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2025 Campground Rules

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The following rule revisions will be in effect beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

Current Campground Rules

2025 Campground Rules

Campground Fees*

*Fees are per night and are subject to change.

Water and electric: $20 per day
Primitive camping:  $10 per day

  • Primitive camping is tent camping only, with no water or electric. No RVs.
  • There is no primitive camping at the Port Hatchineha Campground.

Dumping

  • Registered campers: Fee waived
  • Non-campers: $10 per dump

Port Hatchineha apartment fees: $70 per night (Two night minimum; 14 day maximum)

  • Damage deposit: $70
  • Maximum: 4 people per apartment
  • No primitive camping sites available

Maximum Length of Stay

  • Maximum length of stay per visit – 14 consecutive days
  • After a stay of 8 or more days, camper must vacate that campground for 28 days
  • Set a cumulative maximum stay in Polk County facilities of 100 days per year.

Rules and Regulations

  • No reservations until more reliable internet becomes available.
  • Campgrounds only accept cash or check until technological advancements allow for reliable connectivity.
  • Failure to pay for stay will result in removal from the park.
  • Must be 18 years of age to reserve a campsite and show valid ID.
  • Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • One camping unit per site (tent or RV). Up to four people per unit.
  • Station wagons, pickup trucks with shells, cars, self-modified campers/trailers, camper vans and passenger vans are not recognized as camping units.
  • All recreation vehicles must be registered with the state and have a visible and up-to-date registration sticker on the camping unit.
  • Checkout time is Noon.
  • Any after-hours entry must be pre-scheduled with the Resident Park Caretaker and approval is contingent upon availability.
  • Supervised outdoor fires are permitted in designated area only. No fires are permitted at Saddle Creek Campground.
  • The following are prohibited: intoxicants, firearms, fireworks and weapons of any kind.
  • ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts and any other off-road/unlicensed vehicles are not to be operated on property.
  • Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m
  • No washing of vehicles, boats or trailers.
  • Trash, including garbage, cigarettes, paper, cans, etc., should be placed in the proper receptacles.
  • Grey water must be disposed of in the dump station only
  • The use of “Blue Boy” containers is prohibited.
  • Commercial vehicles and solicitations are not permitted in or from campground
  • Pets must be on a leash, contained and controlled at all times.
  • Campers failing to follow rules are subject to removal from park, trespass from the campground or the inability to utilize any county campground.