Rules & Regulations
IMPORTANT NOTICE! (Empty Holding Tank Policy)
Upon entering the Park, you will be asked to show that your holding tanks are “completely” empty. If your holding tanks are not empty you will be required to dump them at our dump station before being allowed to enter the park. Our park has incorporated a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant for our sewer connections at each site. The use of any holding tank chemicals such as formaldehyde or deodorizers is strictly forbidden by CRWQCB (California Regional Water Quality Control Board) which oversees the wastewater treatment system of our park. It is of the utmost importance that you do not use any holding tank chemicals while in our park. Your cooperation in this will assist in our overall effort to protect the underground aquifer, a statewide natural resource from contamination. To dump your tanks, you will pay $40 per occurrence. While this may seem steep it is necessary to ensure that all park guests abide by the empty holding tank policy. NOTE: This fee can easily be eliminated by arriving at the park with empty holding tanks.
GENERAL
Check out time is 12 noon. Check in time is 2:00pm.
Please observe our quiet hours from 10:00pm to 7:00am.
A maximum of 6 persons per site. Rates are for 4 persons; additional person is $5/day.
Children age 15 & under need to be under parental supervision at all times. Parents are responsible for their children’s conduct and safety.
Speed limit is 5 mph throughout the park. Please watch out for children.
Keep your site clean & free of trash. Place trash and garbage in designated bins. Leaving trash on your campsite will result in an automatic $50 clean up charge to your credit card.
Keep both ends of your sewer & water connections watertight. Sewer hoses must be properly connected to sewer system.
Campfires are permitted at individual campsites in a self-contained fire pit at least 12 inches off the ground.
Place charcoal and fire pit ash in designated containers only NOT trash bins. Dumping of fire pit or cooking coals on your site will result in an automatic $50 clean up charge to your credit card.
Firearms, lethal weapons and fireworks are not permitted in our Park. This includes but is not limited to; Firearms, bows & arrows, cross bows, sling shots, knives, BB and pellet guns, paint guns, air soft guns, etc
Washing, repairing, servicing of any vehicle is not allowed at campsites.
Tents are not allowed except when accompanied by a fully self contained RV. Screened porches are allowed for eating only.
Park amenities are for paying overnight guests only. All visitors must register at the Park office when entering and obtain a car pass $5 per/vehicle. Visitors must leave the park by 9:00pm
Use of marijuana products is restricted to inside guests’ RV only. Marijuana use is prohibited when operating a motor vehicle and from public use within the Park grounds.
PETS
We love pets! Please be a responsible pet owner and.....
Keep pets on leash/tether (max 6ft) at all times while outside. Failure to keep pet leashed will restrict future reservations.
Please clean up after your pet. Pet messes left on your campsite or adjacent campsites will result in an automatic $50 clean up charge to your credit card. There are no exceptions and we enforce this policy vigorously.
Pets are not allowed in the pool area, clubhouse, laundry, showers, & bathrooms
Pets may be in the training track area as long as they are on a leash.
Never leave your pet unattended at your campsite.
Continuously barking dogs/aggressive dogs will not be tolerated.
Limit 2 pets per site.
Horses are not allowed.
POOL/CLUBHOUSE
Hours are 9:00am – 8:00pm and adults only from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
No children under the age of 15 are allowed in the pool area without adult supervision, no exceptions.
There is no lifeguard on duty. Enjoy the pool safely and at your own risk.
Please observe the posted precautions in the pool area.
Keep food, glass containers and alcoholic beverages out of the immediate pool area.
Smoking is not allowed in any of the Park buildings or pool area.
Please no running, jumping, diving, pushing or horseplay.
Proper swimming attire is required at all times.
Children who are not toilet trained must wear disposable swim pants. Diapers are not allowed in the pool.
LAUNDRY/SHOWERS/BATHROOMS
Hours are 7:00am to 9:00pm
Clothes lines are not allowed in the park
Please do not wash pet bedding, greasy rags, muddy clothing, etc.
Shower tokens may be purchased at the front office only for $2 per/10 minutes so plan ahead.
Laundry facilities are provided for the convenience of our registered RV Park guests and are not for use by visitors.
PARKING & VEHICLES
Parking on the roadways is strictly prohibited by fire marshal regulations.
All motor homes/campers/RV’s must be able to move under their own power. Trailers and 5th wheels must have a tow vehicle available.
Please notify the office if you plan to be away from your site for a period longer than 24 hours.
One RV/motorhome/camper and towed trailer, or one automobile/truck and towed trailer per site.
