Terms and Conditions

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Seasonal Contract 2023

Open: May 1st Close: October 15th

 SEASONAL RATES

Water & ELECTRIC ONLY----- $1700 Plus electric

FULL HOOK UP------- $2,000 regular site, $2500 for large site. Plus electric

This agreement is a contract which is binding on both the campground and the campers. This agreement is not a lease of real estate. The campers are not tenants. This agreement is, for a legal purpose, a license to use the property of the campground on the conditions which are stated in this agreement. Under Maine Law, campgrounds are not allowed to be a permanent residence. Campers may not claim the campground as their permanent address, voting address or other place of residence. 

Campsite Electric: This usage is calculated from the meter on your site, at the current Central Maine Power rate. If Central Maine Power rates increase during the year, your rate will change accordingly. Your bill is due on the 1st of every month. There is a MINIMUM FEE OF $50.00PER SEASON.

SEASONAL PAYMENTS

The seasonal rate allows long-term campers six months of camping at a rate equal to that of 2 months of daily fees. The seasonal rate is site rent only and does not include addition charges (i.e., pump-out service, off season storage, etc.) ALL returning seasonal campers must notify campground management of their intent to return by October 1stof the coming year. Failure to notify management of your intent may result in your loss of a seasonal site.

The seasonal rate for each upcoming year will be posted around September 1stof the current year, Seasonal campers are afforded discounts and payment options as listed below:

A. A 10% discount to the base rate of the upcoming season is afforded in payment IN-FULL is received by October 15th of the current year. Maine Sales and Use Tax is charged on the reduced rate.

B. Full rate (plus Maine Sales and Use Tax) is charged after October 15th. This amount may be paid in one of three ways:

a. In-Full: full season rate plus tax prior to October 15th of the current year.

b. Two equal payments of ½ the seasonal rate plus tax. The first to be received by October 15thand the second to be received by April 15th.

c. Equal payments of ¼ the seasonal rate plus tax. Payments must be received by October 15th, December 15th, February 15th and April 15th.

d. All seasonal payments must be paid in full by May 1st or a fee of $2 a day will be incurred.

e. Remember, this is you bill and payment is due as stated.

C. Refunds in-full or in-part will be considered in cases of hardship at the owner’s discretion.

END OF SEASON FEES

The fees listed below are to be PAID IN FULL UPON CLOSING OF THE CAMPGROUND for the season.

Fees Due;

1. A $200.00 required deposit on your site to hold it for the coming season. 

2. Your current year meter read(electric charge) at Central Maine Power’s current rate. 

3. The on-site winter trailer storage charge of $100.00 (if applicable).

PLEASE CHECK OUT IN PERSON TO PAY ALL END OF SEASON FEES.

LATE FEE CHARGES

Season Rent: Any unpaid balance past the 1st of May will have a late fee charge of $2.00 per day.

REMEMBER: You will not receive a separate bill. This contract is your bill and payment is due as stated.

SITE TERMINATION

If your seasonal rent and end of season fees are not paid in full by closing day, your seasonal site contract will be terminated and you will not receive a contract for the following year. Your trailer, shed, and/or deck cannot be removed from the campground until all fees are paid in full. If payment is not received, your past due account will be turned over to collections. This remedy does not preclude the campground from termination of the contract or rights to the site for any other reason stated in this seasonal contract.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Your Site Seniority, Occupancy, and Guest Requirements:

A. Your Site Seniority starts upon the date of deposit on your seasonal site and continues until you leave or your site is terminated.

B. Definition of Occupancy: For both married and unmarried couples, both parties will sign the seasonal contract agreement. This will give both parties controlling interest of the site, and also makes both parties liable and bound to this contract. For a single individual, only he/she will have the controlling interest of the site. Occupancy of your seasonal site is for you and your underage children only. Your site cannot be transferred to anyone.

C. Occupancy and Guest Requirements: 

i) Your seasonal rate is based on 5 persons in your unit (2 adults and 3 children under the age of 18).

ii) There may be only 1 sleeping unit per site. However, you may also have a tent, not to exceed 7.5’ x 7.5’, intended for children in your care under the age of 12. The tent should not be in place for more than 3 consecutive nights.

iii) All guests of seasonal campers are the responsibility of the host seasonal camper, who must be present at the campground while guests are here.

iv) All adult guests that stay overnight must stay in your unit, not in a separate van, motor home, trailer, or tent on your site and must register with the office.

v) You may not sublease your trailer or site.

vi) All seasonal campers and their guests must abide by all campground rules.

