Nickerson
Catskill Mountain Campground Guest Information and Policies
Check-In
is 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. During these hours, please call 607-588-7327 if
office is closed and someone will meet you and escort you to your campsite. Check-Out is 12 PM. Please re-register by 11am if staying an extra day.
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out will be an additional fee is site is
available. This option is not available on RV rentals. Camping is an outdoor
experience. No refunds are given due to the discomfort of nature. No refunds
for early departure. Please only reserve the nights you wish to stay.
There
is no subletting of campsites. Reservation must be in the name of the parties
staying with us. Site reservations are not transferable. We do not allow drop
offs of a rental RV to be picked up later by the rental company. You may rent
an RV and stay with us but you must be the party bringing it to the campground.
Visitors:
All visitors must be registered with the campground office and pay the daily
fee, per person. Campers are responsible for their visitors at all times. Visitors
may not bring pets. Please make sure your friends know. We would hate for
them to have to go home because they brought a pet, after driving out to see
you. Visitor fees are $10 dollars per person, for all persons over age three
and $15.00 per person on holiday weekends to help prevent crowding.
Quiet Hours: Will be observed between
10:00PM - 8:00AM. Radios and outside TV’s are to be turned off during
quiet hours, but feel free to stay out around the campfire as long as you like.
Children under 18 must be at their campsite during quiet hours unless accompanied
by you. � If you are bothered by noise from
a fellow camper in the evening, please free to call the park emergency number
607-588-7327.
Cable TV: MTC
is our cable TV provider. We have over 80 channels available to you depending
on your equipment. Some channels are only offered in digital format. Please
note that you will need to set your TV to cable and scan your TV to find all of
the cable channels we provide.
If you are on
a W/E site and do not wish to use the dump station you can Schedule a pump-out a
for a fee of $30.00.
Propane is filled
during store hours. Laundry is open 24 hours.
Campers
and Campsite Information: One camping unit and one
family per campsite. No extra tents. Site maximum is six people per site. No
more than two vehicles may be parked on a site. Our new gate system
requires Vehicle plate numbers so make sure you give the correct plate numbers
at registration. � Do not move picnic tables or fire rings.
Fires are permitted in the fire rings only. Excessive noise, loud music, or
foul language or behavior will not be tolerated anytime. No Generators are to
be used. Be considerate to future guests by cleaning up all debris and trash
before departure. Do not cause harm or drive nails into trees.� No digging holes or disturbing natural ground
cover. No clotheslines. You are responsible for the supervision of all children
under 18 and they may not be left at the campground alone. � � All children under the age of 8 must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.� Be
courteous toward your neighbors. Do not walk-through other campsites, vacant or
occupied.
Garbage- Trash is not picked up at campsites. Refer to
site map for dumpster locations. Dumpsters are provided for household refuse
only. �
Vehicles
– 5 MPH Speed Limit: Campground Speed
Limit is always 5MPH. You will be asked to park and walk in the park if in
violation. � Mini-bikes, Mopeds, ATVS, and
Personal Golf Carts are not allowed.
Bicycles:
Your Bikes and Berg Pedal Karts Rentals are a dawn to dusk activity. For
your safety, no bicycle riding after it starts to get dark. Per NYS Law all
children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet when riding.� Please ensure bikes are not parked on any
roadway. No Other Modes of Transportation. Electric
children’s cars, scooters, roller blades
(inline skates), hover boards, razors etc. are not permitted for your safety. It
is way too easy to lose control on our gravel roads.
Pets: Pets
must be leashed; kept quiet and under your control
at all times while in the campground. We require a copy of your rabies
certificate for your dog. � Do not let
children walk dogs they cannot control. No exotic animals are allowed.
Restrooms, playgrounds, and other buildings are off limits. Do not tie to trees
or not leave unattended. Clean up after your pet, please. For your pet’s
enjoyment we do have a dog park located on the 500 level.� Please follow the posted rules for use of
this space. Dog Waste Stations are located around the campground for your
convenience. Pets are permitted in our RV rentals but additional fees and weight limits apply.
Water
Conservation and Sewage: RV trailer grey and black water
cannot be dumped directly on the ground. Please notify us immediately if you
have an accidental spillage. � Conserve
water use. No RV dishwashers or washing machines are to be used. Washing of
cars/trailers, using sprinklers or baby pools are prohibited.
Campfires
& Firewood:
Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only and must be extinguished
before retiring or leaving site. Do not move fire rings. We follow NY DEC
Regulation 6 NYCRR Part n192 section 192.5. Chainsaws and defacing trees in any
way is prohibited.� Only burn
firewood.� Do not burn garbage, building
lumber, plastic, glass or metal. Firewood is available for purchase at the
store. No outside firewood is permitted.
Smoking Policy: No
smoking or vaping in public areas of the campground. Any smoking or vaping is
limited to the campsite you have reserved.
Flags, Banners etc.: To
be welcoming to all, Only United States of America flags may be displayed or
flown.� We do not allow banners or signs
for any organization or political party. The exception to this would be
temporary birthday party decorations or decorations matching a theme weekend
event we are hosting, for example Halloween.
