2-night minimum for Halloween Weekends Pet Policy - We are a pet-friendly park & welcome all breeds. - Pets must be kept on a leash & handled by someone who can physically control the pet. - Pets must be cleaned up after and may not disturb other guests. - Signs of aggression will not be tolerated and will result in you being asked to leave the park without a refund. - Pets are not to be left unattended outside for any reason. - Pets may be placed on a cable at your site only; the cable must be short enough to ensure the pet cannot reach the road or adjacent sites. - No pet is allowed in the pool area or any service building. - Should your pet damage or cause injury, you accept full responsibility and any associated costs resulting from the incident. - No Livestock or Exotic pets are permitted. Guest Policy - Guests are free to visit, but must exit the park by 9 pm. - Should a guest choose to camp, they must register to camp prior to 8 pm. - Double camp fees apply to guests who are found to be unregistered past 9 PM. - Guests are not allowed in the pool area. - Pool is for registered campers only. Vehicles - Speed limit is 5mph. - All vehicles require a parking pass between the hours of 10 PM-8 AM - Vehicles found with no parking pass risk being towed at the owner’s expense. - Park vehicles on your site or in the designated overflow parking area. - Do not block roadways or walking paths in any way. - You are not permitted to park on any adjacent sites. Campfires - Outside firewood is not permitted. - Firewood may be purchased at $25/wheelbarrow + tax, delivered to your site OR $7.50/bundle + tax, take & carry. - Fires are allowed in the designated areas only. - Do not move firepits! - Do not break, cut, trim, or alter trees or bushes on the property. Personal Golf Carts - Proof of insurance is required upon arrival. - Cart itself must be in good working condition with working brakes & lights. - Carts are to stay parked during quiet time hours. 12 AM-8 AM - Carts may only be driven by a sober driver who is 21 years or older. Rental Golf Carts - Must be 25 years or older with a Valid Driver's License and a major credit card to Rent - Must be 21 years or older with a Valid Driver's License to operate the cart as a Driver - A Rental Contract must be signed at Check-in - Carts are to stay parked during quiet time hours. 12 AM-8 AM - Max of 4 people at a time per cart - Must abide by all operating rules listed on the cart & contract - ATV, Side by Sides & all other terrain style vehicles are not permitted within the park. - Basic golf carts only. Pool Rules - Pool is for registered campers only. - Children 12yrs & under must have adult supervision at all times. – - Pool is open daily 10a-10p with adult swim (18yrs+) from 9p-10p. - No Lifeguard on duty. - Alcohol, glass, food, loud music, rough play, running, diving, smoking & pets are not permitted inside the pool area. - Squirt guns & small pool floats are allowed at a minimum, please respect others. - Any person not fully potty trained is required to wear a swim diaper. - Pool depth ranges from 3’-9’. - Anyone not following the pool rules is subject to losing their pool privileges. Arcade Rules - Open weekends 10a-10p. (If camping M-Th & would like the arcade open, just ask.) - All children 12 years & under must have adult supervision within the arcade. - Adults will be held 100% responsible for any damages their child makes within the game room. - To protect our equipment: no food, drink, sand, water, or modes of transportation are permitted inside the game room. - Anyone not following the arcade rules is subject to losing their arcade privileges. Sport Courts / Playground - Open @ 8AM & close at dusk. Bikes, Scooters, Or The Like - All non-motorized modes of transportation must be back at your site by dusk & are not allowed in any building or pool area. Dump Station - Located near the office & is free to registered campers. - Your tank should be empty upon arrival. - Should you need to dump prior to the stay, additional fees will apply based on the set dump rate. River Trips - Start daily @10AM, earlier times are available by reservation 24hrs in advance. - Last trip out is 4 hours prior to dark. - No glass or Styrofoam allowed on the river; coolers are subject to inspection. - Please bring a trash bag to prevent littering the river. - Reservations are not required but are recommended on the weekends and for groups above 14. - Your reservation time is not the time you are placed on the river. - River trips are on a first-come, first-served basis. - That means, the first group here, 100% ready and paid, will be the first to be taken to the water. - When making a reservation, this is to reserve equipment to ensure it’s available upon your arrival. - If you do not arrive and pay prior to your reserved time slot, your items will be released for others to rent. - Equipment items returned with damage beyond repair will result in additional fees. - Please be aware of the strong current in the river; life vests are encouraged for your safety. - River trips run during peak season only (Memorial-Labor Day). Restrooms & Showers - Open 24/7 with the exception of temporary closings for cleanings. - We ask that you please assist us in keeping the restrooms clean by toweling off if you’re coming from the pool or river prior to entering. - Children under 12 years must be supervised while using the facilities. - No pets, sand, or water toys are allowed inside the buildings. Laundry Room - Open 24/7. - Machines are coin-operated. (Change machine located in the Arcade building.) - We ask that you not leave your laundry unattended. - Chinook Campground is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Trash Disposal - Dumpsters are located by the main entrance & are to be used for daily camping-related items only. - Trash must be placed fully inside the receptacle; please do not leave trash at your site or outside the dumpsters. - Items such as furniture, tires, mattresses, toxic chemicals, etc., are not permitted for disposal. Site & Park Etiquette - Tents & Ground Clothes must be moved every 3rd day. No Exceptions. - Please be respectful of your neighbors and do not walk through or between sites. - Please use main roads or designated walking paths only when navigating through the park. - All single sites have one picnic table & one fire ring. - Group sites have 2-3 picnic tables pending their size and most have a larger fire ring to gather around. - The majority of our sites are all grass lots, with several being in full sun. We do allow pop-up canopies or similar shade sources. - Sites are to be kept free of non-camping-related items. Long-term Stay: (28 Nights Or More) - Camp must remain looking clean and presentable throughout the entirety of your stay. It should look like you are camping & not residing. - Please limit storing items outside, around & under your trailer. - No recliners, couches, or the like. - Tents and ground clothes MUST be moved every 3rd day. No exceptions. - Honey wagon services are available for purchase. - Tanks & Valves must be accessible at the time of service. - If the Cabinet is locked or tanks/valves are not accessible at the time of service, the scheduled pump will be forfeited. - No refund or rescheduling permitted. Electrical Use - Please notify the office of any electrical issues during your stay so we can notify maintenance. - Guests are not permitted to diagnose, alter, or work on our pedestals per insurance & safety guidelines. - Even if you are an electrician, laws prohibit you unless hired to do so. Power Outage - You are responsible for loss of food or other damage incurred due to a power loss of any kind, such as but not limited to, loss of power to the campground, electrical surge, voltage drop, accidental unplugging, etc. - Chinook Campground is not liable for any electrical issues with your trailer. Fireworks & Firearms - The prohibition of fireworks includes aerials, M80s, or the like. - We do allow sparklers over the Fourth of July only. - These may be done on your site and under adult supervision only. - We do hold a large fireworks display on the fourth. - If you’d like to donate aerials to the show, you may bring them to the office upon arrival. - The prohibition of firearms includes all guns, as well as airsoft, BB, and pellet guns. - If these items are seen outside of your RV, you will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.