Terms & Conditions

GARFIELD RV & CAMPGROUND 

Campground Policies, Terms & Conditions, SSA (Site Service Agreement)

Garfield RV & Campground (“Campground”) is a privately owned campground. By entering the Campground, occupying a site, paying for a site, or remaining on the property, camper(s) agree to comply with all Campground rules, policies, and terms outlined below.

1. Nature of Occupancy

Occupancy of a campsite constitutes a temporary camping arrangement only and does not create a landlord-tenant relationship. Camper(s) acknowledge they are occupying a recreational campsite and not a residential dwelling.

Management reserves the right to refuse service, terminate occupancy, or remove any camper(s), guest(s), vehicle(s), or personal property for violation of Campground policies or conduct deemed unsafe, disruptive, unlawful, or detrimental to the Campground or its occupants. Camper(s) may terminate their stay at any time by providing at least fourteen (14) days' written notice to Management.

2. Payment Terms

All site service fees, utility charges, rent, and any other amounts owed to Garfield RV & Campground must be paid only through the authorized payment platforms designated by Management.

Payments made to any unauthorized third party, individual, resident, former resident, sublessor, or other entity will be considered invalid, will not be credited to the camper’s account, and will not satisfy any payment obligations owed to Garfield RV & Campground.

Unauthorized subletting, collection of rent, reassignment of sites, or acceptance of payment on behalf of Garfield RV & Campground is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by Management.

Failure to submit payment through the approved payment platforms will result in late fees, suspension of services, site lockout, removal from the Campground, towing or impoundment of vehicles and/or RVs at the owner’s expense, and/or termination of occupancy rights for violation of Campground policies and nonpayment.

3. Refund Policy

Camper(s) acknowledge and agree that all payments made to Garfield RV & Campground, including but not limited to site fees, deposits, utility payments, reservation fees, administrative fees, late fees, and other charges, are non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly approved in writing by management.

No refunds shall be issued for voluntary departure, eviction, rule violations, utility interruptions, weather conditions, acts of nature, road conditions, dissatisfaction with the campsite, or removal from the Campground due to violation of Campground policies.

Management reserves the sole discretion to approve or deny any exception to this policy.

4. Included Services and Amenities

Executed Garfield RV & Campground Site Service Agreements (“SSA”) include standard campsite utility services and amenities provided by the Campground, which may include:

  • Electricity

  • Water service

  • Sewer service

  • USPS, FedEx, Amazon, and standard mail/package delivery access

  • Starlink WiFi internet access

  • Laundry room access

  • Electronic payment options and payment portal access

All included services and amenities are provided as a convenience and may be modified, interrupted, restricted, upgraded, suspended, or discontinued at any time due to maintenance, repairs, weather conditions, service provider interruptions, operational needs, misuse, abuse, nonpayment, or circumstances beyond management’s control.

Garfield RV & Campground does not guarantee uninterrupted utility, internet, mail, package, or amenity access and shall not be liable for outages, delays, interruptions, reduced speeds, lost packages, or service failures.

5. Septic System Use and Liability

The Campground operates a private septic wastewater system. Improper use can result in significant damage, environmental hazards, and costly repairs.

Only normal RV wastewater and septic-safe toilet paper may be discharged into the sewer system.

The following items are strictly prohibited from entering any drain, toilet, sink, shower, cleanout, or sewer connection:

  • Wipes of any kind, including “flushable” wipes

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Paper towels

  • Diapers

  • Condoms

  • Cat litter

  • Grease, fats, or cooking oils

  • Food scraps

  • Chemicals

  • Paint

  • Solvents

  • Fuels

  • Motor oil

  • Antifreeze

  • Hazardous materials

  • Medications

  • Construction debris

  • Any item not specifically intended for septic systems

Camper(s) shall be fully liable for any damage, blockage, contamination, repair costs, pumping costs, cleanup expenses, environmental remediation expenses, or other losses caused by misuse of the sewer or septic system by the camper(s), members of their household, guests, invitees, contractors, or pets.

If management reasonably determines that a blockage, backup, overflow, contamination event, or system damage originated from a camper’s site, camper(s) agree to reimburse the Campground for all associated costs, including labor, materials, contractor fees, attorney’s fees, and administrative expenses.

Tampering with septic components, lift stations, sewer connections, cleanouts, tanks, alarms, pumps, control panels, or wastewater infrastructure is strictly prohibited.

6. Septic Field Protection

Certain areas of the Campground contain underground septic systems, septic lines, drain fields, lift stations, and wastewater infrastructure critical to Campground operations.

Camper(s), guests, contractors, and invitees are strictly prohibited from parking, driving, storing vehicles or equipment, digging, staking, or placing heavy objects on any marked, restricted, or designated septic field areas.

