As with any organization of people, it is necessary for the good of the group that individuals conduct themselves in a manner that will respect the privileges of others. Therefore, it is our hope that the following rules and regulations will be accepted in the spirit that adherence to them will make Rittenhouse Resort as pleasant and safe for your family as possible.
Rittenhouse Properties LLC, owners and operators of Rittenhouse Resort reserve the right to amend these rules and regulation without prior notice, at its sole discretion.
Learn and abide by all camping, swimming and clubhouse rules and regulation. We want you and your family to feel safe while at Rittenhouse Resort. Our staff members are here to enforce these rules.
We invite you to discuss the rules and regulations with us at any time.
Maintenance and Appearance
All campsites must be kept in a clean and tidy condition. No Glass bottles are permitted on the Campground.
Seasonal campers, if desired, and with the prior approval from management, may build their own deck/patios as long as they are not permanently attached to the campers, are no longer then 12ft long x 8ft wide and decks/patios cannot be enclosed.
Large discarded objects must be removed and disposed of by the camper(s),
outside camp ground property.
Exterior clotheslines are permitted only if located under patio awning or behind camper
Do not dig holes or drive stakes longer than 8"in campsites or anywhere on
campground property.
Only one picnic table and fire ring per overnight campsite
Seasonal/Residential campers must provide their own picnic tables.
Please use proper type quantity of chemicals in your bolding tanks to minimize
odors at your site and dump stations. ( Bio Degradable ) Also, only RV/Marine toilet tissue paper is to
be used in any toilet that empties into the campground septic system (either through direct sewer connection or pump-outs)
Please do not dispose / flush feminine products into any toilets that empty into the campground waste water / septic system.
Dumping will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be dumping any wastewater on
the ground will be subject to EPA fines and will be immediately/permanently
asked to leave the campground.
Never drive stakes into the ground deeper than five Inches
One RV/Camper unit per campsite ( 1 dependent tent may be put up beside your RV/Camper). Additional or more than 1 tent must rent an additional camp site
Limit of two vehicles per campsite. Guest/Visitors may park in designated
parking areas only. (Clubhouse parking lot located at the entrance) Cars should be parked in appropriate places on your campsite and must not impede or prevent ready access to camping sites, campground facilities, or roadways within the campground. Please do not park in vacant campsites.
All wood pile must be kept stacked and be neat In appearance and shall not
consist of an amount exceeding 1/2 cord (64 cubic It. or 8` x 4` x2`)
All seasonal camping units must have their electricity unplugged by Nov. 1"
and may not plug them In until April 25th except with prior management approval.
During the off season- Nov. 1st through Apr. 24th, all electric and water to campers will be shut-off . You will also be responsible to pay the daily camping rates if you come out during the winter other than to check your unit (IF YOU STAY MORE THAN ONE HOUR) as your Storage rates $1.00/DAY Approx $30.00 / month are for `Winter Storage`,
not winter camping.
All campsite fees must be paid In advance of using the facilities unless prior arrangements have been made with management.Do not enter the campground without payment in full of intended stay.
All seasonal campers must maintain a current application on file In office as we need to maintain current addresses and phone numbers in case of emergencies or we need to contact you.
All visitors/guests and short-term campers must register at the office prior to entering
the main campground.
Residential campers, Lot change/trailer moving fee: Our maintenance
department charges $100.00 for moving any trailer, which must be paid prior to
trailer/camper being moved. This includes moving a trailer from one lot to another, or pulling the trailer off the lot all together (putting it In storage, or pulling it up front to be taken out of the campground). We must have a minimum of 72 hours notice before we are able to pull your trailer off the lot. Trailers will be
moved Mon.-Thurs only. If you are leaving permanently, your account must be current before your trailer will be moved.
Camping privileges/ membership may be denied or revoked at the discretion of
campground management. Persistent violation of campground rules & regulations is sufficient cause for revocation of camping privleges/membership. In the event
that this should occur, no site fees (seasonal or short term) will be refunded.
Please leave restrooms/shower facilities the way you would at home. If they need attention, please notify the campground office immediately. Do Not Allow children to play in the restrooms or around the restrooms. Please address immediately.
Campfire rings must be used for fires, please place fire rings in previously burned out spots and do not leave fires unattended. Please do not burn or leave trash in campfire rings. Construction lumber pallets or wood with nails are Not permitted.
Fires are to be fully extinguished prior to campers departing campground
When leaving for the weekend, all unnecessary electric should be shut off, including water heaters, outside lights. Do not leave outside lights on a timer unless you are currently present at the campground.
You must be able to provide proof of Insurance on your camper and golf carts.
Golf cart inspection and registration required 1 time per year @ $20.00 yr. See golf cart regulations
Children/Conduct/Quiet Hours
VIOLATIONS AND INCONSIDERATE CONDUCT. Please do not tolerate
Inconsiderate conduct by others. Report violators immediately, not the next morning after you have lost a night's sleep. Do not be a violator. (Disturbances}
Include foul language, radios, speeding. yelling and screaming and late night partying. The hours 9:00 P.M. through 6:00 A.M. are designated as quiet hours and
excessive noise and activity Is not permitted during those hours.
