Montana Country Pines Onsite Rules

1.) Respect nature.

All guests, must respect nature. That doesn't mean simply enjoying the beautiful views. It's also about being mindful of the impact visiting has on these places. Never interact with wildlife, don't dig up any plants or trees and never cut down any live trees for firewood. Mind every step that's taken and avoid damaging precious habitats.

2.) Respect other campers.

Many people who choose to stay at our resort are looking for some peace, quiet and solitude. While a friendly neighbor is nice, just keep in mind that some people aren't looking for new best friends.

It's hard because some folks are social and outgoing and others would rather keep to themselves. Respecting other guests means leaving them alone for the most part, and limiting conversations and interactions so as not to become a bother.

3.) Respect the facilities.

Montana Country Pines provide showers, toilets, sinks and changing rooms so that guests can stay clean. We simply ask that you clean up after yourself so the next guest has a good experience as well in a clean environment.

Dropping trash on the floor, leaving the sink messy and forgetting to flush are simply rude behaviors. Treat every facility like it's a personal space at home and clean up after each use.

4.) Use quieter voices at the appropriate times.

Campsites are somewhat close and every sound that a person makes, from a sneeze to hollering at the kids, can be heard next door. It's best to maintain the same speaking volume at camp as would be appropriate at a restaurant, or other public place. This is especially important during quiet time hours and when guests are sleeping.

5.) Keep the kids in check.

Montana Country Pines is a great place for kids to make friends, run and play. But parents should keep a close eye on the children to make sure they're safe and not disturbing other guests.

6.) Please mind your language.

Montana Country Pines is a family friendly environment and some of the sites are relatively close together and it is very quiet out here. That means everyone can hear everything! Some people are OK with swearing, but it might be offensive to others.

A thoughtful camper will keep his or her conversations private and avoid rough language, especially around children. A little personal censorship goes a long way toward creating a pleasant environment.

7.) Manage the music.

There's nothing quite like some good music creating a backdrop for an awesome camping weekend. It's tempting to crank it up and let loose, but if there are other people around, please take that into consideration. Just try to control the volume so as to not disturb other guests.

8.) Quiet Hours

To really enjoy your stay, you’ll need a good night’s sleep. We ask that quiet hours are from 11pm to 6am so all of our guests can enjoy a quiet evening and a good night’s sleep.

9.) Using the Community/Game Areas.

These areas are for everyone to enjoy. There is a need for common courtesy in these areas as everyone may need to take turns using the horse shoe pits, the cornhole boards, the ax throwing area and archery area. Please make sure to follow common sense safety procedures around someone throwing an ax, a horseshoe or shooting an arrow. All children must be under adult supervision in these areas for safety reasons.

10.) All vehicles must remain in the parking area and cannot be in the resort areas (even to unload)

To provide a safe environment for all of our guests, all vehicles must be parked in the designated parking and cannot be brought into the resort area (even for unloading). Not to worry though, help will be provided to get your gear to your site by one of our guest services specialists.

11.) And what about campfires and flames?

Every site has its own private gas fire pit - however no wood fires are permitted accept for in the common area in the designated fire rings and cooking pits. Never can a fire be unattended.

Common sense rules the day when it comes to fires. Only use designated fire rings or pits in Common Area, build a reasonably sized fire, make sure that tree branches, weeds and any dry materials are out of reach of the flames. Never leave a fire unattended and always completely extinguish every fire when finished by pouring water on the coals.

And when it comes to collection, there is usually pre-split firewood at the trading post for guests to purchase. That's a good start, but those firewood bundles usually require kindling to get them to burn. A tinder bundle and plenty of kindling will do the trick. This is something that a camper can find for free by wandering around the campground picking up small, dry sticks, branches, and wood chunks. A reusable shopping bag with a sturdy handle is a good stick collecting bag and it will hold enough to get a fire started. Kids love to help, so give them a bag and send them out, too, and in no time at all there will be plenty of firewood available.

12.) Stay organized.

Camping, either in a tent or in a camper, requires some good organizational skills. Everything that's needed for the duration of the stay has to be packed and carried to the site. Keeping everything in order and at the same site is important. We want chairs, towels, utensils and such to remain at the site it started at. Please note: Items missing from a site will incur a charge to replace these items. Staying organized helps this situation greatly!

13.) Contain the campsite.

Being a good neighbor in a campground means staying within the bounds of the designated campsite. It also means paying attention to the way that the tent, camper, picnic table and other items are placed next door. Make sure to arrange things so that they're not impeding on the neighboring site, but don't overcrowd, either. There has to be some room for people to move about, cook and clean up.

14.) Keep it clean.

The golden rule of camping is to leave the campsite better than it was. Leaving trash and food exposed draw in unwanted snackers. Some larger than others! Keeping your site cleaned up and free of trash and debris helps immensely. There's truly no excuse for leaving waste and garbage out in the woods, on a campsite or in a fire ring. WE ABSOLUTELY FORBID LEAVING CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUNDS ANYWHERE. This will result in being asked to leave without refund.

15) Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least 4 days in advance of the reservation check-in date will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made within 72 hours of the reservation check-in date will be charged a one-night fee.

Cancelling your reservation on the day of your arrival will result in NO refund.

16) Refund Policy
There will be no refunds after you have checked in, for inclement weather or for failure to follow the Rules & Regulations or being disorderly resulting in being expelled from the park. Manager/Owner reserves the right to have discretion on all refunds.

Camping is the ultimate getaway, as long as it's done right. Following the suggestions above, guests will likely find that their experience is more relaxed, happy and pleasant. In turn, they'll help provide a better camping experience for their fellow campers and everyone will have a great time.

Refund Policy

Montana Country Pines Private Vintage Retreat, Laurel, Montana