Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort
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"Bluegill Lake, Catch the Fun"
Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort
15854 Pretty Lake Drive, Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-GILL (4455)
GPS Coordinates: Longitude -85.228844, Latitude 43.696331
Transporting firewood into the campground is prohibited!
Policies
We hope that you enjoy yourself at Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort.
Our mission is to provide wholesome family fun in a safe, clean, quiet environment.
Policies have been implemented for the safety and consideration of everyone in the campground.
Beach/Water/Boats
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Lake hours are 9:00am to 8:30pm/or dusk, whichever comes first (beach, boats, docks, fishing, swimming, etc.).
Lake hours are 9:00am to 8:30pm/or dusk, whichever comes first (beach, boats, docks, fishing, swimming, etc.).·No lifeguard is provided, swim at your own risk. Children under 13 must be supervised by a responsible adult.
No lifeguard is provided, swim at your own risk. Children under 13 must be supervised by a responsible adult. ·Life preservers are recommended while on the lake, no swimming past the inflatable mat or across the lake and no boats in the swimming area.
Life preservers are recommended while on the lake, no swimming past the inflatable mat or across the lake and no boats in the swimming area.·Only campground owned vessels are allowed on Bluegill Lake, rentals are available. All boaters are required to have coast guard approved life
Only campground owned vessels are allowed on Bluegill Lake, rentals are available. All boaters are required to have coast guard approved life preservers. Boats must be used responsibly. Electric trolling motors are permitted on the lake (not provided). For your own safety, jumping
overboard from boats is not allowed.
·Dogs are not permitted on the beach when swimmers are present.
Dogs are not permitted on the beach when swimmers are present. ·Glass containers are not permitted on the beach at any time, not even in koozies.
Glass containers are not permitted on the beach at any time, not even in koozies.Considerations
·Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort is a Political Free Zone.
Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort is a Political Free Zone.·Quiet time is enforced between 10:00pm and 9:00am, with children being on the site by 9:30pm.
Quiet time is enforced between 10:00pm and 9:00am, with children being on the site by 9:30pm.·Large noisy gatherings are not permitted at any time.
Large noisy gatherings are not permitted at any time. ·Please refrain from using vulgar language and/or displaying vulgar messages on sites, vehicles, and attire (this is a wholesome environment and
Please refrain from using vulgar language and/or displaying vulgar messages on sites, vehicles, and attire (this is a wholesome environment and other guests may find it offensive).
·Unless using headphones, radios should be left at the campsite.
Unless using headphones, radios should be left at the campsite.·Please avoid cutting through other guest’s sites.
Please avoid cutting through other guest’s sites.·Generators are not permitted.
Generators are not permitted.Firewood
·Outside firewood is prohibited from being transported into the park, this includes construction lumber. Hardwood is available for purchase at
Outside firewood is prohibited from being transported into the park, this includes construction lumber. Hardwood is available for purchase at the campground store during regular store hours, deliveries stop at 7:00pm.
·Only one fire ring per site per party. For the safety of everyone in your party, please do not stack fire rings.
Only one fire ring per site per party. For the safety of everyone in your party, please do not stack fire rings.·Trimming/cutting trees is prohibited. Please contact the office for limbs needing attention.
Trimming/cutting trees is prohibited. Please contact the office for limbs needing attention.Fishing
·Bluegill Lake is a “Catch & Release” fishing lake, using barbless hooks. Please note, frogs are not bait!
Bluegill Lake is a “Catch & Release” fishing lake, using barbless hooks. Please note, frogs are not bait! ·Fishing rods, small accessory boxes, safety gear and six pack coolers are the only items permitted when fishing.
Fishing rods, small accessory boxes, safety gear and six pack coolers are the only items permitted when fishing. ·Please, no magnet fishing!
Please, no magnet fishing!·Fishing is not permitted in the swimming area or anywhere near the inflatable mat.
Fishing is not permitted in the swimming area or anywhere near the inflatable mat. ·Receive a 10% discount on any one item in the store, must bring policies to receive discount.
Receive a 10% discount on any one item in the store, must bring policies to receive discount.·Fishing is allowed in designated areas only, wading around the perimeter of lake is not safe nor permitted.
Fishing is allowed in designated areas only, wading around the perimeter of lake is not safe nor permitted.·Fishing is for registered guests only! Visitors are not considered registered guests.
Fishing is for registered guests only! Visitors are not considered registered guests.·Management has the right to ask those fishing to check their coolers, bags, and tackle boxes.
