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CAMPING
For any additional camping questions, you may contact the Country Store at (321) 867-7967.

  • KARS members sponsoring organized groups must notify the Reservationist in advance of scheduled event.
     
  • Camping is on a first come, first served basis.  No reservations will be accepted.
     
  • RV/camping members will be permitted to bring in up to 10 guests (not 10 rigs) and must register and pay all applicable fees at the KARS Country Store.  Member must accompany guests for duration of their stay.
     
  • Members will be permitted to bring in one family member/RV as their guest to a site and may leave after checking them in at the Country Store.
     
  • RV/camping members must provide names of guests to the KARS Security Guard and KARS Country Store.
 
CAMPING FEES
RV Camping Daily Rate Weekly Rate
Member $15.00 $  90.00
Guest $20.00 $120.00

Primitive Tenting - Two (2) tents per camp site

$1.00 per day/per person

Maximum of Ten (10) guests per RV or tenting site (including children)

 
 
CAMPING RULES

  1. KARS Park campgrounds are designed to accommodate recreational vehicles and tent camping and are available on a first come, first served basis.  Members sponsoring guests or groups must accompany and remain with their guests for the duration of their stay.

    • RVs and pop-up campers will not be permitted in the primitive tenting area
    • 2 tents per campsite (each tent will pay appropriate fees)
    • A maximum of 10 guests per RV/tenting site (including children)

  2. RV and Tent Campers will report to the KARS Country Store to register, pay appropriate fees, and:

    • Provide a valid KARS Membership card
    • Provide a valid photo ID
    • Provide a RV or vehicle license plate number
    • Provide a work, home or cell phone number
    • Provide guest list, if necessary (only 10 guests per KARS member permitted)
    • Locate an appropriate campsite
    • Provide site number(s) selected to the KARS Country Store
    • For tent camping, sign in at the KARS Country Store and obtain a site number stake

    NOTE:  Campers arriving after hours must register the following morning at the Country Store. Campers will be responsible for providing name, cell phone number (if available), and a list of guests to the Park Attendant in order for guests to come and go into the park. No motorized campers will be allowed in the tent area.
     
  3. Length of Usage:  No one may rent a site for more than 3 weeks at a time. A minimum of 3 weeks is required between visits. A maximum of 12 weeks are permitted in a calendar year. Campers must leave at the end of their permitted length of stay, and camps, campers, boats or vessels must be completely removed from the park premises.

    The same RV/tent site cannot be registered by other individuals accompanying you to extend usage beyond the policies specified for length of usage
     
  4. Picnic Area:  Campers will not have sole and continuing possession of any picnic or shade shelter or other park facility to the exclusion of other campers.
     
  5. Fires:  Campfires are permitted in fire rings only. These fires must be attended at all times. Do not burn garbage in the campfire. Fallen dead wood ONLY may be used for firewood. Do not cut, nail into, or deface live trees or shrubs. A designated area for firewood is located at the entrance of the Gun Range area.
     
  6. Guests:  Guests of campers not staying overnight must be out of the park by 10:00 PM. Children must return to the campsite by 10:00 p.m.
     
  7. Restrooms:  Do not flush indissoluble or heavy fibrous materials down sinks or toilet bowls. No dish washing is permitted in restrooms or at water spigots.
     
  8. Quiet Time:  Quiet is required after 10:00 PM. Please turn down radios & TV's. Return to camping areas by 10:00 pm.
     
  9. Dump Stations:  Holding tanks are for registered campers only and may be discharged in the dumping station behind (east of) the shower building and near Area (Pavilion) II.
     
  10. Trash Disposal:  Disposing of trash generated outside the park is prohibited.
 
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