We want you to have
the best possible vacation here at the campground. Accidents may happen anywhere and
self-insurance is the best way to protect you, your family, and your property. Here
are some tips to help you self insure on vacation!
First things first:
familiarize yourself with the campground rules. Communicate to your children how
important it is to follow the park rules and general road rules; that the rules
are in place to insure guest safety. In the summer, traffic is heavy and all
motorists should use caution and patience when traveling around the
campground.
Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards
The buzz of bicycles,
scooters and skateboards is constant in the summer. We allow electric scooters
and they must be single seat with a handle bar at least 36 inches high. Skateboarding
is restricted in some areas so be sure to look for posted signs. Any equipment being used at night must have
lights. The campground is low lit, conducive with a camping atmosphere, and
motorists without lights may not be seen by others. Also, cyclists and scooter
operators should follow the rules of the road. Buzzing through a stop sign at
an intersection is very dangerous.
Golf carts
Oh what fun it is to
cruise around the park in a golf cart! It’s becoming a “must-do” for beach
camping. It’s not always the case, accidents happen of course, but too often we
see folks “fooling around” on carts and sometimes injuries result because of it.
From all the things we’ve witnessed as crew, the biggest tips we can give you:
sit on your bottom, hold on, follow the rules of the road and the rules for
cart rental, and most importantly PAY ATTENTION! A lot of the roads in the park
are one-way so follow the posted signs and carry a park
map on your travels. It’s
also imperative to report any reckless driving you witness because we can’t see
everyone all the time, so jot down the cart number and call us at (843)
238-5155.
The crew often
commiserates about teens driving carts. We often stop teens to check licenses and
usually, they are of age. This just makes us feel old of course lol! If an
underage driver is stopped, or other violation of the rules occurs, we
confiscate the cart and there is a fee to get privileges back. If another
violation occurs, cart privileges are lost. Our plea is to parents. Please
understand it is your children we are trying to protect. Please keep your
children from driving carts if they’re not of age and/or are not licensed. On
any given summer day, there may be 6,000+ people in our park; this is not a
desolate area, this is not a country road, and this is not the place to teach
your child how to drive.
Vehicle and Unit Parking
The park was here
long before motor homes reached the 40 feet mark. Maneuvering units and
vehicles around the campground at our busiest times may need extra care. One
tip we often relay – if you’re not sure you can make it DON’T TRY! Once you’re
parked those trees and/or shelters will be your dear friend. If you need
assistance, please ask. We may not be able to park the unit for you, but we may
help spot you, or find a more accommodating site. It’s also important to have a
cell phone number on file with the office and keep your vehicle parking passes
visible. This helps get vehicles moved that are restricting the road and pathways.
Valuables on your Site
A lot of campers
bring along their four-legged family members. In the summer, temperatures may
reach hazardous heights. Please keep the comfort of your pet and other guests
in mind. An unhappy dog may make the campers around unhappy too! There are
other animals, taunting squirrels and bunnies, and other people that may affect
your dog’s typical docile behavior so familiarize yourself with our pet policy. Here’s a link to an article at
campingroadtrip.com with tips to prepare your pet for camping http://www.campingroadtrip.com/tips-and-articles/tips-on-camping-with-dogs.
Coolers, Bicycles,
and Alcohol – What do they have in common? They are hot commodities that are
usually easily accessible at your site. Sometimes they tempt both young and old
for the taking. Thieves are not partial to these items; anything you find valuable
so may they. The best way to insure that you will not be a victim of theft –
PROTECT YOUR STUFF! Lock your valuables - especially your car and camper.
Secure your items on your site or put them in a secure location. We take
measures against theft and anyone caught, will be turned over to the police. Just like in your home neighborhood,
if you self insure your valuables by taking some precautions, you are less
likely to be a victim.
