Terms & Conditions

We’re happy to have you and want your stay to be safe, relaxing, and enjoyable. To help ensure a positive experience for everyone, please take a few moments to review our resort guidelines. These are in place to maintain a clean, family-friendly environment for all guests.

By completing a booking or maintaining a seasonal site, guests agree to follow these guidelines. Resort management reserves the right to amend or update them at any time. Onsite staff have sole authority to enforce these guidelines and resolve disputes. Guests who fail to comply may be required to leave the resort.

Camper Guidelines

  1. All guests and visitors must register upon arrival with the length of stay and number of people in the party.

  2. Western Reserve is family-oriented. Please drink responsibly and keep alcohol in a cup or insulated holder. Open display is not permitted, and alcohol is not allowed in the swim pond or at certain events.

  3. Smoking, e-cigarettes, and vaping are prohibited in all resort buildings, structures, and swimming areas.

  4. Do not cut trees, alter landscaping, or damage resort property. Guests are responsible for any damage they cause.

  5. Please follow all posted signs and instructions from resort staff.

  6. Quiet hours are 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM. Keep voices and music low and avoid disruptive behavior.

  7. Campfires must be in designated rings only, never left unattended, and fully extinguished before bed. Outside firewood is not permitted.

  8. All motorized and non-motorized vehicles (including cars, trucks, golf carts, bikes, scooters, and e-bikes) must be operated responsibly and obey the resort-wide 5 MPH speed limit.

  9. Fireworks, explosives, hunting, metal detectors, and illegal weapons are not allowed. Legal firearms must remain secured inside your RV or vehicle.

  10. Children under 18 cannot be left at the resort without a parent or guardian. Children 17 and under must be at their campsite by 11:00 PM unless accompanied by an adult. Bikes and scooters are welcome but not on sidewalks, walkways, or recreation areas. Lights are required after dark.

  11. Do not move picnic tables, fire rings, or furniture from their designated locations.

  12. No clotheslines tied to trees or campers. Portable racks are allowed.

  13. Dump gray and black water only at designated dump stations. Sewer collars are required.

  14. Please conserve water. Check with the office before washing vehicles.

  15. No soliciting, selling, or posting of signs without management approval.

  16. Guests use the resort at their own risk. Please report unsafe conditions to management.

  17. Registered sex offenders are not permitted on the property.

  18. Drones require management approval and must follow FAA rules. Political advertising is not permitted.

Pet Guidelines

  • Pets must always be on a leash (maximum 6 feet) and under your control. Wireless or “leash-less” systems are not permitted.

  • Pets may not be tethered to golf carts, bikes, or vehicles.

  • Pets may not be left unattended at any time.

  • Pets are not permitted in resort buildings or swimming areas.

  • Service animals are always welcome but must remain under control and treated as working service animals at all times.

  • Aggressive or excessively noisy pets are not allowed.

  • Owners must clean up after their pets and dispose of waste properly.

  • Portable pet fences are permitted but must not exceed 200 sq ft.

  • Only dogs and cats are permitted unless otherwise approved by management.

Golf Cart Guidelines

  • Proof of $100,000 liability insurance is required before use. Once insurance is on file and the golf cart fee is paid, a pass will be issued and must be displayed on the golf cart at all times.

  • Drivers must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver’s license (learner’s permits are not accepted).

  • Golf carts may not be used between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM, except for staff carts on resort business.

  • Headlights are required after dark.

  • Carts must remain on resort roads, observe the 5 MPH speed limit, and yield to pedestrians and vehicles.

  • Alcohol use while driving, or open displays of alcohol by passengers, will result in loss of golf cart privileges and/or removal from the resort.

  • Management reserves the right to restrict or revoke the use of any golf cart that is unsafe, excessively noisy, or significantly modified.

Amenity Guidelines

  • Swim Lake: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Swim at your own risk (no lifeguard on duty). Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • Fishing Lakes: Open daily from dawn to dusk. Guests fishing alone must wear a life jacket, and life jackets are required for everyone if fishing after dark.

  • Dog Park: Open daily from 10:00 AM – dusk. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

  • Recreation Areas: The golf cart trail, RC track, playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and bocce ball are open daily from 10:00 AM – dusk.

When in doubt, ask our team—we’re here to help!

Thank you for respecting these guidelines so everyone can relax, unwind, and enjoy Western Reserve Resort.