Management has the right to ask those fishing to check their coolers, bags, and tackle boxes.Occupancy
·Campsites are limited to 6 people and 2 camping units (1 camper + 1 tent) per site, any more requires another site.
Campsites are limited to 6 people and 2 camping units (1 camper + 1 tent) per site, any more requires another site.·Each site is limited to 2 motorized vehicles and all your possessions must fit on your site, this includes music, TV and lighting (not everyone
Each site is limited to 2 motorized vehicles and all your possessions must fit on your site, this includes music, TV and lighting (not everyone enjoys it while camping).
·Check-in time starts at 1:00pm and Check out time ends at 11:00am. Advanced notice is required for early check-in/late check-out and only
Check-in time starts at 1:00pm and Check out time ends at 11:00am. Advanced notice is required for early check-in/late check-out and only if the site is available (fees apply).
Parking
·Parking is limited to your own site and vehicles must be located off the road (not extending into the road & behind site markers). If there is
Parking is limited to your own site and vehicles must be located off the road (not extending into the road & behind site markers). If there is not enough room, then overflow may be parked in visitor parking (please notify the office).
·Motorcycles are to be parked in the visitor parking area, entering and exiting over the causeway.
Motorcycles are to be parked in the visitor parking area, entering and exiting over the causeway.·Quads, Razors, Dune Buggies, etc. must remain on their trailer at all times and in the parking area when in the park.
Quads, Razors, Dune Buggies, etc. must remain on their trailer at all times and in the parking area when in the park.Pets
·For the benefit of all guests, No loud/overprotective/aggressive dogs.
For the benefit of all guests, No loud/overprotective/aggressive dogs. ·When outdoors, dogs must be leashed and under control at all times and should never be left unattended at the site.
When outdoors, dogs must be leashed and under control at all times and should never be left unattended at the site.·It is the guest’s responsibility to pick up after their pet and dispose of it properly, in a plastic bag.
It is the guest’s responsibility to pick up after their pet and dispose of it properly, in a plastic bag.·State law requires that all animals must have a current license and should be available if requested.
State law requires that all animals must have a current license and should be available if requested.·All pets must be registered at the office upon check-in. All buildings are pet free zones.
All pets must be registered at the office upon check-in. All buildings are pet free zones.Vehicles
·Personal electric golf carts are welcome (see fee schedule).
Personal electric golf carts are welcome (see fee schedule).·All vehicles must have insurance and should be available if requested by management.
All vehicles must have insurance and should be available if requested by management.·Loud vehicles will not be permitted in the campground.
Loud vehicles will not be permitted in the campground.·In any vehicle, all passengers must ride in DOT approved seats. Night usage requires functioning DOT approved headlights, taillights, and
In any vehicle, all passengers must ride in DOT approved seats. Night usage requires functioning DOT approved headlights, taillights, and brake lights.
·Due to insurance regulations, motorized vehicles must be operated by licensed drivers within the park.
Due to insurance regulations, motorized vehicles must be operated by licensed drivers within the park.·The posted speed limit is 5 mph, existing road rules apply. All vehicles must stay on approved roads and trails.
The posted speed limit is 5 mph, existing road rules apply. All vehicles must stay on approved roads and trails.·We understand that equipment problems arise, with any issues, please notify the office.
We understand that equipment problems arise, with any issues, please notify the office.·Commercial vehicles (boom trucks, tow trucks, etc.) are to be parked in visitor parking and not at camp sites.
Commercial vehicles (boom trucks, tow trucks, etc.) are to be parked in visitor parking and not at camp sites.·Bicycles should be ridden in a safe manner and existing road rules apply. They should never be left lying in the path of vehicles or
Bicycles should be ridden in a safe manner and existing road rules apply. They should never be left lying in the path of vehicles or pedestrians. Safety equipment is recommended (you provide).
·If riding bicycles after dusk, bicycles must have headlights.
If riding bicycles after dusk, bicycles must have headlights. Visitors (persons visiting registered guests)
·All visitors (age 4 & up) will be charged a day use fee of $5.00/day, advanced notice is required.
All visitors (age 4 & up) will be charged a day use fee of $5.00/day, advanced notice is required.·Visiting hours are 11am to 9pm, anyone staying later, will be charged as an overnight guest (see fee schedule).
