Terms & Conditions

Sullivan County Park & Lake Rules and Regulations Manual Table of Contents
Rule #1 - Administration and Definitions 2
A. Application 2
B. Administration 2
C. Entrance use requirements. 2
D. Definitions 2
Rule #2 -Campsites and camping 4
A. Fees 4
B. Reservations 5
C. Prohibited Persons 6
D. Recreational vehicle storage 6
E. Miscellaneous 7
Rule #3 - Watercraft and boat docks 9
A. Watercraft 9
B. Boat docks & mooring 10
C. Boat trailer parking 11
D. Boat rental 11
Rule #4 – Cabins 12
Rule #5 – Golfing 12
Rule #6 - General Restrictions 13
A. Posted specific requirements. 13
B. Trash, refuse and sanitation. 13
C. Firearms, hunting, and trapping 13
D. Fishing 14
E. Alcoholic beverages 14
F. Domestic Pets 14
G. Fires 15
H. Vehicles, trails, watercraft, and bicycles 15
I. Swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving 16
J. Preservation of habitat 17
K. Advertisements and solicitations 17
L. Fishing tournaments 18
Rule #7 - Enforcement, penalties, and other administration 18
A. Enforcement 18
B. Penalties 18
C. Other administration 19

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Rule 1 – Administration and Definitions
Section A – Application
(1) This Manual applies to be used by any person of all property owned and/or operated by the
Park & Lake and/or the Board.
Section B – Administration
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), this Manual is administered by the Board.
(2) This Manual does not apply to a person who has contracted with the Park and Lake or the
Board, if the person or persons are conducting business of the Park and Lake or the Board, or to
any of the following while performing official duties for the Park and Lake or the Board.
(a) Member of the Board,
(b) Park and Lake Superintendent,
(c) An employee of the Park & Lake,
(d) Law Enforcement Officer,
(e) Any other Authorized Representative
Section C – Entrance and Use Requirements
(1) The Board shall establish the following:
(a) Entrance fees to the Park & Lake property,
(b) Fees for a particular use within the Park & Lake property,
(c) Entrance and exit sites for Park & Lake property,
(d) Conditions upon or prohibitions against particular uses within the Park & Lake
property, or any portion of the Park and Lake’s property,
(e) Exemptions from any established and/or required fees.
(2) Unless otherwise authorized by the Board, the Park and Lake shall open, on a full-time
basis with limited facilities, on or about the 1 st day of March, and will close on or about the 1 st
day of November in the same calendar year, with limited facilities.
(3) Park and Lake Fee schedules as well as the Rules and Regulations Manual is subject to
review and change, at any time, but at a minimum, shall be reviewed annually by the Board.
The opening Fee schedules for the upcoming year will be posted on or before the 1 st day of
January of each camping season.
Section D – Definitions
“Authorized Representative" shall mean the Park and Lake Superintendent, or any person
designated by the Park and Lake Superintendent.
“Appliance” shall mean any piece of apparatus, instrument, device or equipment as determined
by the Park and Lake Superintendent, including but not limited to refrigerators, freezers,
washers, dryers, outside A/C units, fans, etc.
“Boat” shall have the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-25 or as amended.

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“Board” shall mean the Sullivan County Park and Recreation Board of Directors.
“Camper” shall mean a person, including camper’s family, employees, agents, guests, or invitees
including business invitees, who camps or uses the Park and Lake’s property for any purpose.
“Camper” shall mean any vehicle with space and equipment, either in a rear compartment or in
an attached trailer, for sleeping and simple housekeeping, used for camping and recreational
travel.
Effective 2022, “No park models or tiny homes.” No underpinning, or outside central air units
unless approved by the Superintendent.
“Camping Club” shall mean a group of five or more campers registered in a sanctioned camping
organization.
“Dock” means a platform-type structure extending from shoreline property over a public water
body, including but not limited to platforms that provide access to a boat or other watercraft
moored on the public water body.
“Domestic Animal” means a dog, or cat.
"Firearm or bow and arrows" shall mean:
(A) a firearm.
(B) an air gun.
(C) a CO2 gun.
(D) a spear gun.
(E) a bow and arrows.
(F) a crossbow.
(G) a paint gun; or
(H) a blow gun
(I) a similar mechanical device.
“Golf cart/car” means a motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to
transport one (1) or more individuals and/or golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of
golf on a golf course, whether or not the motor vehicle is used for the intensive purpose of
playing golf on a golf course. Golf cars that are plated may purchase an Annual Entrance Pass.
"Off-Road Vehicle" shall have the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-185 or as amended.
“Park and Lake” shall mean the Sullivan County Park and Lake.
“Park and Lake Superintendent” shall mean the Superintendent of the Park and Lake or his/her
designee.
"Public Road" shall mean a public highway under IC 9-25-2-4 or as amended as well as any road
that is designated by the Board for use by the public.
"Recreation Area" shall mean an area that is managed by the Board for specific recreation
activities.
“Recreational Vehicle” (RV) shall have the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-150 or as amended.

