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The seasonal camping registration form and payment must be completed by March 15, 2024 to reserve your spot.

Camping at Lake Snowden

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Many of Lake Snowden visitors want an extended stay at the lake. Camping is available on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis. We have 125 sites, 95 with electricity and 30 without for primitive camping.

Campsites are divided into four areas. The Locust Grove is ideal for those wanting to use the horse trails. Big Oak camp has some lakefront sites and is close to the play area. Hickory Camp is close to the camp shelter house and off the beaten path. Hilltop Camp offers sites on the hilltop with hot showers and flush toilets (vault toilets are located in the other camps).

Running water is placed throughout the park. A dump station is located near the Shower House.

While campsites are rented on a first-come, first-served basis, reservations are accepted with advance payment. At Lake Snowden, we set aside about half of our sites for seasonal use, while the remainder serves our overnight guests.

Seasonal Camping Registration

Hocking College Lake Snowden Campsite Permit and License

This License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Hocking College (“Hocking”); owner and operator of Lake Snowden, a 675-acre education and recreation park, located in Albany, Ohio (“Lake Snowden”); and the persons named in the form below are the “Campers” for the purposes of the Agreement.

EXCLUSIVE USE DURING TERM OF AGREEMENT. The Agreement grants Campers a license to enter the camping area of Lake Snowden for the purpose of overnight camping and other recreational activities, as defined by the Rules and Regulations pertaining to the use of the premises, (“Exclusive Use”) during the period beginning April 1st, 2023 and ending October 31st, 2023 (the “Camping Season”). During the Camping Season, Campers shall have exclusive use of the camping space of the site that is to be designated to them (the “Campsite”).

PAYMENT. Payment in full must be received no later than March 15, 2023. (partial payments or non-payment by due date will not hold a reservation for the season) Campers may choose one of the following payment options for Camping Season (select selection and payment will be made on the next page after clicking “Submit” below):

Seasonal Camping Only - $2,400.00
 This option permits Campers to host up to four overnight guests and allows for two seasonal vehicle passes. Sites are equipped with metered electric hook-up that is billed separately based on use.

Full Seasonal Camping Package - $2,780.00
In addition to the Exclusive Use, the Full Seasonal Camping Package includes one camper storage and a family water park pass.  

FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. Failure to complete all necessary contact information OR providing false information and not signing the agreement will result in no reservation being held.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective after checking the box below and clicking Submit AND the payment option selected above has been paid in full.

USE OF LAKE SNOWDEN. In addition to the Exclusive Use discussed above, Campers shall have access to all public areas of Lake Snowden. The public areas of Lake Snowden are open to the general public and subject to posted rules and restrictions.

CAMPERS’ OBLIGATIONS. Campers shall use the Campsite in a manner which is safe, orderly, lawful, sanitary, clean and respectful of the rights of other licensed campers and of the Lake Snowden property and other guests. In addition, Campers must do all of the following:

  1. Campers shall assure that all obligations of this Agreement are understood by all of the Campers and their guests, including children. Adult Campers will monitor and supervise all minors to assure that the minors abide by the requirements of this Agreement.
  2. Campers shall maintain liability, fire, wind and other hazard insurance coverage on their personal property located on the Campsite. The insurance policy must provide coverage of the Campers’ acts or omissions related to the Campground and Campsite. Campers must have liability insurance on all motor vehicles operated on the Campground, including golf carts and other vehicles which are not licensed for use on public roads. The Camper shall provide a copy of the policies’ Declarations pages to the Campground.
  3. Campers shall maintain their recreational vehicles and trailers according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Campers understand that only approved recreational vehicles may be placed on the Campsite.
  4. Campers and guests shall abide by all directions of Lake Snowden staff and obey all signs and signals on Lake Snowden property.
  5. Campers and guests shall not enter closed areas or other campsites without permission.
  6. Campers will not have adult guests without giving the Lake Snowden notice. Guests may not occupy a campsite more than two weeks during Camping Season unless the Agreement is amended to include them.
  7. By signing this Agreement, Campers acknowledge that they have read and understand the Lake Snowden Rules. These rules are available at https://lakesnowden.hocking.edu/camping and may be updated from time to time to reflect necessary changes.
  8. Campers agree that they have inspected the Campsite and accept it in its current condition.
  9. The information provided by Campers in the Agreement is correct.
  10. Campers agree to abide by and follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and ordinances.
  11. Should Campers or their guests or invitees violate the rules and regulations of Lake Snowden, it shall be cause for immediate termination of Agreement, and Campers may be required to vacate the area immediately without refund.