Visiting hours are 11am to 9pm, anyone staying later, will be charged as an overnight guest (see fee schedule).·All visitors must register in the office and park their vehicle in the visitor parking area (located by the store) before proceeding to your site.
All visitors must register in the office and park their vehicle in the visitor parking area (located by the store) before proceeding to your site. Anyone not abiding by this rule will be considered trespassing and asked to leave.
·There is a maximum of 4 visitors per day per site, advanced notice is required. Inquire for exceptions.
There is a maximum of 4 visitors per day per site, advanced notice is required. Inquire for exceptions.·For safety reasons, please inform any visitors that their pets should remain at their home.
For safety reasons, please inform any visitors that their pets should remain at their home.Substances
·Alcohol is permitted at your campsite. There is to be no conspicuous consumption (koozies or plastic cups, please). Excessive use, underage
Alcohol is permitted at your campsite. There is to be no conspicuous consumption (koozies or plastic cups, please). Excessive use, underage drinking or drug use will not be tolerated, and offenders will be removed from the park.
·Cannabis is to be used within state guidelines (Michigan statute: 333.27954, Section 4), in private and not where children are present (inside
Cannabis is to be used within state guidelines (Michigan statute: 333.27954, Section 4), in private and not where children are present (inside your camping unit).
·All buildings are smoke free zones. Please use the provided receptacles to dispose of the butts appropriately.
All buildings are smoke free zones. Please use the provided receptacles to dispose of the butts appropriately. Waste/Trash Management
·The dumpster is provided for trash generated at the campground only.
The dumpster is provided for trash generated at the campground only. ·Please break down boxes before throwing them in the dumpster.
Please break down boxes before throwing them in the dumpster. ·The office must be notified of any large items being placed in the dumpster.
The office must be notified of any large items being placed in the dumpster.·Trash should not be burned in fire pits or scattered about the site. Your trash is your business!
Trash should not be burned in fire pits or scattered about the site. Your trash is your business!Other Information
·Weapons (firearms, sling shots, blow darts, bow & arrows…) or fireworks (sparklers, roman candles…) are not allowed.
Weapons (firearms, sling shots, blow darts, bow & arrows…) or fireworks (sparklers, roman candles…) are not allowed.·Metal detectors are not permitted on Bluegill Lake Property.
Metal detectors are not permitted on Bluegill Lake Property.·Unless otherwise posted, the recreation building closes at 8:00pm.
Unless otherwise posted, the recreation building closes at 8:00pm.·To maintain pleasant visual continuity throughout the campground, the following are unacceptable: External refrigerators and toys stacked up
To maintain pleasant visual continuity throughout the campground, the following are unacceptable: External refrigerators and toys stacked up or laying around. Clotheslines should be located out of visual site of the road.
·Just because a policy isn’t defined, doesn’t make it acceptable. If it sounds questionable, please ask.
Just because a policy isn’t defined, doesn’t make it acceptable. If it sounds questionable, please ask.·Management has the right to refuse admittance or service to anyone.
Management has the right to refuse admittance or service to anyone. ·Signs of commerce are not acceptable on your site and/or camping unit.
Signs of commerce are not acceptable on your site and/or camping unit.Liability
·This property, being privately owned, the guest accepts camping privileges with the understanding that he/she does hereby release Bluegill Lake
This property, being privately owned, the guest accepts camping privileges with the understanding that he/she does hereby release Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort, its officers, and employees, against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to the person of any member
of the party arising out of the use of its camping facilities.
We apologize that we have a construction project within the park. Every attempt will be made to
minimize the impact on camping quality. Thank you for understanding.
Cabin Pet Policies
- All cabins are cleaned and inspected between guests.
- There is a $5.00 charge per pet per night.
- A $50.00 security deposit is required (w/Credit Card). Any portion of this deposit may be forfeited for violations of this policy and damages in excess of the deposit will be charged to your credit card at replacement cost.
- While we love our pets and are a pet friendly campground, we currently have one cabin allocated for people with pets. A maximum of two (2) pets are permitted in the cabin per stay.
- Pets cannot be left tied up or chained in the cabin yard or porch.
- All campground pet policies apply as stated above.
- Due to the nature of the mattress cover, scratches cannot be tolerated, pets are not allowed on uncovered mattresses.
- Pet food should not be kept outside as this does attract unwanted wildlife.
- All pet owners must sign a pet liability form upon check-in.
- Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort staff reserves the right to terminate a stay without refund of any guest whose pet(s) are considered a nuisance.
