ROEBUCK CAMPGROUND
245370 Sideroad 22
R.R #1
Meaford, Ontario, Canada N4L 1W5
Phone: 519-375-1205
245370 Sideroad 22
R.R #1
Meaford, Ontario, Canada N4L 1W5
Phone: 519-375-1205
It is the responsibility of campers and their visitors to make themselves aware of and abide by the rules and regulations.
RATES
Duration of season: Second weekend of April until Thanksgiving Monday.
Rates are subject to change. Rates are based on the Family unit, 2 specific adults and their unmarried children, ages 16 years & under, living at home. The park has the right to limit the number of occupants per site. All others are subject to visitor's rates. Regular daily/overnight rates are applicable to visitors and relatives regardless of whether you are or not present.
Electricity is metered and charged in addition to the seasonal site fees.
A 10% surcharge applies to all late payments and $100.00 charge for NSF cheques.
An additional administration fee may be applied for any subsequent requests for payment.
Taxes, assessment levies, or License fees imposed by any authority are charged in addition to seasonal site fees.
SEASONAL CAMPERS
Trailer owners will be responsible for any future taxes that may be brought into effect.
Management reserves the right to require any camper or visitor to vacate the site and park should they deem it necessary. We are a privately owned park and are not responsible for any loss, theft of or damage to belongings of campers or their visitors, or injuries to campers, or their visitors, however caused. The park has the right to limit the number of occupants per seasonal site.
A signed copy of your contract will be kept on file in the park’s office. Please advise office of any vehicle changes, address, telephone etc. so records can be updated.
Telephone messages will be posted at the store/office. Mail must be sent to your home address, or you can rent a postal box of your own. Mail received which is not for the Campground will be returned to sender. Do not use the park’s business address for personal mail delivery.
If you wish to visit your site during the off season, telephone and/or email first to ensure we are available, and conditions are favourable. Do not trespass or enter park if gate is closed. No loitering, picnicking, or gathering in public areas. Please use your registered campsite for this.
SUBLETTING
Absolutely, no sub-letting of sites and/or trailers. Seasonal Licenses are non-transferable.
VISITORS
The registered camper is responsible for registration and conduct of visitors. Everyone must register before entering the park and pay any associated daily visitor fees. The park entrance fee is valid until 11:00 p.m. All visitors must leave by this time unless they have registered and paid for the overnight visitors pass.
Overnight visitors must sleep in your trailer - no tents allowed. The Campground has the right to limit the number of visitors to a site. No overnight visitors will be allowed in the park after 11 p.m. Visitors not on contract using seasonal trailers are to pay regular overnight camping fees.
Please note if you are bringing visitors in your vehicle you are still required to register upon arrival. Consistent issues with visitors found not registered will result in penalty of double the visitor rate, applied to the seasonal account, or eviction of the seasonal camper. All picnics, family gatherings, etc., are to take place on the registered seasonal campsite and not in common areas of the park.
INSURANCE
The occupant or seasonal camper states and agrees that he/she possesses insurance coverage for any type of damage to the trailer, vehicles and their contents at the campsite, along with liability insurance and must be able to show proof of such insurance on their trailer or park model if requested.
Recreation vehicles and other property are left on Park property at your own risk. Seasonal campers must carry their own insurance on their trailer and site contents for the entire year and not just for summer or winter months. The trailer owner who stores his/her trailer at the park must realize that it is done entirely at your own risk.
QUIET HOURS
Respect the right of others by playing your radio or TV softly at any time.
Radios and music must be turned off and voices lowered at 11:00 p.m. Quiet hours are between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. After 10:00 p.m. all outside music, radios and Tv’s must be turned off and indoor volume should be kept down. Any disturbance should be reported to the office and shall be dealt with accordingly. Excessive noise at any time including loud noises, profanity, etc. will not be tolerated.
Please be respectful of your neighbours’ space and privacy. Campers may be evicted without refund upon discretion of the management.
All children and teens must be on their site by 11:00 p.m. No loitering or playing in the playground after dark.
CAMPFIRES / COOKING
Must be small, in fire pits and always supervised and not left unattended. Must be extinguished completely before leaving your campsite or going to bed. Do not add any flammable liquids to hot coals or fire.
Please do not collect firewood from wooded areas; Firewood may be purchased from
the office. No burning of leaves or garbage, wood only.