Forbidden Items: NO illegal drug use. No Firecrackers,
fireworks, sparklers, sky lanterns, firearms, Air Horns, BB guns, paint ball
guns, sling shots, archery equipment, or any other type of explosives or
weapons are permitted.
Creek
side Activities: No jumping from rocks, ledges or cliffs!��You may swim, float or
fish in the Creek at your own risk.�
Guests are not permitted on the private property on the other side of
the creek.
Swimming
Pool: We are required to notify you of these rules as there is no lifeguard on
duty.
The swimming facilities
at Nickerson Catskill Mountain Campground are not supervised by a lifeguard or
other responsible person. In place of on-site supervision, this facility has
established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests.� Please read and abide by all of the safety
rules located in the swimming area and below.
a.��Never Swim Alone. A
minimum of two adults, 18 years of age or older, must be present whenever this
swimming facility is in use, with at least one adult on the pool deck or
beachfront.
b.��There is no substitution for
adequate supervision. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied to the
bathing area by a parent or guardian, or similar adult responsible for their
safety.
c.��In an emergency, notify the
facility operator and contact help immediately.� A free telephone is provided at this
facility.� Call 911 for all emergencies.
d.��No glass or alcohol permitted in the pool area. Do not
drink alcohol and swim.
e.��Only use the facility during the posted or informed
hours of operation.
f.��Only registered guests of this facility are allowed to
use the bathing facilities.
Injuries can be prevented,
and safety is everyone's responsibility. If you notice any problems with the
water quality or the absence of safety equipment, please notify us at once!
Wi-Fi � Our
Wi-Fi is available FREE OF CHARGE. It is for answering emails and
viewing web pages. It is not designed for movie or music downloads. A new GB-WiFi
installation is coming this summer which will give coverage throughout the
property.
Rights
of Management: This property is privately owned. We
reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and will not be responsible for
accidents or injury to campers or for the loss of money or valuables of any
kind. We reserve the right to eject any person or family, who in our opinion is
violating the rules of good camping, defacing property, or creating a
disturbance WITHOUT A REFUND. Our rules are not subject to your interpretation.
If you’re questioning something it is always better to ask for clarification. � �
*** All campers/visitors/guests must sign either to show everyone in your party agrees to
these guidelines.
Your
suggestions and comments are important to us. Please respond to our email
surveys or tell us at the office how we can make your stay even better! If you
have had a great time, tell a friend- If not please tell us immediately so we
can correct it and make this visit an enjoyable one. Thank you for camping with
us!
Nickerson
Catskill Mountain Campground Guest Information and Policies
Check-In
is 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. During these hours, please call 607-588-7327 if
office is closed and someone will meet you and escort you to your campsite. Check-Out is 12 PM. Please re-register by 11am if staying an extra day.
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out will be an additional fee is site is
available. This option is not available on RV rentals. Camping is an outdoor
experience. No refunds are given due to the discomfort of nature. No refunds
for early departure. Please only reserve the nights you wish to stay.
There
is no subletting of campsites. Reservation must be in the name of the parties
staying with us. Site reservations are not transferable. We do not allow drop
offs of a rental RV to be picked up later by the rental company. You may rent
an RV and stay with us but you must be the party bringing it to the campground.
Visitors:
All visitors must be registered with the campground office and pay the daily
fee, per person. Campers are responsible for their visitors at all times. Visitors
may not bring pets. Please make sure your friends know. We would hate for
them to have to go home because they brought a pet, after driving out to see
you. Visitor fees are $10 dollars per person, for all persons over age three
and $15.00 per person on holiday weekends to help prevent crowding.
Quiet Hours: Will be observed between
10:00PM - 8:00AM. Radios and outside TV’s are to be turned off during
quiet hours, but feel free to stay out around the campfire as long as you like.
Children under 18 must be at their campsite during quiet hours unless accompanied
by you. � If you are bothered by noise from
a fellow camper in the evening, please free to call the park emergency number
607-588-7327.
Cable TV: MTC
is our cable TV provider. We have over 80 channels available to you depending
on your equipment. Some channels are only offered in digital format. Please
note that you will need to set your TV to cable and scan your TV to find all of
the cable channels we provide.
If you are on
a W/E site and do not wish to use the dump station you can Schedule a pump-out a
for a fee of $30.00.
Propane is filled
during store hours. Laundry is open 24 hours.
Campers
and Campsite Information: One camping unit and one
family per campsite. No extra tents. Site maximum is six people per site. No
more than two vehicles may be parked on a site. Our new gate system
requires Vehicle plate numbers so make sure you give the correct plate numbers
at registration. � Do not move picnic tables or fire rings.
Fires are permitted in the fire rings only. Excessive noise, loud music, or
foul language or behavior will not be tolerated anytime. No Generators are to
be used. Be considerate to future guests by cleaning up all debris and trash
before departure. Do not cause harm or drive nails into trees.� No digging holes or disturbing natural ground
cover. No clotheslines. You are responsible for the supervision of all children
under 18 and they may not be left at the campground alone. � � All children under the age of 8 must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.� Be
courteous toward your neighbors. Do not walk-through other campsites, vacant or
occupied.
