Policy: GHR Seasonal Stay Camping

Seasonal Camping Season:  Seasonal Camping is available to begin as early as March and run as late as November. Agreements must be renewed annually for each camping season year. 

Seasonal Campsite Base Rate: The seasonal camping rate is a discounted camping rate for the season, and may be paid in cash, or by credit card only. The campsite is for recreational purposes only and is not to be used as a residence. Full time rv live in stays require a long stay agreement and long stay fee schedule. 

  • The seasonal camping base rate includes two (2) registered seasonal guests, any age. Additional guests above two will be additional per person, based on age, discounted comparable to the standard seasonal rate.
  • Day pass visitors are required to purchase day passes at the time of entry or may purchase a seasonal visitor’s day pass and abide by visitor hours and rules.

The season campsite base rate includes the following. 

  • Campsite inclusions: grass/gravel pad, picnic table, firepit grill as listed as inclusive to the assigned type and site. Items are not to be moved. 
  • Parking: Two vehicles allowed (with required window passes), additional vehicles may park in the overflow parking areas. 
  • Utilities: all listed as inclusive to the assigned type and site within the following parameters:
    • Double power pulls are NOT permissible and will be monitored. 
    • EV charge at the site is NOT permissible and will be monitored. 
    • Use of full power while the site is not occupied is NOT permissible and will be monitored. 
    • The thermostat should be set to a minimum, but appropriate level for an empty unit or turned off. 
    • Turn off all non-essential appliances and equipment. 
    • Ensure water is turned off, in the event of leaks or breakages during absences.

Inclusive Resort Amenities

  • Swimming Pool -Full access during operating hours, as posted. All children must be supervised. Use and swimming at the pool is at your own risk, there is NO LIFEGARD on duty. The pool is operational from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.
  • River Access and Beaches – Full access during operational hours as posted. All children must be supervised. Use of the river and beaches is at your own risk, there is NO LIFEGARD on duty. The river is accessible year-round as are beaches, water permitting. 
  • Playgrounds, Bikes, Games and Activities – Full access during operational hours as posted. All children must be supervised. Use of equipment is at your own risk and not monitored and is open for self-check in/out based on an integrity system. 

Non-Inclusive Amenities: These are products or services that are not inclusive in the campsite base rate or resort fee and may have additional charges

  • Pavillion Rental – This may be reserved for dedicated use, reservation prior to dedicated use is required.    
  • Float Services – These services require reservations prior to services rendered and prices vary by boat type, and float trip. 
  • Personal Boat Access or Shuttle Service – All personal boats MUST be registered and those above the inclusive and pre-registered, require registration prior to access to the river
  • Convenience Store (e.g. supplies) 
  • Café Purchases (e.g. pizza)
  • Equipment Rental Items (e.g. carts, e-bikes, camping equipment)
  • Laundry Services
  • EV Charging

Payments: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the first 28 day stay, is due upon execution of this agreement. The non-refundable deposit will reserve the assigned campsite, as approved by management, until full payment of the remaining balance paid at check in. All recurring payments are made 5 days prior to the start of the next 28-day stay. A valid credit card must remain file and will be automatically charged each recurring stay.   

Visitors to Season Camping Guests: ALL visitors must be registered PRIOR to entering the campground, this includes pre-paid visitors. This requires check-in at the campground store, with a purchased day pass and valid vehicle pass. Seasonal Guests are responsible for the visitors and their behavior. The number of people on your site may not exceed 6 overnight guests and 10 daytime guests. There is to be no more than 2 vehicles on the site at any time. All others must park in designated overflow parking areas. While on the property ALL vehicles must always have their assigned window pass display on the front window and dash.

Day Visitors: All day visitors must register the number of visitors, and vehicles, prior to entering the campground, with additional fees paid at check-in. They must abide by the campground rules and visit hours 9am-10pm. Once the visitor is registered, they must display their vehicle pass in the dashboard, visible through the front windshield while on the premises. They will have access to inclusive resort amenities. 