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“Structure” means any tent, enclosure, or manmade object that is not attached to a camper or
RV and is used for storage, eating, or sleeping.
"Sullivan County Park & Lake property" means land and water owned, licensed, leased, or
dedicated under easement to the Board. The following areas are, however, exempted from the
term:
(A) Public freshwater lakes.
(B) Navigable waterways.
"Vehicle" shall have the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-196(d) or as amended.
“Watercraft” shall mean any instrumentality or device in or by means of which a person may be
transported upon the public water of Indiana. The term includes a motorboat, sailboat,
rowboat, skiff, dinghy, jet ski or canoe:
(1) of any length or size; and
(2) whether or not used to carry passengers for hire
(3) no houseboats allowed
Rule 2 – Campsites and Camping
Section A – Fees
(1) All Campers shall pay the required fees in advance, upon entering the park. All daily, weekly,
and holdover Campers will be assessed the daily camping rate. Monthly and seasonal
camper’s fees will be pro-rated after the first month’s rent is paid.
(2) Monthly camping
a. Camper(s) wishing to camp for thirty (30) days or more may do so in designated areas
only. Check out time for camping is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the last day of camping.
b. Campers shall pay their subsequent monthly camping fees, each and every month
thereafter, on or before the first of each month. Monthly camping fees can be paid at
the park office or gate house.
c. If you rent a second (2 nd ) site, that site must be used by you for cargo storage,
or parking. You are not allowed to put an additional camper on it.
d. Monthly fees not paid in full by the seventh (7th) day of the month, will be assessed a
Thirty Dollar ($30.00) late fee on the eighth (8 th ) day of the month. The seven (7) day
grace period to pay monthly camping fees does not constitute free camping and shall be
treated as a holdover Camper. All monthly or seasonal holdover Campers will be
assessed the daily pro-rated camping rate. As of the 8 th day of the month, legal action
may be pursued. If a Camper had continual delinquent fees, this could be cause for
removal from the park. After two (2) weeks past due the Camper will be asked to leave.
e. No cash refunds will be given, only park credit if approved by Park and Lake
Superintendent or the Board. If you are banned from the Park for any reason, you
automatically forfeit your money.

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(3) Short term camping
(a) Camper(s) wishing to camp daily/weekly may do so in designated areas only.
(b) A one-time seven ($7) entry fee per vehicle will be charged upon entry.
(C) You are allowed a camper and 1 tent per site, providing you do not exceed 3
structures on your site.
(4) Tent camping
a. Campers wishing to camp with a tent may do so only in designated areas. Tent Electric
and primitive site are allowed to have Two (2) tents per site for the base rate. Additional
tents will each cost six ($6.00) dollars extra.
b. No monthly tent camping. Only a two (2) week maximum stay, then campsite must be
completely vacated for 48 hours before they can return to camp again.

Section B – Reservations
(1) The process for reserving campsites for the season is as follows:
a. To qualify as a Camper with reservation rights, a Camper must be a monthly Camper for
at least six (6) consecutive months in one calendar year and have reserved their site for the
next year and reserved.
b. If a Camper wishes to reserve his/her campsite for the subsequent camping season, the
Camper shall pay his/her reservation fee(s) on or before October 30 th of the prior year. All
reservations must be paid for at the Park Office, no exception. In the event that reservation
fees (even fees mailed) have not been received on or before October 30 th of the prior year,
the site previously occupied by Camper will be designated an open site.
c. On the first Saturday of November, any Camper who has already reserved his/her site
and wishes to transfer to an open site will be allowed to do so, by entering a lottery. A
lottery will be conducted to determine who may rent the site. Campers may come in person
or call the Park Office to enter a lottery for an open site, from 8:00 until 9:45 a.m. Sites
given up will be offered to reserves here in person until all sites have been offered.
d. Other open sites will be available for rent on the morning of the first Saturday in
November beginning at 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Park Office. Any Camper wishing to
reserve an open site will be able to at that time. Campers must come in or call the Park
Office to reserve an open site. Reservations will be offered for lottery if more than one (1)
person wants the same site.
e. The Park and Lake opens on or about the 1 st day of March, with limited services. Reserved
Camper Rental fees are due prior to site occupancy on or before the 1 st day of April. If a
Reserved Camper fails to pay his/her fees on or before April 1 st that Camper’s site will be
declared an open site. There is no grace period for Reserved Campers on their April rental
fees. Reserved campers shall pay their subsequent monthly camping fees, each and every
month thereafter, on or before the first of each month.
f. The Park and Lake Superintendent has the right to deny reservations based on prior

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violations of Park and Lake’s rules or a history of failing to pay fees.
g. Qualifications for all future site lotteries. If a pre-rented site becomes available and the
previous rent is up, there will a holding period from that time until it’s listed for lottery
during which time interested parties can submit their name and phone number to the Park
Office either in person or by phone. If a site becomes open any time after Friday at noon, it
will be rented the following Monday at noon, or if the following day is a Holiday, it will be
rented the next regular business day. Any six (6) month reserved camper for current or prior
year if applicable, will have top priority followed lastly by any other person wishing to camp.
There is no longer a two (2) month reserve status. The lottery list will not carry over to the
next available site. After the site is filled, the list is void. You must reapply for any new site
that becomes available. You may call the Park Office or Gate House at any time to inquire
about sites up for lottery. Beginning November first (1st) thru February twenty eight (28th),
any site that is given up will be placed on a lottery list, posting date to be determined.
Watch our Facebook page “Sullivan County Park and Lake” for lottery site postings
sometime after we open March 1 st .

