Spacious Skies - Hidden Creek

Spacious Skies Campgrounds Rules and Regulations

Welcome to Spacious Skies Balsam Woods! We are so happy to have you here and look forward to hosting you. To help make all our campers as happy as possible, we ask that you please observe the following rules:

GENERAL INFO:

All guests and visitors must check in at the main office upon arrival, and all guests must agree to and sign a copy of these terms & conditions (e-signature is encouraged in advance of arrival).

CHECK-IN:

2 pm for RV/Tent

3 pm for Cabins/Lodging

**Early check-in is not guaranteed. If you arrive before check-in time and early check-in is available, your account is subject to an early check-in fee of $25.

Early check-in is prohibited at Spacious Skies Bear Den (Spruce Pine, NC) due to Blue Ridge Parkway activity.

If arriving after office hours, please call ahead to make arrangements.

CHECK-OUT:

11 am for all site types

**If you leave after check-out time, your account is subject to a late check-out fee of $50. In addition, should you fail to leave by Noon of your check-out day, you will be deemed a “Holdover Occupant” subject to additional liability as described below.

Late check-out is prohibited at Spacious Skies Bear Den (Spruce Pine, NC) due to Blue Ridge Parkway activity.

Quiet Hours are from 11:00 pm - 8:00 am. Wind-down begins at 10 pm.

CHILDREN:

All children under the age of seventeen (17) must be accompanied by an adult. Guests are responsible for the behavior of their children or any children visiting them at the park. The Campground staff are NOT RESPONSIBLE for watching or supervising minors at any time.

Battery-operated cars for minors are strictly prohibited.

DAY AND OVERNIGHT VISITORS OF CAMPING GUESTS:

Occupancy is limited to the occupants specified at the time of booking. Additional day and overnight visitors may be added subject to availability and maximum person limitations as we determine in our sole discretion. The following fees and guidelines apply:

Adults (18 and over):

$10/pp for day

$15/pp for overnight

Children (6-17):

$8/pp for day

$12/pp for overnight

No charge for children under the age of 5.

Day visitors of camping guests must leave the park by 10:00 pm wind-down.

Guests of the park are responsible for the behaviour of their visitors, and all visitors must adhere to the Campground rules at all times. Visitor vehicles must be parked in visitor parking lots.

GUEST CONDUCT:

As a Unity Blaze Certified campground, we operate under the principle of “Treat Everyone, Everywhere, Equally.”

To uphold that commitment, guests who enter our campground agree to refrain from any behavior, use of language, or display of any objects, symbols, imagery, or phrases affixed to their vehicles, RVs/campers, golf carts, or put on view on their campsite that would serve to offend, intimidate, attack, harm, or discriminate against another guest or guests in any way based on another’s race, age, gender, orientation, religion, or any other personal identifier.

Prohibited actions on the campground include, but are not limited to: the use of racist, sexist, or otherwise discriminatory language against another guest; aggressive or violent behavior that is motivated by prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, orientation, or similar grounds.

Prohibited items on the campground include but are not limited to flags, stickers, garden displays, or site décor that are political, use profanity, or use imagery or phrases that have been identified as hate symbols or exist for the general purpose of inciting discomfort or fear in others.

Items that are welcome on the campground include but are not limited to flags, stickers, garden displays, or site décor that are meant to celebrate personal identity in a non-aggressive manner.

If a guest fails to respond accordingly to team member instruction upon witnessing any behaviour or physical display described above, it will result in an immediate ejection with no refund offered.

AMENITIES:

Registration as a camper at Campground includes use and access to all amenities including but not limited to the jumping pillow, playgrounds, recreational fields, horseshoe pits, community fire pits, picnic area and recreation room.

All guests and visitors use of the Campground amenities voluntarily and at their own risk. The Campground is not responsible for any injuries that may be sustained by guests and anyone in their care, including children or guests, in their use of amenities.

Hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. or dusk (when pole lights come on).

No pets are allowed on mulch or stone in the playground area.

Please play safely and respectfully with others.

Swimming:

The swimming facilities at the Campground are NOT SUPERVISED by a lifeguard or other responsible person of the Campground. In place of on-site supervision provided by Campground, Campground has established a series of safeguards that must be followed by all guests.

The campground is required to notify you of these rules to ensure that water rescue equipment is at the swimming pool and that the swimming area is maintained in a sanitary manner. In the interest of your safety and that of your guests, you are required to follow these rules. Please read the safety rules located at the entrance and outlined in this document. If you have any questions, we are happy to discuss them with you. You must agree to all rules before use of the swimming area.

