RV Policies

Check In / Check Out

Check in is at 1:30 PM and entitles you to your site until 12 PM the day after check in. Early check in is not permitted. The guests who paid for the site the night before you have paid for their site until noon. We will not ask a guest to leave so that you can check in early. If you will be arriving in the area early, please make arrangements until your site opens up at noon. We do not have a waiting area for those checking in early. Check out time is 12 PM. You do not need to contact the office for check out.

Late check-ins are allowed at any time, please just contact the park for instructions.

If you are staying in our park for a month or longer, we require a non refundable $100 deposit, this deposit will go toward your last months stay as long as you hold to your reservation, a long term agreement must be signed. Please contact the park for more details.

Site Changes

You have been assigned a specific site, if you wish to move please check with the office. Due to reservations and maintenance, moving may not be possible. Please inquire before moving sites.

Open Fires

Open fires are not allowed in our park. Fires must be in fire pits or designated fire rings. Firewood is for sale at the campground office please do not burn trash in your fire ring.

Parking

Please do not park your vehicle, trailer, or boat in an adjacent site. Use of more than one site will result in additional charges.

Storage

Storage is not allowed under or around your RV or picnic table.

Site and Park Navigation

Please be respectful of your neighbor and do not walk between sites when navigating the park. Please use main roads and designated public paths to walk around the campground.

Washing
Washing RVs, vehicles or boats is not permitted unless you buy a permit at the campground office.

Pet Policies

Leash
We ask that you keep your pets on a leash at all times. This helps you, your pet, and other guests and other guests’ pets stay safe.

Buildings

Pets are not allowed in the buildings. County code laws do not allow pets in our building. Please do not tie your pet to our trees, doors, or posts. Pets are also not allowed on our playground.

Cleaning Up After Your Pet

Be a good neighbor and always clean up after your pet. Do not let your pet deposit waste on your site or any of our other guests’ sites please. Failure to clean up after your pet will result in you being asked to leave without a refund.

Leaving Pets Unattended
Pets may not be left unattended in our park. Please do not tie your pet to a tree or stake and leave. Leaving your pets unattended is dangerous for your pet as many factors including weather, power outages, etc. can affect your pets well-being while you are away.

Pet Vaccinations
Due to Insurance Requirements, all pets must be vaccinated in our park. Please make sure your pet’s shots are up-to-date.

Barking
Excessive barking is not tolerated and disturbs your neighbors. Please note that excessive barking may result in you being asked to leave without refund.

Vehicle Policies

Speed Limit

The park speed limit is 5 mph. This policy is to keep you, your children, and your pets safe. Exceeding this speed limit will result in asking you to leave. Safety is our number one priority for our guests.

Parking

Each paid guest registration covers 1 RV per site and 2 vehicle per site unless noted. Extra vehicles will need to be parked in additional parking spots. Please do not park on our grass.

No parking in common areas. Do not park in the middle of the road. Do not park in sites that you did not register for and do not block our garages or our bathroom and laundry room doors.

ATV’s. Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles, and Golf Carts

Speed limit STRICTLY enforced, must be 18 years of age with a valid drivers license. Please do not drive or park on the grass, not allowed during quiet time hours.

General Park Policies

Visitors

Visitors are only allowed in the park when registered guests are present.

Electrical Use

You are responsible for understanding how many amps you are using in your RV. Amp usage over the 50 AMPs provided can trip your breaker. Please be mindful of your amp usage, so that you don’t trip your breaker during your stay.

Please notify the office so that we can notify maintenance if you have any electrical issues during your stay. Guests are not permitted to diagnose our electrical pedestals per insurance and safety requirements.

Laundry
The laundry room is open 24/7. Please do not leave your laundry unattended. We are not responsible for accidents or theft.

Restrooms

For the comfort of all our guests, restrooms are open 24/7 April 1st -Nov 1st with exception of a temporary closing for cleaning and maintenance. We ask for your help in keeping the restrooms clean, please. Guests under the age of 18 need adult supervision in the bathrooms and showers.

Playground

Playground opens at 8 AM. after quiet time and closes at dusk. Anyone under 18 must be supervised in these areas and all areas of the campground at all times. Excessively loud music, glass, and rough play are not permitted at the playground. Failure to follow these rules result in you being asked to leave without refund. Do not let your children climb or chop on our trees, as it damages them. Please teach your children camper courtesy.

Quiet Time Policies

Quiet time is 11 PM to 7 AM. during the week 12 AM. to 7:00 AM. Friday and Saturday. During this time please make every effort not to disturb other campers. You will be warned only once and then asked to leave without a refund.

Trash Disposal

Trash Dumpsters are located behind the campground office near the LP fill station. Absolutely no fish guts. Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container. Please do not place your trash on the ground. Do not dispose of wires, oil, furniture, mattresses, or any toxic waste or chemicals in our dumpsters.

Children

Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Riding bicycles without a parent and on our main entrance road is prohibited for the safety of your children and our incoming RV guests. The playground and basketball court close at dark. Anyone under the age of 18 must be back at their site by dusk. Children may not use the restrooms without being accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Drones

Drones are not permitted in our park. Please do not fly drones over people or RVs.

Clotheslines

Clotheslines are not permitted in our park.

Fireworks and Firearms

Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited in our park. The prohibition of fireworks includes sparklers, smoke bombs, aerials, and firecrackers. The prohibiting of firearms includes all guns including air soft, BB, and pellet guns. If these items are seen outside of your RV, you will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.

Repairs

Repairs to RVs and vehicles are not permitted in our park. We are happy to recommend a local Mobile RV Repair service that comes out to your site to assist you with any repairs.

Safety and Emergencies

Emergency Contact Information forms are required from all monthly guests. This information remains private and used only when a situation arises when we need to contact someone in the event of an emergency or is sought by law enforcement agencies. We never give personal information out to others.

If you observe any activity you believe to be of concern, call (618) 625-6250 24 hours a day. (No soliciting is allowed.)

If you need to call 911 for any reason, and time allows, please call the office so the staff can be prepared to escort the emergency personnel to your site.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation 7 Days or More - Full refund minus $10 refund fee

Cancellation 6 Days or Less - 50% refund fee

Campground Emergencies

Call 618-625-6250 if after hours leave a message only for campground Emergencies

Refund Policy

Old Bates Campground, Sesser, Illinois