The following regulations have been adopted by the Gogebic County Forestry and Parks Commission to ensure that the Gogebic County Park facilities are as enjoyable as possible for all visitors.
1. All campers MUST register via website www.gogebicforestryandparks.com prior to occupying their site. Check in time is 2 p.m or later on arrival date and check out is 11 a.m. on departure date.
2. Reservations cancelled with greater than 24-hours notice will be refunded all prepaid fees EXCEPT (1) NIGHT.
Reservations cancelled within 24-hours of the first night, will be refunded all prepaid fees EXCEPT (2) NIGHTS. No-shows forfeit all prepaid fees.
3. Camping will be permitted only in established campground sites or in areas designated by a park official.
4. Not more than one recreational unit, occupied by a single family, will be permitted on an individual site. No individual or family shall occupy more than one camp site. Only one individual or family may reserve a site and the reserved site shall not be sublet or transferred to any other party for any purpose. Unoccupied, reserved campsites shall not be utilized by any other camper unless authorized by a park official.
5. Quiet Hours must be observed between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. non-registered visitor hours: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. All users of park facilities shall conduct themselves in a manner that does not create excessive noise or disturb and annoy others.
6. PET FRIENDLY RULES: Limit of 2 pets per camp site. Pets (with the exception of service animals) must be under immediate control by the owner and on a leash at all times. Pet owners will be responsible for any damages or injuries caused by their pets. Pets should not be left in campers or tied up unattended to prevent barking from negatively affecting the camping experience of other visitors. No pet, except service animals, are allowed in the swimming area at any time. The owner of any pet must ensure that any droppings are cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly.
7. Campsites must be kept clean and waste deposited in dumpster/garbage cans provided. Fish entrails must be put in plastic bags and disposed of properly.
8. Containers must be kept under trailer drains and emptied only at places designated. No waste lines shall be permitted to drain to the ground surface.
9. No diapers, cans, or other trash shall be deposited in privies or holding tank.
10. There shall be no bathing, cleaning, or washing fish, dishwashing, or other similar activity at any water faucet.
11. No hoses or water supply lines shall be connected to hydrants or drinking fountains.
12. Fires shall only be built in designated fire rings or stoves.
13. Persons shall not destroy, damage, or remove County property, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, or other vegetation and may not cut trees in park boundaries for firewood.
14. Ground cover may not exceed the length and width of the RV’s awning.
15. No nails, bolts, or screws will be allowed in site markers.
16. Any camper that utilizes outside cooling units larger than 5 Cubic.Ft. will be assessed an additional $5.00 per day of use.
17. Children must be kept under supervision by a parent or responsible adult.
18. You may swim at your own risk, as no lifeguard is on duty.
19. Absolutely no glass containers of any kind allowed in beach area.
20. ORV’S as defined by the State of Michigan are permitted under the following conditions: they must be operated in a safe and prudent manner, they must be operated in compliance with all State of Michigan Laws, operation of the ORV does not exceed a speed of 5 mph. ORV use by registered campers is limited to entering or exiting the Park from their camping site, unless otherwise permitted by the Gogebic County Forestry and Parks Commission. ORV use by non-registered campers is limited to accessing the amenities of the park or to visit a specific camper’s site.
21. Persons may not operate or park a motor vehicle anywhere except on designated roads or parking areas. The speed limit shall be obeyed as posted.
22. During the camping season, persons shall not discharge or operate firearms, air guns, slingshots, crossbows or bow and arrow, and there shall be no hunting, trapping,killing or intentionally disturbing wildlife within park boundaries.
23. No private docks may be constructed or placed within the boundaries of the park unless permitted by the Forestry and Parks Commission.
24. There shall be NO washing of vehicles, campers, or boats.
25. Seasonal campers shall be responsible for mowing of the immediate area around their site, unless mowing arrangements are made with the caretakers.
26. Requests for a Seasonal site can only be done thru the Forestry and Parks. Office – 906-663-4428 beginning the third Monday in January.(Lake Gogebic only)
27. A resident is considered a person living in Gogebic County as it pertains to park fees.
28. All boat launch users must purchase a daily or annual pass. (Lake Gogebic Park only)
29. No storing or leaving a watercraft, or fish shanty on County owned land for more than 24 hours. This subdivision does not apply to a lawfully occupied designated camping site.
30. Absolutely NO feeding of any wildlife in the park!
31. Dump station (walk-ins) $15.00/use.
32. Dumpster is for registered campers use only.

**At the Park Caretaker’s discretion, violations of any of these rules may result in eviction from park without any refund of camping fees.

Park users agree to protect, indemnify, and save harmless the Forestry and Parks Commission and the County of Gogebic and their
agents, servants, and employees from and against all causes of action, claims, demands, suits, liability, or expense by reason of loss or
damage to any property or bodily injury to any person, including death, as a direct or indirect result of the identified use or uses of the
park.

Lake Gogebic County Park

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