Campground Rules & Policies

Valley View Retreat · A Pure Off-Grid Camping Experience

Off-grid experience, connectivity & site boundaries

Valley View Retreat is a pure off-grid camping experience. There is limited electricity, running water, and lighting — come prepared and self-sufficient.
High-speed Wi-Fi is provided via Starlink, covering the camping areas, so you can stay connected and use Wi-Fi calling even where cell signal is weak.
Cellular coverage here is very limited — Verizon generally works best; AT&T and T-Mobile typically do not work here.
Do not travel beyond the general camping area without permission. Beyond it there is no Wi-Fi and very limited to no cell service — we recommend a two-way radio. Leaving the area without an attendant escort is a violation of your camping agreement.

In an emergency, call 911 using a Verizon cell phone or via Starlink Wi-Fi calling, then notify management as soon as possible.
A volunteer fire department is approximately 2 miles away; response times can be long given the rural location.
The nearest hospital is approximately 18 miles away in Hot Springs.
Plan ahead, bring a first-aid kit, and do not rely on immediate emergency response.

We're a small homestead — come say hi to our goats and chickens. Guided visits may be available; ask management.
Fresh eggs may be available — ask management for details.
For everyone's safety and the animals' wellbeing, do not enter animal enclosures or handle livestock without an attendant.

Check-in: 3:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM. Late departures may be charged an additional night.
All guests must register and complete the check-in agreement before occupying a site.
Sites are assigned at check-in; please occupy only your assigned site.

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Keep noise, music, and generators to a minimum during these hours.
Be respectful of neighboring campers at all times.

Speed limit throughout the campground is 5 MPH. Watch for children, pets, and pedestrians.
Park only on your site or in designated areas. Maximum 2 vehicles per site unless approved.
Licensed, road-legal vehicles only at this time. ATVs and dirt bikes are not currently permitted, but will be allowed in the near future — watch for an announcement.

Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings or grills. Never leave a fire unattended.
Fully extinguish all fires before sleeping or leaving your site.
Observe all county and state fire bans and burn restrictions — check with management for current conditions.
Do not gather or cut live trees or vegetation for firewood.

Pets must be leashed at all times and never left unattended.
Clean up after your pet immediately and dispose of waste properly.
Excessively noisy or aggressive animals are not permitted. Maximum 2 pets per site.

This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out property — please take your trash with you and don't leave it at your site.
Leave your site clean and free of debris at check-out.
Do not dump gray water, sewage, or wastewater on the ground. Use the guests-only dump station.

Day visitors must register and may be subject to a visitor fee.
Registered guests are responsible for the conduct of their visitors and children.
Visitors must leave by 10:00 PM unless registered as overnight guests.

Alcohol consumption must be lawful, contained to your site, and not disruptive.
Illegal drugs, fireworks, and discharge of firearms are prohibited.
Harassment, threatening behavior, and disorderly conduct will result in removal.

Children must be supervised at all times, especially near water, roads, and animals.
Parents and guardians are responsible for their children's safety and behavior.

Store food securely and do not feed wild animals.
Notify management of any incident, injury, or hazard as soon as possible.
Camp at your own risk — this is a natural, rural environment with inherent hazards.

The campground is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property.
All guests use the campground and its facilities at their own risk, as set out in the signed Check-In Agreement & Release of Liability.

Thank you for helping us keep Valley View Retreat a great place to camp!