Rules and Regulations

Huron County Parks are open to the Public. 
Visitors are Welcome

The Huron County Park Trustees reserve the right to have anyone removed from the Park if they should violate any of the rules or regulations.  A person who violates the posted rules or regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment or fine, or both.

1.         It shall be unlawful to remove, deface, or to injure any building, property or 
            vegetation.
2.         All refuse and garbage is to be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose.  It 
            will be unlawful to place household refuse of any kind in receptacles located in 
            County Parks by any person not living at the Park or using the Park's Picnic Area.
3.         Riding of horses is prohibited in both the park area and beach and on any roads 
            within the park area.
4.         Firearms, air guns, firecrackers, fireworks, and bow and arrows are prohibited 
            within the park, except where 
            designated or during special events. No hunting on any County Park property.
5.         Household pets are not allowed on bathing beaches, either in the water or on 
            shore.  In other parts of the park, household pets shall be securely tied with a 6' 
            chain or leash. Pets must be attended to at all times, even when tied up. Owners 
            must clean up pet droppings.
6.         Speed limit for vehicles shall be 15 miles per hour except where otherwise posted.  
            Motor vehicles are not permitted on beaches, picnic grounds, playgrounds nor 
            other areas posted against such use.
7.         Continuously cruising through the campground is prohibited. ORV's cannot be 
            operated on any park property.
8.         Drunkenness, profanity, fighting, indecent exposure of the person or other 
            disorderly conduct is prohibited.
9.         The use of loud speakers or public address systems are prohibited except under 
            written permission of an authorized representative of the Huron County Park 
            Trustees.
10.       The sale or offering for sale of food, drink, ice, newspapers or the rental of 
            sailboard or others' items shall be unlawful without operating under any approved 
            concession lease.  All other vending, peddling, or advertising is prohibited.
11.       The use of buildings, facilities, or accommodations for organized groups shall be 
            governed by these rules and regulations and such supplemental controls as may    
            be issued by the Huron County Park Trustees.
12.       Parks or portions thereof, may be closed entirely or to certain uses as may be 
            determined by the Huron County Park Trustees or their authorized 
            representatives.  During such hours it shall be unlawful to enter or to occupy such 
            closed area contrary to posted regulations.
13.              The operations of boats, PWC’s, or motorized vehicles are prohibited within three 
            hundred feet of any park swimming area. Swimmers must swim in designated 
            swimming area. THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY AT ANY COUNTY 
            BEACHES.
14.              Fishing is prohibited within any park swimming area.
15.       Possession of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any Huron County Park     
            except beer and/or wine which may be possessed and consumed in marked 
            designated area only.  It shall be unlawful to have in possession any beer and/or 
            wine in containers larger than 12 ozs. in any designated area of any Huron County 
            Park.  All glass containers are prohibited on beaches and picnic areas, in any 
            Huron County Park.
16.       Boat launch permits are required by all boaters to launch boats at all County 
            Parks.  Campers registering at the park can get boat launch permits at the park 
            office free of charge for the length of their stay.
17.               Pavilion registration fee is required by all groups who wish to reserve 
            pavilions. Reservations shall be for not more that one-year in advance.  
            Reservations are non-fundable.
18.              Reservations are accepted and reservation fees must be prepaid in full and are     
            non-refundable. All reservations will be a minimum of two consecutive days(3 days 
            on Holidays). Reservations do not guarantee certain sites.
19.              Persons or groups desiring to camp must first obtain a permit from the Park 
            Office.  A permit may be refused to person under 18 years of age unless 
            accompanied by an adult.  Camping is permitted only in those areas specifically 
            designated for that purpose. During the period when these rules and regulations 
            are in effect, by order of the Huron County Park Trustees, any park may be 
            closed to camping, the number of camps in any park at any one time may be listed, 
            or a time limit for continued occupancy of a camp site in any park may be 
            established.
20.               All camping fees must be paid in advance.  A minimum of 15 days notice is 
            required for cancellations. For any cancellation made less than 14 days in 
            advance of arrival date, no refund will be issued. Changing of any reservation with 
            the exception of adding additional days will be cancelled completely. If a person or 
            persons have not paid fees in advance, their camping unit, any other personal 
            property shall be removed from the camping site by the Huron County Park 
            Trustees to a non-camping storage area.
21.       Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings or grills only.  No fires will be 
            permitted on any beaches. Campfires must not be left unattended.  The cutting of 
            any tree, dead or alive, is prohibited.
22.       Each camper is required to keep their campsite and drive area orderly at all 
            times.  Storage of any kind is prohibited around or under any camping unit.  All 
            sewer connections must have a sewer collar that may be purchased at the Park 
            Office.
23.       A campsite shall be occupied by not more than one family or one camping unit, 
            comprised of not more than eight persons. Only one motor vehicle is permitted per 
            site.
24.              Only registered visitors will be allowed in the park between the hours of 10:00 
            p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Visitors must park in the day use lot or designated parking 
            area.  No parking is permitted on the streets.
25.              It shall be unlawful to install permanent type structures of any kind on campsites, 
            including porches, patios, walks or storage sheds, except separate lease 
            agreements. Portable decks shall not be larger than 4’ x 8’.
26.       All camping units sold in any County Park shall be removed from the Park and the 
            new owner will be required to re-register his camping unit in order to enter the 
            park.  Campers may not sublet camping sites or transfer permits and equipment.
27.       All campers are assigned to a site.  Site changes must be approved by the Park 
            Manager.
28.       Quiet hours must be observed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
29.       Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the date of expiration of
            the camping permit.  If a camper desires to remain in the Park after this time, he 
            must re-register at the Park Office.
30.              If any camping unit, in the opinion of the Huron County Park Trustees, would be 
            detrimental to the general appearance of the Park, they will have the right to 
            refuse the registration of said camping unit and it shall be removed from the Park 
            by the owner.
31.             All camping units must park so that the trailer hitches are facing the roadways.