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.

   • No dogs or pets. The health department has stated that service dogs are the only pets allowed in the park. Proper certification must be shown on arrival. For those in a bind, there are many good kennels in the area.
   • No axes or saws. You are allowed to bring your own firewood. We also sell firewood at the park for $15 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.