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The 2008 CAMPING CHECK IN TIME IS 3PM, CHECK OUT TIME
IS 1PM. DUE TO THE RESERVATION SYSTEM, THESE TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
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A limited number of sites will still be available on a
first come, first serve basis.
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Campers may register for more than one site. Total fees
for the first night for all sites rented must be paid in full at the time
of registration. A Golden Buckeye Cardholder may only use the discount for
one site.
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Please post camping receipt on lot marker, so that other
campers will know that the site is not available.
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Two tents, with a maximum combined floor space of less than 200 sq. ft.
and a dining/screen tent are permitted on each site. The
Ottawa County Health Department requires 10' spacing between tents/campers
on different sites and 5' between campers/tents on the same site.
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Juvenile campers must be with their parents, or must
provide written permission from their parents, which includes full names
and address of the parent or guardian along with a telephone number where
they can be reached at all times.
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A maximum of six persons are permitted per campsite; 14
day limit out of a 30 day period.
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One picnic table and one fire ring are provided per lot.
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Fires are permitted only in the fire rings. Please do not
move the fire rings.
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Fish cleaning and disposal of fish remains must be done at
the fish cleaning station at the boat ramp.
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Pets are permitted in designated areas only. Pets must be
kept on a leash (6 ft. maximum length). Please clean up after your pet at
all times in all areas of the park. Pets are not permitted in the
restrooms, playgrounds, shower houses, camp store, or Lake Erie swimming
beach area. Do not leave your pet unattended even for just an hour. Proof
of rabies vaccination, for pets, must be available if requested.
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Shower houses are cleaned daily. Please use another
campground facility when a shower house is closed.
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Visiting hours are 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. only.
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Quiet hours start at 10 p.m. (unless posted differently
because of programs/holidays...)
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All refuse must be placed in the provided dumpsters.
Please, do not leave litter in fire rings or at campsite.
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All vehicles and campers must remain on the roads and
campsite pads provided for such. One boat trailer and trailer per
lot as long as it fits on the paved pad. Extra boats and trailers must be
parked in a designated boat trailer parking area. Extra vehicles must be
parked in the Visitor's parking lot.
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All vehicles must display a valid car pass to enter the
campground. One vehicle per site except that two are permitted on pull
through sites. Only one boat permitted per camp site.
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For the safety of children, please observe speed limits.
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Park rules and all State laws are enforced by the Park
Officers. Should problems arise, please notify someone at the camp store,
Ranger office or dial 911 day or night.
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Intoxicating beverages shall not be overtly or publicly
consumed or displayed.
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Metal detectors are permitted on sand beaches only.
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The Nature Center is open for anyone who wishes to visit
and everyone is invited to take part in the programs and nature hikes.
Schedules listing the times of the programs are posted throughout the
campground.
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We appreciate your efforts to keep the area clean and
quiet.
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When leaving the Park please drop old registration tag
into the "Drop Box" at the exit.
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There are five designated duck
blind areas at East Harbor. A public drawing will be held for these blinds
on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Registration will begin at 7:00 AM at the
park office. The
drawing will be held at 8:00 AM after all applicants are registered. Applicants must
be present at the drawing to get a blind. If selected, the cost for a duck
blind is a non-refundable fee of $50.00.
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Only the person who holds the
duck blind permit or their designee will use the assigned blind. Written
permission from the blind holder is required for the designee.
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All shooting from the blinds
will be directed over water, not into any ponds or land areas behind the
blinds.
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All blinds in East Harbor may
be accessed by boat from either the campground boat ramp or the causeway
along the north shore of East Harbor after Labor Day. You will need your
duck permit to gain access into the campground.
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You are allowed to walk into
the blind from the south beach parking lot, but ALL WEAPONS must be
unloaded and in a case when going to and from the blind. No vehicles will
be allowed on trails except by permission of park staff.
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Lottery winners have 45 days
to construct their blinds. All blinds must be dismantled by March 15,
2009.
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Only domestic cats and dogs
are permitted in designated areas of the campgrounds. Rule 1501: 41-3-07.
When "C" area is open for camping, no pets are permitted in "A" and "B"
areas. (Exception: Handicap sites in "B" area)
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All animals must be kept on a
leash and under control at all times. The leash can be No more than 6 feet
in length. Rule 1501: 41-3-06
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The owner or handler of a
domestic dog or cat must clean up and place in a rubbish receptacle any
excrement left by their pet in the camp area. Rule 1501: 41-9-10A
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The washing of any animal at a
water fountain, water pump, or swimming area is prohibited. Rule 1501:
41-9-10B
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Bringing any domestic animal
into any enclosed camping area structure is prohibited. Rule 1501:
41-9-10C
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Any domestic animal brought
into a camp area must have proof of a rabies inoculation and a collar or
tag bearing the owner's name and address attached to the animal. Rule
1501: 41-9-10D
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Do not stake any domestic dog
or cat in such a manner in which the pet infringes on a neighboring
campsite or interferes with or menaces a passersby. Rule 1501: 41-9-10E
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Leaving any domestic dog or
cat unattended is prohibited.
Rule 1501: 41-9-10F
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Having more than two domestic
dogs or cats on one campsite is prohibited. Rule 1501: 41-9-10G
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Animals which disturb the
peace and quiet of others are prohibited. Rule 1501: 41-3-08
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A Park Officer may direct any
animal, which disturbs the peace and quiet and/or is menacing toward
others, to be removed by the owner or handler from any area administered
by the Division. Rule 1501: 41-3-08
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The owner, keeper, or harbored
of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, or loss to person or
property that is caused by the dog. O.R.C. Section 955.28(B)
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There are special laws
regarding dangerous or vicious dogs as defined by the Ohio Revised Code.
Section 955.22 O.R.C.
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All animal bites must be
reported. Please contact the camp store, Ranger office or dial 911