Bar Harbor KOA

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GUEST SERVICES GUIDE

BAR HARBOR/OCEANSIDE HOLIDAY KOA

Bar Harbor Oceanside Holiday KOA is the last of its kind in Maine with its natural waterfront. Come wade in the tidal pools, launch your kayak & paddleboard or watch the sunset melt into the Western Bay.

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GUIDELINES FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY & ENJOYMENT

CHECK-IN TIME – 4:00 pm for all Sites & Cabins.

CHECK-OUT TIME – 10:00 am for Cabins & Airstreams and 11:00 am for RV & Tent Sites.

EMERGENCIES – Please dial 911 for any Fire, Police or Ambulance emergencies. For after-hours campground assistance, dial 207-288-3520 ext 4. Please note that lack of wi-fi is not an emergency.

QUIET HOURS – Please observe quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am. This includes the use of generators.

GENERAL GUIDELINES – Management reserves the right to evict, without refund, anyone violating guidelines or engaging in objectionable conduct. Management assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries or losses incurred from any cause. So be nice & play nice.

REGISTRATION/STORE – The Registration/Store hours vary and are posted at the entrance.

LAUNDRY – The laundry facilities are available 24/7. Quarters and laundry soap are available at Registration or Lobster Trap Café.

CAMPING UNIT/VEHICLE – Only one camping unit and one vehicle permitted per campsite. Additional vehicles may be permitted based on space available, are subject to additional fees, and may or may not be at original site. Please make arrangements in advance at Registration.

CABINS – Cooking permitted in designated cabins only.

DAMAGE DEPOSIT – While a damage deposit is not required, please note that removal or damages caused by a guest to a campsite, cabin, and/or including lost keys or removing back flow preventers may be assessed a fee(s).

ROADS & SPEED LIMIT – The Campground road speed limit is 5-1/2 mph and are shared with bikes and pedestrians. Please drive like your kids play here... because they are.

OCEANFRONT – You are free to swim, play, launch, and walk in the Atlantic Ocean. Please use the designated public access only. Cutting through someone else’s campsite is bad camping etiquette. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Swimming is at your own risk.

PETS – All well behaved pets are welcome, but pets must be kept on a leash and quiet at all times. Please do not leave your pets unattended and always clean up after them. A pet walk and dog park are provided for your convenience. Aggressive pets and their owners may be asked to leave without refund.

CABLE – Cable is limited to the Deluxe Cabins.

MOPEDS, ATVs, GOLF CARTS & MINI-BIKES – Mopeds, ATVs, Golf Carts and Mini-bikes are considered additional vehicles at the site and should be registered and have tags. These vehicles are subject to all guidelines including speed limits, storage and possible additional fees.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES – Are permitted to charge at designated stations only. Please inquire at Registration.

GUESTS – You are responsible for your guests and they must be registered at the Office. Overnight guests are subject to extra person charges.

RESTROOMS/SHOWERS – Facilities are open around-theclock. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

DISHES – Hot water is provided at the OUTDOOR sinks for your convenience. Please do not use the restroom.

GRAY WATER – We operate under strict environmental regulations. The dumping of gray water (including dishwater) on the ground is against the Mount Desert Island and US federal conservation laws. Please use designated sewer receptacles/stations.

FRESH WATER ALERT! – Fresh water is a precious commodity on the island - please conserve whenever possible. All RV water valves are required be law to have a backflow preventer attached. This valve does not restrict, reduce, or regulate the water flow to your unit in any way. Please do not remove.

SEPTIC SYSTEM – Our septic system is a utility shared by all our guests. To keep it healthy please refrain from flushing personal wipes, paper towels, feminine products of any kind. All toilet paper should be 100% biodegradable and rapidly-dissolving, made for RVs or Boats. You are required to use the Dump Station to dump porta-potties.

WASHING OF VEHICLES – Local town ordinances prohibit washing or repairing of vehicles onsite.

Marine Wildlife Protection Act – It is a federal offense to harass or interfere in any way with seals, beavers, birds, and dolphins. Please do not approach them. If you believe they are in distress, please let us know immediately and we will call someone that is trained to help.

WIRELESS INTERNET – Please connect to the strongest wi-fi signal and open a browser. This KOA Wi-Fi system is intended for guest pleasure and maybe used to browse, email, and video streaming. However, gaming, tethering, signal sharing, and business use are not guaranteed. If you need additional assistance please call 207.288.3520 and follow the prompts. By using the password, you agree and understand the conditions above. Password: OCEANSIDE04609

CAMPER ETIQUETTE

Earth Day is Every Day

1. Save our trees! Beetle Blight is real, don’t bring wood from out of state.

2. Keep the wild in the wildlife. Seals, Skunks, Chipmunks, Bears, Squirrels, Birds, Deer, Moose should be viewed from a distancenever feed.

3. Please appreciate the trees, bushes and flowers where they are - removal or cutting results in seashore erosion and animal habitat disruption.

Pups and Pets

1. Pick up poop, even at your own site.

2. Keep them penned or leashed, confined to your site.

Walk This Way

1. Don’t cut through other sites.

2. Access the Ocean at designated areas.

What’s That Smell

1. Don’t dump while others are around/eating if possible.

2. Avoid unnecessary vehicle idling or running motors/machines that expel fumes.

3. Dispose of waste properly, sort rubbish and recycling.

Noise Pollution

1. Be considerate about running those motors & machines.

2. Mind the language.

3. Respect quiet hours.

4. Don’t be the self-appointed camp-wide DJ.

5. For early morning departures, consider packing up the night before.

Lights: (“Glow w/ the flow?”)

1. People camp so they can see the stars. Save the bright & blinky lights for the city.

2. Turn off outside & decorative lighting when you turn in for the night.

Campfires

1. Never leave a fire unattended.

2. Always completely extinguish every fire when leaving or going to bed by pouring water on the coals.

PROUD TO BE A

CAMPGROUND

Rooted in our belief that quality time outside strengthens relationships, it is natural that we take pride in preserving the land, trees & water that our campgrounds share. Our goal is to plan, design, construct and operate the Bar Harbor Oceanside campground with a commitment to sustainability. We hope to Educate and Inspire you, our guests, to not just think Conservation but to invite you to join us. Here are a few ways we at Oceanside KOA Save Energy, Conserve Water and Divert Waste and then go the extra mile to be proactive with new ideas. Do you have an idea to share? Please tell us!

• Inside we are changing lighting to to LED bulbs. Additionally, outside, we are focusing our effort to solar and motion activated.

• Removing hot water from guest laundry saves electricity and water.

• Recycle bottles, cans, plastic, glass via Clynk and donate all funds to Kids Care Camps.

• Limit the # of printed materials by communicating via text.

• Use biodegradable “soyware” forks, spoons, straws and condiment containers & paper-based to-go containers.

• Firewood sold in cloth web bags to be reused or burned as Firestarter.

• Print this Guest Guide on non-gloss 100% post consumer paper (also easier to break down in the landfill).

• Installed low flow commodes .

• Prohibit washing vehicles at the camp to prevent unfriendly chemicals from seeping into the ground water.

• All camp lighting is limited and down facing to prevent unnecessary light pollution.

• All Camp cleaning supplies are non-phosphorus and biodegradable.

• Doggy do-do bags are biodegradable.

• Recycle disposable masks into fire starters.

Whether you are new to camping, or a veteran RVer, there are some simple do’s and don’ts that will make everyone a Happy Camper.