Deer Run Campground - Cooperstown, NY

Terms of Service

IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR STAY:

If you are bringing a pet, please make sure you have up-to-date RABIES VACCINATION CERTIFICATES for EVERY pet, or they can NOT be admitted to the campground. Rabies tags are not sufficient. Unfortunately, we are unable to make any exceptions to this NY State requirement.

If you are staying in a Hard Tent, please note you will need all he supplies as if you were tent camping just minus the tent. Please check lodging descriptions on our website or call us at 607-376-7167.

Deer Run Campground's Mission Statement:

Deer Run Campground's mission is to provide a family campground that is a fun place for all ages, and to bring people together who share a love for the outdoors and traveling.

Deer Run Campground Rules:

The following rules and helpful information are in place to ensure an enjoyable camping experience for everyone. All campers are responsible for informing their children and guests of these policies.

Deposit Requirements:

Minimum of 50% deposit required for all non-holiday reservations. All holiday reservations require payment in full when making reservations, including Baseball Hall of Fame Induction weekend. All online reservations require payment in full at time of reservation.

Cancellation Policy:

OFF PEAK SEASON Reservations (Opening Day through Thursday before Memorial Day and Labor Day through Closing Day), NOT including HOLIDAY weekends or HALL OF FAME weekend reservations: if cancelled 31 days or more before check-in date, refund less $25 processing fee. If cancelled between 15 and 30 days prior to check in date, 50% cancellation fee, and less than 15 days prior, NO refund will be issued. NO WATER TO FULL HOOK UP SITES TIL ATLEAST MAY 1ST.

PEAK SEASON WEEKEND Reservations (the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day): If cancelled 31 days or more prior to reservation, refund less 1 night stay processing fee. If cancelled 30 or less days prior, NO refund will be issued. HOLIDAY WEEKENDS AND HALL OF FAME WEEKEND: Non-Refundable

Campground Safety Rules:

~ Speed limit is 5 MPH, including bicycles. You will be driving slowly. IT SHOULD FEEL THAT WAY. Quiet time is 10:00PM until 8:00AM, Sunday through Thursday nights and 11:00 PM until 8AM Fridays, Saturdays and holiday weekends.

~ Children under 18 must be at their campsite after dusk or accompanied by parent or guardian.

~ Campers may not bring their own firewood to campground unless it is from a 50 mile radius as per NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

~ Bicycle helmets MUST be worn by children under 14. NO exceptions. Bicycles must be at site by dusk.

~ No golf carts, ATVs, motorized scooters, skateboards or roller blades, except by employees of the campground. Licensed drivers only may drive on campground property.

~ One RV or tent per site per NYS Health Department rules.

~ No firearms, ammunition, air guns, BB guns, crossbows, bows and arrows, chain saws, sling shots, fireworks of any kind or fresh kill allowed on campground property.

~ All vehicles must display camping pass, visitor pass or seasonal pass

~ Fire rings cannot be moved. A $20 fee for moving a fire ring will be charged. Campfires in provided fire rings only. Campfires must be attended at ALL times.

~ No foraging for firewood or cutting/breaking of trees allowed. A $200 fine will be charged for cutting or breaking of trees.

~ Smoking Is prohibited in all our buildings, Hard Tent rentals and inside the fenced in area of the swimming pool. Please be considerate and do not throw you cigarette butts on the ground.

~ Garbage to be bagged and placed in Hometown Hauling dumpster by the campground office. Please bag and leave deposit recyclables by office garage (We use the money from bottles and cans for updates to kids areas and activities). Paper and cardboard can be burned in your fire rings.  

~ No disruptive behavior. Disorderly contact will not be tolerated. No underage drinking or illegal drugs. We reserve the right to evict anyone at any time or refuse entrance to anyone violating the campground policies.

~NO WATER TO FULL HOOK UP SITES TIL ATLEAST MAY 1ST(BATHHOUSES ARE AVAILABLE) .

Campground Policies:

It is our goal at Cooperstown Deer Run Campground to make everyone feel comfortable, welcome and at home. With that in mind, we ask that your site and speech not express any words that would make anyone feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or unwelcome.

~ No flags, banners or signage is allowed with the exception of the following:

  • American flags or national flags of another existing country
  • Sports teams
  • Welcome signs, Home Sweet Home, family names or similar signage

No political flags, banners or signage allowed. No confederate flags, banners or signage. No swastikas or Nazi images permitted. No representation of any words or symbols promoting hate or discrimination against any race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or gender. No profanity audible outside of your own campsite. No hate speech AT ALL. Words of kindness are strongly encouraged. All rules are open to the discretion of management and those exhibiting unruly behavior will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

Pet Policy:

Your well behaved, non-aggressive, quiet pets are welcome on our RV & Tent sites. Visitors are not allowed to bring pets.

• A copy of a recent rabies vaccination MUST be presented at registration. Rabies tags are not acceptable.

• Pets must be kept in your camping unit during quiet time.

• At no time, may a pet be left alone or unattended. Do not tie or chain pets to trees or tables outside of your own site.

• Pets must be kept on a maximum 6 foot leash when being walked or a maximum 6 foot run when tied at your campsite.

• Please clean up after your pet. A fine of $20 will be issued for not picking up after your pet.

• No pets allowed in any campground buildings, or the swimming pool area, without the expressed consent of management.

• Pet Owners are 100% liable for any injuries or property damage caused by their pets.

• Campground must be advised of breed(s) of your dog.

Pool Policy:

Our swimming pool is open from ­Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend for registered campers only. There is No Lifeguard on Duty and there must be at least 1 adult present, age 18 or older, inside the pool fence, for anyone to swim. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, while in the pool area. NO DIVING ALLOWED. Complete rules and hours are posted poolside and must be read before entering the pool. Please request the NYS Department of Health pool rules form, which must be signed at campground office at check in time or prior to entering the pool area. (New York State Law)

 Other Policies:

• Cash or credit cards only at check in.

• Maximum of 4 persons in Hard Tents, and Maximum of 6 persons on RV and Tent sites.

• All Visitors must register at office and pay fee before entering campground. Visitors are NOT allowed to bring pets per NYS Health Department. Visitors must depart campground by 10:00 PM or pay overnight fee.

• Maximum of 2 vehicles at your site per local code ordinance. Overflow parking is available. Inquire at campground office.

• Check in from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Check out time is before 11:00 AM for ALL sites. Any exception to check in/check out times must be preapproved by campground management and fees apply. As a courtesy to your fellow campers, no check in to the campground is allowed after 9:00 PM.

Camping has inherent risks associated with outside activities. Cooperstown Deer Run Campground, its owners and employees, are not responsible for any injuries or damages occurring as part of the inherent risks of any camping environment. Complete campground rules are posted at campground and furnished to guests at registration/check-in. Please abide all campground rules.