Section C - Prohibited Persons:

Individuals listed on any State or Federal Sex Offender Registry are prohibited from all
recreational areas of the Sullivan County Park and Lake.

Section D – Recreational vehicle storage
(1) The Board may provide off-season storage for campers and/or recreational vehicles on the
Park & Lake property.
(2) Owners of campers and/or RV’s wishing to store on site or take advantage of the off-season
storage program shall file a signed lease storage agreement in the Park Office with the Park and
Lake Superintendent. Thereafter, the Individual’s signed lease storage agreement will be either
granted or denied by the Park and Lake Superintendent. All decisions of the Park and Lake
Superintendent as to granting or denying an individual off-season storage privileges shall be
final.
(3) Owners of campers and/or RV’s that are granted off-season storage privileges will be
required to complete and sign a written agreement and pay all required fees prior to storage. In
addition to the foregoing and as a condition precedent to the owner placing his/her camper
and/or RV in off season storage, the owner of the camper and/or RV will be required to provide
vehicle registration or proof of ownership and current insurance information to the Park Office.
(4) The Owner of the camper and/or RVs shall prepare the camper and/or RV’s as follows:

a. All holding tanks shall be drained,
b. All gas lines secured and shut off,
c. The camper /recreational vehicle shall be winterized as per model unit and
d. The camper/recreational vehicle must be locked prior to storage.
(5) The Owners of campers and/or RVs shall store the camper or recreational vehicle in
designated areas only. If the camper or recreational vehicle is stored on the campsite, a cargo

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trailer, watercraft, or vehicle may also be left on site for a Fifteen Dollar ($15.00) each additional
monthly fee. Tent frames, satellite dishes, wooden or concrete deck or steps, and a fire pit can
be left on site. Canvas and golf carts must be removed. Failure to remove canvas or golf carts by
November 1st will result in a fine of thirty dollars ($30.00) per month which must be paid before
the following camping season.
(6) During storage, the Owner of the camper and/or RV shall not be allowed to enter the
camper or RV without first contacting an authorized representative from Park & Lake.
(7) The Owner of each camper and/or RV shall maintain insurance coverage on the stored
camper and/or RV.
(8) The Park & Lake reserves the right to move campers and/or RV’s being stored, at their
discretion, to facilitate maximum use of the storage area. Park & Lake personnel will have
towed at the camper’s expense, all campers and/or RV’s left in storage on Park & Lake property
no later than April 1 st of each year. The registered owner of the camper and/or RV’s shall be
responsible for all fees associated with such removal.
(9) Campers and/or RV’s may be removed from the storage area by the registered owner of the
camper and/or RV upon notification to Park and Lake Superintendent or Park Office during
normal business hours.
(10) In the event that ownership of a stored camper and/or RV changes during the storage
period, the original owner of the camper and/or RV shall arrange for the removal of camper
and/or RV from the storage area, unless the new owners execute a written agreement to
continue off season storage of the camper and/or RV.
(11) Monthly storage fees begin on the first day of storage unless a campsite has already been
paid for this same time period. A seven (7) day grace period, starting from the time that the
storage fee has been paid, will be allowed for the renter to move their RV to the storage site.
Section E- Miscellaneous
(1) Electrical connections located on a particular campsite shall only be used by the camper
leasing that site.
(2) All campers shall follow all state rules and regulations regarding the disposal of gray water.
(IC 410 IAC 6-7.1-24)
(3) All trash generated by campers shall be bagged and placed in the proper designated
containers.
(4) Individuals must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to rent a campsite or cabin.
(5) Campers may have one (1) refrigerator or chest freezer or combination, but must be
contained in tent or cargo trailer.
(6) Campers/RV’s and any other authorized vehicles shall stay within the
campsite area. Extra equipment, trailers, etc., are to be stored in approved areas only.