Damage to septic systems caused by unauthorized vehicle traffic, parking, excavation, or misuse shall be the sole financial responsibility of the camper responsible for the violation. Camper(s) shall be liable for all repair costs, environmental remediation, contractor fees, cleanup expenses, loss of use, attorney’s fees, and associated damages resulting from such conduct.

Management reserves the right to tow or remove any vehicle or property located in restricted septic areas at the owner’s expense.

7. Utilities

Utility services are be provided but may be interrupted due to maintenance, repairs, weather, utility company outages, emergencies, or circumstances beyond the Campground’s control.

The Campground makes no guarantee of uninterrupted utility service and shall not be liable for damages resulting from utility interruptions.

8. Site Maintenance

Camper(s) must maintain their sites in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.

The following are prohibited unless specifically approved in writing:

  • Outside appliances

  • Deep freezers

  • Washing machines

  • Excessive storage

  • Trash accumulation

  • Inoperable vehicles

  • Construction materials

  • Hazardous materials

Management may require cleanup of any site at any time.

9. Trash Disposal

All trash must be placed inside a designated dumpster at the front of the property.

Dumping household trash, furniture, mattresses, construction debris, tires, hazardous waste, appliances, or bulk items anywhere on Campground property is prohibited.

Any cleanup costs resulting from improper disposal shall be charged to the responsible camper(s).

10. Vehicles and Driving

All vehicles must be operable, registered, insured, and parked within designated areas.

Only 2 vehicles per slip are allowed.

Vehicle repairs other than minor emergency repairs are prohibited.

Speed limit throughout the Campground is 10 MPH.

Reckless driving may result in immediate removal from the Campground.

11. Grounds, Road Conditions, and Vehicle Damage

Camper(s) acknowledge that Garfield RV & Campground is a rural campground consisting primarily of gravel roads, dirt surfaces, uneven terrain, natural vegetation, brush, and outdoor environmental conditions.

Camper(s) understand that conditions including, but not limited to, mud, potholes, dust, rocks, tree limbs, flooding, drainage issues, uneven surfaces, loose gravel, and natural terrain hazards may exist throughout the Campground.

All vehicles, RVs, trailers, and personal property are brought onto and operated within the Campground entirely at the owner’s risk.

Garfield RV & Campground, its owners, management, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable or responsible for any damage, loss, accident, injury, towing expense, tire damage, undercarriage damage, flooding damage, or other incident involving any vehicle, RV, trailer, or personal property occurring anywhere on Campground property.

Camper(s) agree to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Garfield RV & Campground, its owners, management, employees, and affiliates from any and all criminal or civil claims, liabilities, damages, costs, losses, or expenses arising from conditions of the property or operation of vehicles and RVs within the Campground.

12. Guests

Camper(s) are responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times.

Management may limit, restrict, or prohibit guests at its discretion.

Guests who violate Campground policies may be required to leave immediately.

13. Pets

Pets are permitted only with management approval.

All pets must remain under control and on a leash when outside.

Pet owners must immediately clean up after their animals.

Aggressive, dangerous, disruptive, or nuisance animals may be removed from the Campground at management’s discretion.

Camper(s) shall be fully liable for damages or injuries caused by their pets.

All dogs and cats on Campground property must maintain current rabies vaccinations in compliance with Texas law.

14. Quiet Hours and Noise Policy

Garfield RV & Campground is a multi-shift campground. In consideration of campers who work varying schedules, quiet hours are in effect at all times.

Excessive noise, loud music, disruptive gatherings, parties, yelling, amplified sound, or conduct disturbing other campers is strictly prohibited at any hour of the day or night.

Operation of generators is prohibited unless specifically authorized by management during emergencies or utility interruptions.

Management reserves the right to determine what constitutes excessive or disruptive noise. Repeated noise complaints or violations of this policy may result in immediate termination of occupancy and removal from the Campground without refund.

15. Signs, Flags, and Displays

Camper(s) are prohibited from displaying political signage, political campaign materials, political banners, political flags, or other political displays anywhere on Campground property, including but not limited to RV exteriors, vehicles, windows, yards, fences, common areas, or structures.

Display of governmental affiliations, extremist organizations, or disruptive public messaging deemed offensive, inflammatory, threatening, or disruptive to the peaceful operation of the Campground is prohibited.

Management reserves the sole discretion to determine whether any sign, flag, banner, decoration, or display violates Campground policies or interferes with the quiet enjoyment, appearance, safety, or operation of the Campground.

16. Weapons and Firearms

Subletting, assignment of occupancy, site transfers to unauthorized persons, or permitting any other individual to occupy a site in place of the registered camper is strictly prohibited under any circumstances. Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of occupancy and removal from the Campground.

Possession of illegal firearms or prohibited weapons on Campground property is strictly prohibited.

Any camper carrying or possessing a firearm on Campground property must do so in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any camper carrying a handgun in a manner requiring a license under Texas law must possess a valid and current State of Texas License to Carry (LTC), formerly known as a Concealed Handgun License (CHL).

