Gasconade Hills Resort Park Policies and Rules
Check In is required by all guests, all guests will receive a pass for each vehicle on the resort grounds. This pass must be placed in the front window, for the full stay and on the grounds of the resort.
Camping: RV and Tent Site Rental – is 1pm-8pm and check-out is 11am the day of departure. Early check-ins and late check-outs MUST BE PRE-SCHEDULED, and an appropriate fee is assessed to the reservation. If you arrive in the area early, please plan before your site opens, with a call prior to arrival to see if we can accommodate for an early check-in. On busy days, we do not have a waiting area for those checking in early. If you arrive between 1-3pm, you may access your check-in packet, then return to the store after 3pm to finalize your check-in.
Lodging: Cabin, Camper, RV and Tent Unit Rentals – Check in is 3pm-8pm and check-out is 11am the day of departure. Early check-ins and late check-outs MUST BE PRE-SCHEDULED, and an appropriate fee is assessed for the reservation.
Floating: Shuttles and Boat Rentals – Check in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled float time. Late arrivals or check ins will be moved to the next available float time (only if available).
Late Check Ins – arrivals after check in hours MUST be scheduled and will be assessed a fee.
Check Out is defined as having fully vacated the unit or site by the 11am check out time. Unreserved late check outs, past this time may be assessed a late check out fee.
Camping: RV and Tent Site Rental: RV and Tent Camp Site Rentals, do no need to check out, if balance is paid in full.
Lodging: Cabin, Camper, RV and Tent Unit Rentals: Cabin, Camper, RV and Tent Unit Rentals, do REQUIRE in person check out (at the store).
Late Check Outs – departure after checkout hours MUST be scheduled and will be assess a fee.
Visitors Registration of Resort Guest must be completed upon arrival, and all campground rules must be followed. At registration each guest will be assessed a day fee charge and receive a visitor vehicle pass that must be visibly displayed in their vehicle window. Day visitors must depart by 10:00 pm CST. Overnight visitors must depart by 11am CST.
General Park Etiquette is expected at the campground. We want everyone to have a great time, loud language, disrespect, or belligerence will not be tolerated, including inappropriate behavior due to intoxication of alcohol. We love music but keep the volume at an appropriate level so as not to disturb your neighbors.
We have a NO TOLERANCE policy in the use of drugs (including marijuana), or overly intoxicated from alcohol use.
Anyone under 18 must be supervised in all areas of the campground, always. All guests with children, we encourage them to get out and about, as it is all about having fun. Please ensure they are educated of appropriate campground etiquette.
Quiet time is observed from 10 PM to 6 AM. If issues are reported or discovered, management will approach with a request immediately to observe our dedicated quiet time. There is absolutely NO swimming, boating or bike riding after quiet hours begin, violators will be expelled from the park.
Please be respectful of your neighbor and do not walk between sites when navigating the park. Please use main roads, sidewalks, and designated public paths to walk around the campground.
Drones are used by the management of the campground for business purposes. Personal drones are NOT PERMITTED in our park without permission from management.
For the comfort of all our guests, restrooms are open 24/7 except for a temporary closing for cleaning once per day. Please no smoking, vaping, or pets in our restrooms. We ask for your help in keeping the restrooms clean. Report issues or cleaning attention immediately.
Fires must be in campground designated firepits ONLY. DO NOT move the firepits. External firewood is PROHIBITED. If external firewood was brought with you, you may be asked NOT to UPACK it and keep covered or BURN all of it the first night, as per recommended by the dept of conservation. A $25 fee will be assessed to your account and charged at checkout. Firewood is available for sale at the campground store.
This is a natural environment and as such can be unexpected or unpredictable. Stay to paths and common areas. Please be thoughtful guest, do not forage in our grounds for wood, do not climb trees, do not pick our plants (including mushrooms) and do not interrupt our wildlife. Beyond caring for our grounds and creatures who reside here, we want you to be safe, and not expose you to avoidable risk.
We love you to show your pride, so flags and signs are allowed. We do ask that you do not post any related to religion, politics or are crude or illicit.
