OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS RULES & REGULATIONS

 

1    A vehicle permit is required for entrance into the parks.  Vehicle permits must be permanently affixed to the vehicle’s windshield.  There shall be no moving of permits from vehicle to vehicle.  The permit issued must be visible to park employees. Vehicles shall be kept in designated areas.

 

2    It shall be unlawful to camp without a written permit.   Checkout time is 12:00 p.m. and check in is at 2:00 p.m.

 

3    Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people, one recreational unit per site, one small tent and one vehicle per site.

 

4    Campers shall not move from assigned sites to a different site unless authorized by park employees.  A campsite is considered to be occupied if it is paid for, do not occupy any campsite even if unoccupied until it is paid for.

 

5    It shall be unlawful to make excessive noise, and quiet will be observed after 11:00 p.m.  Visitors must leave by 11:00 p.m.  No entry into park after 11:00 p.m. except by registered campers.  Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.  No use of generators allowed.

 

6    Parents are responsible for the safety and supervision of their children.  All children must be supervised when they are using the restrooms, playgrounds and beach.  Parents please advise children to respect the rights and privacy of others by not cutting through campsites. 

 

7    It shall be unlawful to sublet any trailer or camping unit.  No vendors allowed.

 

8    The beach and swimming area are open during daylight hours only.  Swimming is at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty.

 

9    No glass containers are permitted in beach area.

 

10 For safety reasons, no bikes or roller blades after dark.

 

11 No ORV’s allowed in parks except on trailers.

 

12 Golf Carts may be operated by a licensed driver only, and can be operated on park roadways only.

 

13 Fireworks are not permitted at any time.

 

14 Upon departure from the park, the campsite or picnic site shall be left neat and clean.

 

15 Garbage shall be disposed of in containers provided by the park.  No garbage shall be burned within the limits of park.

 

 

16 It is unlawful to dispose of private household garbage in receptacles provided on Osceola County Park owned property.

 

17 No liquid waste of any kinds, such as; but not limited to human excreta, sink, lavatory, shower, and laundry liquid waste shall be discharged onto the surface, onto the ground, or into the water.

 

18 No person shall dispose of sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, or paper towels, and/or other such items into toilets.

 

19 Fish cleaning shall be carried on in designated areas only.

 

20 No animal washing or vehicle washing any place within the park.

 

21 All animals shall be under control and on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length.  No animals are permitted within water or land area designated as a swimming beach.  No animals are permitted to create a disturbance.  Any animal creating a disturbance or running loose may be removed from the park.  Owners will be responsible to clean up animal droppings.

 

22 It shall be unlawful to remove, destroy or mutilate County Park property or equipment.  If a camper creates a hole for a gray water tank (blue boy), the hole must be filled in prior to departure from the park.

 

23 No person or persons shall take it upon themselves to install septic systems, water lines, electrical systems, or tamper with any park facilities.  No burying lines.

 

24 The Osceola County Parks Commission reserves the right to refuse services or accommodations to anyone.  You do not have the right to disturb the normal operations of the park by being intoxicated, or through disruptive or disorderly behavior.  Alcohol may be consumed only at campsites or picnic sites.

 

25 All park rules are enforced.  If you fail to comply with any park rule after being contacted by park employees, the manager may evict you from the park.  If you refuse to leave, you can be charged with trespassing and could be arrested.

 

26 Complaints shall be directed to employees.  If there is no resolution to your complaint, direct your concerns to the Parks Director.  If the Parks Director fails to resolve your complaint, your concerns can be submitted in writing to the parks administrative office, so that they may be brought before the full Parks Commission at their next meeting.

                                                                                                         Revised 08/09/11

 

 
OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS

 

2012 Rates

 

Vehicle Parking Fees

 

            Annual Sticker                                    20.00 per vehicle/year

            Daily Pass                                          6.00 per day

            Three Night Pass                               15.00          

 

Rose Lake Park & Crittenden Park Camping Fees

 

            Seasonal – Premium                      1,600.00 (plus electric charges)

            Seasonal – Non Premium               1,500.00 (plus electric charges)

            Seasonal - Full Hookup                  2,100.00

 

            Monthly - Premium                           400.00

            Monthly – Non Premium                   375.00

            Monthly – Full Hookup                      450.00

 

            Weekly- Premium                             130.00

            Weekly – Non Premium                     118.00

            Weekly – Primitive                            100.00

            Weekly – Full Hookup                       150.00

 

            Daily - Premium                                 22.00

            Daily – Non Premium                         20.00

            Daily – Primitive                                 17.00

            Daily – Full Hookup                            25.00

 

            Non-Camper Shower Use                     3.00

           

            Dump Station Fee                              10.00

 

            Winter Storage                                 150.00

 

            Pavilion Reservation Fee                    70.00

            Pavilion Usage Fee (if not reserved)   60.00

            Pavilion Cleaning Deposit                  25.00 (refundable if clean)

 

            Paddle Boat Rental                              3.00 per hour

            Row Boat Rental                                  3.00 per hour

            Row Boat Rental                                10.00 per day

 

 

 

 

2012 Season

 

Parks Season opens May 11, 2012 to September 30, 2012

 

Rose Lake Park   ~   17726 Youth Dr, LeRoy MI  49655      (231) 768-4923

Crittenden Park   ~   3641 S 50th Ave, Sears MI  49679       (231) 734-2588

 

 

The Osceola County Parks Commission cordially invites you to our pleasant little center of the state.  Spend a weekend, spend a week, or spend the summer.

 

Osceola County has two separate and unique parks in their county parks systems that are abundant with lakes and forests and offer limitless opportunities for the sportsman and the recreational enthusiast. 

 

We are making strides at becoming the best park system we can be. We offer clean, well maintained facilities and grounds; friendly, helpful staff; great swimming and fishing and an exciting variety of other recreational activities that vary from park to park.

 

The Osceola County Parks are not supported by a yearly tax appropriation, but must rely instead on camping and vehicle permits that you, the park user, pay to enter and enjoy our parks. 

 

We hope to see you soon at one or all of your Osceola County Parks.

 

Osceola County Parks Commission

301 W Upton Ave

Reed City, MI  49677

(231) 832-6130   Fax: (231) 832-6130 (call first)

Email: oscparks@live.com

www.osceola-county.org