A. GENERAL

1. Campgrounds use is dedicated first to LOWA members/registered tenants in good standing. Camping related facilities are primarily for the use of the campers. Guests of members or tenants may use the campgrounds for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days per month provided they are sponsored by the LOWA member/registered tenants in good standing. Guest and sponsor will be required to sign the application.
2. Completed applications and appropriate user fees must be submitted in advance of site occupancy.
3. All campers, trailers or motor homes using the Campgrounds must be registered with the Designee of the General Manager or with the LOWA Security at the gate when entering LOW. All trailers and motor homes shall have a current state safety inspection and registration. Proof of inspection and registration must be provided with the User agreement.
4. The Campgrounds will open on the first day of March and close on the last day of November. The date at which water will be available to individual campsites will depend upon weather conditions and be determined at the discretion of the Designee of the General Manager.
5. The General Manager shall notify, by certified mail, those members/registered tenant who are renting or sponsoring the use of campsites who are in non-compliance with any of these regulations. If the problem is not corrected by the member/registered tenant or camper within ten (10) days of notification, the General Manager shall have the authority to remove the camping vehicles and all personal property from the site and to authorize maintenance to restore the site. All expenses incurred will be charged to the member or tenant. If these charges are not paid, a lien may be placed on the member's property.
6. LOWA is not responsible for damages to, or loss of, campers' personal property or the property of other persons using the campgrounds.
7. Situations and circumstances not covered by these regulations will be handled at the discretion of the General Manager.
8. Failure of the Association to enforce any provisions of these regulations shall not be considered a waiver thereof or of the rights of the Association thereafter to enforce each and every provision thereof.

B. USE OF CAMPSITES

1. All campsites will be assigned by their designation (i.e.: letter, number, etc.).
2. Current site holders have first option on site renewal providing that all fees and assessments have been paid. Unit site occupancy for a specific period has a corresponding user fee schedule (daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal). Payment of a seasonal fee permits the unit to remain on the same site for a continuous period of one (1) year. The campsite is not to be used as a primary residence.
3. Multiple camping combinations not requiring utility hook-ups may be permitted for campers on sites where the square footage unoccupied by the camping units equals or exceeds the minimum of one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet and is not less than twenty five (25) feet at its narrowest point as required by the Virginia Department of Health in its "Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds". One tent may be exempt from this requirement.
4. At the discretion of the Designee of the General Manager, campers may be allowed to share the campsite of the LOWA member/registered tenant for a period consistent with LOWA Regulation VII.A.1. above. An additional unit may be placed on a campsite provided that the State rule of one thousand six hundred (1,600) unoccupied square feet per camping unit is adhered to. The appropriate user fee must be paid for the additional unit.
5. Electric, water, sewer, telephone, and/or cable hook-ups shall be acquired through campground administration. All necessary additional fees for services shall be paid at the time of registration.
6. Maximum trailer or motor home length allowed in the campgrounds is thirty nine (39) feet.
7. Tent camping is allowed on sites designated for that purpose. One (1) tent may be erected for overnight camping on any site as long as the user is present.
8. All vehicles must display a barcode or guest pass at all times.
9. All drivers of vehicles in the campground must possess a valid driver's license.
10. A maximum of two (2) operable and currently fully licensed passenger vehicles will be permitted on each site while the member/registered tenant is present and using the campsite. The pavilion area may be used for additional, temporary, overflow parking.
11. Motor bikes, golf carts, ATV's or any other unlicenced, motorized vehicles are prohibited.
12. Users may store a boat on a campsite during the camping season. Boat covers must be in muted tones of green, brown, khaki, etc. Bright colors (e.g., red, blue, yellow, international orange and multicolors, except camouflage) are not permitted. During the off season a monthly pro-rated storage fee shall be paid for storage of a boat at the campsite.
13. Firearms or any type of explosives, including fireworks, are prohibited.
14. Storage sheds are allowed but must be purchased from the list approved by management. Shed size shall not exceed ten (10) feet x twelve (12) feet and shall be placed as approved by the General Manager or the designee.
15. All campers must notify the Designee of the General Manager prior to vacating a campsite. The Designee will inspect the site and determine any restoration requirements that the user may need to address.

C. APPEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMPGROUNDS

1. Campsites must be kept clean and orderly. Monthly and Seasonal users are expected to maintain their campsite to the extent of cutting the grass and weeds, picking up downed tree branches or debris, raking and disposing of leaves and any unsightly materials or debris. All cleanup debris must be removed from the site; pushing debris into adjoining sites is not considered cleaning the site. Seasonal sites must be cleared of all winter debris and leaves by March 1st. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in the site being cleared at the Seasonal camper's expense.
2. Units must be cleaned to remove discolorations and maintained in good appearance repair.
3. Each user is responsible for leaving the campgrounds facility in clean condition after each stay.
4. Inoperable vehicles shall not be permitted in the campgrounds.
5. Storage of materials and equipment is required when user is not physically staying on the property.
6. Tents are prohibited from being used for storage and should not be left up when they are not being used for current overnight stay.
7. "Pop-Ups" shall be put down at the end of each stay.
8. Defacing, cutting, nailing into or attaching objects to trees, bushes or poles is prohibited.
9. At the discretion of the General Manager, a campground user may be required to relocate their camping unit, deck, storage shed and/or personal property to another campsite in order to perform routine or emergency maintenance on that campsite.

D. SANITATION

1. Fluids must not be discharged on or into the ground from recreational vehicles and tents. Gray water (dish water) must be collected in approved holding facilities and be removed by the pumping service, deposited in the outside sink or at the dumping station. Septic waste must be removed by the septic service or be deposited in the dumping station.
2. All trash and litter shall be placed in proper containers. All trash and litter containers shall have lids. Garbage should be taken to the compactor.
3. Pets must be on leashes or under positive control of the owner at all times. Users are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
4. The coin-operated washers and dryers are primarily for the use of campers. Other members or tenants of LOWA may use these machines subject to availability.

E. INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR

1. All loud noises from the campgrounds will be curtailed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Loud music is not allowed at any time.
2. Open campfires are prohibited prior to 4:00 p.m. and during specified periods as identified by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the LOWA General Manager.
3. Camping by minors is permitted only with the presence of an adult.
4. Dogs are prohibited in the playground area.

F. CONSTRUCTION

1. All plans and specifications for any structure shall be forwarded through the Campgrounds Committee to the General Manager for approval. Written approval by the General Manager must be obtained before any such work can commence.
2. Any construction permitted must be considered temporary and revocable and will be removed by the campsite user when the site is vacated.
3. Decks: Deck size is restricted to the length of the trailer and by ten (10) feet in width. They should be built in five (5) by five (5) foot sections and must be bolted or otherwise fastened together in order to maintain their temporary status.
4. Screened and roofed porches, that are of a permanent nature, are prohibited.
5. Maintenance of campsites is subject to review by the Campground Committee and the authority of the General Manager. The General Manager has the authority to revoke any campsite user agreement and, if necessary, remove any user's camping property from the site and take measures to restore the site. All expenses incurred will be billed to the LOWA Member or Tenant. If said expenses are not paid, a lien may be placed.