Garbage- Trash is not picked up at campsites. Refer to
site map for dumpster locations. Dumpsters are provided for household refuse
only. �
Vehicles
– 5 MPH Speed Limit: Campground Speed
Limit is always 5MPH. You will be asked to park and walk in the park if in
violation. � Mini-bikes, Mopeds, ATVS, and
Personal Golf Carts are not allowed.
Bicycles:
Your Bikes and Berg Pedal Karts Rentals are a dawn to dusk activity. For
your safety, no bicycle riding after it starts to get dark. Per NYS Law all
children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet when riding.� Please ensure bikes are not parked on any
roadway. No Other Modes of Transportation. Electric
children’s cars, scooters, roller blades
(inline skates), hover boards, razors etc. are not permitted for your safety. It
is way too easy to lose control on our gravel roads.
Pets: Pets
must be leashed; kept quiet and under your control
at all times while in the campground. We require a copy of your rabies
certificate for your dog. � Do not let
children walk dogs they cannot control. No exotic animals are allowed.
Restrooms, playgrounds, and other buildings are off limits. Do not tie to trees
or not leave unattended. Clean up after your pet, please. For your pet’s
enjoyment we do have a dog park located on the 500 level.� Please follow the posted rules for use of
this space. Dog Waste Stations are located around the campground for your
convenience. Pets are permitted in our RV rentals but additional fees and weight limits apply.
Water
Conservation and Sewage: RV trailer grey and black water
cannot be dumped directly on the ground. Please notify us immediately if you
have an accidental spillage. � Conserve
water use. No RV dishwashers or washing machines are to be used. Washing of
cars/trailers, using sprinklers or baby pools are prohibited.
Campfires
& Firewood:
Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only and must be extinguished
before retiring or leaving site. Do not move fire rings. We follow NY DEC
Regulation 6 NYCRR Part n192 section 192.5. Chainsaws and defacing trees in any
way is prohibited.� Only burn
firewood.� Do not burn garbage, building
lumber, plastic, glass or metal. Firewood is available for purchase at the
store. No outside firewood is permitted.
Smoking Policy: No
smoking or vaping in public areas of the campground. Any smoking or vaping is
limited to the campsite you have reserved.
Flags, Banners etc.: To
be welcoming to all, Only United States of America flags may be displayed or
flown.� We do not allow banners or signs
for any organization or political party. The exception to this would be
temporary birthday party decorations or decorations matching a theme weekend
event we are hosting, for example Halloween.
Forbidden Items: NO illegal drug use. No Firecrackers,
fireworks, sparklers, sky lanterns, firearms, Air Horns, BB guns, paint ball
guns, sling shots, archery equipment, or any other type of explosives or
weapons are permitted.
Creek
side Activities: No jumping from rocks, ledges or cliffs!��You may swim, float or
fish in the Creek at your own risk.�
Guests are not permitted on the private property on the other side of
the creek.
Swimming
Pool: We are required to notify you of these rules as there is no lifeguard on
duty.
The swimming facilities
at Nickerson Catskill Mountain Campground are not supervised by a lifeguard or
other responsible person. In place of on-site supervision, this facility has
established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests.� Please read and abide by all of the safety
rules located in the swimming area and below.
a.��Never Swim Alone. A
minimum of two adults, 18 years of age or older, must be present whenever this
swimming facility is in use, with at least one adult on the pool deck or
beachfront.
b.��There is no substitution for
adequate supervision. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied to the
bathing area by a parent or guardian, or similar adult responsible for their
safety.
c.��In an emergency, notify the
facility operator and contact help immediately.� A free telephone is provided at this
facility.� Call 911 for all emergencies.
d.��No glass or alcohol permitted in the pool area. Do not
drink alcohol and swim.
e.��Only use the facility during the posted or informed
hours of operation.
f.��Only registered guests of this facility are allowed to
use the bathing facilities.
Injuries can be prevented,
and safety is everyone's responsibility. If you notice any problems with the
water quality or the absence of safety equipment, please notify us at once!
Wi-Fi � Our
Wi-Fi is available FREE OF CHARGE. It is for answering emails and
viewing web pages. It is not designed for movie or music downloads. A new GB-WiFi
installation is coming this summer which will give coverage throughout the
property.
Rights
of Management: This property is privately owned. We
reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and will not be responsible for
accidents or injury to campers or for the loss of money or valuables of any
kind. We reserve the right to eject any person or family, who in our opinion is
violating the rules of good camping, defacing property, or creating a
disturbance WITHOUT A REFUND. Our rules are not subject to your interpretation.
If you’re questioning something it is always better to ask for clarification. � �
*** All campers/visitors/guests must sign either to show everyone in your party agrees to
these guidelines.
Your
suggestions and comments are important to us. Please respond to our email
surveys or tell us at the office how we can make your stay even better! If you
have had a great time, tell a friend- If not please tell us immediately so we
can correct it and make this visit an enjoyable one. Thank you for camping with
us!