NEVER SWIM ALONE. A minimum of two (2) adults, age eighteen (18) years or older, must be present whenever this swimming facility is in use. At least one (1) adult must be on the pool deck.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE SUPERVISION. Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible adults to supervise their safety and behavior.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1 AND THEN THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE.

SWIMMING FACILITY HOURS ARE SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M., and FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. but may differ at management’s discretion in the interest of health and safety.

No alcohol containers.

No tobacco products at the pool, including smoking and vaping.

No food or beverage is allowed on the pool deck.

No glass containers.

No pets are allowed in the swimming area.

No diving, pushing, dunking anyone underwater, running, jumping from the side or rough play allowed.

No inflatable flotation devices are allowed.

If there is a fecal accident, report it to staff immediately.

First aid supplies are available at the office.

If weather conditions or other potentially dangerous conditions arise, Campground management will alert all guests to clear the swimming area. Everyone must file out in single file through the gate. When it is determined safe, an announcement will be made on the loudspeaker that the swimming area is safe to re-enter.

If a person is reported missing, Campground management will alert swimmers for a swimmer count. If it is determined that someone is still missing, the swimming pool will be cleared, and a search will be conducted. Nobody will be allowed to re-enter the swimming pool until it is determined that nobody is in danger.

Campground management will conduct swimming pool checks several times per day to determine the number of swimmers using the swimming pool at any time.

Injuries can be prevented, and safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please notify Campground management at once if you encounter any problems with water quality or the absence of safety equipment.

Jumping Pillow:

The jumping pillow at the Campground is NOT SUPERVISED by any Campground staff or other responsible person. In place of on-site supervision by Campground, Campground has established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests.

In the interest of your safety and that of your guests, you are required to follow these rules. Please read the safety rules located at the entrance and outlined in this document. If you have any questions, we are happy to discuss them with you. After you have read this document, please sign the following page and return it to us before using the jumping pillow.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE SUPERVISION. Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or another responsible adult to supervise their safety and behavior.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1 AND THEN THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE.

JUMPING PILLOW HOURS ARE WEEKENDS 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR DUSK, and weekdays by request, weather permitting, but may differ at management’s discretion in the interest of health and safety.

No alcohol containers.

No tobacco products, including smoking and vaping.

No food, gum or beverage allowed.

No glass containers.

No flips, somersaults, pushing, shoving, racing around or rough play allowed.

No objects such as footballs, frisbees, etc.

Remove jewellery and empty pockets before jumping.

No cell phones.

No shoes are allowed, but socks are required.

Place shoes along the fence away from the gate.

Keep off edges.

Jump at arm’s length from others.

No wet clothes or feet.

No sitting in groups.

No pets are allowed in the jumping pillow area.

Exit with caution.

First aid supplies are available at the office.

If weather conditions or other potentially dangerous conditions arise, Campground management will blow the whistle to alert all to clear the jumping pillow. Everyone must file out in single file through the gate. When it is determined safe, an announcement will be made on the loudspeaker that the jumping pillow area is safe to re-enter.

CAMPFIRES:

Campfires must remain inside your fire ring and campers should not use wood containing nails.

For the safety of our flora and fauna, please do not bring off-site firewood onto the Campground. We sell firewood at the camp store/office.

Do not move the fire ring. Campers who remove the fire ring will be charged for the replacement value of the item.

VEHICLES:

The speed limit in the park for all motor vehicles is 5 MPH at all times.

All vehicles, including golf carts, must only be driven on roads.

Parking is permitted in designated parking areas or at your reserved site.

Up to 2 motor vehicles are permitted at each site, depending on the size. Upon request, vehicle information must be provided to management.

Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking areas.

Management approval is required for any exceptions to the parking guidelines.

All vehicles, including recreational vehicles, trailers and motorcycles, must be registered and have current tags.

All vehicles must be driven safely and responsibly.

GOLF CARTS / ATVs:

ATV rules ONLY applicable where ATVs ARE allowed:

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Campers must provide proof of liability insurance and a valid driver’s license for anyone who will be driving the vehicle.

Anyone driving a golf cart/ATV on Campground property must have a valid driver’s license.

Manufacturer’s seating requirements must be followed.

Use of ATVs on Campground property is limited to travelling directly to and from ATV trailheads. If the Campground you are staying on has designated ATV parking, you may use it rather than park at your campsite. You may not operate ATVs under any other circumstance on Campground property.

Golf carts/ATVs may not be driven after dark unless outfitted with working headlights and tail/brake lights. They also may not be driven during quiet hours.

Only 1 golf cart is permitted per site. Up to 2 ATVs are permitted per site (if designated ATV parking is not available). (MAX 3 altogether)

All vehicles must fit in your space (cannot encroach on other spaces) and cannot be parked on roads or in visitor parking lots.