Do not do any indoor or outdoor cooking that will pass strong or offensive odors onto neighbours or interfere with your neighbours’ clean air.
SWIMMING POOL
Obey the pool rules as posted. No diving in pool. No swimming after dusk. Do not swim alone.
THERE IS NO LIFEGAURD ON DUTY.
Bathing suits only, street clothing is not permitted in the pool. No inflatable objects other than Personal Floatation Devices.
Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult while swimming. Children will be given two warnings before being banned from the pool for the duration of their visit.
CHILDREN
Parents are asked to always oversee their children. You are financially responsible for their activities. No one under 18 years of age is allowed to stay in the park without supervision by an adult who will be in attendance and responsible for this person.
All persons under 18 years of age must be on their campsite by 11:00 pm, or with their supervising adult. The playground is off limits after dark. No loitering around washrooms and public areas.
VEHICLES AND BICYCLES
Park speed is 8 KM/hr. Only fully licensed drivers and vehicles are permitted to drive in park and must stay on park roads only. Driving off park roads will lead to eviction. Please walk to reduce unnecessary driving. Two vehicles per campsite are allowed; however, you must make room on your campsite to accommodate the second vehicle. No parking on the side of or on campground roads, riverbanks, or grass areas.
No parking at the off-site parking areas, unless pre-approved. Campers should walk to barn activities and fellow camper's sites. Visitors are to park in area that office designates and must have visitor's parking passes visible in windshield.
No dual wheel trucks, deck trucks, cube vans, utility trailers, etc., will be allowed, except for trailer delivery. No storage of unlicensed vehicles, boats, utility trailers on campsites. No motorized bikes, dirt bikes, ATV's, etc. allowed in park, with exception of park owners equipment.
Seasonal camper's motorcycles only allowed in park and to be driven directly to their campsite. No vehicle repair to be done on park property.
Bicycle riding permitted on camp roads only, we recommend the use of helmets. No bicycles in playground or around pool area. No bicycle riding after dark, except for park staff.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in playgrounds, in and around pool area or buildings at any time. They must be tied, leashed, or contained at all times. Pet owners must be always in control of their pets and are legally responsible for their pet's actions. You must clean up after your pet & dispose of litter in a plastic bag. Pets must not be left in the park unattended.
Pets are to be kept quiet at all times. Animal complaints will be handled by a municipal animal control officer.
Aggressive and/or noisy animals are not permitted.
GARBAGE
Dumpster is for kitchen garbage only. Be sure household garbage is in plastic bags and placed in disposal dumpster located in the dumping area. Place recyclable items in the appropriate barrels for Glass or Plastic and Tins. There are also barrels for beer cans and other returnable items; any money collected from these are used for activities and amenities.
Do not place unsuitable materials in or around these bins, i.e., metal, patio blocks, chairs, barbeques, fridges, furniture, mattresses, etc. We do not accept these items for disposal. These must be disposed of in your local dumping station.
Please no dumping of any garbage at Maintenance Shed or on any other property of the park.
Leaves must be bagged in craft paper bags and placed in wagon by dump bins in May & October only. Do not leave any garbage at the front of your site. If any garbage is left at the front or around your site and our staff has to pick it up, a service charge will be automatically billed to your campsite.
ALCOHOL/CANNIBAS
Alcohol must be kept in non-breakable containers. Alcoholic beverages and/or Cannabis may not be consumed or smoked in public areas (Provincial Law). Alcohol and Cannabis consumption is restricted to your site. No driving in the park while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance that may impair your cognitive judgement and mobility.
Excessive drinking, profane language and/or other nuisance complaints will not be tolerated and may lead to eviction (with no refund).
WASHING AND WATERING
Car and trailer washing with a hose is not permitted. If your trailer needs to be washed, the only time this is permitted is from the opening date, until prior to the Victoria Day long weekend. From the Victoria Day long weekend until the end of the season, no trailer washing is permitted.
No watering of lawns on weekends. Campers may water their gardens weekdays between 5am and 7am or later between 10pm and midnight for 20 minutes at a time. No household washing machines (some exceptions may apply).
SITE ALTERATIONS: SHEDS, DECKS AND FENCES
All campers must fill in a work order and have it approved prior to making any site alterations. All municipal bylaws must be adhered to with any alterations.
Fences must be portable (self-standing), well maintained, and the anchors are to be no more than 12-inches off the ground. No lattice to be used for privacy.
