Terms & Conditions

Lake Thunderbird Association (Members Only)

The Lake Thunderbird Association campground is for members only and their guests. 

All Lake Thunderbird Association Rules and Regulations can be found at

https://lakethunderbird.us/documents/

Campground Rules

 

  1. Winter camping shall be allowed for no more than seven (7) consecutive days in the months of December, January, February and March
  2. All members and their children need to WEAR their wristbands at all times.     
  3. Campers leaving campsites in an untidy condition will be reported to the Lake Manager and will be subject to a Class 1 violation.      
  4. Campfires will be contained in a fire pit and must not be left unattended. Rocks ringing the fire pit are not allowed.  Use metal fire rings or cement blocks to contain fire.  The burn area MUST be cleaned up before leaving the area.       
  5. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in moderation by adults is allowed on individual campsites.  No underage drinking will be tolerated.  Law enforcement officials will be notified in the event that underage drinking occurs. 
  6. Speed limits in the campground are 10 MPH.  The campground road is one way in a counter-clockwise direction. 
  7. Mini bikes, go karts or all-terrain vehicles may not be operated in the campground or any common area. 
  8. The use of electronic sound devices, portable generators, or any creation of disturbance (above 70 db within 35’ of adjacent campsite) is prohibited. 
  9. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM and end at 8:00 AM. 
  10. The use of guns, bows and arrows, slingshots and fireworks in the campground is prohibited. 
  11. Guests must park on the same site as members.  Owners are responsible for the actions AND VIOLATIONS of their guests. 
  12. Only one Association picnic table per site on a first come first-serve basis.  Association picnic tables are NOT to be chained and locked to campers. 
  13. Camper size for permanent and temporary sites is restricted to the size of the Campsite it is to be placed upon, not to exceed 42 feet.  Camper size is not to exceed 8 feet in width, not including slide outs.  The length is determined to be from the rear bumper to the tongue.  Hitches and wheels must remain attached.  The placement on a site must be parallel to the road such that the doors must face the road.  As of September, 2007, any new camper coming in MUST leave 2 feet on both sides of their property line to allow a 4-foot access between campers.     
  14. There is no camping or parking near the bathhouse electric service boxes, playground electric service box, rear camping area electric service boxes, overflow area electric service box or under the pavilion. 
  15. No children under the age of 18 are allowed to camp without adult supervision at any time.  No unchaperoned children under the age of 18 in the campground after 11:00 PM.      
  16. At no such time shall children under the age of six (6) be allowed in the restrooms without adult supervision.  Parents are responsible for their children at all times.  
  17. Waste from campers must be disposed of at the dumping station only.  Any dumping of “gray and/or black water” on the ground and/or in the creek, the lessee will be fined $200.00, be evicted from the campground and will be barred from any future campground lease.  The renter’s campground rental fee and deposit will not be refunded.  Any IDNR and/or EPA fines and any restoration costs as the result of the dumping will be the renter’s responsibility.  Drinking of water at the dump station is not permitted.  
  18. Pots and pans, dishes or clothes are not to be washed in the bathhouse or at the water hydrants. 
  19. Hot water is not to be taken from the bathhouse. 
  20. There is a ten (10) minute limit on showers on a first come first serve basis.  All shower stalls and wash basins are to be cleaned after each use. 
  21. Rubbish must be in containers and raw garbage must be in plastic or foil and placed in designated containers.  No raw garbage is to be placed in the bathhouse container.
  22. Do not leave pets unattended outside.  Pets must be on a 6 ft. leash when walking the pet, with the leash in the handler’s possession.  Handler must be always in control of the dog.  No dogs are to be allowed to roam free.  Pet must not annoy other campers.  When pets are outside, pets must be contained within the perimeter of your Campsite.  Owners of pets are required to clean up after their pet.  Pets are not allowed in the bathhouse.      
  23. Cutting of or driving nails into live trees is prohibited.    
  24. No refrigerators, freezers will be allowed outside the camper.   
  25. Before digging anywhere in the campground, you MUST call the Lake Manager for approval.  Water, phone and electrical lines run throughout the campground and could be damaged when digging.  Any repairs are the member’s responsibility to pay.  Depending on your Campsite location, JULIE, call 811, may need to be contacted for Ameren power cable or Frontier phone cable locations.    
  26. A boat and trailer may be temporarily stored on your campsite only when you are staying at your campsite. 
  27. To purposely leave campground roads to avoid driving over Association installed speed bumps is a fineable offense. Any attempt to avoid will be a Class 1 violation. If damage to Association property is done there will be a Class 1 violation. If not a member of Lake Thunderbird Association, a Putnam County charge will be filed for trespassing.   
  28. I certify that I have and will maintain a Certificate of Insurance qualifying Bodily Injury & Property Damage while the unit is parked and/or stored on Association property ($100,000 minimum) valid through the term of the reservation. 

 

Campground Procedures

 

  1. All temporary campsites must be reserved and paid through www.campspot.com, (Location = Lake Thunderbird Association, Putnam, IL) prior to arrival at the campground.  For guest camping, reservations must be made by the property owner for their guest.  Temporary campsites may be rented for more than one night.  (See List of Fees.)
  2. Temporary campsites do not have a limit on the number of tents allowed on each site. Any tents in addition to the primary tent or camper will be charged a fee accordingly.
  3. Property owners must remain on Lake Thunderbird property for the duration of their guest campers’ stay.  The guest must follow all LTA and camping rules.  Guest camping fees include one car pass and guest wristbands which can be picked up at the Lake Thunderbird Office.
  4. The campground is part of the common areas of Lake Thunderbird.  Owners shall be required to have proper identification such as LTA Membership ID and/or wear Wristbands when on Common Property.  Owners are responsible for providing their guests with temporary wristbands.     
  5. Campsites numbered 42 through 52 are designated for temporary camping only.  Trailer/motorhome doors must face the roadway.    
  6. Three blasts on a car horn signify an emergency and is a call for help. 
  7. Temporary camping check in time is 1:00 PM and the check out time is 12:00 PM.
  8. Temporary Campsites: Any and all trailers, tents, boats, lawn chairs, etc., must be removed when unoccupied or at end of camping session.