Ham Lake Resort

Resort Guidelines

1. Have a safe, enjoyable stay at our resorts, and most importantly-have fun!

2. We reserve the right to amend or change guidelines without prior notice for the preservation, safety, control, and orderly operation of your resort.

3. Guests who fail to comply with these guidelines maybe asked to leave the Resort.

4. All guests, and visitors must register upon arrival, stating length of stay and the number of people in the party.

5. Our Resort is family-oriented, so we ask everyone to drink responsibly and respect those who choose not to drink alcohol.

Please keep all canned or bottle alcoholic beverages in an insulated cup holder, or cup at all times, whether at your site or anywhere on the resort. Open display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the pool, or certain resort events.

6. Smoking, e-cigarettes and vaping are prohibited in Resort buildings, structures, pools and swimming areas.

7. Guests may not cut the natural vegetation, alter the landscape or in any way destroy the natural beauty of this resort.

8. Any guest that willfully or negligently defaces, tampers with or destroys property or equipment of the resort, or of any other guest, will be held liable for the full value thereof.

9. Guests must observe all signs and obey all posted rules.

10. Because all facilities are for the use of all guests, private gatherings may occur only when authorized by management.

11. Metal detectors are prohibited.

12. Illegal firearms, weapons, fireworks and explosives are not permitted. Legal firearms must be secured inside an RV or vehicle and may not be carried on the resort, except for authorized resort activities. Hunting is not allowed.

13. Campfires must be contained in designated fire rings within the campsite area. and may be prohibited by staff during hazardous fire conditions. Campfires must not be left unattended and must be extinguished before retiring for the evening for the safety of the resort. No outside firewood is permitted on the campground. This is to stop invasive pests.

14. Quiet hours are from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM, unless otherwise posted on the Resort. Guests may stay up to enjoy the evening, but please respect you fellow guests. Excessive noise and/or objectionable language will not be tolerated.

15. All vehicles must obey the posted speed limit.

16. Motorcycle, trail bikes (3 or 4 wheel), ATVs, Go-carts, Gators, UTVs or Dune Buggies are not permitted on the resort unless approved by the individual resort. Motorcycles and street legal scooters are permitted between the resort entrance, trail access and your campsite or cabin but cannot be used as transportation on the property. Small battery powered scooters are permitted by those 16 years or older with a valid driver license or photo ID with proof of age. Please observe the posted speed limit or privileges will be revoked.

17. Children under 16 years of age and not possessing a valid operator permit (no learners permits) shall not operate any form of allowed non-self-propelled vehicle or transport.

18. The use of bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and other self-propelled devices are allowed, except on sidewalks, walkways or in recreation areas. Bicycles and self-propelled devices operated after dark shall display lights and should always be ridden in a responsible manner.

19. All children and teenagers 17 years of age and under must be at their campsite by 11:00 PM unless accompanied by a parent or a guardian. Any youths who are not visibly the age of 21 or older must be able to provide a valid driver license or a photo ID with proof of age. Guests are responsible for their children. No minors under 18 can be left at the resort without a parent or legal guardian.

20. Clotheslines or any other type of line between trees, or line from campers to trees, are not permitted. Portable clothes racks are allowed.

21. Please do not move picnic tables and/or fire rings from designated sites.

22. Gray and black water must be deposited at one of the provided dump stations. There is no dumping or any gray or black water on the ground at any time.

23. All sewer connections must have a sewer collar.

24. Please conserve water for your fellow campers, check with the front desk for washing of vehicles.

25. Signs and notices may only be posted on bulletin boards, or such locations designated by TRA with approval. Signs are not allowed on sites except for name and/or decorative signs. TRA reserves the right to remove any sign.

26. No peddling, soliciting or commercial enterprises are allowed on the Resort and no commercial sign of any sort shall be placed on Resort property, including but not limited to the obvious sale of flea market items, crafts of any description or merchandise which represents clutter or an unsightly appearance on any site.

27. In the event of an emergency, TRA is authorized to move any guest’s property without notice or liability.

28. Travel Resorts of America is maintained as a private enterprise, and its streets, lanes and parking areas are private. TRA may therefore, at its discretion, and in the interest of safety and traffic control, and for the wellbeing of other Guests, restrict the delivery of certain products and services. TRA may also close any street, lane, or parking area at its discretion for, but not limited to special events, and/or maintenance and repair.

29. It shall be the guest’s responsibility to advise family, invitees, visitors, etc. of these guidelines.

30. Personal safety is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone witnessing or aware of an unsafe act and/or condition will be expected to bring it to the attention of TRA Management as soon as possible.