Decks must meet the requirements the office has set up, i.e. railing height, size and location. Decks are to be no longer then the length of the trailer, and no wider than 12 ft.
Sheds must conform to municipal bylaws. A maximum of 100 sq. ft. Maximum shed therefore is 10’x10’. Only 1 shed per site. Chipboard is not permitted and all sheds are to be maintained in good condition.
Any resale or gifting of used sheds or decks must be approved and given permission for use from the office.
No structures or enclosures of any kind are permitted without permission from office. Gazebo`s must also be approved by office and cannot have a solid or metal roof, awning only.
TRAILER SALES
All trailer sales must be processed through the campground. Any private sales occurring for trailers must have the trailer removed from the park.
See separate Trailer Sales Specifics for more information.
For sale signs are not allowed. No soliciting of any business. Upon sale, the seasonal contract and license is non-transferable; a new License of Occupation must be signed by the new owners and the seasonal fees can at that point be transferred to the new owners. Trailers will be listed for sale at the sole direction of the park and year restrictions will apply.
Management reserves the right to disallow any sale of a R.V. or Florida room intended to remain in the park where the R.V.s or Florida rooms age and, or the condition do not meet current park standards.
SITES AND MAINTENANCE
All improvements made to your site become the property of the park and must remain on site if you move, i.e. trees, shrubs, flowers, walkways, patio stones etc. If changing site location, a service charge or pad fee will be applied.
Management reserves the right to use the site when vacant. Sites are to be kept neat and tidy at all times. Seasonal campers are responsible for their own lawn maintenance. The campground shall charge $40.00 to cut a site and $20.00 to weed eat a site due to neglect; if lack of maintenance becomes a consistent problem, management reserves the right to not renew the License of Occupation. The park will not be responsible for any damage done to flowers, lawn or campsite as a result of work or repairs done by their staff.
Unsightly building materials, skids, furniture, motor vehicles or parts shall not be stored on campsites.
Do not climb, cut or otherwise damage any tree, dead or alive. All site repair requests must be handled through the office by filling out a work order. No work shall be done on weekends. NO DIGGING on campsite, unless prior authorization has been obtained. There is danger of striking underground wiring and/or water pipes, and other buried services.
Small satellite dishes allowed. No propane tanks larger than 30lbs, absolutely no 100lb tanks, larger tanks must be ordered through office.
Clothes lines must be a minimum height of 6 feet.
The campground, its owners and employees are not responsible for the loss through fire, theft, collision, flooding, sewage backup, loss of electrical power or any cause whatsoever to the trailer, car, boat, or their contents or for any bodily injury to the camper, his family or guests whether due to negligence or otherwise of the campground, its owners, or employees.
WILLFUL DAMAGE
Damage of campground equipment, buildings or trees will not be tolerated. No trees or large branches are to be removed without Management approval. Please leave our bush undisturbed.
TENTS
Dining tents without floors are permitted. Tents with floors kill grass and are not allowed.
No camping tents are allowed on seasonal sites without owner’s permission.
OUTSIDE REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS
No additional fridge or freezers allowed outside of those that are part of the trailer.
WEAPONS/VIOLENCE
No firearms or weapons of any type are allowed. Violence or actions causing a disturbance of any nature will not be tolerated and may result in eviction (without refund).
BOUNDARIES
It is unlawful to cross any fence line or trespass on private land adjoining or across from the campground. Please refrain from walking through or across other people's campsites. Please keep children out of unfenced forest areas and supervise children while going through the trails.
TRAILERS
Trailers coming in must be no older than 15 years, and trailers within the park must be no older than 25 years. All trailers must be approved by the office.
Check with office re: policies and procedures governing the size and year restrictions of trailers allowed into the park. No flush toilets allowed. No washing machines, dryers or dishwashers. No freezers allowed.
Trailers coming in must be equipped with RV type toilet and holding tank. See sewer guidelines below. Trailers should be skirted in. All new and used trailers must be pre-approved by the campground.
STORAGE OF BOATS & TOW-BEHIND TRAILERS ON SITE
No storage of unlicensed vehicles, boats, utility trailers on campsites.
During off-season, if full seasonal fees have been paid by October 1st then site can be used for boat or utility trailer storage; however storage of boat/utility trailer must be removed by opening weekend.