2. Seasonal Travel Trailer Requirements:

A. Your travel trailer must:

i) Age: Be within 10 years or newer and very neat in appearance when first becoming a seasonal. All decisions on the appropriate appearance of trailers are at the manager’s sole discretion.

ii) Square Footage: Can be no greater than 400 square feet.

iii) Slide Outs: Cannot extend past your electrical pedestal.

iv) All trailers must be continuously road towable. 

3. Utilities: Must comply with all State, County, and Local requirements.

A. Electrical Connection:

i) Do not bury your electrical cords or place them under your carpet/deck.

ii) No buried extension cords of any kind are permitted.

iii) No pigtail electrical connectors to convert to 50 amp.

B. Water Connections:

i) Your water hose must be pressure type for palpable water.

ii) Do not bury your water hose or place them under carpet/deck.

iii) Water Usage: Please conserve water. No excessive watering of lawns, washing of trailers, motor vehicles or golf carts is allowed.

C. Sewer Connections:

i) You must use a rigid plastic pipe.

ii) It must have a slope for drainage from your trailer, and must be well supported.

iii) If your site is full hookup, then you must have a donut adapter to hook up to our sewer.

iv) You cannot glue onto our sewer risers.

v) You cannot use flexible sewer connections on seasonal sites.

4. Site Maintenance:

A. Violations: If any of your property is in disrepair or is in violation of any Health Department standards, you will be notified or your property will be tagged. This requires your immediate attention, or you risk the possibility of termination of your site.

i) You may receive a violation either from a government official (Health Department, DEQ, etc.) or a Site Improvement Notice from the office.

ii) You must correct any violation issued by a governmental agency within the time permitted. If any violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the governing agency, you must vacate the site. You will be responsible for any fines, costs or damages due to the violations.

B. Trees and Lawn Care:

i) You are responsible for keeping your site clear so we can mow.

ii) No planting of trees.

iv) Sites and surrounding areas will be kept clean and clear of rubbish and clutter. The exterior of all camping units will be clean and free of mold and black streaks. Only minimum storage underneath your camper is permitted. Display of “tchotchkes or chotskes” otherwise known as yard-junk will be kept to a minimum.

v.) Outdoor lighting maybe utilized within the confines of your site. No lighting will be affixed to any tree. Lights are to be off during the daylight hours and turned off prior to you turning in for the night..

C. Parking:

i) You are to park at your own site.

ii) Additional parking is available in designated places marked on the campground map (see map).

5. Insurance:

A. During seasonal occupancy and winter storage on camp property you are responsible for property and liability insurance on all of your equipment and guests. This includes your trailer, dock, shed, golf cart, boat, etc. This insurance policy must be available upon office request. No insurance, no site!

B. REMEMBER: Fill out your insurance information on your Seasonal Contract Information sheet.

6. Decks:

i) Manager approval is required for all decks! (Ask before you build).

ii) Deck must start flush with the ground.

iii) Deck posts cannot go into the ground.

iv) Deck can be no larger than 400 sq. feet.

v) Deck railings are not to exceed 30” in height and cannot have solid panels. 

vi) Keep deck well maintained.

7. Awnings:

i) Permanent awnings require office approval.

ii) Screen rooms are not permitted.

8. Sheds and other enclosures:

i) Shed is to be placed directly behind the trailer.

ii). Sheds must be well maintained or they will have to be removed from the camp or be replaced.

iii) All sheds have to be moveable, no permanent structures of any type are authorized.

iv) Only one shed will be permitted per site.

v) Sheds are not to exceed 8x8 feet, they must be neutral in color and must not encroach on adjoining sites.

vi) The installation, sale, or purchase of all sheds must be approved by the manager.

vii) Only manufactured screen houses and screen rooms are allowed. Due to local building codes, no stick- built, freestanding or deck enclosures will be allowed. 

9. Golf Carts / LSV’s:

A. You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate any gas, battery, or electric powered equipment in the campground. (Be prepared to show driver’s license if asked).

B. There must be liability insurance on your vehicle to operate it in the campground. This insurance form must be on file in the office.

