Site Map & Rules

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Terms of Service

IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR STAY:
· If you are bringing a pet, please make sure you have up-to-date RABIES VACCINATION CERTIFICATES for EVERY pet for every stay, or they will NOT be admitted to the campground. Rabies tags or vet receipts are not sufficient. We cannot retreive copies from previous stays.
· If you are staying in a cabin or rental trailer, please note linens, blankets, pillows and towels are NOT provided. Bed sizes for all lodgings are listed below.
· BED SIZES FOR CABINS, PARK MODELS AND TRAILERS
· Park Model LG 27: 1 queen & 3 fulls (queen bed in bedroom, full futon in living room and 2 full mattresses in loft)
· Park Model SM 28: 1 queen & 1 full & 4 twins (queen bed in bedroom, full futon in living room and 4 twin mattresses in loft)
· Deluxe Cabins: 2 fulls & 3 twins (1 full futon in main rm, 2 bunkbeds in bedroom – 1 twin over full & 1 twin over twin)
· Rustic Camping Cabins: 3 fulls (1 freestanding bed and 1 full bunk bed)
· Tracer Trailer: 1 queen, 1 full & 4 twins (queen bed in main bedroom, full sleeper sofa in living room and 4 twin beds in bunkhouse)
· Catalina Trailer: 1 queen & 2 fulls, 2 twins (queen bed in master, full futon in living room, 1 full and 2 twins in bunkhouse)
· Avenger Trailer: 1 king & 3 fulls, (king bed in bedroom, full sleeper sofa in living room and 2 fulls in bunkhouse)
· Transcend Trailer: 1 queen, 3 fulls (queen bed in bedroom, full bunks in bunkhouse, full sofabed in living room)
· Hideout Trailer: 1 queen, 4 twins (queen bed in main bedroom, 4 twins in bunkhouse)
· Cherokee: 1 king, 2 fulls & 1 twin (queen bed in bedroom, twin over full in bunkhouse & full sofabed in living room
· Outback Trailer: 1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins (queen bed in main bedroom, 2 twins in bunkhouse, full sofabed in living room)
· Layton: 1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins (queen bed in main bedroom, 2 twins in bunkhouse, full sofabed in living room)

Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground's mission is to provide a family campground that is a place of peace and tranquility for all who visit... to which families and friends are drawn... where everyone is welcome and made to feel welcome... to gather together to find calm, relaxation, friends, fun and respite from the stresses of daily life, while encouraging tolerance, giving back to the community and protecting the planet.

Shadow Brook Campground Rules
The following rules and information are in place to ensure an enjoyable camping experience for everyone. All campers are responsible for informing and enforcing these policies with their children and guests.

Deposit Requirements:
Payment in full at time of reservation. Special arrangements can be made for exceptions for all holiday reservations. All Holiday and Baseball Hall of Fame Induction weekend reservations require payment in full when making reservations. Online reservations require full payment at the time of reservation.

Cancellation Policy:
OFF PEAK SEASON Reservations (Opening Day to Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day to Closing Day), NOT including HOLIDAY weekends, HALLOWEEN Weekends or BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Weekend reservations: if cancelled 31 days or more before check-in date, refund less a $25 cancellation fee. If cancelled 15-30 days prior to check-in date, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged, and less than 15 days prior, NO REFUND will be issued.
PEAK SEASON WEEKEND Reservations (Friday before Memorial Day until Labor Day): If cancelled 31 days or more prior to reservation, refund minus 1 night stay cancellation fee. If cancelled 30 or less days prior to the start of your reservation, NO refund will be issued. Holiday weekends, Halloween in September & Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Week are Non-Refundable.

Campground Safety Rules:
• Speed limit is 5 MPH, including bikes. You will be driving VERY slowly. IT SHOULD FEEL THAT WAY. First time is a reminder; second time is a warning that campground driving privileges will be revoked. Third warning, driving privileges on campground are revoked. After that is ejection from campground.
• Quiet time is 10:00PM until 8:00AM Sunday through Thursday nights and 11:00 PM until 8:00AM Fridays, Saturdays and holiday weekends.
• Children under 8 must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times.
• Children under 18 must be at their campsite after dark or with a parent or guardian.
• Campers may not bring their own firewood to campground unless it is from less than 50-miles away, per NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
• Bicycle helm
ets MUST be worn by children under 16. Bicycles must be at site by dusk. No bike riding on hill near campground entrance. • No golf carts, ATVs, except by employees of the campground. Licensed drivers only may drive on campground property. No driving on campground after alcohol consumption or use of marijuana.
• Only one RV or tent per campsite. A second tent is permitted for children only. Cabin sites may also only have 1 small tent for children only.
• No firearms, ammunition, air guns, BB guns, crossbows, bows and arrows, chain saws, sling shots, fireworks of any kind or fresh kill allowed on campground property.
• Catch & release fishing only. No capturing of ANY animal including, but not limited to frogs, turtles or butterflies, without permission of management. Please respect our wildlife. We ask you to return fish to the water quickly to cause the least amount of trauma to the fish as possible.
• Paddle boat rentals allowed during office/store hours only. They can be rented in the store for $5 per person. Life jackets must be worn for entire ride and hung up in rec hall upon docking. There is an additional $5 deposit that will be returned when life vests are returned and hung neatly on rack in recreation center.
• NO outside boats, kayaks or inflatables allowed in pond due to NYS DEC regulations.
• All vehicles must display campground car tag at all times.
• DO NOT move fire rings. A $20 fee for moving a ring will be charged. Campfires in provided fire rings only. Campfires must be attended at ALL times.
• Please do not place rugs on grass at your campsite. It kills the grass and forces us to close the campsite in order to re-seed. If your rug kills the grass, there will be a $100 charge to reseed the grass and relocate the next camper scheduled to stay in that campsite.
• No foraging for firewood or cutting/breaking of trees allowed. A $200 fine will be charged for cutting or breaking of trees.
• Garbage is to be bagged and disposed of in dumpsters near exit. Please dispose of recyclables in the recycling bin. Paper and cardboard can be burned promptly in your firepit. If you leave garbage at your campsite or trash other than paper, cardboard or wood in your firepit, your credit card will be charged a $25 cleaning fee.
• No disruptive behavior. Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. No underage drinking or illegal drugs. We reserve the right to evict anyone at any time or refuse entrance to anyone violating the campground policies.