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(7) Leasing or subleasing a campsite or personally owned equipment located on a campsite is
prohibited.
(8) All outside lighting on campsites will be allowed only at the discretion of the Park and Lake
Superintendent. Campers are asked to use solar lights, LED bulbs, or energy efficient lighting and
outside timers that turn lights off after midnight to conserve energy.
(9) With the exception of designated holiday weekends, campsites are restricted to a tent,
camper, or recreational vehicle and one (1) additional structure, not to exceed twelve (12) feet
by twenty (20) feet or two hundred and forty (240) square feet. Camper may have a canopy or a
screened in dining fly and it will not count as an additional structure. Cargo/utility trailers shall
be allowed on the campsite if the following conditions exist:
(a) The campsite does not have any additional structure such as a tent or tent garage
(b) The utility/cargo trailer shall be positioned on the campsite, and the box shall not
exceed eight (8) feet by twenty-four (24) feet.
(c) Utility/cargo trailers shall conform to existing registration laws of the State of
Indiana.
(d) Utility/cargo trailer that are not considered an additional structure subject to these
rules shall be unloaded and removed from the park within forty-eight (48) hours.
(e) Utility/cargo trailers may also be stored with boat trailers at the designated area
after paying the required storage fee.
(10) All power supply equipment shall be accessible by at least an area two (2) feet wide
and six feet six (6) inches high.
(11) When vacating a campsite, if you are not reserving for the next year, all items must be
removed. This includes decks, blocks, pallets, fire rings, etc. Satellite dishes, landscape bricks
and timbers may be left in the ground. Items not removed within ten (10) days after vacating
the site, unless approval is obtained from the Park and Lake Superintendent, will be disposed of
by park and lake. Campers that vacate a campsite without removing all items will be assessed a
cleanup fee.
(12) Check out time for campers is 12:00 p.m. (noon), unless otherwise stated.
(13) Monthly Campers shall maintain areas around their campsite that are not mowed
and or maintained by the Park and Lake. Maintenance by the Monthly Camper shall
include, but is not limited to, mowing, or trimming grass that the park and lake does not mow
around a Campers campsite. Campsites are to be kept clean and orderly. After 2 written
warnings regarding maintaining the cleanliness of your site, you will be asked to vacate your site.
(14) Any water structure can be a maximum of 48” in diameter and 8” deep will be allowed. Other
water usage equipment, as determined by the Park and Lake Superintendent, may be permitted
on the Park and Lake’s property. There will be a one (1) time annual fee of $10.
(15) Washing of vehicles, campers, recreational vehicles, watercraft, etc. is prohibited.
However, individuals wishing to wash their campers, recreational vehicles, watercraft,
etc. may purchase a wash permit at the Gate House or Park Office. Individuals granted washing
permits will be required to pay all required fees prior to washing.

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(16) Washing dishes or domestic animals in bathrooms or at water fountains is prohibited.
(17) Quiet hours will be observed from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday of each
week and from 12:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights of each week and on major
Holidays (as established by the Board).
(18) Only Campers with paid receipts or authorized personnel are allowed entry into the Park after
11:00 p.m.
(19) The Park and Lake and/or the Board shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any person
or person(s) or their personal property located within the Park and Lake’s property due to accident,
theft, vandalism, fire, storm, or any other cause.
(20) Battery operated toys are permissible on a campsite with adult supervision, but
shall not be operated on roadways.
(21) No gravel, rock, or supporting timbers can be added to the campsite or its fixtures without the
approval of the Park Superintendent. Once approved, the Camper agrees that this gravel, rock, or
supporting timbers become the property of the Park and Lake once the site is vacated. Failure to get
prior approval could result in a twenty-five ($25) to five hundred ($500) fine.
(22) No site swapping. You cannot give someone else your site when you sell your camper or vacate
your site.
(23) Temporary vinyl or wooden privacy fences may be permitted if they are no bigger than six (6) feet
high by sixteen (16) feet long. All fences must be approved by the Superintendent.
(24) No trampolines or swing sets. Bounce Houses are allowed if you provide prior certificate of liability
insurance to the Park Office and for no longer than 2 days and must be approved by the Superintendent.
(25) Battery powered scooters and cars are allowed on campsite only. They are not allowed to be on
any paved road.
Rule 3 – Watercraft and boat docks
Section A – Watercraft

(1) All watercrafts entering the Park and Lake are subject to Lake Use fees. Lake Use fees shall be paid
daily or on an annual basis. Upon payment of the required fees, watercraft owners shall be provided with the
appropriate Lake Use sticker. Lake Use fee schedules shall be established on or before the first (1 st ) day of
January.
(2) Any monthly or seasonal camper bringing in a watercraft must purchase an annual pass. If you do not
purchase an annual lake use permit for their watercraft within seven (7) days of entry, a thirty $30 fine will be
assessed. All watercraft that are used on Park & Lake property shall have one of the following displayed upon
the boat entry to the park:
(A) A mirror tag
(B) A valid annual Lake Use sticker
(3) All watercraft with an engine rated at twenty-five (25) horsepower or more shall be launched at the main
boat ramp.
(4) Watercraft with an engine rated at less than twenty-five (25) horsepower may be launched at the auxiliary