SEWER GUIDELINES
Here are some guidelines to help you and we prevent sewer problems. Please note there is no charge for septic use in seasonal fee. However, if septic system becomes inoperable, fails, or is shut down by owners for any reason, you will be responsible for any and all additional septic pumping charges to dump your grey and black water holding tanks. These charges will be billed to customer and charged in addition to seasonal fee.
Please remember, your trailer is connected to a private sewer system and not to Meaford’s or any other municipal disposing system. The waste is not discharged into Georgian Bay or any other body of water but is must be digested by enzymes & bacteria and then percolated into the ground. This is achieved by a system of tanks and leaching pipes. We do not have holding tanks but septic tanks. They are constantly working and always full of effluent.
To keep this system working here are the things you must and must not do.
Do not dispose of sanitary pads or diapers of any kind into the toilet. No bandages, paper towels, food leftovers, kitchen fat or chemicals of any kind. Please use only toilet tissue made for septic systems. 1 ply.
Under no condition introduce into the system disinfectants, deodorants, chlorine, germicide, javex, no liquid plumber, even if they claim it is not harmful to septic tanks. All holding tank chemicals are banned from use in the park other than those we carry and suggest. Only Biodegradable products can be used, if you have a product you would like to use please check with the office on approved holding tank treatments.
All connections to the system must be made using mechanical coupling for solid ABS or PVC pipe (Available from trailer dealers, hardware stores and Canadian Tire). Please inspect your sewer connections for leakage or foul odour on a regular basis to avoid complications.
The park will not be responsible for any back-ups into your trailer however caused.
If your trailer toilet is equipped with a holding tank (which everyone should have), you must keep your valve closed and proceed as follows:
- Start off by using the facilities twice and then add a scoop of a certified Biodegradable product. When you go home keep your tank closed.
- After about a week or when your holding tank is full, empty your tank and flush it with water.
- Close your tank and start the procedure again.
Please inform your visitors of the proper use of your toilets.
GOLF CART USE
Golf carts must be insured and abide by the same speed limit, a maximum 8 km/h.
Golf cart must be in good working order with brakes and lights fully functional. Lights must always be on after dark.
No drinking and driving.
Must abide by all road signs, and be at least 16 years of age to operate a golf cart.
The owners or operators of the park will not be held responsible for loss or damage to life, limb, or property of any kind through whatever cause.
RATES
Duration of season: Second weekend of April until Thanksgiving Monday.
Rates are subject to change. Rates are based on the Family unit, 2 specific adults and their unmarried children, ages 16 years & under, living at home. The park has the right to limit the number of occupants per site. All others are subject to visitor's rates. Regular daily/overnight rates are applicable to visitors and relatives regardless of whether you are or not present.
Electricity is metered and charged in addition to the seasonal site fees.
A 10% surcharge applies to all late payments and $100.00 charge for NSF cheques.
An additional administration fee may be applied for any subsequent requests for payment.
Taxes, assessment levies, or License fees imposed by any authority are charged in addition to seasonal site fees.
SEASONAL CAMPERS
Trailer owners will be responsible for any future taxes that may be brought into effect.
Management reserves the right to require any camper or visitor to vacate the site and park should they deem it necessary. We are a privately owned park and are not responsible for any loss, theft of or damage to belongings of campers or their visitors, or injuries to campers, or their visitors, however caused. The park has the right to limit the number of occupants per seasonal site.
A signed copy of your contract will be kept on file in the park’s office. Please advise office of any vehicle changes, address, telephone etc. so records can be updated.
Telephone messages will be posted at the store/office. Mail must be sent to your home address, or you can rent a postal box of your own. Mail received which is not for the Campground will be returned to sender. Do not use the park’s business address for personal mail delivery.
If you wish to visit your site during the off season, telephone and/or email first to ensure we are available, and conditions are favourable. Do not trespass or enter park if gate is closed. No loitering, picnicking, or gathering in public areas. Please use your registered campsite for this.
SUBLETTING
Absolutely, no sub-letting of sites and/or trailers. Seasonal Licenses are non-transferable.
VISITORS
The registered camper is responsible for registration and conduct of visitors. Everyone must register before entering the park and pay any associated daily visitor fees. The park entrance fee is valid until 11:00 p.m. All visitors must leave by this time unless they have registered and paid for the overnight visitors pass.