Trash Disposal units are located throughout the park. Please do not litter or leave your trash bags out or on the ground. Wildlife is attracted to leaving out trash, and we would not want you to wake up to a mess that would need cleaning up. Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container and ensure the lid is closed. If the first can is full, please find another container. We have many dumpsters across the campground. Regretfully we do not have the ability to recycle, so we encourage you to keep it for your own personal recycling bin.
Fireworks and Firearms are strictly prohibited in our park. The prohibition of fireworks includes sparklers, smoke bombs, aerials, and firecrackers. The prohibition of firearms includes all guns including air soft, BB, and pellet guns. If these items are seen outside of your RV, you will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.
Resort Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and daily 11 am-8pm. There may be times that the pool will need to be closed for maintenance or repairs. Use with CAUTION, as there is NO lifeguard on duty. Horseplay, running, and diving are not permitted in our pool area. Alcohol and Food is not permitted inside the pool itself. Loud music, glass, and rough play are not permitted at our pool or playground. Children in diapers are not allowed in our pool. Only swimming suits and swimming trunks were permitted in our pool, no cut-offs. Please report any issues with guests at the pool, the pool or safety equipment immediately.
Playgrounds. Game Areas and Activity Pavilion are open outside of quite hours. Please ensure all equipment or games used are cleaned after use and returned to the appropriate location by 8pm. Please report any issues with equipment, games or supplies immediately.
Severe Weather may occur, as needed seek shelter in the designated shelter areas (on your map), cabins, bathrooms, or store. We love pets, so please bring them with you and please do not leave them in your RV during severe weather warnings.
Safety and Emergencies are important to us. If you observe any violation of rules or activity you believe to be of concern, call (573) 937 – 1678 immediately, 24 hours a day. If you need to call 911 for any reason, and time allows, please call us at (573) 937 – 1678 so the staff can be prepared to escort the emergency personnel to your site or unit. Your safety is very important to us. We do have a security system that includes cameras around varied areas of the campgrounds. So, SMILE, you are on camera! We have Fire extinguishers in the common area structures and an AED Device at the outside entrance of the store. We complete scheduled and unscheduled safety rounds daily across the resort. Please be aware that we will be rounding and may stop if we discover any issues, or you can stop us if you have issues. The campground and owners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles. Keep your valuables locked up. Report any problems with your site to the Main Office immediately. We adhere to and maintain all state, county, and local laws on property.
Vehicle Policies
Driving and Speed Limit rules must be followed. All drivers must be of legal driving age to operate any vehicle (including UTV and Carts) while on the property. We have small roads, with lots of vehicles and people moving. To ensure safety for all of us and minimize risk to vehicles, we actively monitor and address, speed, traffic, and parking. We have a property speed limit of 5mph in the entire resort. This policy is to keep you, your children, and your pets safe as well as the staff of the resort. Exceeding this speed limit will result in a warning. Multiple warnings will result in expulsion from the campground.
Parking is limited, but please DO NOT park on the grass unless it a dedicated parking space, or at your assigned unit or site. Each paid guest registration and pass covers a specific vehicle count per unit or site. Extra vehicles will need to be parked in overflow parking areas and be assigned passes. Do not park in sites that you did not register for, do not block roads, structure entrances, garages, bathroom, or laundry room doors, and do not block the roads. Tow trailers, boats, etc. may park in your RV or Campsite if space is available only. All others (including cabin guests), park all trailers, boats, etc. in the nearest overflow parking area. Be aware, if in violation you will be asked to move your vehicle. Ruts caused in your unit or site grounds area, due to additional vehicles parked inappropriately, will result in damage charges.
EV Charging DO NOT charge your vehicle via outlets or electric boxes. If found we will ask you to cease, you will be charged a charging fee. If continued violation occurs, you will be charged accordingly and asked to exit the resort.
U/ATV’s., Motorcycles, and Golf Carts are allowed on the campground. Drivers must be of legal age to drive, follow the speed limit and not drive while under the influence. Motorcycles are allowed; we do ask them to be in by 10pm to ensure you are able to observe our quite time. Motorized Dirt Bikes are PROHIBITED on the campgrounds. Bicycles, Electric Bikes and Scooters are allowed. Please do not ride in or around the campground entrances. Please do not ride in between cabins or campsites.
