Rules & Policies
to make your stay safe, peaceful, and enjoyable at Rivers Bend.
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Quiet Hours
10 PM – 9 AM
Speed Limit
10 MPH
To ensure a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all at Rivers Bend, it is imperative that all campers and guests follow these rules for safety and etiquette. Those unable to follow them risk the serenity of this facility and may be asked to leave.
Electric Vehicles
For insurance and electric grid capacity reasons, Rivers Bend cannot allow electric vehicles inside the park where unauthorized plug-in could occur. Please plan accordingly — we can park your EV in the visitor parking lot.
Campground Rules
Our policies have developed from our majority customer base and are intended to make Rivers Bend a family-safe environment.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM daily. Check-out is by 11:00 AM, outbound traffic has right-of-way until 1:00 PM.
10 MPH Speed Limit
The speed limit throughout the campground is strictly 10 MPH at all times.
Visitor Hours
Visitors may check in 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and must exit by 10:00 PM, or be charged an additional day.
Two Vehicles Per Site
Maximum two vehicles per site. A camp parking pass must be visible at all times.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. No exceptions — please respect your neighbors.
Pets On Leash
Pets must be leashed at all times and picked up after. Violations may result in being asked to leave.
Six Guests Per Site
Maximum of six people per site for overnights. Additional guests must be part of the reservation or paid for.
No Outdoor Showers
Outdoor showers are not permitted anywhere within the campground.
No Fireworks or Firearms
Fireworks and firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited on the property.
No Smoking or Littering
Please help keep Rivers Bend clean — no smoking and no littering anywhere on the grounds.
Be Courteous
Always be courteous and respectful of other campers, staff, and owners.
Respect Other Sites
No trespassing on others' sites for nefarious reasons. Respect every camper's space.
Visitor Policy
Guests visiting camping patrons are welcome at Rivers Bend Campground. Please ensure your guests know our hours and policies to prevent any avoidable issues.
Visitor Hours
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM arrival window. Must exit by 10:00 PM.
$6 Per Person Fee
All visitors register at the office unless prepaid by the host camper.
Visitor Parking
Visitors park in the designated visitor lot unless prior arrangements are made.
Rivers Bend is a private campground and cannot offer public access of any kind. Campers and their appropriately registered guests only.
The pool is for campground guests only. No day passes are available for the pool or beach unless you are visiting a registered camper at a site.
Pet Policy
Well-Behaved Pets Welcome
We love our furry guests. Please follow these rules so every camper — two-legged and four — has a great stay.
- Two dogs maximum per site, including visitors' pets
- Leashed at all times and always attended to
- Droppings disposed of immediately
- Current rabies vaccination required at check-in
- Excessive barking may result in being asked to leave
Visitors' pets must comply with the same rules. If your guest is bringing a pet, please share these policies before they arrive.
Cancellation Policy
Rebooking Fee
$25.00
Camp credit issued for the full amount minus this fee when canceled at least 48 hours before 1:00 PM check-in.
No refunds will be given. You will receive camp credit for the full payment amount minus the $25 rebooking fee when canceled within the required window. Please book responsibly.
Rivers Bend may ask you to leave without refund or credit if these policies are violated, per Vermont Title 9: Commerce and Trade, Chapter 138: Campgrounds.
Site Designation: Rivers Bend management reserves the right to make changes to your site assignment based on the needs of the park.
Damage Charges
By entering the park, you agree to:
Any and all charges, including post-stay charges that result from damages — not picking up after your dog, moving the fire pit, grounds or facility damages, garbage left outside the dumpster, or lost or damaged key cards.
Terms & Conditions
Site Designation
Rivers Bend Campground management reserves the right to make changes to your site assignment based on the needs of the park.
Vermont Law — Updated November 2018
Title 9: Commerce and Trade · Chapter 138: Campgrounds
§ 4470. Campgrounds; Removal
(A) Definition
A recreational campground or camping park is property where transient residence is offered or provided for seasonal or short-term vacation or recreational purposes on which may be located cabins, tents, lean-tos, or campsites designed for temporary set-up of portable or mobile camping, recreational, or travel dwelling units, including tents, campers, and recreational vehicles such as motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers, and van campers.
(B) Removal
An owner, operator, or agent of a recreational campground or camping park may remove or cause to be removed any person who does any of the following:
- 1Refuses to pay registration or fees;
- 2Violates any municipal or state law; or
- 3Violates the published or posted rules of the recreational campground or camping park, which may include a rule that requires campers to respect the peace and quiet enjoyment of other campers and the owner, operator, or agent.
(C) Trespass & Enforcement
A person who refuses to immediately leave the property after being told to do so by the owner, operator, or agent shall be in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 3705(a) and may be prosecuted for unlawful trespass. If any conduct involves the use of a motor vehicle, the person may be prosecuted for any applicable violation of Title 23. The property on which a campground or camping park is located shall be considered open to the free flow and circulation of traffic. The person may be removed from the premises by a law enforcement officer at the request of the owner, operator, or agent.
(D) Personal Property
The owner, operator, or agent shall employ reasonable means to protect any personal property left at a campground or camping park by a person who has left or been removed. A reasonable storage fee that is published or posted may be charged. If the owner does not take possession of the personal property within six months of the date the property was left, the owner, operator, or agent may dispose of it in a commercially reasonable manner and pay to the owner the sale proceeds less any storage and sales fees incurred. (Added 2007, No. 196 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Questions About a Policy?
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