Overnight visitors must sleep in your trailer - no tents allowed. The Campground has the right to limit the number of visitors to a site. No overnight visitors will be allowed in the park after 11 p.m. Visitors not on contract using seasonal trailers are to pay regular overnight camping fees.
Please note if you are bringing visitors in your vehicle you are still required to register upon arrival. Consistent issues with visitors found not registered will result in penalty of double the visitor rate, applied to the seasonal account, or eviction of the seasonal camper. All picnics, family gatherings, etc., are to take place on the registered seasonal campsite and not in common areas of the park.
INSURANCE
The occupant or seasonal camper states and agrees that he/she possesses insurance coverage for any type of damage to the trailer, vehicles and their contents at the campsite, along with liability insurance and must be able to show proof of such insurance on their trailer or park model if requested.
Recreation vehicles and other property are left on Park property at your own risk. Seasonal campers must carry their own insurance on their trailer and site contents for the entire year and not just for summer or winter months. The trailer owner who stores his/her trailer at the park must realize that it is done entirely at your own risk.
QUIET HOURS
Respect the right of others by playing your radio or TV softly at any time.
Radios and music must be turned off and voices lowered at 11:00 p.m. Quiet hours are between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. After 10:00 p.m. all outside music, radios and Tv’s must be turned off and indoor volume should be kept down. Any disturbance should be reported to the office and shall be dealt with accordingly. Excessive noise at any time including loud noises, profanity, etc. will not be tolerated.
Please be respectful of your neighbours’ space and privacy. Campers may be evicted without refund upon discretion of the management.
All children and teens must be on their site by 11:00 p.m. No loitering or playing in the playground after dark.
CAMPFIRES / COOKING
Must be small, in fire pits and always supervised and not left unattended. Must be extinguished completely before leaving your campsite or going to bed. Do not add any flammable liquids to hot coals or fire.
Please do not collect firewood from wooded areas; Firewood may be purchased from
the office. No burning of leaves or garbage, wood only.
Do not do any indoor or outdoor cooking that will pass strong or offensive odors onto neighbours or interfere with your neighbours’ clean air.
SWIMMING POOL
Obey the pool rules as posted. No diving in pool. No swimming after dusk. Do not swim alone.
THERE IS NO LIFEGAURD ON DUTY.
Bathing suits only, street clothing is not permitted in the pool. No inflatable objects other than Personal Floatation Devices.
Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult while swimming. Children will be given two warnings before being banned from the pool for the duration of their visit.
CHILDREN
Parents are asked to always oversee their children. You are financially responsible for their activities. No one under 18 years of age is allowed to stay in the park without supervision by an adult who will be in attendance and responsible for this person.
All persons under 18 years of age must be on their campsite by 11:00 pm, or with their supervising adult. The playground is off limits after dark. No loitering around washrooms and public areas.
VEHICLES AND BICYCLES
Park speed is 8 KM/hr. Only fully licensed drivers and vehicles are permitted to drive in park and must stay on park roads only. Driving off park roads will lead to eviction. Please walk to reduce unnecessary driving. Two vehicles per campsite are allowed; however, you must make room on your campsite to accommodate the second vehicle. No parking on the side of or on campground roads, riverbanks, or grass areas.
No parking at the off-site parking areas, unless pre-approved. Campers should walk to barn activities and fellow camper's sites. Visitors are to park in area that office designates and must have visitor's parking passes visible in windshield.
No dual wheel trucks, deck trucks, cube vans, utility trailers, etc., will be allowed, except for trailer delivery. No storage of unlicensed vehicles, boats, utility trailers on campsites. No motorized bikes, dirt bikes, ATV's, etc. allowed in park, with exception of park owners equipment.
Seasonal camper's motorcycles only allowed in park and to be driven directly to their campsite. No vehicle repair to be done on park property.
Bicycle riding permitted on camp roads only, we recommend the use of helmets. No bicycles in playground or around pool area. No bicycle riding after dark, except for park staff.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in playgrounds, in and around pool area or buildings at any time. They must be tied, leashed, or contained at all times. Pet owners must be always in control of their pets and are legally responsible for their pet's actions. You must clean up after your pet & dispose of litter in a plastic bag. Pets must not be left in the park unattended.
Pets are to be kept quiet at all times. Animal complaints will be handled by a municipal animal control officer.
Aggressive and/or noisy animals are not permitted.
