Terms of Service

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE

You, the "Camper" hereby acknowledges the campground and cabin areas are natural habitats with many obvious hidden dangers, including but not limited to falling limbs, poison ivy, sun exposure, and animals, both natural and domestic. Despite these dangers, Camper hereby accepts all risk. Further, Camper hereby releases the Osceola County Parks Commission (DBA Rose Lake Park, and Crittenden Park) and its shareholders, management and heirs for any present or future claims, INCLUDING A CLAIM FOR NEGLIGENCE, for property damage, personal injury or death arising from Camper’s participation in all park activities. If Camper’s site becomes unusable due to natural occurring events the Park Management will offer a lot of equal value, if available, but no refund.

 

OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS RULES & REGULATIONS:

1        The speed limit throughout the parks is 5 MPH.

2        All campers must be backed into the campsite with hitch facing the road.

3        Marijuana can be used in the confines of your RV only. Alcohol may be consumed only at campsites or picnic sites, please don’t consume while walking or driving around park. No glass containers are permitted in beach area.

4        A vehicle permit is required for entrance into the parks.  Annual vehicle permits must be permanently affixed to the vehicle’s windshield.  There shall be no moving of permits from vehicle to vehicle.  The permit issued must be visible to park employees. Vehicles shall be kept in designated areas.

5        It shall be unlawful to camp without a written permit.   Checkout time is 12:00 PM and check in is at 2:00 PM

6        Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, one recreational unit per site, one small tent and one vehicle per site.

7        Campers shall not move from assigned sites to a different site unless authorized by park employees.  A campsite is occupied if it is paid for, do not occupy any campsite, even if unoccupied, until it is paid for.

8        It shall be unlawful to make excessive noise, quiet time will be observed after 11:00PM  Visitors must leave by 11:00PM  No entry into park after 11:00PM,  except by registered campers.   No use of generators allowed.

9        Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Parents are responsible for the safety and supervision of their children.  All children must be supervised when they are using the restrooms, playgrounds and beach.  Parents please advise children to respect the rights and privacy of others by not cutting through campsites. 

10    It shall be unlawful to sublet any trailer or camping unit. 

11    Political flags and/or campaign shall not be posted on county park property.

12    It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) peddle or solicit business of any nature; (2) to distribute handbills or other advertising material; and (3) to post unauthorized signs on any land, structure or property administered by or under the jurisdiction of the Osceola County Parks.  No vendors allowed.

13    The beach and swimming area are open during daylight hours only.  Swimming is at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty.

14    Fireworks and storage of fireworks are not permitted at any time on campground property. 

15    Upon departure from the park, the campsite or picnic site shall be left neat and clean.  A cleaning fee may apply if site is not left in acceptable condition.

16    Garbage shall be disposed of in containers provided by the park.  No garbage shall be burned within the limits of park. It is unlawful to dispose of private household garbage in receptacles provided on Osceola County Park owned property.

17    No liquid waste of any kinds, such as; but not limited to human excreta, sink, lavatory, shower, and laundry liquid waste shall be discharged onto the surface, onto the ground, or into the water.

18    No person shall dispose of sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, or paper towels, and/or other such items into toilets.

19    Fish cleaning shall be carried out in designated areas only.

20    No animal washing or vehicle washing any place within the park.

21    Two licensed dogs or cats are allowed per site. All animals shall be under control and on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length.  No animals are permitted within water or land area designated as a swimming beach.  No animals are permitted to create a disturbance. Any animal creating a disturbance or running loose may be removed from the park.  Owners will be responsible to clean up animal droppings left anywhere in the park; if not properly disposed of, a cleaning fee may apply.

22    It shall be unlawful to remove, destroy or mutilate County Park property or equipment.  If a camper digs a hole for a gray water tank (blue boy), the hole must be filled in prior to departure from the park.

23    No person or persons shall take it upon themselves to install septic systems, water lines, electrical systems, or tamper with any park facilities.  No burying lines.

24    All park rules are enforced.  If you fail to comply with any park rule after being contacted by park employees, the manager may evict you from the park.  If you refuse to leave, you can be charged with trespassing and could be arrested.

25    Complaints shall be directed to employees.  If there is no resolution to your complaint, direct your concerns to the Parks Director.  If the Parks Director fails to resolve your complaint, concerns can be submitted in writing to the park’s administrative office in order to be brought before the full Parks Commission at the next meeting.

26    UTV use is only permitted on the entrance and exit roads. UTV’s must have a vehicle pass if unloaded from trailer. All state laws are to be followed.

27    Golf Carts may be operated by a licensed driver and can be operated on park roadways only. Limit 1 golf cart with camper annual pass per site; annual or daily vehicle pass required for non-camper golf carts. Please read the Golf Cart Agreement thoroughly and abide by rules stated.

28    Power wheels, scooters, hover boards, e-bikes (all electronically/battery powered vehicles/toys) must have adult supervision. Use only permitted in non-congested areas. Obey the 5 MPH speed limit.

29    For safety reasons, no bikes, roller blades, scooters, power wheels, etc. after dark.

30    The Osceola County Parks Commission reserves the right to refuse services or accommodations to anyone.  You do not have the right to disturb the normal operations of the park by being intoxicated, or through disruptive or disorderly behavior.

  Revised 10/27/2022