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Conditions
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CAMP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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ABOUT 1/3 OF THE CAMP CONTAINS HEAVILY WOODED SITES. THE SITES ARE FULL SHADE & RELATIVELY FLAT. AREA IS PRONE TO FLOODING IN THE SPRING & DURING HEAVY RAINS & IS LOCATED IN THE LOOP W/ THE LOWER NUMBERED SITES. THE REMAINDER OF THE SITES ARE RELATIVELY OPEN, THERE IS SOME SHADE ON MOST OF THE SITES
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SPECIFIC INFORMATION II
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ALL SITES ARE FROM 10 TO 50 FEET APART. MOST ARE ABOUT 30 FEET APART.
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FIREWOOD ALERT!
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Due to the potential danger of infestation from the Emerald Ash Borer, do not bring firewood from a quarantined area into the park. Firewood can be purchased at the camp office, when open, or near the park.
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RESTROOM FACILITES - SUMMER
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4/10/13 TO 10/31/13 ALL RESTROOM FACILITES AND CAMP SITES WILL BE OPEN.
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RESTROOM FACILITIES - FALL
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10/31/12 TO 4/1/13 AND 10/31/13 TO 4/1/14 ALL WASH HOUSES AND COMFORT STATIONS ARE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR WASH HOUSE #2 OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
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RESTROOM FACILITIES - FALL II
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WASH HOUSE 2 IS OPEN DURING THE WINTER. SITES 2 -93 WILL BE CLOSED.
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WINTER AVAILABILITY
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LIMITED FACILITIES AVAILABLE. CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR DETAILS (740-869-3124).
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PLEASE NOTE
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Throughout the off-season electric will be available at all open sites. Drinking water will be available at the camp water plant beside site 221. The dump station will remain open
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WATER/ELECTRIC/SEWER
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THERE IS DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE AT HYDRANTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CAMP. ONLY TEMPORARY HOOK-UP TO FILL A HOLDING TANK IS PERMITTED. NO INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE HOOK-UPS. DUMP STATION LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE CAMP. 50 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT ALL SITES
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PET INFORMATION
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PETS ARE PERMITTED ON ALL SITES BUT GETAWAY RENTAL SITES (RENT-A-CAMP AND CONESTOGA CABINS). TWO PET MAXIMUM. ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH NO LONGER THAN 6 FEET. NO PET MAY BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
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VEHICLES PER SITE
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VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED TO BE PARKED ON THE PAVED SITE PAD. VEHICLES THAT DON'T FIT MUST BE PARKED AT THE CAMP OFFICE LOT.
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PARK SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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A VETERAN'S HUNT (BY PERMIT ONLY) ON NOVEMBER 9, 2013. DURING DAYLIGHT HRS. THE HUNTING AREA WILL INCLUDE SOME OF THE "NO HUNTING ZONES" BETWEEN THE LODGE &THE CAMP WHERE SOME WALKING & BRIDLE TRAILS CROSS. CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR DETAILS (740) 869-3124.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
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THE OUTDOOR DRAMA "TECUMSAH" IS LOCATED 30 MI SOUTH, NEAR CHILLICOTHE, MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY. CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW IS WED OF 3RD FULL WK IN OCT THRU THE WKEND. DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS IS 30 MI (CTR OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY, SHOPPING, SPORTING EVENTS).
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VISITORS
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VISITING HOURS ARE FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 10:00 PM. VISITORS MUST CHECK IN AT THE CAMP WELCOME CENTER.
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QUIET HOURS
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10:00 PM TO 8:00 AM
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LATE ARRIVAL
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IF ARRIVING MORE THAN 24 HOURS LATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CAMP WELCOME CENTER AT (740) 869-3508. IN THE WINTER PLEASE CALL THE PARK OFFICE AT 740-869-3124.
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NO SHOW POLICY
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FAILURE TO ARRIVE ON THE DATE OF RESERVATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR A REFUND. FEES FOR ANY UNUSED NIGHTS WILL BE FORFEITED.
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GIFT CARD
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GUESTS WHO CANCEL A RESERVATION OR ASK FOR A REFUND FOR UNUSED NIGHTS MAY BE OFFERED THEIR REFUND IN THE FORM OF AN OHIO STATE PARKS GIFT CARD. THIS CARD MAY BE USED FOR FUTURE OVERNIGHT STAYS, TO MAKE A RESERVATION, OR USED AS CASH AT ANY OHIO STATE PARK OR STATE OPERATED RETAIL LOCATION.
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CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY
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EACH RESERVATION, EXCEPT THOSE BOOKED ON THE 1ST DAY OF AVAILABILITY, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE ONE CHANGE OR MODIFICATION PER RESERVATION WITH NO PENALTY. THESE CHANGES ARE LIMITED TO OCCUPANT, SITE, DISCOUNT, OR DATES (NEW ARRIVAL DATE CANNOT BE W/IN THE DATES OF ORIG. STAY).
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GIFT CARD II
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GIFT CARDS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AT ANY OHIO STATE PARK CAMPGROUND OFFICE OR STATE OPERATED RETAIL LOCATION.
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PRICES
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PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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SUMMER FUN DAY
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SUMMER FUN DAY FALLS ON SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY AUGUST. SPECIAL GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE VOLUNTEER'S SLIP AND SLIDE, ARE PLANNED FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS DAY.
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SPECIAL EVENTS AT PARK
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY TAKES PLACE THE 4TH SATURDAY IN JULY. SANTA COMES FOR A VISIT AND THERE AREA AWARDS FOR THE BEST CAMPSITE DECORATIONS. ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED NATURALIST PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS DAY.
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HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT
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PRE-HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT IS OCTOBER 18 - 19, 2013, HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT IS OCTOBER 25 AND 26, 2013.
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MARKET IN THE PARK
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AUGUST 23 & 24, 2013. CAMPERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A YARD SALE AT THEIR CAMPSITE. DONATION TO THE "FRIENDS OF DEER CREEK" REQUESTED.
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