Lodging Policies
Lodging Units: Cabins, Campers, RV and Tent Rental have a maximum number of guests per unit, which is indicated on your reservation. All guests occupying the unit must be included in the recorded reservation occupancy. Failure to appropriately communicate or represent your guest occupancy accurately (e.g. age, count) may result in eviction from the park. There is NO SMOKING or VAPING in any resort buildings, lodging units or shuttle buses. If in violation, you will be assessed a cleaning fee.
We are in a natural environment, which means we get critters of all shapes and sizes. Some may be unwelcome pest; know we are diligent in our control measures. This includes a supply of pest spray and traps (if needed) in our lodging units. We also have our own personal Paw Patrol, who do an amazing job!
All our units are furnished to varied levels, and most are fully equipped with appliances, kitchen essentials, including linens, and cleaning supplies. We ask for your partnership in keeping your unit tidy during your stay. In cabins that have the “Full Linen Service”, you are provided white and dark towels. Please utilize the dark towels for makeup removal, cleaning up after the river or outdoor activities. Help us keep our white towels, bright towels and use as requested.
When preparing for your departure, the rental unit is to be left in a reasonably clean condition, garbage is to be removed from the rental unit and placed in an outside dumpster, all kitchens or kitchenettes are to be left clean, all dishes are to be washed, and the microwave, fridge, stove and countertops are to be wiped clean; otherwise, GHR management may charge you credit card with the applicable cleaning fee.
All damage to the rental unit, whether caused by the reservation owner, guests, visitors, or pets, will be disclosed to GHR management immediately or by checkout. We are on a septic sewer system and while it is maintained appropriately, we want to ensure we manage how it is used. Please flush only toilet paper, and no other paper products.
Damages for which the guests will be responsible include but are not limited to lost key(s), broken/lost TV/DVD/AC remote controls, broken items, discharged fire extinguishers (if not used for a fire), damaged/dented/bent appliances, furniture, cabinetry, or dishes, writing on walls or bedding, and ripped or torn mattresses or covers. This includes any biohazard clean up due to urine, feces, or vomit, damage or cleaning required due to violation of the smoking and vaping rule and animals occupying unauthorized units.
All damage occurring to the rental unit during my stay will be charged to my credit card after a thorough inspection has been made by Gasconade Hills Resort. You will be notified of the said charges.
If you encounter any issues while in or with the unit, please contact us at (573) 937–1678 immediately.
RV and Tent Camping
Site Assignment is final at the time of check in. After checking in if you wish to move, you must request this prior to moving your rig to the new site. All sites are to be kept neat and clean for the duration of your stay. There is a maximum of 6 guests per site. All guests to the site must be included in the reservation. Tents may be used on RV sites if you remain within the max occupancy of 6 guests. Tent and lounging hammocks are permitted at sites that have appropriate size trees. Use of these is at your own discretion and risk.
Site Reservation Locks are available for guests that prefer a specific site and wish the site to be locked from being moved, prior to check in. Site lock request must be requested upon the time of your reservation and will be assessed with a $10 lock fee. Unlocked sites reservations are assigned by site type requested as by the guest, this guarantees you a site of that type but does not guarantee a specific site, unless locked. Any site that is NOT locked may possibly be moved with no notice. This process allows us to optimize all availability, and flexibility to opens sites for other guests as well as aids in maintenance needs.
Electrical Use is your responsibility. You must understand how many amps you are using in our RV. Amp usage over the 50 AMPs provided can trip your breaker. Please be mindful of your amp usage, so that you don’t trip your breaker during your stay. For sites that offer 30 or 50 amp, choose one only and DO NOT use both. If we identify this, we request you disconnect one. Guests are not permitted to diagnose our electrical pedestals by insurance and safety requirements. Please alert us of any issues you may have.
Plumbing and Septic You are responsible for understanding how you’re plumbing and septic hook up’s function. This includes parking to allow the ability to hook up with little tension on the hoses and hook ups. Some RVs determine extensions are needed to hook up properly or to give them the ability to park further in the site, as many are very long sites. Please utilize your extension, and if you do not have them, we have them available for purchase at the campground store. In the event you have an accident, leakage or other issue resulting in biohazard (e.g. septic) at your site, please alert management immediately. This may result in a cleaning and damage fee.
