Terms & Conditions

Deerassic Park Family Campground, Lore City, Ohio

General Guidelines

  • Please read all rules and guidelines before making reservations.
  • All guests must register at the front office before setting up their campsite.
  • Please keep all trash/scraps picked up in order to keep our campsites clean.
  • No rugs or mats are allowed to avoid creating dead spots in the grass.
  • Canopies and other shade structures 10’ by 10’ or smaller are allowed and must be kept within your designated site.
  • Obey all posted signs, rules, speed limits, etc.
  • Alcohol is permitted at the campground ONLY. Please drink responsibly as this is a family campground. Alcohol is NOT permitted in Open Park areas. No open display of alcoholic beverages (use a can koozie, cup, etc.). Failure to follow these rules may result in you being asked to leave your site.
  • Any guest(s) that willingly or negligently defaces, tampers with, or defaces property or equipment of Deerassic will be held liable for damages.
  • Guests may not alter natural landscape or vegetation in any way.
  • No swimming allowed in the campground pond (see pond rules section)
  • Illegal firearms, weapons, fireworks, and other explosives are not permitted. Legal firearms must be kept securely in a vehicle or RV.
  • Shooting range is only open during special events and activities which will be ran by Deerassic Park staff. Do NOT enter the range for any reason without being accompanied by staff.
  • Campfires are to be kept in designated fire rings for each site. Campfires must be kept attended at all times and should be extinguished before leaving your site. No outside transportation of firewood is permitted to prevent the transporting of invasive pests. Firewood can be purchased at the front office.
  • Do not move fire rings, picnic tables, etc. from designated areas.
  • Guests are not permitted to work on, diagnose, or modify electric, water, or sewer hook ups in any way.
  • Guests are not permitted to use a hose to wash vehicles, RVs, boats, etc.
  • Please be courteous to other campers. Quiet hours are from 11pm until 8am. Guests may stay up during this window, however, excess noise, loud music and/or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
  • Guests who are not staying on site must exit the park by the start of quiet hours.
  • Campers and RV’s may not be left unattended overnight.
  • No golf carts, ATV’s, UTV’s, or other offroad vehicles are permitted inside the campground except for handicap use (must have handicap placard displayed on vehicle at all times).
  • Street legal motorcycles and scooters are permitted for transportation to campsite only (no joyriding). Small electric scooters and bicycles are permitted and must obey the posted speed limits.
  • Anyone under the age of 18 must return to their campsite by 11pm unless accompanied by an adult. No minors under the age of 18 can be left at the campground without a parent or legal guardian.
  • No clotheslines are allowed at any given place outside of campers/RVs.
  • Sites may not be roped off or saved for other guests.
  • Wastewater should be disposed of only at designated dump stations. No open dumping is permitted.
  • Please keep all personal belongings picked up when not present to allow mowing of campsites.
  • No signs or flags allowed on sites except for name and/or decorative signs. Deerassic reserves the right to remove any sign or flag.
  • No peddling, soliciting, or commercial enterprises are permitted at the campground area.
  • Political advertising is prohibited on the campground.
  • Individuals that have been convicted of sexual offenses and/or are currently listed on a sexual offender’s registry are prohibited from using the campground.
  • Anyone who witnesses or is aware of unsafe acts or conditions is encouraged and expected to bring it to the attention of Deerassic management or staff.
  • In the event of an emergency, Deerassic and its employees are permitted to move any guest’s property without notice or liability.
  • Deerassic reserves the right to temporarily close any part of the campground for maintenance/repair and/or special events.
  • Deerassic reserves the right to refuse admission and/or remove persons from the park.

 

Reservations

  • Reservation minimum 2 days required for summer weekends, 3 days for holidays.
  • Reservations must be made in advance to guarantee spot availability.
  • Cancelations must be made at least one week in advance of the scheduled reservation. Any cancelations outside of this window will result in additional fees (see rates).
  • Reservation fee covers 6 people. Each person beyond this will be subject to $5 additional fee.
  • Maximum of 10 people per site
  • Check out time is 11am. Check in time is 1pm-7pm MON-THU, 1pm-8pm FRI-SAT, 1pm-6pm SUN. Early check ins may be allowed but cannot be guaranteed.
  • Maximum stay length is 2 weeks.
  • Guests that stay 4 nights or longer are required to wait one week (7 days) to return to the campground.
  • Water pressure at the campground is about 140 PSI. We recommend using a pressure regulator to prevent damage to RV plumbing. Regulators will be available for purchase at the check-in area/campground store. Deerassic Family Campground will not be held responsible for any damage caused by failure to use a water pressure regulator.

