Terms & Conditions

BLACK DOG BASE CAMP & RV RESORT

Campground Rules
4329 N Red Oak Road • Lewiston, MI 49756 • 734-684-0084

Check-In / Check-Out

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Unapproved late departures may be charged an additional night.

Traffic

  • All campground traffic flows counter-clockwise.
  • Speed limit is 5 MPH.
  • Watch for children, pets, bicycles, and pedestrians.

Quiet Hours

  • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM.

Firewood & Fires

  • Guests must check the Michigan DNR burn permit website daily before starting a fire.
  • Black Dog Base Camp sells approved firewood onsite.
  • Cutting or collecting trees or branches is strictly prohibited.
  • No cutting, trimming, or attaching anything to trees is permitted.
  • Fires must remain attended at all times and fully extinguished before leaving.

Pets

  • Pets must be non-aggressive and under control at all times.
  • Pets must be leashed.
  • Owners must immediately clean up pet waste.
  • Failure to pick up pet waste may result in a $10 violation fee per occurrence.

Guest Conduct & Respectful Behavior

Black Dog Base Camp is a faith based campground built on mutual respect.

  • Fighting, threats, harassment, bullying, intimidation, abusive language, or disorderly conduct are prohibited.
  • Offensive, aggressive, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior toward guests, staff, neighbors, or vendors will not be tolerated.
  • Excessive profanity, drunken misconduct, hostile confrontations, or repeated nuisance behavior may be treated as rule violations.
  • Guests and campers must treat staff, fellow campers, and campground property with courtesy and respect.
  • Management reserves the right to suspend privileges, refuse service, or terminate occupancy without refund for conduct deemed threatening, abusive, unlawful, or disruptive.

Respect Your Neighbor

  • Please keep music, language, lighting, and activity at levels respectful to neighboring campsites.

Trash

  • Trash pickup is available for $2.00 per bag.
  • Place securely bagged trash at the end of your campsite for pickup.
  • Trash is picked up Mondays unless otherwise announced by management.
  • Please do not leave loose or overnight trash outside due to wildlife.

Restrooms & Bathhouse

  • Bathroom sinks are for handwashing only.
  • No dishwashing in restroom sinks.
  • Please use only the restroom and shower facilities designated for your sex as indicated by posted signage.
  • For the privacy, comfort, and safety of all guests, entry into facilities designated for the opposite sex is prohibited except for caregiver assistance involving young children or dependent persons.
  • Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when using restroom or bathhouse facilities.
  • Restroom and bathhouse facilities are for registered guests and authorized users only — no trespassing.
  • Do not prop open restroom doors or allow unauthorized entry.
  • Please leave facilities clean and report maintenance concerns to management.
  • Unauthorized use or trespassing in bathhouse facilities may result in loss of amenity or campground privileges.

Children

  • Children under 18 must be supervised at all times.

Pool & Hot Tub Rules

Pool Access & Check-In

  • Pool and hot tub use is by registered guest access only unless otherwise authorized by management.
  • All guests must check in with management before using the pool or hot tub. Please ring the office doorbell or call 734-684-0084 to arrange access and sign in.
  • Guests must be checked in and granted access before entering the pool area.
  • Children under the age of 5 are not permitted to use the hot tub.
  • Day pass visitors and guest pass users must register and pay applicable fees before use.
  • Splash Pass holders and community users must check in prior to each visit.
  • Pool and hot tub hours are posted and subject to change; see www.blackdogbasecamp.com calendar for updates on the pool availablity.
  • Management reserves the right to limit, suspend, or deny access based on capacity, maintenance, weather, or rule violations.
  • Guests may not admit others into the pool area or share access privileges.
  • Pool windows and entry doors must remain closed and secured.
  • Lights to remain on while in use unless the pool room is being used as a movie theater pool event. 

Pool Area Rules

  • Shower before entering pool or hot tub.
  • No glass containers in pool area.
  • Beverages must have lids.
  • No food in pool area.
  • No running, diving, or rough play.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • No intoxicated use of pool or hot tub.
  • No lifeguard on duty — swim at your own risk.
  • Proper swim attire is required; no street clothes allowed.
  • Please help keep the pool and bathhouse clean and ready for the next guest.
  • Management may suspend amenity access for rule violations or conduct concerns.