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ramp located in G camping.
(5) Handicap accessible watercraft launching is available at the auxiliary ramp located in G camping.
(6) All watercraft operating on Sullivan Lake must observe and abide by all State and Federal laws regarding
watercraft equipment and operation.
(7) Unless otherwise designated, the maximum speed limit for any watercraft, between sunrise and sunset, on
Sullivan Lake is thirty (30) MPH. The maximum speed limit for any watercraft, at any other time, is ten (10) MPH.
(8) Empty boat trailers shall be stored in designated storage areas only or on your campsite. You cannot park
them in the middle of camping circles Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Section B – Boat Docks & Mooring
(1) The Board has the authority to assess annual fees on all boat and watercraft docks permanently anchored to
the Park and Lake’s property.
(2) Permits are required for all private docks permanently anchored on all Park & Lake property. Contact the
Park office or the Superintendent for further information about permit applications and requirements.
(3) All watercraft attached to a dock, or otherwise left on the lake for more than 24 hours must have an annual
pass (sticker) attached to the right side of the Watercraft on the forward half of the bow.
(4) Additionally, the Board may provide seasonal, monthly, courtesy, and daily mooring for recreational
watercraft on the Park & Lake property. Daily mooring is available for some of the cabin rentals.
(5) Owners of recreational watercraft wishing to take advantage of seasonal mooring on the Park and Lake’s
property shall file a signed mooring lease. Thereafter, the Owner’s signed mooring lease will be either granted or
denied by the Park and Lake Superintendent. All decisions of the Park and Lake Superintendent as to granting or
denying an Owner’s mooring privileges on Park and Lake’s property shall be final.
(6) Owners of recreational watercraft that are granted mooring privileges will be required to complete and sign
a Watercraft Mooring Lease and pay all required fees and deposits prior to mooring. In addition to the
foregoing and as a conditions precedent to the owner mooring his/her recreational watercraft on the Park and
Lake’s property, the owner of the recreational watercraft will be required to provide a copy of the watercraft’s
registration as well as a copy of the watercraft’s insurance information and comply with all other conditions and
requirements for mooring a recreational watercraft on the Park and Lake’s property as more specifically set
forth in the Water Craft Mooring Lease.
(7) If an Owner of a recreational watercraft, who has previously been granted annual mooring privileges wishes
to reserve his/her mooring slip for the subsequent mooring season, the Owner of the recreational watercraft
shall pay his/her reservation fee(s) on or before the March 31st of the mooring season. All reservation fees
must be paid at the Park Office, no exception. In the event reservation fees (even fees mailed) have not been
received on or before the March 31st day of the existing year, the mooring slip previously occupied by the
owner of the recreational watercraft will be designated as an open mooring slip.
(8) All open mooring slips shall be leased through a lottery process pursuant to the fee schedule.
(9) Mooring fees will be established on or before the 1 st day of January.
(10) All watercraft moored on Park & Lake property must be moored in established mooring areas (docks or
mooring posts).

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Section C – Boat Trailer Storage

(1) Boat trailers may be stored in an area designated by the Superintendent.
(2) Fees for the storage are established by the Board and are paid monthly.
(3) All boat trailers stored in the designated area must have a sticker on them and be parked in the
corresponding numbered spot. Stickers are issued when storage is paid for.

Section D – Boat Rental
Pontoon Boat and Kayak rental
1. Lessee agrees to maintain both the watercraft and equipment in a safe, dependable condition while in
Lessee’s custody.
2. Lessee agrees to report any accident, malfunction or breakdown of the watercraft to the Park immediately.
3. Lessee agrees that the watercraft will not be occupied by a greater number of persons or weight than is set
forth in the rules and regulations or on the watercraft.
4. The Lessee certifies that Lessee has read and understands the rules and regulations, and further assumes the
responsibility to see that Lessee’s family and\or guest will obey the rules and regulations.
5. Lessee agrees to obey all State and local watercraft regulations, and all lawful directives from appropriate
emergency or law enforcement personnel, while operating the watercraft. In the event of a citation for violation
of these rules the Lessee shall be solely responsible.
6. Lessee agrees that Lessee and Lessee’s guest will operate the watercraft, at all times, in accordance with all
safety rules and regulations as further set forth in this Agreement, posted in the Park Office or on the
watercraft.
7. Lessee agrees not to use, nor permit the use of the watercraft by himself/herself or anyone else:
a. for any unlawful purpose.
b. in a careless or negligent manner.
C. under the influence of alcohol and\or illegal drugs or controlled substances.
8. Lessee agrees to immediately notify the park of any incidents or injuries occurring while operating watercraft.
9. In the event watercraft is not returned at times specified herein, the Lessee agrees to pay for overtime at the
designated rate.
10. Lessee shall bear all risk of damage or loss of equipment, or any portions thereof, including the not limited to
damage or theft, and shall pay Lessor the cost of repair or placement.
11. Lessees of any watercraft must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
12. NO PETS ALLOWED on the pontoon rental.

