We are easy-going folks.

1. 1 Water & wildlife

   Safety first.

   • No swimming when lifeguards are off duty. Swim hours are 10 AM to 7 PM during the regular season. Anyone caught in the water off-hours will be immediately expelled from the park. Zero tolerance
   • No fishing in the swimming quarry. State law. Two fishing lakes are available on the property.
   • No damaging trees or wildlife. Anyone damaging or injuring animals, trees, or wildlife will be fined, expelled, and face possible prosecution. Please be respectful of all wildlife. $150 fine
2. 2 Alcohol, substances & weapons

   At the gate, check twice.

   • No illegal substances. Illegal substances will be confiscated.
   • No one under 21 may consume alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol will not be permitted at any age.
   • No glass bottles or containers. Please bring cans. Any glass will be confiscated.
   • No firearms or fireworks. Both firearms and fireworks will be confiscated.
   • No disorderly conduct. Neither careless nor disrespectful conduct will be tolerated throughout the park.
3. 3 Driving on property

   Slow roll.

   • No cruising. Driving is restricted to entering the park, leaving the park, and 5 MPH on property. 5 MPH
   • Solo-rider fee: $10. We run out of parking first, so please carpool. Single-occupancy vehicles are charged a $10 solo-rider fee. Only applicable for special events and live music events. Festival days
4. 4 Pets, firewood & gear

   What to leave home.

   • Service dogs only. Registered service dogs are welcome. Per applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, we cannot ask for documentation regarding your service animal. Please register your service dog at the gate upon arrival.
   • No axes or saws. You are allowed to bring your own firewood. We also sell firewood at the park for $25 + Sales Tax per wheelbarrow load.
5. 5 Your site, your setup

   Camp smart.

   • No more than 3 tents per site. Tents must be at least 5 feet apart and 10 feet from the fire pit. This is state law and will be checked in all campsites. State law
   • Children must not be unattended. Parents and legal guardians are ultimately responsible — please do not let your child wander the park alone. You must be 18 or older to camp at Nelson Ledges unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (this does not include day swimming). If not accompanied by a parent, the legal guardian must present state-issued custody papers AND state-issued photo ID on arrival.
   • No alcohol, profanity, thongs, or cigarette butts on the beach. The beach and playground are the children's areas and are to be treated accordingly.
6. 6 Noise & neighbors

   Quiet after 11.

   • No loud music past 11 PM. Please be aware of your noise level — many sites are close to one another, and not everyone enjoys the same music. Portage County also has a noise ordinance that limits everyone to 11 PM. 11 PM cutoff
7. 7 Gate & re-entry

   Know before you go.

   • No re-entry 2 AM–8 AM on regular camping nights. The gate is closed 2 AM to 8 AM on non-festival nights. No re-entry is permitted during these hours.
   • No re-entry during large festivals. The park is at maximum capacity during our biggest festivals. If you don't sign out, there is no re-entry until Sunday morning. For emergencies, work, or hotel runs, always sign out at the gate to get back in.

Questions about a specific scenario? Check the FAQs or call the gate at (440) 548-2716.