Additional and guest vehicles are $5/day.
Excessive displays of speed, engine revving, and racing are strictly prohibited on all park property.
All RV’s, campers, trailers, toy haulers must have current registration tags. No Exceptions.
OFF ROAD VEHICLES
Ocotillo RV Resort has a zero tolerance for drinking and driving. California State DUI laws apply while in our Park. If you are suspected of drinking and driving, you must submit to a Breathalyzer test and/or a Field Sobriety Examination (FSE). Failure to submit to either of these sobriety tests will be cause for immediate ejection from the Park.
Dirt bikes, motorcycles, dune buggies, sand cars, quads etc. must be parked within the confines of your campsite…not the roadway, landscaped end caps or adjacent campsites.
Park roadways are not for riding your off-road vehicles on - you may use them to enter/exit the park only. Excessive riding on Park roadways and through Park vacant campsites may result in immediate suspension of use and/or removal from the Park.
Excessive displays of speed, engine revving, racing and wheelies are strictly prohibited.
All off road vehicles must enter/exit the park at the east gate (site 43) when gates are open! No exceptions.
All off road vehicles must be legal, i.e. current green or red stickers, lights, flags, whips etc.
All riders must adhere to California State laws. Helmets must be worn at all times!
If you are night riding please exit and enter the Park quietly. Please be respectful of other guests. Excessive or continuous night riding may preclude future reservation.
Children riding off road vehicles must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over when entering/exiting the park.
OTHER
Please report any questionable behavior to the Park management. Continuous or habitual rules breaking may result in your being asked to leave the Park.
Ocotillo RV Resort is a private enterprise, and we reserve the right to ask people to leave the premises for non-compliance of the Park rules or California State Laws. Violators of these rules and regulations will be asked to leave without refund. This includes, but is not limited to, persons and animals considered detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of others using the Park. We are dedicated to maintaining a Park for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Please watch out for desert creatures such as scorpions, spiders, rattlesnakes. Many are poisonous. Please notify park management immediately of any rattlesnake sighting. Call 9-1-1 immediately should you or another guest be bitten.
Ocotillo RV Resort, its management, employees, and/or owners are not responsible for any losses or damages due to theft, fire, acts of God, or acts of other campers. Campers are responsible for any damages they may cause to Ocotillo RV Resort property. The camper accepts camping privileges with the understanding that he/she does hereby release the Campground, its owners, officers, contractors, volunteers, and employees of all liability for loss or damage to property and injury to his/her person arising out of his use of its camping facilities, and agrees to indemnify the Campground, its owners, officers, contractors, volunteers and employees, against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to the person of any member of the family or guest of the registered camper arising out of the use of its camping facilities
I understand that by not abiding by these terms and conditions I may be asked to leave the Park immediately with will forfeit any monies paid.
RV and Site Standards & Guidelines
Your satisfaction is very important to us. We appreciate that you have chosen to spend your time with us and want to make sure you and all our guests enjoy their stay. With this in mind, we have outlined some basic RV standards and site standards to ensure that we maintain a standard of quality in our resorts and campgrounds.
Please note that these guidelines and examples are not intended to address all possible situations that may arise at a property. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by the management office at your convenience.
Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your stay with us!
RV Standards
The quality of RVs can contribute to or detract from the overall experience of all the campers. For this reason, we enforce some standards of appearance on RVs, similar to those in place at many other RV resorts and campgrounds.
Our property rules state that “all vehicles must be operable and in good condition.” We think it may be helpful to outline a few examples of what is meant by “good condition.”
Age Limit Please note that “good condition” does not mean “new,” and we do not typically have an age limit for RVs.
RV Certification
RVs should have RVIA certification. RVIA certification states the rig complies with certain fire codes, which are important for the safety of our guests. Occasionally, exceptions can be granted by Manager and/or District Manager on a case by-case basis for non-RVIA rigs which seem to conform to safety requirements and are of a design and style compatible with the park. A park model RV, also known as a recreational park trailer, should be certified by the manufacturer and built-in accordance with the ANSI code.
Appearance Guidelines
Overall, the RV should look and function as it was originally designed. While we can’t provide a list including every possible scenario, following are a few examples that should be helpful:
Doors, shrouds, panels, windows and coverings, etc. should be intact and not unsightly.
Exterior should be not unsightly, and should be free of obvious, poorly repaired damages. • Tarps cannot be used for weatherproofing and awnings should be in good condition.
Air conditioning units should not be added through the walls or windows unless previously approved.