C. You may only have one golf cart per site.

D. Golf carts, 4-wheelers, Gators, mini-bikes, mopeds, electric scooters, etc. must have office approval.

E. Drivers are to stay on the roadways only. Do not drive through campsites or other non-designated roadway areas.

F. The speed limit is 10 mph throughout the entire camp. You must stop at all stop signs.

H. All vehicles must have working lights on the front and back of the vehicle (or reflectors on back). 

I. Please follow the specific seating guidelines for your golf cart or recreational vehicle. Please do not have more people than seats on your vehicle.

J. Horseplay, racing, or other misuse of vehicles is not permitted.

K. All violations will be written and kept on file in the office and a copy will be mailed to your home. When you reach your 3rd violation, your vehicle will have to be removed from the camp for the rest of the season. However, your vehicle may be removed on the 1st violation if your minor children are found driving at any time. If an accident were to occur while a minor was driving the cart, the vehicle will have to be removed permanently from the camp (and you could potentially lose your site).

L. No driving of any vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

11. Pets:

A. Your pets are welcome if they are under control, friendly and quiet.

B. All pets are required to be on a leash and/or penned at all times (leash can be no longer than 15’).

C. Pets are not allowed to be in the pond.

D. Always clean up after your pets. Failure to do so could cause your pet to have to permanently leave the campground.

E. Pets are to be kept inside the trailer at night, and should not be left unattended at any time.

F. Be sure your pets are up to date on their shots, and have paperwork at request.

G. Dog Bites: You are liable if your dog bites anyone.

H. If these rules are not followed, your pet will have to leave the campground.

12. Site Change/Termination:

The opportunity to change sites will depend upon available sites & your seniority.

Requesting a Site Change:

i) When you receive your new seasonal literature in January for the coming season, check “Site Change, Yes or No”.

a. If “No”: You will not be considered for a site change for the coming season.

b. If “Yes”: You will be called after March 1st. You will be given a choice of the available sites (if any). You are required at the time of the call to decide on the site that you want, or if you wish to change at all.

iii) Your trailer must be ready to move as soon as possible before the opening of the season. Check with the office for a time and what is required of you.

B. Termination:

i) If you choose not to return for the following season or your site is terminated, the trailer must be removed either before the end of the season or 2 weeks prior to the opening of the campground for the following season.

ii) The camper may be held due to non-payment until payment of fees is received.

iii) Contract Termination: There is a $200.00 contract termination fee if you give up your site after we receive your contract for the year. You are still responsible for all seasonal fees and late charges for the current season before removing any of your property from the camp.

iv) When the site is vacated, do not put pieces of your shed, deck, dock, etc. in the dumpsters.

v) A minimum fee of $200.00 will be charged for the cleaning of your vacated lot. You do have the option of cleaning the site up yourself.

13. Miscellaneous:

A. Table Cloths: Please remove at the end of the season. 

B. Firearms and Fireworks: Firearms (including BB guns, Pellet Guns, Cross Bows, Sling Shots, and Paint Ball Guns) are not allowed in the camp. Fireworks of any kind are also not allowed in the camp.

C. Drones & Flying Objects (Quadcopters, Radio-Controlled Aircraft, etc.): Must be flown in accordance with state and federal laws. These must not disturb other guests. Please check with the office.

D. Campfires: Campfires are permitted, but must be attended at all times. Do not burn continuously and be courteous to your neighbors. We do provide fire rings.

E. Quiet Hours: Campground quiet hours are from 11:00pm – 8:00am.

F. Payment:

i) Credit Cards: Credit Cards are not accepted for seasonal payment. You may use a personal check, debit card, or money order.

ii) Bad Checks: There is a $50.00 handling fee for returned checks. Your balance due, plus the bad check fee is to be paid by cash or money order.

G. Mail and Parcels: Anyone desiring to receive mail and parcels while at the campground will need to obtain a P.O. Box at one of the local Post Offices. No personal mail or parcels will be received at the campground.

H. Off Season: There will be no fishing, hunting, or camping during the off-season. You are permitted to check your camper only for a short time.

S. Sale of your camper while it is here at the campground:

i) When selling your trailer, boat, shed, etc. be sure to put all pertinent information on your advertisement. Management will not give out personal information except for in case of emergency or to law enforcement.

ii) Be sure to check with management for approval before sale.

iii) If you are selling a park model or an RV that is older than 10 years, it cannot remain in the park unless granted approval by management.

iv) Sale when Camp is Open: When selling your RV when the camp is open, the new owner can finish out the current season with management approval. However, they will not have any seniority. At the end of the season, the trailer and all personal property has to be removed from the camp.

v) Sale When Camp is Closed: When selling your RV when the camp is closed, the trailer and all your personal property will have to be removed 2 weeks before the camp opening for the following season.