Campground Policies:
It is our goal at Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground to make everyone feel comfortable, welcome and at home. With that in mind, we ask that your site and speech not express words that would make anyone feel uncomfortable, unsafe or unwelcome.
No flags, banners or signage is allowed, except for the following:
• American flags or national flags of another existing country
• Sports teams
• Welcome signs, Home Sweet Home, family names or similar signage
No political flags, banners or signage. No confederate flags, banners or signage. No swastikas or Nazi images. No representation of any words or symbols promoting hate or discrimination against any race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or gender. No profanity audible outside of your own campsite. No hate speech AT ALL. Words of kindness are strongly encouraged. All rules are open to the discretion of management and those exhibiting unruly behavior will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

Pet Policy:
Your well-behaved, non-aggressive, quiet pets are welcome in our campground. Visitors are not allowed to bring pets. Pets may be permitted in pet designated rental units but must be preapproved at time of making your reservation.
• A copy of a current rabies vaccination MUST be presented at registration for EVERY visit. Rabies tags or vet receipts are NOT accepted. Please provide name, age, description and breed(s) of your dog.
• Pets must be kept in your camping unit during quiet time.
• At no time may a pet be left alone or unattended. Do not tie or chain pets to trees or tables outside of your own site.
• Pets must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash when being walked or a maximum 6-foot run when tied at your campsite.
• Please clean up after your pet and use our Pet Waste stations. A fine of $50 will be charged for not picking up after your pet.
• Pets are not allowed in any campground buildings, pond, or swimming pool area, without management's express consent.
• Pet Owners are 100% liable for any injuries or property damage caused by their pets.

Cabin and Trailer Rentals:
Please bring your own towels and bedding. Linens and towels can be purchased in the store. There are limited cooking and eating utensils and drinkware provided in the cabin and trailer rentals with additional items for purchase in the General Store.

Cleaning and Damage Fees:
Please only leave the awning out in the rental trailers while you are sitting outside. If it is out during a storm, and rain or wind cause damage to it, you will be charged for the damage. Please make sure all faucets have been shut off before leaving your lodging. If a faucet is left running and there is water damage to the trailer or cabin, you will be charged for the damage. No smoking is permitted in any of our lodgings. If after your check-out your cabin is found to smell like smoke, your card on file will be charged a $150 cleaning fee. Please complete the Cleaning Checklist in the lodging prior to checking out. If the checklist is not completed, a cleaning fee will be charged.

Pool Policy:
Our swimming pool is open from ­Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend for registered campers only. There is No Lifeguard on Duty. There must be 2 adults present, age 18 or older, inside the pool fence, for anyone to swim. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while in the pool area. Complete rules and hours are posted poolside and must be read before entering the pool. Please request at the General Store the NYS Dept. of Health pool rules form, which must be signed at campground office prior to entering the pool area (New York State Law)

Other Policies:
• Only Cash or credit cards at check in.
• Please check with the store the day before check-out to settle any balance on your account.
• For your convenience, during your stay we allow the charging of general store items to your account. Please make sure all balances are paid the day before you check out. The General Store closes at 7pm, so please come before closing. Please note that if you check out with a balance less than $10, a $10 minimum will be charged to the card on file.
• Site rate includes 4 people. Maximum of 6 people in Cabins, Rental Trailers, RVs and Tent sites. An extra fee applies for more than 4 people at a site. Maximum persons in Rental Trailers vary by size of trailer, 4 to 6 person maximum depending on unit.
• Maximum of 4 visitors to your site, and no more than 6 people on a site at any given time. All Visitors must register at office and pay fee before entering campground. Visitors are not allowed to bring pets. Visitors must depart campground by 10:00 PM or pay overnight fee.
• Some campsites only have enough room for 1 vehicle. If you have more than 1 vehicle, contact us to make arrangements for additional vehicles. There is a 2-vehicle maximum per local code ordinance. There is no overflow parking. Inquire at campground office for space availabilities for visitors.
• Check-in time is from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. If you are checking in after 7:00pm, please find your check-in package in the paper sorter to the right of the General Store door with a map to your site and papers for you to sign and return to us. Call 917.831.0989 if you need assistance finding your site.
• Check out time is before 12:00pm for RV and tent sites and 11:00am for lodgings. Any exception to check-in/check-out times must be preapproved by campground management and fees apply. As a courtesy to your fellow campers, no check-in to the campground is allowed after 9:00 PM.
• Camping has inherent risks associated with outside activities. Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground, its owners and employees, are not responsible for any injuries or damage occurring as part of the inherent risks of any camping environment. Complete campground rules are posted at campground and furnished to guests at registration/ check-in. Please abide by all campground rules.