LAW OF THE LAND
CHECK-IN
Check-in is 2:00 PM for Campsites and 3:00 PM for Vacation Rental Trailers and Cabins. Balance is due upon arrival. Personal Checks are not accepted at check-in. We welcome overnight campers on a first-come/first-serve basis. Please be considerate of your neighbors and plan to arrive before 11:00 PM (quiet time).
CHECK-OUT
Check-out is 11:30 AM for Campsites and 10:00 AM for Vacation Rental Trailers and Cabins.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT
A Reservation Deposit of $100 per week per Campsite ($25 for spring or fall) is required within 7 days of making reservations. Vacation rentals require a deposit of $500 per week (1 night’s rate spring or fall). Balance is due upon arrival. Checks only accepted 30 days in advance for campsites or 60 days in advance for rental trailers and cabins.
FUTURE RESERVATIONS
Reservations may be made one to two years in advance. A one week minimum is required.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Canceling or shortening a PEAK SEASON reservation must be done at least 30 days prior to the arrival date for campsites and 60 days prior for rental trailers and cabins or deposits will be forfeited (7 days prior for spring or fall).
NO SHOWS No Shows will be cancelled the day after the scheduled arrival date, after 4:00PM, unless guest has contacted reservations to hold the site.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Vacation Rental Trailers and Cabins require a $50 security deposit at check-in. The security deposit will be refunded when the key is returned. Lost key fee is $35.00.
MINIMUM STAYS
Advance reservations during peak season must be for a period of 3 nights or more. Holidays (Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th and Labor Day Weekend) require a 3-night minimum stay. Vacation Rental Trailers and Cabins require a 2 night minimum in spring or fall and one week minimum during peak season.
MAXIMUM PEOPLE PER SITE, RENTAL TRAILER OR CABIN
The maximum number of people per site is 6.
GUESTS
Guests (additional campers) are not permitted entry after midnight. Fees are $12 per person June 12 - Labor Day and $6 per person at all other times.
VISITORS
Visits of less than one hour are FREE. Over one hour $6 per person. Visitors are not given free admission or discounts to the Water Park or Western Theme Park.
GROUP TENT AREAS
One tent and one vehicle permitted per site. At least 10 feet must be maintained between tents. Picnic tables or fire rings are not provided. No guests are permitted. Pets are not permitted in Group Tent Areas.
SHUTTLE BUS
The Shuttle Bus runs daily from mid-June through Labor Day. It runs SATURDAY ONLY DURING THE OFF-SEASONS (extra runs during Springfest and Sunfest). Riders under 14 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
VEHICLES
Basic rate entitles campers to park one vehicle on site. One extra vehicle may be parked per site for an additional fee of $2.00 per night. Extra vehicles are not allowed in group tent areas. Please display vehicle pass at all times on rear-view mirror. Turn pass in to office when checkin' out. SPEED LIMIT IS 13 1/2 MILES PER HOUR THROUGHOUT THE CAMPGROUND (SLOWER WHERE WARRANTED). All vehicles, including golf carts, mopeds and motorcycles must be operated by folks with a valid driver's license. THE ONLY 4 WHEELED VEHICLES ALLOWED ARE GOLF CARTS OTHER THAN YOUR AUTOS AND TRUCKS. MOTORIZED SCOOTERS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Car and RV washin' is not permitted.
BOATS, BOAT TRAILERS, UTILITY TRAILERS
Boats, boat trailers and utility trailers are permitted on campsites but will be counted as the extra vehicle for an additional fee of $2.00 per night. If there is already a 2nd vehicle on the campsite, they must be placed in storage or designated overflow area.
PETS
WE LOVE PETS...however, all pets must wear current and valid rabies tags, be leashed, cleaned up after, attended to at all times and not be vicious or exotic. Sorry, pets are not allowed in vacation rentals except for designated “Pet Friendly” units. Pets may not be left unattended at any time. Excessive barking is not permitted. Pets are not permitted in Group Tent areas.