Overnight Visitors: All overnight visitors must register for the number of visitors, vehicles, and nights they will be staying, prior to entering the campground, with additional fees paid at check-in. They must abide by all campground rules and check out on the last day by no later than 11am. Once the visitor is registered, they must display their vehicle pass in the dashboard, visible through the front windshield while on the premises. They will have access to inclusive resort amenities. 

Site Etiquette and Maintenance: Site must be always maintained and clean. Adding or building type structures (e.g. decks, sheds) on the site is PROHIBITED. Tents, canopies and shades are permissible. Potted flowers and plants are allowed. Pet gates, run lines, rugs, games and furnishings may be utilized but removed when the unit is not occupied. Other personal property is not to be left outside of the unit when the unit is not occupied. Attached items to trees, poles, etc. are PROHIBITED (e.g. close lines, trash bags) Personal property will need to be removed during ground management time periods to ensure grass and trees are managed appropriately by the campground staff. Issues with the site or utilities will be reported to campground property management staff immediately. Issues resulting from misuse of the site or utilities (e.g. non-biodegradable items in sewer), may result in service fees from the campground. 

Subletting, Sales of RV and Equipment: Subletting the use of your rig or site is not permissible. Sales of your RV and equipment is prohibited on the campground premises. Doing either will result in expulsion from the campground. 

Mail, Packages and Residence: Packages may be received at the campground and picked up at the campground store upon delivery. General mail MAY NOT be set up or received. Using the campground to establish residence or other use of the campground address is prohibited. This site agreement is for recreational use only, any use in a residential occupancy or declaration will result in expulsion from the campground. 

Seasonal Campsite Agreement End Date, Removal and Renewal: All seasonal guests are responsible for providing means to remove all equipment, personal property, debris, etc. stated and agreed (above) removal date. Failure to remove all equipment and personal property by removal date will result in storage and/or removal fee, charged to the card on file. If the camper/rig is removed and personal property is left, it will be considered abandoned and will become the property of the campground immediately and the seasonal camper will be assessed a clean-up fee of $300 charged to the card on file. Any damage to the site, picnic table or firepit will result in an assessed repair or replacement fee to the credit card on file.  Any seasonal camping guest wishing to renew for the next season may do so at any time

Termination: Any seasonal camping guest who is in violation of this agreement or of the campground rules is cause for immediate termination of this agreement. If this agreement is breached, all potential refunds are at the discretion of the campground management. Refunds for departure prior to the beginning of the season will be based on the resale of the site. There is NO refund unless there is a resale of the site. Violators will be charged for all liquidation damages calculated by the amount of time the campsite has been occupied by the seasonal camper on the current monthly rate (for the full months camped), then weekly rate (for the full weeks camped) and then the daily rate (for the days camped) until the day the unit and all personal belongings are physically removed. Discounted full season rates are based on camping for the agreed period. At early termination, all rates revert to current, weekly and daily rates for early departure.

Campground Rules and Regulations(click to access): Acceptance of this agreement, indicates the seasonal camping guest acknowledges the receipt of the Gasconade Hills Resort, campground rules and agrees to always comply with them. 

Missouri Camping and Floating Legislation: The seasonal camping guest acknowledges the receipt of the following Missouri Legislation for camping and floating. 

Release of Liability and Signatures: Seasonal camping guests agree to carry a general liability policy to cover all activities, both of theirs and any visitors at their site and shall be responsible for the same and shall hold harmless Our Time LLC dba Gasconade Hills Resort. General liability policies should have a minimum of $300,000.00 and the policy will be presented to the campground management at the time of the seasonal agreement’s acceptance for the camping season. Seasonal campers, for themselves and for any of their registered guest or visitors, agree as follows: Our Time LLC, dba Gasconade Hills Resort, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents of Our Time LLC, dba Gasconade Hills Resort from all liabilities, cost, expenses, claims and damages for which the campground might otherwise become liable by reason of any accidents, or injuries to, or death of any persons including guest, or damage to property, or both, in any manner arising or resulting from, cause by connected with, or related to the presence of any such person or property upon the property, regardless of how, where, or when such injury, death, or damage occurs, even if caused by the negligence of other guests, or Gasconade Hills Resort, or due to conditions on or defects on the property or property of other guests.

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