All hoses, wires, etc. should route through ports as originally designed.
Exterior should be free of duct tape, repair tape, excessive caulk, etc.
Isolated minor issues are generally acceptable, provided multiple issues aren’t combined to substantially deteriorate the appearance of an RV:
Minor body damage which has been properly repaired but is still visible.
Fading of decals and/or paint.
Minor window cracking, although replacements should be scheduled.
Damage from traveling that has just happened, especially if you have a repair plan
Site Standards
We all need to be good neighbors to our fellow campers! No one likes to camp next to a messy site, and a messy campsite can be an open invitation to unwanted wildlife.
Following are some guidelines to help everyone be a good neighbor in the campground:
Recreational vs. Residence
For our seasonal or annual campers, we need to remember that your campsite is a recreational site and not a residence.
Customers shall use their RV and site for recreational purposes only and shall not use their RV and site as a permanent residence. Length of stay requirements are based on legal requirements and property established guidelines. Safety Guidelines
Campsites should be clean and neat, free of fire hazards and clutter.• Customers shall not make any alteration to the electric, water or sewer connections provided by the campground/resort.
Customers should adhere to specific legal requirements when connecting to sewer, water and electric services at the campground/resort.
Customers should be able to move your rig very quickly in case of emergency.
No extra air conditioners, wires, hoses, or cords are allowed except through the OEM port.
Tarps, Tents, Shade Structures, Other Structures
Tents and “easy-up”-type structures are for temporary use only, limited to reservation.
Manager can approve more substantial, semi-permanent shade structures, in accordance with the individual property guidelines.
Only form-fitting bike/car covers are allowed. Carports are prohibited. Please do not use a tarp to cover any part of your RV or campsite.
Exterior furnishings should be appropriate for outdoor/camping use. Indoor furnishings including but not limited to sofas, chairs, refrigerators, freezers and kitchen tables are not allowed on your campsite. • Fencing is limited to 24” in height and may be utilized only in the area under the rig awning.
The following flags are allowed to be displayed at your site and throughout the campground/resort, American, Canadian, military (including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA) and veterans, sports teams and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal or garden.
Pets
Customers may have common household pets such as dogs and cats. No other animals, livestock, poultry, reptiles, insects or exotic pets are permitted.
No dangerous, aggressive or poisonous pets of any kind are permitted.
Management reserves the right to reject any pet.
All pets must be registered with the office and vaccination records must be available upon request.
All pets must wear a collar identifying the owner and phone number and all pets must be always on a leash.
No pet shall be left tied or otherwise unattended at any time.
Pet owners must clean up after their pets. RV and Site Standards & Guidelines Pets (continued) • Pets are not permitted in the public buildings or amenity areas, including but not limited to the bathrooms, clubhouse, swimming pool and beach areas.
Pets should not be an annoyance (barking continually), or a danger to the other occupants or visitors of the campground.
The campground shall have no liability to family members or guests for any damage or injury to persons or property caused by any pet.
Assistive animals and service animals are not pets for purposes of these guidelines; however, assistive animals must (unless a reasonable accommodation is required) comply with all behavioral and clean-up rules for pets.
Noxious Activities
No illegal, noxious or offensive activities shall be conducted at any site, including those that are or could become an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to neighboring sites.
We will not tolerate abusive or disruptive behavior, whether directed at management, staff or other persons.
Smoking is not permitted in any of our buildings, including restrooms, pool areas and rental units. Smoking material must be extinguished in an appropriate fire container.
The open consumption of alcoholic beverages is discouraged in the family areas of the campground/resort. Where permitted, alcoholic beverages must be kept in a concealed container. Under no circumstances will minors, as determined by state and local law, be served or allowed to consume alcoholic beverages at the campground/resort.
Disorderly Persons
The following are grounds for reservation termination and removal from the property: loud noise, whether mechanical, musical or vocal, use of foul or indecent language, causing damage to property of the campground or another person, drunken disorderly conduct, failing to follow rules, failing to follow directions of the property staff, threatening or abusive behavior, or any other conduct that is not the type of behavior that is expected at a family campground/resort. Damage
Customers are responsible for all damage or destruction of property, and any injury to persons, caused by the guest or his or her family, visitor or pets. We reserve the right to charge guests accordingly for any damage they cause to the grounds and/or campground/resort facilities, including but not limited to broken waterlines, damaged/missing sewer connections, cable lines, landscaping, and excessive debris (bottle caps, zip ties, cigarette butts, etc.