Frontier Town & Fort Whaley Campgrounds Rental Cabin and Trailer Pet Friendly Policy
1. Restricted to dogs and cats.
2. Maximum of 2 pets.
3. Pets must be crated whenever they are left unattended in the unit.
4. All dogs must be at least 1 year old and be house broken.
5. There will be a $150 deposit required. The deposit is refundable following a thorough inspection by a housekeeping department cowhand (or designee).
6. There will be a $50 non-refundable charge per pet per stay.
7. Lessee is responsible for any and all damages to the unit caused by their pet, including flea infestation.
8. All pets must wear current and valid rabies tags, be leashed, cleaned up after, attended to at all times and not be vicious or exotic.
BICYCLES
DON'T FORGET YOUR BIKE HELMET! Maryland State Law requires that children under 16 years of age wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. Bicycle riding is not allowed in the campground after sunset. Remember: bicycle riders must obey the same rules of the road as a motor vehicle.
DISTURBING THE PEACE
Quiet time is from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please, no loud talkin', loud radios, loud televisions or other noise between these hours. Please, no roamin' in the campground after midnight. Please do not cut through other's campsites. The use of generators is prohibited.
CAMPSITES
Only one main campin' unit and one family per site is allowed. A small two-man pup tent may also be set up for minor children only. Campin' units must be separated from each other by a minimum of ten feet. Although we try our best to honor site requests, we reserve the right to change site assignments. Our base rates include 2 adults and any children 10 years old or younger.
CAMPFIRES
Campfires are permitted from 8:00 AM to midnight. Please never leave a fire unattended.
PICNIC TABLES & FIRE RINGS
One picnic table and one fire ring per site. Please do not move picnic tables or fire rings from your campsite or another's campsite. Please inform the Camp Store or Front Desk if you need a picnic table or fire ring. Picnic table and fire rings are not provided in group tent areas.
LOST & FOUND
Located at the Front Desk. We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Ocean City Lost & Found: 410-723-6611.
INSECT CONTROL
Spraying for mosquitoes is conducted by Worcester County, Maryland and is done on the maximum number of days that the county allows when necessary. Spraying is done between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Any questions regarding spraying should be directed to Worcester County Mosquito Control.
SEWER HOOKUPS
Sewer hoses must be undamaged and must not be inserted into the sewer more than 6 inches. Due to Maryland State Health Regulations, all sewer hookups must be airtight and watertight. Sewer donuts are available at the camp store.
WASTE WATER
Maryland State Law prohibits the discharge of any waste water (septic or gray water) onto the ground. Violators will be subject to a fine and possible eviction. Formaldehyde products are not permitted.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire extinguishers are located at the Front Desk, Camp Store, each bathhouse and in all Vacation Trailers and Campin' Cabins. Smoke detectors are provided in all Vacation Trailers and Campin' Cabins. We recommend that smoke detectors be used in all RV's. All flammable liquids in the campground must be stored in approved safety containers.
FIREWORKS
Fireworks and explosives of any kind are not permitted under any circumstances. Fireworks are illegal in Maryland. Anyone caught with fireworks may be asked to leave the premises (without a refund). There will be no warnings.
NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN RENTAL TRAILERS, CABINS, BATHHOUSES OR CAMP STORE.
CAUTION – CHILDREN AT PLAY. PARENTS PLEASE BE PARENTS!
Frontier Town is a waterfront campground and Fort Whaley has a large fishing pond. Both campgrounds have swimming pools. Small children and non-swimmers should always be attended by a responsible adult, especially when playing by the water.
CLOSING DAY
Closing Day 2011 for both campgrounds will be Sunday, November 27. We ask that all campers be out of the campground by 1:00 PM.
DISCLAIMER - READ CAREFULLY
By making a reservation and in consideration for your stay at Frontier Town or Fort Whaley Campgrounds, you have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the campgrounds and hold Frontier Town or Fort Whaley Campground harmless against any loss of property or injury to person. We reserve the right to select our clientele and guests. We reserve the right to evict any person(s) for detrimental conduct or failure to abide by our rules.