Outdoor Recreation Equipment

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please use campground recreation features only as intended.

Island Hammocks / Stargazing Loungers

  • Our island hammocks are designed for lounging, relaxing, sunbathing, and stargazing.
  • These are not trampolines and are not intended for jumping, bouncing, rough play, or climbing.
  • Please use them gently and only in their intended manner.
  • Children using island hammocks must be supervised.
  • Misuse of recreation equipment may result in loss of access to amenities.

General Outdoor Equipment

  • Please use all recreational equipment, gathering spaces, and shared amenities only as intended for including age appropriate use. 
  • Rough play or unsafe use of campground features is prohibited.
  • Guests use recreational features at their own risk.

Lighting

  • Exterior lighting must not disturb neighboring campers.

Structures, Site Appearance & Storage

To preserve the safety, appearance, and resort atmosphere of Black Dog Base Camp:

Structures & Site Alterations

  • No permanent or semi-permanent structures may be erected without written approval, including sheds, decks, porches, fences, gazebos, screen rooms, or similar improvements.
  • Temporary canopies or shade structures must be secure, well maintained, and removed during severe weather or extended absences.
  • Tarps may not be used as permanent skirting, roofing, screening, or storage covers.
  • No digging, trenching, landscaping alterations, or attachments to campground property are permitted.
  • No nails, screws, hooks, lights, clotheslines, or signage may be attached to trees.
  • Unapproved site improvements may be required to be removed at camper expense.

Site Appearance

  • Campsites must be kept clean, orderly, and free of clutter at all times.
  • Accumulation of personal debris, scrap materials, unused equipment, or excessive stored items is prohibited.
  • Indoor household furniture, appliances, mattresses, refrigerators, or similar residential items may not be kept outdoors.
  • Campsites may not be used as workshops, repair yards, or storage lots.
  • Prevent rolling accidents by using RV wheel chocks designed for trucks, rv's and trailers. If it's not a wheel chock it's not allowed.

Storage

  • Outdoor storage is limited to normal camping-related items only.
  • Storage of building materials, pallets, tires, appliances, parts, or miscellaneous materials is prohibited.
  • Boats, utility trailers, cargo trailers, ORVs, snowmobile trailers, and extra vehicles may not be stored onsite without management approval.
  • Storage beneath RVs is prohibited except approved utility connections.

Utilities & Repairs

  • No permanent extension cord use or unapproved electrical setups.
  • Major vehicle, RV, ORV, or engine repairs are not permitted on campsites.
  • Oil changes, hazardous fluid disposal, or mechanical work involving spills are prohibited.
  • Propane cylinders and fuel containers must be safely stored and code compliant.

Skirting

  • Any skirting must be approved by management.
  • Improvised skirting materials including tarps, plywood, or foam board are prohibited.

Compliance

  • Management may require correction of structure, storage, or appearance violations within 48 hours.
  • Failure to comply may result in fines, removal of unapproved items at camper expense, suspension of privileges, or termination of occupancy.

RV Requirements

  • All RVs must remain road-worthy and capable of being moved.

RV Sales & Subletting

  • No subleasing campsites or Airbnb-style rentals.
  • Selling or advertising an RV on a campsite requires written approval from campground management.

Rent

  • Rent is due on the date specified in your rental agreement.
  • If rent is not received within 5 days of the due date, a $20 late fee will be added.

Guests

  • All guests must be registered with campground management.
  • Overnight guest fee is $10 per person per night.
  • Campers are responsible for their guests and their compliance with campground rules.

Flags & Signage

  • Flags and signs must be respectful in nature and may not be excessive, disruptive, or offensive.

Abandoned Property

  • Property left behind after departure may be considered abandoned and disposed of at management discretion.

Management Rights

Management reserves the right to interpret and enforce campground rules for the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of all guests. Violations may result in warnings, suspension of privileges, removal from amenities, or termination of occupancy.

Camper Acknowledgment

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of Black Dog Base Camp & RV Resort.

Camper Name: _________________________________

Site Number: __________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________________________