14. End of season closing for campers remaining on the premises

a. All outside furniture and decorations are should be stowed away in your trailer, shed, deck box or secured on your deck.

b. Any screen rooms will be dismantled down to the skeleton and fabric stowed away.

c. All hardware will be removed from trees.

d. All tie downs and clothes lines will be removed.

e. All hoses and power cords will be stowed away.

f. Yard ornaments and solar lights will be put away.

g. All items stored under your trailer are secured from any winds.

15. Off Season Access: All seasonal campers are allowed and encouraged to visit the campground during the off season. No overnight stays are allowed after October 31st until May 1st. No vehicles are tp proceed past the entrance parking lot after the official closing date without giving the manager’s notice.

K. These rules may be edited from season to season as management deems necessary to stay in compliance with state and local laws.

Mystic Valley Campground

Seasonal Contract 2021

Seasonal Contract Must Be Signed,     Dated, & Returned Before May 1st, 2023

Are you returning this season? [ ] Yes [ ] No

PLEASE PRINT

1. Name: ______________________________Spouse: _____________________

2. Contact Information: Address: ______________________________________

City: _____________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________

Home Phone #: (____) ____-_______ Cell Phone #: (_____) _____-_______

Cell Phone #: (_____) _____-_______

E-mail: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________

Would you like to be included in our e-mail newsletter? Y____N_____

3. Emergency Contact Information:

Name: ________________________________

Relationship (other than spouse): ___________________________

Emergency Contact Phone #: (____) _____-_______

4. Vehicle Information:

Make of vehicle: __________________________________ Year: _______ License Plate: _____________

Make of vehicle: __________________________________ Year: _______ License Plate: _____________

5. Camping Unit Information:

Year: __________ Make:_______________________________

Length: _______ Ft.

6.  RV/Trailer Insurance Information:

Company Name: ________________________________ Policy #: _______________________

Agent Name: ______________________________ Agent Phone #: (__) ________

7. Your Site #: ______

8. 2017 Deposit Paid: $_________ 2021 Rate: $_________ Remaining Amount Due for 2021: $_________

9. Seniority: _______/_______/_______ (Correction: ______/_______/_______)

10. IMPORTANT! Site Change: [ ] Yes [ ] No (If no, you will not be considered for a site change.

If yes, indicate what sites) Season Camp: #1_______ #2________ #3________ Ma

Seasonal Camping Contract

1. I have read, understand and agree to all terms and conditions of this seasonal contract, new information for the 2021 sheet and, if applicable, the Golf Cart / LSV Rules.

2. I acknowledge that Mystic Valley Campground has the absolute right to terminate this contract and remove my property from the site if I breach any term of this contract, including non-payment of the fees, violation of any of the rules and regulations, and any actions which are detrimental to the proper management and operation of the campground.

3. I understand and agree that, in consideration of my camping privileges, I hereby release the campground, management, and employees of all liability for the loss or damage to the property of myself, users of my site, and my guests and visitors, and for any injury to myself, users of my site, and my guests and visitors while on the campground premises; furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the campground, management, and employees against claims resulting from the loss or damage to property or injury to the person of myself, users of my site, and my guests and visitors while on the campground premises, provided that the loss, damage or injury is not caused solely by the negligence or intentional acts of  Mystic Valley Campground, management, and employees.

4. If the campground is required to start legal proceedings to enforce or recover from the breach of any term or condition of this seasonal contract, I agree that I will be liable for all costs incurred by the campground, including actual attorney fees. 

5. I understand as a seasonal camper it is my responsibility to inform users of my site and my guests of the campground’s policies, rules, and regulations, and that I will be held accountable and liable for any action arising from my camping party visitors.

6. This Seasonal Contract, and any attachments or documents referenced, contains the entire agreement, and all other understandings, statements, and promises and merged herein. This Seasonal Contract is severable; if any part is deemed invalid or unenforceable, all remaining parts will remain in full force and effect. The laws of the State of Maine govern this agreement. It is agreed that any litigation will be heard in the courts of Penobscot County, Maine.

Sign Here: _______________________________/__________________________________

Date: ______/_______/_______