Camper(s) are solely responsible for the possession, storage, handling, transportation, and use of any firearm or weapon brought onto Campground property by themselves, their household members, guests, or invitees.

Garfield RV & Campground, its owners, management, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable or responsible for any injury, death, damage, criminal act, accident, discharge, or incident involving a firearm or weapon occurring on Campground property.

Each camper agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Garfield RV & Campground, its owners, management, employees, and affiliates from any and all civil claims, liabilities, damages, losses, lawsuits, costs, or expenses arising from or related to any firearm or weapon brought onto Campground property by the camper, their household members, guests, or invitees.

17. Safety and Conduct

The following are prohibited:

  • Illegal activity

  • Disorderly conduct

  • Harassment

  • Threatening behavior

  • Public intoxication

  • Vandalism

  • Fireworks

  • Open burning without approval

Management may contact law enforcement whenever deemed necessary.

18. Criminal Background Disclosure

By executing this Site Service Agreement and occupying a site within Garfield RV & Campground, camper(s) certify that all information provided to Management regarding identity, occupants, residency, and criminal background information is truthful, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Garfield RV & Campground does not automatically deny occupancy based solely on prior felony convictions or criminal history. However, camper(s) must disclose any active felony warrants, pending felony charges, pending criminal prosecutions, registered sex offender status, or other material criminal matters involving any person residing at, occupying, or regularly staying at the assigned campsite. All such disclosures shall remain subject to Management review and approval in accordance with applicable law.

Any falsification, omission, concealment, use of false identification, or material misrepresentation regarding occupant identity, criminal history, warrants, or pending charges shall constitute a material violation of this Agreement and may result in immediate termination of occupancy, removal from the Campground, denial of future access, and/or notification to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Harboring, concealing, assisting, or knowingly allowing individuals actively evading law enforcement, subject to outstanding warrants, or unlawfully residing on Campground property is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the Campground and referral to law enforcement.

Management reserves the right to deny, restrict, or terminate occupancy based upon safety concerns, operational concerns, conduct, violations of Campground policies, or other lawful business reasons, subject to applicable law.

19. Right of Entry

Management may enter any campsite at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, emergency response, rule enforcement, utility service, or protection of persons and property.

20. Assumption of Risk

Camper(s) use the Campground at their own risk.

The Campground is not responsible for theft, vandalism, weather events, falling trees, flooding, wildlife encounters, utility interruptions, acts of other campers, or damage to RVs, vehicles, personal property, or persons.

21. Indemnification

Camper(s) agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Garfield RV & Campground, its owners, managers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, injuries, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from the camper’s occupancy, actions, negligence, guests, pets, vehicles, or use of Campground facilities.

22. Removal from Campground

Management reserves the right to terminate occupancy immediately for violation of any Campground rule, nonpayment, unsafe conduct, illegal activity, property damage, septic abuse, utility tampering, threats, harassment, or any conduct deemed detrimental to the Campground.

Failure to comply with these policies may result in removal from the property without refund.

23. Minor Liability

Minor children residing at, visiting, or otherwise present at Garfield RV & Campground remain the sole responsibility of their parent(s), legal guardian(s), or supervising adult(s) at all times. Parent(s) and/or guardian(s) assume full responsibility and liability for the supervision, conduct, safety, and actions of all minors under their care while on Campground property.

Garfield RV & Campground, its ownership, management, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be held liable for injury, death, loss, damage, accidents, or incidents involving minors occurring on Campground property, including but not limited to roadways, parking areas, common areas, utility areas, recreational areas, construction areas, laundry facilities, or any other portion of the property.

24. Modification of Rules

Camper(s) acknowledge and agree that not all situations, conduct, hazards, operational issues, safety concerns, or policy matters can be specifically addressed within this SSA.

Management reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to amend, modify, interpret, enforce, create, suspend, or adopt additional Campground rules, policies, restrictions, procedures, and operational requirements at any time, with or without prior notice, as deemed necessary for the safety, operation, maintenance, legal compliance, appearance, or general welfare of the Campground and its occupants.

Any instruction, notice, verbal directive, posted signage, electronic communication, written policy update, or management decision issued by Campground management shall constitute an enforceable Campground rule under this SSA.

Camper(s) further acknowledge that management retains sole discretion in determining whether conduct, conditions, property, guests, animals, vehicles, structures, noise, activities, or circumstances violate the spirit, intent, safety, or operation of the Campground, even if not specifically prohibited within this SSA.

Failure to comply with any current or future Campground rule, directive, or management decision may result in fines, removal of property, termination of occupancy, towing, denial of services, or immediate removal from the Campground without refund.

25. Agreement Acknowledgment

By occupying a site within Garfield RV & Campground, camper(s) acknowledge receipt of, understanding of, and agreement to comply with all Campground Policies, Terms & Conditions contained within this Site Service Agreement (“SSA”).