NOT A LEASE. This Agreement is a contract which is binding on both the Hocking and Campers. This Agreement is not a lease of real estate. Campers are not tenants. This Agreement is, for legal purposes, a license to use the property of Lake Snowden on the conditions which are stated in this Agreement.

LIMITATIONS ON HOCKING’S LIABILITY. Hocking desires to provide Campers with an enjoyable camping experience. However, camping takes place in an outdoor recreational setting. There are aspects of any recreational experience that cannot entirely be controlled or made free of risk. Hocking is not liable for weather conditions, natural events, damages caused by wrongful conduct or carelessness of others. By signing the Agreement, Campers acknowledge that by participating in recreational activities, they accept the risks which are inherent in the recreational activity. Campers shall protect and hold Hocking harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes, actions or damages, together with any and all losses, costs and expenses including without limitation any attorney’s fees, for the death or injury to any person or persons or damage to property, of any kind and nature, which may arise out of or in connection with the use and occupancy of Campsite, campground area, or any of the other areas and facilities at Lake Snowden or arising out of any act, omission or negligence of Hocking, its employees, agents, guests, or others acting in concert with or occupying the property of Hocking or otherwise using and participating in activities at Lake Snowden or the area otherwise owned by Hocking College, including woods, trails, water or other environments at Lake Snowden.

CAMPERS’ LIABITY FOR LOSSES. In the event that any action or omission of Campers or guests of the Campers cause Hocking to pay damages to any other person or party, the Camper shall reimburse Hocking for those damages, as well as the attorney’s fees and expenses incurred by Hocking in recovery of those damages.

TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT. In addition to termination caused by the acts of the Campers identified herein, the Agreement may be terminated upon reasonable notice given to Campers if the Exclusive Use area or any area of Lake Snowden is no longer determined to be safe or otherwise unavailable to the general public by Hocking College or a regulatory agency.

REMOVAL OF CAMPERS’ PROPERTY. If Campers fail to remove property at the end of the Camping Season, the Campers acknowledge that Hoking shall have the right to remove the property. Hocking will attempt, before removing the property, to notify Campers and provide the Camper with five (5) days to remove the property. If Camper does not remove the property, Hocking will place the property in storage, but is not responsible for the condition of the Property. Campers acknowledge that Hocking is not responsible for damage to the property caused by its removal from the Campsite. Campers shall pay Hocking for all expenses incurred to remove the property, a flat fee of $150, and monthly storage costs of $25.

CHARGE FOR NON-REMOVAL OF PROPERTY. In addition to the charges discussed above, there shall be a charge of $25 per day for non-removal of any personal property of Campers on or before the date on which the property should be removed, which shall commence on the date of termination and continue until the property is removed from the Campsite.

NO TRANFSERS OR ASSIGNMENTS OF AGREEMENT. The Agreement is solely between Campers and Hocking. Campers may not transfer the Agreement to any other person or persons, or assign the Campers’ obligations to any other person.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Hocking shall not be deemed to have waived any requirement of the Agreement by failing to enforce terms of the Agreement. The Agreement, together with all rules adopted by Hocking that pertain to Lake Snowden, are the contract between the Hocking and Campers. No oral modifications of the Agreement control. If any provision in the Agreement is invalidated by any law or court order, the remaining portion of the Agreement shall continue to apply. This Agreement is controlled by Ohio law. All disputes involving the Agreement are to be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction. Any discussions, questions or modifications of the terms and conditions of the Campers’ rights and use pertaining to the Campsite have been integrated into this Agreement.

NOTICES. All notices concerning this agreement and Campers use of Lake Snowden shall be addressed to:

On behalf of Hocking:

Hocking College
Lake Snowden Education and Recreation Park
3301 Hocking Pkwy
Nelsonville, OH 45764

-or-

lakesnowden@hocking.edu

This Agreement may not be changed, modified or discharged except by a writing signed by a duly authorized representative of Hocking and all Campers.

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Ohio.