GARBAGE
Dumpster is for kitchen garbage only. Be sure household garbage is in plastic bags and placed in disposal dumpster located in the dumping area. Place recyclable items in the appropriate barrels for Glass or Plastic and Tins. There are also barrels for beer cans and other returnable items; any money collected from these are used for activities and amenities.
Do not place unsuitable materials in or around these bins, i.e., metal, patio blocks, chairs, barbeques, fridges, furniture, mattresses, etc. We do not accept these items for disposal. These must be disposed of in your local dumping station.
Please no dumping of any garbage at Maintenance Shed or on any other property of the park.
Leaves must be bagged in craft paper bags and placed in wagon by dump bins in May & October only. Do not leave any garbage at the front of your site. If any garbage is left at the front or around your site and our staff has to pick it up, a service charge will be automatically billed to your campsite.
ALCOHOL/CANNIBAS
Alcohol must be kept in non-breakable containers. Alcoholic beverages and/or Cannabis may not be consumed or smoked in public areas (Provincial Law). Alcohol and Cannabis consumption is restricted to your site. No driving in the park while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance that may impair your cognitive judgement and mobility.
Excessive drinking, profane language and/or other nuisance complaints will not be tolerated and may lead to eviction (with no refund).
WASHING AND WATERING
Car and trailer washing with a hose is not permitted. If your trailer needs to be washed, the only time this is permitted is from the opening date, until prior to the Victoria Day long weekend. From the Victoria Day long weekend until the end of the season, no trailer washing is permitted.
No watering of lawns on weekends. Campers may water their gardens weekdays between 5am and 7am or later between 10pm and midnight for 20 minutes at a time. No household washing machines (some exceptions may apply).
SITE ALTERATIONS: SHEDS, DECKS AND FENCES
All campers must fill in a work order and have it approved prior to making any site alterations. All municipal bylaws must be adhered to with any alterations.
Fences must be portable (self-standing), well maintained, and the anchors are to be no more than 12-inches off the ground. No lattice to be used for privacy.
Decks must meet the requirements the office has set up, i.e. railing height, size and location. Decks are to be no longer then the length of the trailer, and no wider than 12 ft.
Sheds must conform to municipal bylaws. A maximum of 100 sq. ft. Maximum shed therefore is 10’x10’. Only 1 shed per site. Chipboard is not permitted and all sheds are to be maintained in good condition.
Any resale or gifting of used sheds or decks must be approved and given permission for use from the office.
No structures or enclosures of any kind are permitted without permission from office. Gazebo`s must also be approved by office and cannot have a solid or metal roof, awning only.
TRAILER SALES
All trailer sales must be processed through the campground. Any private sales occurring for trailers must have the trailer removed from the park.
See separate Trailer Sales Specifics for more information.
For sale signs are not allowed. No soliciting of any business. Upon sale, the seasonal contract and license is non-transferable; a new License of Occupation must be signed by the new owners and the seasonal fees can at that point be transferred to the new owners. Trailers will be listed for sale at the sole direction of the park and year restrictions will apply.
Management reserves the right to disallow any sale of a R.V. or Florida room intended to remain in the park where the R.V.s or Florida rooms age and, or the condition do not meet current park standards.
SITES AND MAINTENANCE
All improvements made to your site become the property of the park and must remain on site if you move, i.e. trees, shrubs, flowers, walkways, patio stones etc. If changing site location, a service charge or pad fee will be applied.
Management reserves the right to use the site when vacant. Sites are to be kept neat and tidy at all times. Seasonal campers are responsible for their own lawn maintenance. The campground shall charge $40.00 to cut a site and $20.00 to weed eat a site due to neglect; if lack of maintenance becomes a consistent problem, management reserves the right to not renew the License of Occupation. The park will not be responsible for any damage done to flowers, lawn or campsite as a result of work or repairs done by their staff.
Unsightly building materials, skids, furniture, motor vehicles or parts shall not be stored on campsites.
Do not climb, cut or otherwise damage any tree, dead or alive. All site repair requests must be handled through the office by filling out a work order. No work shall be done on weekends. NO DIGGING on campsite, unless prior authorization has been obtained. There is danger of striking underground wiring and/or water pipes, and other buried services.
Small satellite dishes allowed. No propane tanks larger than 30lbs, absolutely no 100lb tanks, larger tanks must be ordered through office.
Clothes lines must be a minimum height of 6 feet.
