Quiet Hours

• 11:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. are quiet hours. At this time, radios, stereos, karaoke, I-devices, etc. have to be turned off. Also, be aware of campfire talk. Keep it low; your neighbors are trying to sleep.
  
• Abuse of the quiet hours rule will result in removal from the campground.
  
• Music must not disturb other campers during non-quiet hours. Be respectful of your neighbors.
  

Campfires and fire rings

• Campfires are specifically that: campfires. If flames are over chest-high, this is now a bonfire, which is not permitted.
  
• No burning of plastic, bottles, cans, plywood, construction material, treated lumber, or garbage. Firewood only.
  
• Fires must be out before retiring for the evening.
  
• Fire rings must not be used as a garbage receptacle when leaving after your stay. No boxes or debris were left behind.
  
• Do not move the fire rings.
  

Bicycles

• Children 12 and younger must wear an appropriate helmet when riding a bicycle.
  
• Children under 16 are not permitted to ride bicycles through the parking lot. Bike racks are provided close to the office, bathroom and game room.
  
• No bicycle riding after dark.
  

Septic

• No foreign objects are in camper septic tanks or portajons. These include feminine products, personal wipes, paper towels, clothing, etc. These items will clog and harm the pump.
  
• If it is determined that the above items are being flushed into a camper's septic holding tank, the camper will be responsible for future cleanouts.
  
• Please use a chemical that breaks down solids in your tank.
  
• Water: (Campground water is supplied by onsite wells.) (A municipal water supply is not an option at Camp Charles.)
  

trash & recyclables

• Dumpsters are for trash that is accumulated during a stay at the campground. No grills, furniture, construction debris, rugs, tires, mattresses, lawn equipment, etc. Take these items home with you or directly to the dump.
  
• Recycling dumpster is for broken-down cardboard, cans, bottles, newsprint, and magazines. Nothing is bagged; it must be loose.
  

Prohibited actions and items

• No fireworks or weapons of any kind are allowed on campground property at any time.
  
• No roller skates, blades, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. Battery-operated wheeled toys must be kept at your site.
  
• No radio-controlled airplanes, vehicles, or drones are permitted.
  
• No cutting of trees or downed limbs.
  
• No chainsaws, bug zappers, clotheslines, or spotlights. This includes the use of flood lights.
  
• No swimming in the pond.
  
• No smoking or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the office or store.
  
• No pets in the office or store.
  
• No electric heaters of any kind. Water or space heaters.
  
• Shirts and shoes must be worn in the store.
  
• The lights must be turned off before retiring for the evening.
  
• Sites must be kept clean.
  
• There is only one camping unit per site.
  
• Two dogs maximum per site. Always leashed or in camper. No excessive barking. Clean up after your pet, and make sure children do the same if they are walking them.
  
• Use garbage receptacles for your trash. There were no cigarette butts on the ground. Bottles, cans, wrappers, and food are not to be thrown on the ground or left behind.
  
• Recycling dumpsters cannot contain bagged items. Loose materials only. If you are unsure, throw it in the garbage.
  
• Guests are the responsibility of the person they are visiting. Any incidents involving guests reflect on you.
  
• No lewd activity or language will be tolerated within the campground. This includes the pool, game room, and recreation hall.
  
• No smoking or pets in the rental units.
• Smoking in the recreation hall is permitted only in designated areas.
  
• The use or possession of illegal drugs, as defined by the State of Pennsylvania, is prohibited.
  

***ANY VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED RULES AND REGULATIONS CONSTITUTES PERMANENT DISMISSAL FROM CAMP CHARLES CAMPGROUND***

As owners and former campers, we realize that camping should bring many expectations and good times. We have our own ideas in mind to deliver those to all of you.

Please respect these rules and regulations; we love having you here.