The Nickerson Family prides itself in providing a family-friendly community for all of its guests; where parents can relax comfortably, while their children enjoy the playgrounds, and explore the nature around them.

To maintain a pleasant environment here at Nickerson Park, we ask that all guests and visitors adhere to the following ground rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience:

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Registration:

• All guests and visitors must register at the main office upon arrival, and receive a car pass that should be hung in the front window during their stay.
• Campers registering must be at least 21 years old.
• One family allowed per site: A family is two adults and their children under age 21 y/o.
• Check-In and Check-Out Time is 3:00 PM. Please Call Ahead to see if your site is available for early Check-In. Early arrivals will be charged standard day-rate of $6/Person.

Visitors:

Quiet Time:

• All campers are expected to be considerate of other guests and neighbors at all times.
• Quiet time is maintained between 10 PM and 8 AM.
• Children ages 3-12 should be at their own sites by 10 PM unless accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Teens should be on their own sites by 11 PM.
• Outdoor/Tent Radios and TVs are to be kept at volume restricted to site, and turned off by 10pm out of consideration for nearby guests.
• Bicycles are not to be ridden after dark.

Profanity in any form is prohibited.

Alcohol and Elicit Substances:

• Responsible alcohol consumption is permitted on camp sites.
• Open containers are not permitted outside of camp sites.
• Use of elicit or illegal substances is not permitted on the premises.
• Management reserves the right to terminate tenancy of guests for behavior deemed objectionable.

Pets:

• Nickerson Park is a Pet-Friend Campground, and allows 2 pets per site.
• Owners must have all Rabies Certifications for pets entering the campground.
• Pets must be on leash at all times.
• Dogs should not be left unattended at any time.
• Children at not to walk dogs without a responsible adult.
• Owners must clean up after their pets immediately.
• Barking dogs will not be tolerated.

Vehicles:

• Campground speed limit is 5 mph and strictly enforced for children’s safety.
• Guest vehicles should display car passes whenever on the grounds.
• Driving or Parking on surface other than the roads or parking lots, such as the lawns, is strictly prohibited.

Fires and Firewood:

• Due to the threat of invasive species, the State of Connecticut mandates that NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE PREMISES.
• Fire allows inside of provided rings only, and Fire Rings are not to be moved.
• Fires must not be left unattended for any reason.

Firework and Firearm use is prohibited, as is the use of Bows and Arrows.

Cleanliness and Trash:

• Site cleanliness is expected at all times.
• Dumpsters are provided for trash only.
• Chemicals, auto parts, or any large items are not allowed in or around the dumpsters.

Site Maintenance:

• Use of Nails, Hangers, Fasteners, Ropes, or Other Objects affixed to trees is strictly prohibited, and will be removed by management.
• No storage sheds or porches allowed without prior permission from management.
• No washing or repairing automobiles or recreational equipment allowed.

As Nickerson Park is a private campground, the management of Nickerson Park Family Campground reserves the right to terminate the tenancy of any camper or visitor without notice.