1. General Regulations
The term “Camper” throughout this section refers to any member/guest using the camping facilities of Lake Wildwood. The term “camping unit” throughout this section refers to any trailer, camper, motorhome, or tent.
Non-compliance with rules may make member and guest subject to removal from the campground and/or other amenities.
Lake Wildwood Association and/or its designated agents are not responsible for any damage incurred to camping units while performing site maintenance or moving camping units.
(a) Camping is permitted only in the designated campground area campsites, or on a lot with a dwelling. Class II.
(b) All gray water (dish water, bath water, etc.) and black water (sewer) must be emptied into closed containers per State regulations and disposed of at the dump station provided in the campground for this purpose. Class III.
(c) The use of portable generators is prohibited. Class II.
(d) Disturbing the peace at any time is prohibited. Campground quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 a.m. Class II.
(e) Only existing fire circles should be used for open fires. These circles must not be moved from original location and must be attended at all times. Open fires (other than grills) are prohibited during fire bans. Campers must adhere to any posted sign regarding safety adherence to fire bans. Class III.
(f) Damaging, trimming, or removing of live trees is prohibited. Trimming of trees must be approved by the Campground Committee and General Manager. Class III.
(g) No more than two vehicles are allowed on the member’s camping site. Additional vehicles must be parked in designated overflow parking areas. At no time may any camping unit or vehicle be parked on the roadway or obstruct any roadway within the campground. First offense - Class I; Second offense - Class II.
(h) A utility or boat trailer is only allowed in the campground when the member is signed in. A trailer must be hitched to a vehicle and in the designated overflow parking area. At no time may a utility or watercraft trailer be permanently parked or stored anywhere in the campground. As an alternative, members with an assigned camping space may, at no cost, park or store a watercraft only in the designated area of the Lake Wildwood storage lot. Class II.
1. Spaces are on a first come, first serve basis.
2. Spaces are available April 15 through October 15.
3. Following October 15, members with an assigned camping space for the following year may remain in the space for the non-reserved fee (see Fee & Fine Schedule).
4. Members may only use the free parking on days when they have paid for camping.
(i) Temporary platforms must follow the regulations below:
1. Size must not exceed 8’ x 25’.
2. Single level platforms only (no poured concrete footings).
3. 24” maximum height (measured from the lowest point of the platform).
4. Railing prohibited except on stairs.
5. Platforms must be set back a minimum of four feet (4') from the campsite border.
6. Any construction of new platforms, or alterations to existing platforms that amend the original footprint, must be approved by the Environmental Control Committee.
Class II.
(j) Skirting that enclosed the underside of a camping unit is prohibited. The use of screening to shield or protect the waste valves is permitted. Class II.
(k) Temporary outdoor storage units must not exceed 52 cubic feet. Class II.
(l) Temporary screen rooms must not exceed 12’ x 12’. Class II.
(m) No fish cleaning at Campground, only at fish cleaning station by the Marina. Class II.
(n) All camping units (including all slide-outs) must be within the boundaries of their assigned campsite. Class II.
(o) The bathroom electric is to be used for bathroom items only. Class II.
2. Members, Associate Members and Guests
Members, associate members (excluding Associate Member - Tenant), and guests are permitted to camp in the Campground.
(a) Guest camping units are permitted in the campground only when a member is present. Class III.
(b) No persons under 18 years of age may camp without a member being present and registered at the same site. Class II.
3. Registration and Fees
Fees established by the Board of Directors each year can be found on the fee and fine schedule found in the Sunbeam, online, and Association Office.
(a) All daily campsites must be registered at the main gate. Campsite registration expires at 6:00 p.m. Site registration must be renewed before expiration time or camping unit must be removed. Class II.
(b) A sign-in/sign-out sheet is posted at the Welcome Center for Seasonal Site and Same Site Camping.
i. It must be signed by the member when camping on a site both at the beginning and conclusion of each camping period.
ii. Only members for which the site is registered to can sign the sheet. First offense – Class II; Second offense - loss of site and denial of future seasonal site privileges.
iii. Failure to sign out will result in those camping days not being included in the usage tabulation.
(c) Same site camping may have a maximum of two tent units (in addition to their primary camping unit) on a site at no additional charge.
(d) Proof of liability insurance coverage qualifying bodily injury and property damage ($100,000 minimum) must be shown at time of registration on all guest camping units excluding tents.
(e) Camping units are limited to a 16-day site registration at any given site within the campground, except for those sites designated as seasonal or same site.