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Rule 4 – Cabins

(1) The Board may provide seasonal cabin rentals for Campers on the Park & Lake; Lake property.
(2) All decisions of the Park and Lake Superintendent as to granting or denying of a Camper’s
(3) Cabin rental privileges on Park and Lake’s property shall be final.
(4) You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years old to rent a cabin. Campers granted cabin rental
privileges will be required to register and pay all required fees and deposits prior to camping.
In addition to the foregoing and as a condition precedent to the Camper leasing a cabin on the
Park and Lake’s property, Camper will be required to comply with all conditions and
requirements
(5) Cabins shall be leased on a first come first serve basis. Each cabin rental includes four (4) to
eight (8) adults depending on the cabin. Each cabin rental shall pay a (1) time seven dollar ($7)
entry fee into the Park and Lake for each vehicle, on the corresponding lease date. Additional
entry days for the remainder of the stay will be free. Additional camping equipment shall be
subject to additional fees. Contact the Park or Gate for fees. One tent, not to exceed twelve (12)
feet x twenty (20) feet or two hundred forty (240) square feet shall be allowed at all fishing and
log cabin sites for an additional fifteen ($20) dollar fee. Additional tents are six ($6) dollars.
(6) Cabins may be reserved in person or by phone at the Gate House or Park Office. 
(7) NO PETS ALLOWED in any cabin rental.
(8) Check-in time for cabin rental is 3:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 a.m. No early check-ins.
(9) Campfires may only be constructed in the provided fire rings at cabin sites.
(10) Smoking is prohibited in all cabins, Park Office, and within eight 8 ft. of any public entrance.
(11) Renters are responsible and will be charged for any damage to cabin or missing items.
(12) No linens will be provided.
Rule 5 – Golfing
(1) Any person wishing to play golf on the Park and Lake’s golf course shall pay a daily fee; unless
that person has purchased an annual golfing pass.
(2) Persons playing golf are subject to producing a payment receipt to Park personnel, at any
time, while on the golf course.
3. Unless an annual pass has been purchased for a golf cart/car brought into the Park and Lake
for the purpose of using same on the golf course, the person operating the Golf Cart /Car
must purchase a daily gate pass.
4. Annual golf passes are available for purchase at the Park Office, gatehouse, or golf shack.

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Rule 6 – General restrictions
Section A – Posted specific requirements
(1) Signs may be posted to authorize a particular use, to identify conditions of a particular use,
or to establish prohibitions against a particular use within a DNR property or a portion of a DNR
property. Signs may close an area to entry by the public.
(2) A person shall not violate a sign posted under this section.
Section B – Trash, refuse and sanitation
(1) Trash, refuse, waste, garbage, glass, petroleum products, sewage, or another material
shall not be:
(a) Maintained, treated, or disposed in a manner that violates a Federal or State law; or
(b) Brought onto the Park and Lake’s property for disposal.
Section C – Firearms, hunting, and trapping
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of this Section C, no firearms of any kind
and/or any bow and arrows of any kind are allowed within the boundaries of the Park and
Lake.
(2) A person shall not possess a firearm and/or bow and arrows within the boundaries of the
Park and Lake, unless one (1) of the following conditions exists:
(a) The firearm or bow and arrows, are:
(1) Unloaded and/or unnocked; and
(2) Placed in a case or locked within a vehicle or recreational vehicle.
(3) No throwing of hatchets, knives or any other weapons or sharp objects.
(b) The firearm and/or bow and arrows are being used in the lawful pursuit of ducks or
geese after the close of the campground and upon proper registration procedures being
followed.
(c) The bow and arrows are being used in the lawful pursuit of non-game species of fish,
as long as the bow and arrows are not used within two hundred (200) feet of any
campsite, dock, or marina.
(d) The firearm is possessed by a duly sworn law enforcement officer.
(3) All waterfowl hunters shall pre-register prior to hunting on Sullivan Lake. Registration
packets can be picked up from the Park Office beginning on the 1 st day of September. All
registration packets must be received in the Park Office on or before the 1 st day of November.
Hunters who are not registered prior to the 1 st day of November will not be allowed to hunt on
Sullivan Lake.
(4) Completed registration packets will include an application, parking tag, harvest survey
card, and liability release. A fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) must be included in the completed
registration packet. (This is to be used as a key deposit). Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) will be
refunded at the end of the season, when the key is returned.