TRASH:

Please take your trash to the dumpsters located in the park.

All trash must be in trash bags and tied up.

Do not leave trash out at any time.

Dumpsters are only for daily Campground trash. Household trash or large items are prohibited. Guests may be charged for any bulk pick-up trash placed in or near the dumpster.

SEWAGE:

No draining of grey water onto the ground is allowed.

The black tank valve is not to be left open. Empty sewer tanks with LOTS OF WATER.

Use of Back Flush connection with hookup to water supply is not permitted.

If a guest illegally dumps grey or black water on their site, they may be reported to the Department of Health.

No washing of RV or any vehicles on Campground if your reservation is less than 140 days long.

SITES:

It is the registered party’s responsibility to keep their site clean and uncluttered at all times.

Guests must leave their site as they found it and be sure to clean up all debris at their site before departing. This includes leaving all landscaping, trees, wooded areas, and the like on the property undisturbed.

Cutting down tree limbs or chopping down trees on the property for any use, especially as firewood, is strictly prohibited.

The state of each site is recorded before arrival and after departure. Fees related to damage done to property, including but not limited to environmental fees, may be charged to the registered party if applicable. Such fees will include all losses actually incurred or reasonably expected to be incurred, together with an administrative fee, including those above required damage deposits.

Use RV-appropriate septic chemicals and RV/boat toilet paper ONLY. Regular home toilet paper is not permitted and will negatively affect our septic system.

Nothing other than RV/boat toilet paper is permitted to be flushed into our septic system, including but not limited to diapers, feminine products, textiles, trash, or cigarettes. Black water tanks must be kept closed and only emptied when full.

Moving from site to site is prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made with management.

In case of emergency, management reserves the right to move vehicles or belongings without notice or liability.

Alcohol may be consumed in moderation at your site. Possession or use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.

All RVs are required to have an approved sewer ring or sewer donut for sanitation purposes.

Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits/fire rings only and must be attended at all times. Only firewood may be burned in fire rings. Fire rings may not be moved from their positions; they are in their location to avoid utilities underground. If the fire pit/fire ring is removed, we reserve the right to charge the card on file.

Smoking is not permitted in any Campground building or common area. Cigarette butts must be disposed of immediately in the appropriate receptacles.

Firearms, bows and arrows, or fireworks (or items similar to these items) are not permitted on the Campground.

You must be able to remove your recreational vehicle (motorhome, travel trailer, pop-up, etc.) from your site with your vehicle at any time staff requests for reasons that include safety.

Spacious Skies is not responsible for any mail or packages delivered to the Campground in the name of our guests. Guests who wish to receive mail while camping would be best served to find an external source to receive mail (local PO box, local UPS, local locker, etc). In the event a guest has no other option than to receive a piece of mail at the Campground, Spacious Skies Campgrounds and team members do not bear responsibility for receiving, delivering, or potential loss or theft of said item(s).

POOL OR NATURAL BODY OF WATER:

All guests and visitors of guests swim at their own risk.

There is no lifeguard on duty.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult in the swimming area.

All diapered children must wear a swim diaper and are prohibited from entering the swimming area in a regular diaper or if they are undiapered.

All posted rules for the pool area or a natural body of water must be followed at all times.

No glass containers are permitted in or around the pool or any body of water.

If boating is offered, lifejackets must be worn at all times.

OTHER FACILITIES AND AMENITIES (if applicable):

Onsite amenities are not monitored. Use at your own risk.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all onsite amenities.

All posted rules for amenities must be followed at all times.

Amenities are subject to closure for any reason. There is no guarantee that any particular amenity or amenities will be available for use.

PETS:

We allow up to 3 pets per RV or tent site, and up to 2 pets per lodging accommodation.

Pets are limited to cats and dogs; no wild or exotic animals are permitted.

All pets must be well-behaved non-aggressive and current on their vaccinations. We reserve the right to exclude or require proof of insurance for aggressive breeds.

You must provide a copy of your pet’s current rabies certificate at the time of check-in.

Pet fees are as follows:

Cabins and Lodgings (excluding Retro RV rentals): $25 per pet, per reservation.

RV and Tent Sites: No fee

Retro RV Rentals: Pets NOT ALLOWED.

Pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times.

Pets must always be on a leash.

Pets are not permitted in pools, lakes, or other natural bodies of water on the Campground.

Please clean up after your pet - bag up and throw away dog waste in the designated trash bin.

DAMAGE POLICY:

Your site or lodging will be inspected upon your check-out. In the case of vandalism or damage to property, your card-on-file may be charged for the cost of the necessary repairs.