Rugs are allowed at your RV or Tent camp site.
Washing and Repairs to RVs or vehicles is NOT permitted without permission of management. We are happy to recommend a local Mobile RV Repair service that comes out to your site to assist you with any repairs.
If you have any issues, please seek our support immediately at (573) 937–1678.
Floating Specific Terms and Conditions
| MISSOURI STATE LAWNo glass, beer bongs, kegs, gelatin shots or Styrofoam coolers on Missouri State Rivers.Children under the age of seven are required to always wear a life jacket while on board a watercraft. GHR stocks a limited selection of youth life jackets that can accommodate children from 30-50 lbs. and 50-90 lbs. You may use your own coast guard approved life jacket if you wish.The Gasconade River is patrolled by Missouri State Water Patrol! Represent us all well!WARNING: UNDER MISSOURI LAW, AN OUTFITTER IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN PADDLESPORT ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF PADDLESPORT ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI. 537.327 R.S.MO. |
Personal Boats, of guests MUST be checked in prior to access to the resort, receive a pass and wristband. Personal boats using GHR access for putting in our takeout must do so during business hours. All other times MUST be scheduled prior to accessing the water. The gate opens at 7am, all boats are to be in by 6pm, the boat access and gate closes at 7pm.
Float Waivers and Equipment Rental Agreements are required to be completed prior to floating. One waiver required, for each guest floating. Minor children will be listed as accompanying adults. Boat access and float trip guests are required to wear the wristband required for all shuttles and entry to boat access points. All floating guests will be issued a wristband indicating they have a signed waiver, and equipment to support an enjoyable float trip. This to include Boat, paddle or oar, vest, and Missouri red trash bag.
Float Equipment Rental Care is your responsibility, all missing or damage to the rented equipment, whether caused by a member of the guest reservation party, or pets, will be disclosed to GHR management immediately or at checkout. Missing or damaged equipment will result in charges.
Floating with Children does come with some restrictions. Children under the age of 2 are NOT permitted to utilize our float or shuttle services. All children under 60 pounds will need to wear a coast guard approved vest (we can provide it if you do not have one, free of charge).
Returning from your 6, 10 or 20 Mile Float, must be BEFORE 6pm. Upon return, we ask that you alert a staff member of your return, to ensure we validate your return on our checklist.
Pick Up from your 4 Mile Float, must be BEFORE 5:30pm.
Sunday – Friday Pick Up Shuttles: Please call the number on your WRISTBAND for pick up. Please expect pick up times vary and range from 15-30 minutes. We recommend calling, prior to the arrival of the access point. A good place is when you come upon the point at which the Osage Fork meets the Gasconade River.
Saturday Pick Up Shuttles: will run hourly beginning at 12:30pm, with the last at 5:30pm. Plan your float to your preferred pick up time.
Upon Pick Up, your personal goods (e.g. coolers) may be loaded with a designated vehicle and you on the bus. Your belongings will be handled with care and will arrive back to you upon return at the resort. This may not be at the exact time you arrive, but earlier or later than your arrival.
Late Returns on all float trips will be offered a 30min grace period, after 630pm, your float WILL BE assessed a late return fee of $25 per boat and charged to the card on file.
Weather can be unpredictable and maybe even considered a nuisance when you want to go on a long-awaited float trip. Should it be raining the morning of your scheduled float trip, will still float, if there are no storm predictions in the day’s forecast. If it is or if there are storm predictions in the days forecast, we may determine it is not a safe float weather window and will cancel affected float trips.
High Water Levels pose a risk when floating. We do get highwater and flooding, in the event the water is above 4ft at the Hazelgreen gauge measure, we will NOT float canoes or kayaks until it returns below the determined safe level (below 4ft). If above 5ft at this same gauge, we will NOT float Rafts.