Parents or Guardians are responsible for their children / guests at all times and are responsible for making certain that your children know and abide by all Resort Rules and Regulations. Children under eight (8) must be accompanied to restrooms. Children under eighteen (18) must be accompanied by an adult at the lake. All children must be on parent or guardian's site by 9:00 P.M.
Bicycles are permitted at own risk and must be at the camp site by Dark
No ATV's Permitted Inside the Resort Property
No children under the age of 18 will be permitted to spend the night at the campground without at least one parent present at all times.
Parents or Guardians will be fully responsible for the conduct of their children at all times, while at the resort. Campers will be responsible for the conduct of their guests/visitors, Including any damage or liability incurred by their guests/ visitors or guests' children.
Do not allow your children or guests to play in restrooms, shower building or in the water at any campsite .
Do not allow your children to walk through other camper's campsites
Illegal drug use will not be tolerated and will be reported to the appropriate
officials.
Confine the consumption of alcoholic beverages to the campground area
Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in the parking lots , clubhouse,beach and swimming area is strictly prohibited . Exceptions are at the sole discretion of Rittenhouse Properties, LLC
Nothing shall be done in the campground by anyone, which would result in the
cancellation of any insurance carried thereof by the campground management.
Swimming and Fishing Areas
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 12PM-5PM, Friday & Saturday 12PM-5PM
swimming hours are dependent on weather conditions, lifeguard availability and
are subject to change.
OBEY ALL LIFEGUARDS - THEY ARE ON DUTY FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/ADULT ON THE BEACH AT ALL TIMES
Swimming, beach and clubhouse rules are conveniently located in the clubhouse Beach/Swimming rules are posted on the beach
Guests / Daily swimmers must register and pay appropriate swimming fees at the
office before proceeding to the beach area.
Pets are not allowed within the fenced area of the swimming lake.
Profanity and abusive language will not be tolerated on the beach as well as
within the campground property.
Anyone under the Influence of Illegal drugs or alcohol and deemed by the
lifeguards to be Incapable of safe swimming will not be allowed In the water.
Failure to heed lifeguard edict will be cause for Immediate removal from
Rittenhouse Resort property.
Anyone who willingly or negligently defaces, injures, or destroys Resort property or equipment shall be held fully responsible for the full value thereof.
Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited In the clubhouse, on the beach, or in the parking lot. Consumption is limited to the picnic and camping areas only. No glass bottles are permitted in the clubhouse, on the beach, and common areas of the Resort.
Outside food and beverages of any kind are not permitted to be brought into the
clubhouse or on the beach. Picnic areas are provided throughout the Resort.
(provided there are no functions being held at those locations).
Place all trash in receptacles located within the clubhouse or beach area.
Swimmers are no t permitted in the camping areas, unless they are registered campers or registered guests.
If using the fishing pond, please pickup all your trash before leaving area. Trash not only is harmful to the fishing pond and fish, but fishing tackle left behind can harm campers, children and their pets.
Pets
Ordinary house pets are permitted if kept on a leash while being exercised, or tethered at your site, kept quiet, cleaned up after, and not left unattended.
AGGRESSIVE BREEDS PETSWILL NOT BEPERMITTEDTOSTAYAT THE CAMPGROUND. Pets are not permitted in the restrooms, playground, club house, or on the beach or swimming areas. Exercise in open meadow area or on your own site- do not allow pets in other's campsites.
Owners must provide a Dog License # and Proof of Insurance
Owners must immediately remove any pet from Rittenhouse Resort that is excessively noisy, disruptive, or aggressive towards other campers.
Cats MUST be kept inside campers at all times as outside cats are a nuisance to other campers and their campsites. Any cats caught outside a camper will be
disposed of as Management sees fit and campers will be charged for any costs incurred by Management.
Miscellaneous
Please observe the NO SMOKING signs posted at the Clubhouse and on the Beach.
Please do not flip Cigarette Butts on the resort grounds, these are hard to clean up!
No camper, guest or others shall ever sublet, or rent out any campsite within the campground.
Business, trade or commercial activities shall not be conducted at any time within the confines of the resort by campers, guests. or others.
Do not wash campers, cars, etc., or water grass.
DO NOT THROW OR DISCARD ANYTHING ON ADJOINING PROPERTY AND DO NOT TRESPASS ON ADJOINING PROPERTY.
At the discretion of Management, Seasonal Site Fees for campers that pull out after paying seasonal fees will not receive a pro-rated refund of fees until their site has been filled with another seasonal camper.
These rules and regulations are not limited to this document. Please refer to the individual fee schedule sheets, activity handouts, seasonal camping letters and the clubhouse bulletin boards for additional rules, regulations, and information.
