Terms & Conditions

1. Check In / Checkout – Hacienda & Casita check-in is after 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00am. Campsite check-in is after 2:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00pm. One additional day will be assessed to anyone still on their site after check out time.  Early departures will be refunded 50% of the balance.  No refunds on holidays!  Changing sites without approval from the office is prohibited.
2. Back-In Campsites - All arrivals to back-in campsites will be escorted by Poncho's Pond Staff.  Staff will supervise the parking to preserve our infrastructure. 
3. All Sites - All Sites are single-directional. This means that all RV's must be parked in the pre-defined direction of the site.
4. All Sites - All Sites are allowed one camping unit. (NOTICE: Beginning April 1, 2025 we will become a tent-free facility)  
5. Quiet Time – strictly enforced from 10:00pm to 8:00am.  Radios must be off by 10:00pm.  Please turn off exterior lighting when you retire for the evening. Children under 16 must be back at their campsite by 10:00pm.
6. Visitors – all guests must register and pay appropriate visitor fees at the office.  Unregistered guests will be asked to leave the park.  Visitors are the responsibility of you, as the registered camper, and use all facilities at their own risk. Unregistered vehicles are subject to towing at the owner's expense.
7. Motorized vehicles, including golf carts, are to be driven by licensed operators only. Proof of insurance must be provided to the office for all personal golf carts used on Poncho's Pond premise.  Poncho’s Pond Rental Golf Carts may only be operated by adults age 21 years and older.
8. Electric scooters, hoverboards, and other ride-ons– Users must obey the 10 MPH speed limit. Helmets are STRONGLY recommended.
9. Garbage – collected from the front of sites each day between 10:00am and 11:00am.  Please do not leave garbage out overnight.  Dumpsters are available at the north end of the park for your usage. 
10. Campfires – allowed only in the provided fire rings.  Please do not burn garbage, or leave the fire unattended.  Firewood is available for sale, and will be delivered to your site. Outside firewood is not allowed.
11. Smoking/Vaping/Alcohol/Personal Conduct - Smoking/Vaping/Consumption of alcohol is only allowed when done in a way that does not impact the experience of other guests. There is no smoking or vaping allowed in any campground indoor facility, common area, or outdoor amenity. Noisy, intoxicated campers of any type will not be tolerated, nor will indecent language. Anyone acting in a manner that interferes with another guest's camping experience will be asked to stop and may be asked to leave or removed for failure to comply. Parents are responsible for their children in all of our facilities, and will be held financially liable for any damages incurred. Please remember that we are a family park, and strive to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for all of our guests.
12. Sewer connections - The county requires all sewer connections have a water tight, rubber collar.
13. Pools -  the outdoor pools and spa are open from 10:00 a.m. to sunset, the indoor pool and spa are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.  Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All hot tubs are for use by adults (18 year of age or older) only. Bathing suits only.  Babies must be potty trained or have a proper swim diaper on to enter the pool.  Warning-no lifeguard is on duty, and everyone swims at their own risk.
14. Fishing – The pond is stocked for fishing. Please catch and release only.
15. Vehicle washing – when you look good, we look good.  Feel free to wash!
16. Irrigation is in use throughout the park. Schedules are available at the office. Please plan accordingly. 

Prohibited:

Tents (as of April 1, 2025) & Pop-up Canopies with a floor

Outdoor Rugs on Grass

Outdoor Refrigerators/Freezers over 33" in height (3 cu ft)

Clotheslines

Firearms/Fireworks

Swimming/wading in the pond or landscapes

Personal watercraft in the pond

Golf Carts on sidewalks

Bike riding after dark

Parking in the grass

Pets on the playground

Outside firewood

Hammocks, not self supported

Diplays of political affiliation

We are happy that you have chosen to stay with us. Please remember that we reserve the right to expel anyone who chooses not to abide by our rules, with forfeiture of all camping fees.

PETS are welcome (not in Haciendas, Casitas, or any other campground building), subject to the following conditions.

1. All pets must be registered at office.
2. Must be controlled on leash (6ft max) at all times when outside. Leashes should not be attached to trees. 
3. Must not annoy or constitute a danger to other guests.
4. Owners must clean up after pets and please only walk them within the campground property.
5. Current rabies inoculation certificate as required by Michigan State law.
6. Dogs are not to be left unattended, neither outside nor inside.
7. Children must be 10 years or older, or be accompanied by an adult, to walk pets and must clean up after them.

 

Management reserves the right to remove anyone from the property for behavior detrimental to the campground and its visitors or for failing to observe the Do's of Happy Camping. Also, campers and their visitors use the facilities at their sole risk. Management and owners are not responsible for any injury to persons, pets, or damage to or theft of property. The management reserves the right to reject any person or animals considered detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of others using the park facilities.