31. Guests and visitors use the resort at their own risk. The resort will not be liable for any loss or damage to property of visitors or guests.

32. Individuals that have been convicted of sexual offenses and are currently listed on a sexual offender’s registry are prohibited from use of TRA Resorts.

33. Drones are not allowed without advance management approval, and all Drone operation must comply with FAA guidelines for Recreational Drones.

34. Political advertising is not permitted on the Resort.

Pets

Pets are welcome at our resort; however, all guests must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Pets are to be kept on a leash maximum length of six feet. Pets must always be under the control of the Guest.

2. Pets may not be left unattended.

3. Pets are prohibited from all buildings and/or swimming area.

4. Service Animals are welcome.

5. Noisy, vicious or aggressive pets are not allowed.

6. Please clean up your pet’s waste and dispose of it properly.

7. Manufactured Portable Pet Fences are allowed, however the size can be no larger than 200 square feet.

8. Pets are defined as dogs and cats, and not livestock or large exotic animals. Guest should check with the resort for other pets not defined above.

9. Failure to comply with the pet rules may result in a guest and/or pet being asked to leave the Resort.

Golf Carts

1. Guest agrees to ensure golf cart with a liability policy issued through an insurance company licensed to do business in the State.

Guest agrees that the insurance policy shall provide at least $100,000 liability coverage on each golf cart. Guest agrees that the insurance policy shall always be in full force and effect while the guest’s golf cart is on the resort property. Guest shall provide a copy of such current insurance or proof thereof to be placed on file with the resort office. Guest shall notify the office of any cancellation, renewal or other changes in current insurance.

2. A golf cart pass will be issued once proof of insurance and payment of the golf cart fee is received. A pass will then will be issued to be placed on the golf cart for easy identification.

3. Guest accepts responsibility for anyone who operates the golf cart including, but not limited to, family, invitees and guests.

4. If the guest or any family, or invitees are found operating a golf cart on resort property without current proof of insurance or a current golf cart pass, it shall be the right of the resort at any time thereafter, without notice, to terminate the golf cart pass.

5. Golf carts operated after dark shall display two operating lights and must always be driven in a responsible manner.

6. Golf carts must be driven in a safe manner only on roads in the resort at a speed of not more than the posted speed limit.

7. Golf carts must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, autos, trucks and all motorized resort equipment.

8. Guest hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold the resort harmless from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, and liability as to personal injury or property damage arising out of the use, or non-use of guest’s golf cart.

9. Guest hereby acknowledges that they have read the rules and regulations and agrees that guest will adhere to (and cause any of Guest’s family, invitees, or visitors within the resort to adhere) in all respects to such rules and regulations, as from time-to-time modified by resort and posted in the office.

10. Golf carts can be operated on resort property by persons who are at least 16 years of age and possess a valid operator’s license. A learner’s permit is not acceptable to operate a golf cart on resort property.

11. Golf carts cannot be operated between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM except for the staff carts on resort business. Golf cart traffic throughout the resort during these hours is a nuisance and will not be tolerated.

12. Resort management reserves the right to prohibit the use of any golf cart due to failure to comply with the rules and regulations, or if resort management deems any golf cart to be unsafe, noisy, or unsightly. Golf carts that have been significantly modified from original factory specifications will not permitted.

13. Operation of any cart by any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage will result in loss of golf cart privileges and/or result in removal from the resort. No open display of alcoholic beverages by golf cart passengers.

14. Low Speed Vehicles must comply with all guidelines for Golf Carts.

Reservations

1. Maximum of ten (10) people per site.

2. Guests must park in areas designated for recreational vehicles only. A maximum of one RV, three vehicles (including RV) and one tent are allowed per site, unless otherwise approved by management. All camping equipment and vehicles must fit on the site.

3. Check out is 11:00 AM and check in is at 1:00 PM.

Cabins

1. Reservations are required.

2. Check in time for a rental unit is after 3:00 PM and check out is by 11:00 AM.

3. A cleaning fee will be charged on those rental units left dirty.

4. Any lost or stolen items taken from the rental units will be charged to the guest vacating the rental unit.

5. No pets are allowed in rental units, except for designated pet friendly units. Only 2 pets are allowed per rental unit.

6. All rental units are non-smoking. You will be required to sign a disclosure form.

7. There is a two-night minimum stay and a three-night minimum stay during blackout three-day weekends.

8. All reservations must be canceled eight (8) days in advance. Failure to cancel the reservation prior to eight (8) days in advance will result in a cancellation fee.