Low Water Levels are possible and may impact the ability to float or compromise the equipment due to exposed river hazards (e.g., trees). Low water may mean we may need to revise the float route or your boat rental (e.g. exchange a raft for canoes or kayaks), perhaps even cancel the float trip all together.
Floating with Pets is allowed. As you know we are dog lovers, and we welcome them on our float trips. They must be on the float reservation. They must always be leashed, including during transit. They may only float on approved pet friendly boats. There is a floating fee for dogs to participate on our float trips. Please review the full policy on pets who visit our campground below. Up to date vaccinations documentation is expected to be available.
Pet Rules, Policies and Liability Agreement
Dogs are welcome at our camping sites and lodging rentals. RV and Tent Sites there is no additional cost, and we have a max of 3 per site. Cabins, Camper, RV and Tent Rentals do have a pet fee that is per pet, per night stay, with a max of 2 per unit. We request that you have a crate, to secure your four-legged friend when you are away from the cabin (e.g. floating). We also request that you prohibit them from lying on furniture. Vaccination records should be up to date and available.
Excluding Pets ALL exotic pets are PROHIBITED in our rental units, and tent camping and outside your RV.
Supervision Your pet must always be under your control, on a leash, tether, fence, crate or in a carrier while in all public areas of the Campground. While on foot with your dog, we require the leash to be no longer than 6 feet. We DO NOT recognize invisible leashes, so you will need to go to old school. If you did not bring one, head to the store, we have them for purchase. Dog pens, fences and tethers are acceptable at your RV site or unit. We ask that the tether be no longer than the perimeter of your site or unit yard area.
Excluded Areas. Dogs are prohibited from bathhouses.
Approved Areas: We encourage you to utilize our walking areas and we also have dedicated dog runs for your favorite friend; ensure you clean the area before you go. Your four-legged friend is also welcome to visit the store, pool, pavilion and playground, please ensure to keep them secure and clean up after your visit..
Waste Areas: Be a good neighbor and please use the walking areas and clean up after your pet always. Do not let your pet deposit waste on your site or any of our other guests’ sites please. We request you walk your dog and have waste stations at several locations across the resort grounds.
Disturbances. I understand that, should my dog create any disturbances, which cause complaints to be made to the management by other guests or employees of the Campground, at the request of a Campground employee, I will immediately plan to house my dog elsewhere outside the Campground. Additionally, I understand that if I do not find alternative housing for my pet after being asked to do so, I will be asked to leave the Campground and will not be issued a refund.
Assumption of Risk and Release. I understand that my permission to have my dog at the Campground with me is a privilege and not a contractual right. Such permission is expressly conditional upon my adherence to the terms of these rules and other rules in effect at any given time. I understand that the Campground may revoke such permission at any time for any reason. Additionally, I hereby assume all responsibility for risks, injury, damage, other harm that may occur while my dog is at the Campground or caused by my dog. Further, I hereby knowingly and voluntarily expressly release and discharge the Campground, its owner, its agents, its parent companies, members, managers, directors, officers and employees (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, injuries, demands, or causes of action, both present and future, whether known, unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, that me or my guests or invitees may have against any of the Released Parties arising out of or incident to my dog’s presence in the Campground, whether arising from any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of me, my dog and/or any guest or invitee. I further agree to indemnify each of the Released Parties for all such claims, damages, liabilities, injuries, demands, or causes of action, including costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees arising because of or related to the presence of the dog at the Campground. This provision shall be fully enforceable of the law.
Service Animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification for the service animal. Service animals are specially trained animals that meet ADA requirements. Per the ADA “A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks that benefit an individual with a disability”, Such as guide, mobility, hearing, seizure, medical alert, or response. The service animal must ALWAYS be under your control. Please be aware it is a CRIME TO IMPERSONATE a person with a disability, requesting special accommodation and the use of a service animal.
| Missouri Department of DisabilityAny person who knowingly impersonates a person with a disability for the purpose of receiving the accommodations regarding service dogs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., is guilty of a class C misdemeanor and shall also be civilly liable for the amount of any actual damages resulting from such impersonation. Any second or subsequent violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, “impersonates a person with a disability” means a representation by word or action as a person with a disability or a representation of a dog by word or action as a service dog. |