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(5) A total of twelve (12) blind sites are available on the lake. Hunters must hunt within one
hundred (100) feet of the numbered blind site stake. Only temporary blinds or boat blinds may
be used. No permanent blinds may be constructed. Hunters shall not destroy vegetation in and
around the blind site to create or enhance their blind.
(6) Blind sites will be available on a first come-first served basis.
(7) A self-registration station will be available at the gatehouse. Upon arrival, hunters
should register at this station and list what blind site that they will be hunting. This will allow
other hunters to see what blind sites are occupied for the day.
(8) All trash and debris should be removed from the blind site at the end of the day.
(9) Hunters must have permission from adjacent landowners to retrieve crippled or injured
birds on private property.
(10) All hunters using boats must use the main boat ramp, located near the dam on the
south end of the lake. Those requiring the handicap accessible ramp should contact the Park
Office prior to their arrival for use of the handicap ramp.
(11) All State and Federal laws regulating the taking of migratory waterfowl will apply. All
hunters must use steel shot while hunting waterfowl, or any other non-toxic shot approved by
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(12) All harvest survey cards should be completed and sent into the Park Office by March 1
of the following year.
(13) All watercraft used while waterfowl hunting must have a daily or an annual
launch permit. Daily and annual launch permits can be obtained from the Park Office during
normal business hours.
(14) Hunting on Sullivan Lake is a privilege. Violations of these rules or any other Park and
Lake rule could result in the loss of hunting privileges for the year.
Section D – Fishing
(1) A person shall comply with all Federal and State fishing laws.
Section E – Alcoholic beverages
(1) A person shall not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage at any of the following
locations:
(a) Beach,
(b) Park Office,
(c) Park maintenance area, or
(d) Bath/shower houses.

Section F – Domestic Pets
(1) Domestic animal owners shall maintain absolute control over their dog or cat while the
animal is within the property boundaries of the Park and Lake. (County Ordinance 2000-1)

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(2) Domestic animal owners shall not permit the domestic animal to run at large or
make unreasonable noise while within the property boundaries of the Park and Lake.
(3) Domestic animal owners shall ensure that all domestic animals, when outside the camper,
RV or tent, shall be on a leash and accompanied by a person of reasonable age with the ability
to maintain control over the domestic animal.
(4) No kennel systems shall be utilized outside the camper, RV or tent, at any time, for domestic
animals. (County Ordinance 2000-1)
(5) Domestic animals assisting persons with disabilities shall be allowed in rest room facilities.
No other domestic animals shall be allowed in the restroom facilities.
(6) All pets must be vaccinated in accordance with State law. State law requires your pet to be
vaccinated to protect your pet from other pets (or wildlife) that may not be in perfect health.
(7) Animal waste must be picked up and disposed of in waste bags. Animal waste can contain
parasites and proper disposal will help maintain sanitary conditions for the park premises.
(8) Pets, excluding service animals as designated by Indiana code, are prohibited at:
(a) Beaches
(b) Rented recreational buildings; and
(c) Public buildings

Section G – Fires
(1) Fires are to be maintained in designated fire areas only.
(2) Firewood may be purchased or brought into the Park and Lake. Cutting of trees, shrubs, and
growing plants for firewood is prohibited. Deadwood must remain on the Park and Lake’s
property to rebuild humus.
(3) A person shall not start or maintain a fire except in a public use area designated for that
purpose.
(4) All fires shall be extinguished immediately after use.
(5) An Authorized Representative(s) may prohibit fires, even in designated areas, for public
safety or to protect property.
(6) Individuals shall extinguish lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars, or similar items
before discarding the item.
Section H – Vehicles, trails, watercraft, and bicycles
(1) Every vehicle entering the Park and Lake is subject to an entry fee. The driver of the vehicle
may purchase either a daily entrance pass or an annual entrance pass. Annual entrance
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windshield.
(2) All motor vehicles entering the Park & Lake’s property must be properly registered and
insured as required by Indiana law. All Indiana Motor Vehicle Code laws pertaining to the
lawful operation of any motor vehicle will be observed. All vehicles, including golf
carts/cars, must be operated by a validly licensed driver.
(3) Golf carts/cars may be operated on Park and Lake’s roadways. Owners of golf carts/cars
operated on the Park and Lake’s roadways must purchase an annual golf cart pass upon
entering the park. A daily golf cart pass can be purchased for those golf carts/cars used on
the golf course on a daily basis. A certificate of liability insurance must be presented when
an annual golf pass is purchased for a golf cart/car. Golf carts and motorized vehicles are
not allowed in the wooded areas of the lake property.
(4) Owners of golf carts/cars shall attach and display an annual golf cart sticker on the golf
cart/car. This sticker must be in plain sight at all times.
(5) Golf carts driven after dusk must be lighted.
(6) Off road vehicles are prohibited on Park and Lake’s property.
(7) Motorcycle and moped use is restricted within the Park and Lake’s property during quiet
hours.
(8) Mopeds and scooters will be charged the same as motorcycles, a seven ($7) daily rate or may
purchase a forty ($40) annual motorcycle pass.
(9) Bicycles should have proper reflectors, lights, and safety equipment to be used in the park
after dark. No children under the age of 16 are allowed out after quiet hours unless
accompanied by an adult.

Section I - Swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving
(1) Swimming, or wading shall only be allowed in the designated beach area during posted
times.
(2) All persons swimming or wading should wear proper swimming attire.
(3) All persons swimming will swim at their own risk
(4) Children shall be accompanied by an adult, at all times, when children are swimming or
wading in designated areas.
(5) NO pets allowed on the beach.
(6) NO smoking on the beach.
(7) No thongs or speedos allowed.