The campground, its owners and employees are not responsible for the loss through fire, theft, collision, flooding, sewage backup, loss of electrical power or any cause whatsoever to the trailer, car, boat, or their contents or for any bodily injury to the camper, his family or guests whether due to negligence or otherwise of the campground, its owners, or employees.
WILLFUL DAMAGE
Damage of campground equipment, buildings or trees will not be tolerated. No trees or large branches are to be removed without Management approval. Please leave our bush undisturbed.
TENTS
Dining tents without floors are permitted. Tents with floors kill grass and are not allowed.
No camping tents are allowed on seasonal sites without owner’s permission.
OUTSIDE REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS
No additional fridge or freezers allowed outside of those that are part of the trailer.
WEAPONS/VIOLENCE
No firearms or weapons of any type are allowed. Violence or actions causing a disturbance of any nature will not be tolerated and may result in eviction (without refund).
BOUNDARIES
It is unlawful to cross any fence line or trespass on private land adjoining or across from the campground. Please refrain from walking through or across other people's campsites. Please keep children out of unfenced forest areas and supervise children while going through the trails.
TRAILERS
Trailers coming in must be no older than 15 years, and trailers within the park must be no older than 25 years. All trailers must be approved by the office.
Check with office re: policies and procedures governing the size and year restrictions of trailers allowed into the park. No flush toilets allowed. No washing machines, dryers or dishwashers. No freezers allowed.
Trailers coming in must be equipped with RV type toilet and holding tank. See sewer guidelines below. Trailers should be skirted in. All new and used trailers must be pre-approved by the campground.
STORAGE OF BOATS & TOW-BEHIND TRAILERS ON SITE
No storage of unlicensed vehicles, boats, utility trailers on campsites.
During off-season, if full seasonal fees have been paid by October 1st then site can be used for boat or utility trailer storage; however storage of boat/utility trailer must be removed by opening weekend.
SEWER GUIDELINES
Here are some guidelines to help you and we prevent sewer problems. Please note there is no charge for septic use in seasonal fee. However, if septic system becomes inoperable, fails, or is shut down by owners for any reason, you will be responsible for any and all additional septic pumping charges to dump your grey and black water holding tanks. These charges will be billed to customer and charged in addition to seasonal fee.
Please remember, your trailer is connected to a private sewer system and not to Meaford’s or any other municipal disposing system. The waste is not discharged into Georgian Bay or any other body of water but is must be digested by enzymes & bacteria and then percolated into the ground. This is achieved by a system of tanks and leaching pipes. We do not have holding tanks but septic tanks. They are constantly working and always full of effluent.
To keep this system working here are the things you must and must not do.
Do not dispose of sanitary pads or diapers of any kind into the toilet. No bandages, paper towels, food leftovers, kitchen fat or chemicals of any kind. Please use only toilet tissue made for septic systems. 1 ply.
Under no condition introduce into the system disinfectants, deodorants, chlorine, germicide, javex, no liquid plumber, even if they claim it is not harmful to septic tanks. All holding tank chemicals are banned from use in the park other than those we carry and suggest. Only Biodegradable products can be used, if you have a product you would like to use please check with the office on approved holding tank treatments.
All connections to the system must be made using mechanical coupling for solid ABS or PVC pipe (Available from trailer dealers, hardware stores and Canadian Tire). Please inspect your sewer connections for leakage or foul odour on a regular basis to avoid complications.
The park will not be responsible for any back-ups into your trailer however caused.
If your trailer toilet is equipped with a holding tank (which everyone should have), you must keep your valve closed and proceed as follows:
- Start off by using the facilities twice and then add a scoop of a certified Biodegradable product. When you go home keep your tank closed.
- After about a week or when your holding tank is full, empty your tank and flush it with water.
- Close your tank and start the procedure again.
Please inform your visitors of the proper use of your toilets.
GOLF CART USE
Golf carts must be insured and abide by the same speed limit, a maximum 8 km/h.
Golf cart must be in good working order with brakes and lights fully functional. Lights must always be on after dark.
No drinking and driving.
Must abide by all road signs, and be at least 16 years of age to operate a golf cart.
The owners or operators of the park will not be held responsible for loss or damage to life, limb, or property of any kind through whatever cause.
These rules are to make your stay in Roebuck Campground a quiet, safe and enjoyable one.
Thank you for your cooperation.