 

Pets

  • Maximum of 2 pets allowed per campsite.
  • Pets include dogs and cats; no large exotic animals/livestock. Campers should check with management for other pets.
  • All pets must be kept on a short leash and in designated areas.
  • Service animals only in buildings; excludes emotional support animals.
  • Clean up after your pet while walking & at campsite.
  • Owners are responsible for proper cleanup and disposal of pet waste.
  • Pets may not be left unattended.
  • Pets must be kept on a leash with a maximum length of 6’ at all times.
  • Noisy or aggressive pets are not allowed.
  • Pets must be up to date on all shots and vaccinations.
  • All pets must be registered with the front desk upon arrival or registration.
  • Failure to comply with any of the pet rules listed above may result in fines and/or removal of pet from site.

 

Parking

  • 2 vehicles are permitted per site.
  • Parking permit must be displayed in vehicle at all times.
  • Parking is permitted only at designated site. No parking at neighboring sites (even if they are empty). No parking on grass.
  • Additional parking available in separate lots at a cost of $5/day.

 

Pond Rules

  • The pond may be used for fishing as well as boating. Please be respectful to others using the pond for both activities.
  • There will be no lifeguard on duty; no swimming is allowed.

 

 

Fishing

  • Catch and release fishing only.
  • Do not harm or harass fish or any other wildlife native to the area.
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while fishing.
  • Fishing is only permitted for Deerassic Park Family Campground members.

Boat/Dock Usage

  • Boats can be rented from Lakeside Carryout (check-in area) at no additional cost.
  • Personal boats are not permitted. Only the boats loaned by the Campground should be used.
  • Anyone who wishes to use a boat must be properly fitted with a life jacket.
  • Life jackets must be worn at all times.
  • Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • No ramming, bumping or horseplay will be allowed.

 

Playground

  • Use the playground at your own risk.
  • Children under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult.
  • No glass or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the playground area.
  • Proper footwear is required.
  • Improper use of playground equipment is prohibited.

 

Shower House 

  • The shower house is reserved for campground members only.
  • Please do not leave any excessive messes or trash in the shower house.
  • Let an employee know if the shower house needs cleaned or serviced.
  • Please be courteous of others waiting to use the shower house; do not spend excessive

time occupying a shower cell.

 

 

Dump Stations

  • Connect hose to trailer waste tank
  • Place the end of the hose in the drain while holding the cover open with your foot.
  • Open trailer waste valve to allow draining.
  • Flush any mess or spills into the drain using supplied hose at dump station.
  • Please turn off water when finished.

Note: Dump stations are provided as a convenience to Deerassic Park Family Campground members free of any additional charge. If you are not a current resident of the campground, please visit Lakeside Carryout to pay a $10 dump station fee. Thanks for your cooperation!

 

Deerassic Park

  • Deerassic Park is located directly next door to the campground.
  • Up to 4 wristbands are included with reservations; additional can be purchased for $5 (not required for all activities).
  • Admission is only permitted during Open Park Hours which are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10AM-4PM. Please do not cross the gate on the far west side of the campground outside of these times.
  • No pets allowed past the gate mentioned above.
  • If you wish to drive to Deerassic Park, please use the Route 22 entrance rather than the gravel entrance. This is not a public road.

 

 

Emergency Plan

  • In case of inclement weather or other emergencies, seek shelter in the shower house building. The lobby area, as well as individual shower cells will remain unlocked as a shelter area if needed.

 

*By making a reservation with Deerassic Park Family Campground, you assume responsibility for all risks or accidents during the time of your stay. Deerassic Park is not responsible and will not be held liable in any way for any property damage or loss/theft, as well as personal injuries.