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Section J – Preservation of habitat
(1) Except as authorized by the Board, a person must NOT do any of the following on
the Park & Lake’s property:

(a) Molest an animal den or bird nest,
(b) Collect any wild animal, except as authorized by the Board,
(c) Damage or collect a plant or pick flowers. Exempted from this subdivision
are the following:
(1) Berries.
(2) Fruits.
(3) Nuts.
(4) Fallen cones.
(5) Mushrooms.
(6) Leaves.
(7) Greens.
(d) Damage, interfere with, or remove:
(A) An artifact.
(B) A rock or mineral.
(C) An archeological site.
(D) A historic site.
(E) A building; or
(F) A sign.
(e) Unless otherwise provided, place or maintain a:
(A) Permanent structure.
(B) Device.
(C) Dock.
(D) Buoy.
(E) Ramp; or
(F) Sign.
(f) Collect firewood

(g) Dig or excavate any material from the ground.
(h) Regardless of whether taken lawfully, sell any material taken from the Park
& Lake’s property. Exempted from this subdivision are materials taken under a
license issued by the Department of Natural Resources that specifically
authorizes the sale of the material.
Section K – Advertisements and solicitations
(1) A person shall not post a private notice, political signs or advertisement in the boundaries of
Park and Lake’s property or on any individual campsite, except as approved by the Park and
Lake’s Superintendent.
(2) A person shall not solicit or engage in any business on the Park & Lake’s property, except as
approved by the Park and Lake’s Superintendent.

Section L – Fishing tournaments

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(1) Any person or organization participating in a sanctioned or non-sanctioned fishing
tournament on Sullivan Lake shall submit an application for approval prior to any such
fishing tournament being commenced.
(2) The application shall include, at a minimum, the organization’s name, the responsible
contact person, date and time of the tournament, the type of tournament, and the number
of watercrafts that will participate in the fishing tournament.
(3) The completed application will be forwarded to the Park Office for approval.
Rule 7 – Enforcement, penalties and other administrative issues
Section A – Enforcement
(1) A person who violates this article commits a Class C incident.
(2) A violation of this article may be enforced by the Park Superintendent, an authorized
representative, or the Board.
(3) A violation of this article may be enforced through the initiation of a notice of violation. The
notice of violation shall be served in person, by the Park and Lake Superintendent or
authorized personnel, to the person responsible for the offense. The notice of violation
shall include the date of the offense, the time of the offense, the location of the offense,
and the alleged offense, including the rule number. The person served with the notice of
violation shall have ten (10) days from the time of service in which to appeal the notice to
the Board. The appeal must be made in writing to the Park and Lake Superintendent and
delivered in person to the Park Office during normal business hours.
(4) Some rules have the force and effect of ordinance, approved by the Sullivan County
Commissioners. Ordinance violations are subject to enforcement by state and county law
enforcement officials.
(5) Criminal offenses and other violations of the law will be promptly reported to local law
enforcement, and those allegedly involved will be subject to their discretion.

Section B – Penalties
(1) Persons receiving a notice of violation are subject to sanctions established by the Board, up
to and including ejection from the Park & Lake’s property.
(2) The Board has the ultimate authority in deciding the final disposition of any notice of
violation.
(3) The Board may file a complaint, or seek emergency relief, to revoke or suspend the
visitation or camping privileges of a person who violates any provision(s) of this Rules and
Regulations Manual or another law, rule, or regulation.

Section C – Other administration

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(1) The Park and Lake Superintendent or another Authorized Representative may require a person
to leave the Park & Lake property or may otherwise restrict a person’s use of the Park & Lake
property.
(2) An ejection or restriction imposed under subsection (1) is effective immediately and applies for
twenty-four (24) hours unless the Park and Lake Superintendent or other Authorized
Representative specifies a shorter or longer duration.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Park and Lake Superintendent or another Authorized
Representative may designate in writing that the ejection or restriction shall remain in effect for
not more than (1) year or be permanently banned. An ejection or restriction under this
subsection is subject to administrative review by the board. After (2) two written warnings by
the Superintendent, for any violation, you will be evicted.
(4) If you purchase an annual pass and then trade vehicles, boats, or golf carts, or a windshield
gets broken due to an accident, and you peel off the pass, you can bring it to the park office to
be replaced.

PAYMENT CANCELLATION AND REFUND.  

WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION ON CAMPSITES, TENT SITES, SHELTER HOUSES AND CABINS, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR 1/2 OF THE RESERVATION CHARGES AT THE TIME THE RESERVATION IS MADE.  THE OTHER HALF OF THE COST WILL BE PAID AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO CHANGE YOUR DATES FOR THE RESERVATION RATHER THAN CANCEL.  IF YOU DO CANCEL AND DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER DATE YOU WOULD LIKE TO UTILIZE THE RESERVATION, YOU WILL FORFEIT THE DOWN PAYMENT MONEY.  SULLIVAN COUNTY PARK AND LAKE DOES NOT GIVE REFUNDS.