(f) A member may register one unit at member rates and two tents used for children under 18 years of age at any one time. Additional units may be registered at guest rates.
(g) A limit of three tents per primitive camping site is permitted unless approval is granted by the General Manager.
4. Summer Seasonal Camping
(a) Camper is to assume all responsibility for placement, mowing and storage of any unit within the designated seasonal site. Grass must be mowed when it reaches 6” in height. Class II.
(b) Assignment of campsite is contingent upon the number of applications received and space available at date of application. A lottery will be held when the number of applications exceeds the available campsites. The lottery process begins with a Summer Seasonal Camping Application form.
(c) Camper is to pay a seasonal campsite fee (see fee and fine schedule) and follow the camping unit registration and decal process before placing unit on the site. Class II.
(d) Camper may move unit to assigned site beginning May 1st and must remove the unit from assigned site the weekend of Annual Meeting. Class II.
(e) In case the holder of a site is unable to take the site, it will be offered to the first member in good standing on the waiting list. Holders of a site may not sell, rent or give away, either with or without a trailer, their site. A prorated refund will be given only if there are members in good standing on the waiting list who agree to take the site and pay the balance of the fee.
(f) If applicant’s name is on the waiting list, the first available site must be accepted by applicant or his/her name will go to the bottom of the list as of that date.
(g) The site is for use by the member applicant for his/her own personal recreational use. Guest usage is not permitted unless member is present. Class III.
(h) Campers must use the assigned site at least a minimum number of 20 nights or loss of seasonal site for the following year.
5. Winter Seasonal Camping
(a) Camper is to assume all responsibility for placement and storage of any unit within the designated seasonal site.
(b) Assignment of campsite is not guaranteed by submission and/or payment of fees. It is contingent upon the number of applications received and space available. Campsites are not assigned but are available after November 1st on a first come/first served basis.
(c) Camper will pay a winter seasonal campsite fee per site, per unit, per season and and follow the camping unit registration and decal process before placing unit on the site. Class II.
(d) The site is for camping use by the member for his/her own personal recreational use and the camping unit must be registered in the members name. Guest usage is not permitted unless member is present. Class III.
(e) Winter seasonal camping is limited to a maximum of 20 actual camping days. If a camping unit is used more than the maximum 20 days, the member is to pay the appropriate daily electric fee for each additional day/night used. The member winter camping must log campsite usage at the Welcome Center tracking the number of day uses. Class II.
6. Same Site Camping
(a) Camper is to assume all responsibility for placement, grass mowing and storage of any unit within the designated seasonal site. NOTE: grass must be mowed when it reaches 6” in height. Class II.
(b) Initial same site is contingent upon winning the use of an available summer seasonal campsite in the annual lottery held in April of each year with move-in May 1st. Subsequent renewal of the campsite is contingent on use of the summer seasonal campsite during the prior season. The same site member Camper must be signed in at the Welcome Center and stay in their camping unit at least 20 nights to be eligible for renewal. Failure to meet the 20 nights will require participation in the lottery for the following year. In addition, the member Camper must be a member in good standing. Penalty - Loss of seasonal site for the following year.
(c) Same site camping members must pay half of the same site camping fee by November 1 and the second half of the same site camping fee by May 1 of each year. Should a same site Camper fail to pay the required fees by the required dates, Lake Wildwood Association assumes they no longer wish to maintain their site and they must immediately remove their camping unit from the site. The next member in good standing on the waiting list will be offered the site. If applicant’s name is on the waiting list, the first available site must be accepted by applicant or his/her name will go to the bottom of the list as of that date. Statement.
(d) Members not eligible or not renewing for same site camping for whatever reason must remove their unit from assigned site not later than May 1 for the summer season or the weekend of Annual Meeting for the winter season. Class II.
(e) Sites may not be sold, rented or given away either with or without the trailer. There will be no refund. Statement.
(f) The site is for use by the member applicant for his/her own personal recreational use. Guest usage is not permitted unless member is present. Class III.
(g) Winter same site camping is limited to a maximum of 20 actual camping days. If a camping unit is used more than the maximum 20 days, the member is to pay the appropriate daily electric fee for each additional day/night used. The member winter camping must log campsite usage at the Welcome Center tracking the number of day uses. Class II.
(h) If a Camper permanently vacates their same site camping spot during the season the site must be offered to the next available member on the waiting list.
(i) No same site camping spot may be switched without prior notification and approval of the Campground Host and Association Office.