Lake Snowden Rules

  • No person shall gather firewood or use a chainsaw in the park without the consent of the park manager.
  • Absolutely no cutting of trees or brush in the park.
  • Fires are permitted only in fire rings.
  • Bicycles must stay on the roads and obey all traffic rules and laws.
  • ATV’s, including off-road motorcycles, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and other off-road motorized vehicles are not permitted.
  • Golf carts and UTV’s that are 420cc’s or less are permitted and all operators must be 16 years of age or older and a licensed driver. Owners must provide proof of liability insurance.
  • The speed limit is 10 mph throughout the park, and all vehicles, UTV’s and golf carts MUST be on roadways.
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair are prohibited without the consent of the park manager.
  • Only those vehicles being immediately used for transportation by campers are permitted in the park. The parking of excess vehicles in the park is not permitted.
  • Parking is permitted in designated areas only, e.g. parking lots and campsite parking areas. No parking along roadways, in the grass, or under trees around the shelter houses.
  • No permanent structures such as decks, patios, etc. of any kind are permitted in the park (portable decks 8’ x8’ or less are allowed).
  • No nails, screws, bolts, eyebolts, wire, etc. are permitted in the trees; only biodegradable twine, string or rope is permitted and must be removed by the camper at the time of check out.
  • Digging of any kind is prohibited
  • The operation of mowers, tractors and/or any type of maintenance or construction vehicle by non-park staff is prohibited.
  • Firearms and fireworks are prohibited. Legal hunting weapons are permitted during hunting seasons by individuals permitted by the Park Manager while engaged in such activity. Lake Snowden and State of Ohio hunting regulations apply. Law enforcement officers exempted.
  • Disorderly conduct, drunkenness, obscene or profane language is not permitted and will not be tolerated. Intimidating or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Seasonal campers must have their unit removed by Nov. 1 and campsite totally cleaned or an hourly clean-up and/or daily rental fee will be assessed.
  • Swimming is permitted only at the designated beach(s).
  • Flotation devices, other than U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices, are prohibited.
  • Fishing in the beach area is prohibited.
  • No lifeguard is on duty. Swimming is at the individual’s own risk.
  • Adult supervision is required for anyone 15 years of age and younger.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in the beach area.
  • Swimming is not permitted beyond the rope/buoy.
  • Glass containers are not permitted in the beach area.
  • Throwing of sand is not permitted.
  • The approximate maximum water depth is seven feet or less.
  • Beach hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  • Pets are not allowed in the beach area or any park building, including shelter houses.
  • Campers are required to register prior to setting up camp.
  • Camping is permitted in designated campsites only unless approved by the park manager.
  • Campsites must be registered. If it is necessary for a park employee to come to your campsite to register you and collect camping fees, an additional $5 fee may be assessed.
  • Camping permit must be displayed at the campsite on the campsite I.D. post.
  • Campers must be placed in-line and on the camper pad provided. No sideways, diagonal, on the grass, etc. parking of campers is permitted.
  • Renewals for non-seasonal campsites shall be done no later than 2 p.m. the previous day.
  • Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Generators must be off by 10 p.m.
  • No person shall disturb the peace and quiet of others in any manner.
  • Hoses and electric cords are the responsibility of campers and shall be put away to allow for mowing and trimming.
  • Campers are responsible for the actions of their guests.
  • Campsites are to be kept clean and free of litter. • Failure to clean up one’s campsite may result in a litter citation under ORC sec. 3767.32.
  • Firewood is to be neatly stacked.
  • All wastewater is to be drained into approved sealed containers. Gray water may only be disposed of in the gray water receptacles throughout the campground. Sewage may only be disposed of at the sewage dump station located near the shower house.
  • Your campsite is for your camper only. Additional units will be charged per night.
  • Campsites shall not be occupied by more than six people.
  • Campsite capacity: One immediate family including not more than one camper or one camper and one tent.
  • Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 2 p.m.
  • Campers are not permitted continuous hook-up to water hydrants. Campers must disconnect after filling their tanks.
  • A camping permit is required to use the shower facilities.
  • Minors cannot register or occupy a campsite without the presence of an adult.
  • No subletting of sites.
  • No outside appliances.
  • Holiday weekends will require a minimum stay of two nights.
  • Cancellations to any reservation must be made at least 72 hours before the first day of the reservation. Should you fail to cancel, you will still be responsible for all charges as they appear on the reservation. Eligible refunds will only be processed to the original form of payment up to $100.
  • Weekly, monthly and seasonal rates are not eligible for discounts.
  • Pets must be on a leash no more than six feet in length and must be kept under control at all times.
  • No person shall leave a pet unattended.
  • The pet owner is responsible for cleaning up after their pet daily throughout the park.
  • Pets are not allowed in the beach area or any park building including shelter houses.
  • Swimming from watercraft is not permitted.
  • All State of Ohio Division of Watercraft rules and regulations apply.
  • An Ohio fishing license is required to fish at Lake Snowden.
  • All boats and boaters are welcome at Lake Snowden. However, in an attempt to minimize shoreline erosion and preserve the peaceful atmosphere at the park, all boats must run at idle speed only. Lake Snowden is a “No Wake-Idle Only Lake” pursuant to OAC 1501:47-7-14

Cancellations to any reservation must be made at least 72 hours before the first day of the reservation. Should you fail to cancel, you will still be responsible for all charges as they appear on the reservation. Eligible refunds will only be processed to the original form of payment up to $100.

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