Campground Rules
Mountain View Campground is a privately owned and operated gated campground. The following rules are established for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all campers and are subject to change at owners discretion. Campers disregarding rules may be subject to dismissal without refund. The management reserves the right to prohibit or eject any party at any time without refund. All guests and visitors of guests must be registered or will be considered trespassing on private property. No refund for early departures. Thank you for your cooperation.
– Erin and Patrick, Owners
ALL GUESTS MUST REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL!
Opening the gate for unauthorized/unregistered people or vehicles is strictly prohibited.
All persons entering campground must be registered at the office. Sites found with unregistered persons will be charged a violation fee or asked to leave the campground immediately.
SITE OCCUPANCY: LIMIT of 6 people registered per site at all times (including visitors, see visitor policy below). Exception made for larger immediate families only, please contact us prior to booking.
SPEED LIMIT: 5 M.P.H. throughout the park. Drive slowly and with caution.
VEHICLES & PARKING: ONE vehicle included per site. Second vehicle for fee, LIMIT 2 cars per site. Each vehicle must be registered and will be issued a parking/gate pass that must be visibly displayed. Cars must be parked at assigned site. No blocking other sites, roadways or parking on vacant sites. VERY LIMITED overflow parking is available for second vehicle and space cannot be guaranteed.
Parking/gate pass must be returned to the office or after hours drop box upon departure. Lost or unreturned passes subject to a $10 fee.
Gate pass is for the REGISTERED VEHICLE ONLY. DO NOT use your issued gate pass to open gate for any other vehicle!
FIRES: FIRE RINGS MAY NOT BE MOVED! Fires in designated rings or those approved by management only. A burn spot left on grass will be charged a site damage fee. Maintain fires at a safe level and do not leave fire unattended. Please make sure fires are fully extinguished upon check-out. All fires must be out by 12:00 AM (midnight).
FIREWOOD: Per VT state law, firewood may not be transported into the state to prevent the spread of insect infestations. DO NOT bring firewood from over a 50 mile radius. Buy it where you burn it! Local kiln dried firewood is available for sale in the camp store.
NO CUTTING OR DISFIGURING OF TREES! Help us keep the trees healthy and growing for everyone to enjoy!
CHILDREN: Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children at all times. All minors must be on campsite by dark or under direct adult supervision. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the camp store and while using campground games/amenities. Bicycle riding permitted on roads only, no biking after dusk.
*Persons under 18 years old are not allowed to camp or be on property without adult supervision.*
PETS: Friendly, non-aggressive dogs and indoor cats are welcome. They must be leashed when outside and under the control of an adult owner at all times. Pets may not be left unattended outside, use of pet fencing is not allowed. The dog park is the designated off-leash, fenced area for you to enjoy with your dog(s). Please pick up after your pet immediately! Pets are not allowed in the pool areas or buildings; dog fee applies for cabins.
Current Rabies vaccinations required. Aggressive behavior or excessive barking is not tolerated.
TRASH & RECYCLING: Please dispose of trash & recycling in designated dumpsters, do not leave behind at site. DO NOT BURN TRASH. Dumpsters may not be used to dispose of large items such as grills, furniture, carpets, electronics, appliances, tires or metal.
*We collect returnable bottles and cans – all proceeds are donated to NCAL, the local animal shelter!
PROHIBITED!!!: Use of Drones & RC Vehicles, Firearms, Weapons, Fireworks, Generators and Golf Carts/ATV’s are prohibited on the property.
No patio mats/carpets on grass.
No washing cars or RV’s.
No EV charging permitted, $50 violation fine.
PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS!
Do not walk, bike through or park on other campsites, even if unoccupied. Keep noise and music to a respectful volume at all times.
POOLS: SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Do not swim alone. No lifeguards provided.
Children must be supervised by an adult at the river and pools.
Hours: 10AM – DUSK
HOT TUB: For ADULTS 18 & over ONLY.
Shower before entering and observe specific rules posted on the pool premises.
Hours: 12noon – 9PM
BATHHOUSE: Code is required for access to showers and laundry rooms. Treat bathrooms, showers and laundromat with care. Please report any problems to the office. No dogs or washing dishes in restrooms. Quarter exchange for laundry machines is available at the store.
SITE STANDARDS:
- All RV’s and vehicles must be in operable and visibly good condition.
- Sites should be kept clean, neat and free of trash and clutter.
- All items, camping unit and vehicles must be contained to the site area.
- One RV camping unit per RV site.
- No tent camping at RV sites or cabins.
- Leave campsite as clean as you found it, take all trash to dumpsters.
- NO PATIO MATS/CARPETS/TENTS ON GRASS!!
- All sewer hose connections must be sealed!
QUIET HOURS:
10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Additional Guests & Vehicles
RV Site Rate includes: the RV, ONE vehicle and up to 2 adults and 2 children, age 17 & under.
Site Occupancy: Limit of 6 people total registered per site at all times and 2 cars.
Larger immediate families welcome to contact us prior to booking.
Additional Overnight Guests:
Adult 18 & up: $8.00/night
Child 17 & under: $6.00/night – 2 & under: n/c
Second vehicle: $10.00
Day Visitor Policy
Day Visitor Entry Fee: $5.oo per person
Visitor Policies: Registered overnight camping guest must pre-register day visitors at the office. We do not admit any unregistered visitors we (or the camping guest) are not expecting. Visitors may only arrive during office hours and will not be admitted any later than 7pm. Visitors must register upon arrival, pay applicable fees, obtain parking pass for vehicle and park as directed. Day Visitors must depart by 9pm. Access to all campground amenities is included with day visitor pass. LIMIT of 6 people TOTAL registered per site at all times, including both overnight guests and day visitors unless prior authorization granted by owners. Visitors only admitted if space exists and pre-registered by the camper.
Reservation & Cancellation Policies:
Payment in full is collected at time of reservation. Reservations can be made by online booking for each camping season beginning in early January of that year. Camping season is mid May to early October.
Cancellation Policy:
We look forward to your staying with us, but understand that plans may change. If you should need to cancel, we ask that you give as much notice as possible, by phone or preferably in writing by e-mail, and understand that the following policies are agreed to at the time of booking and will apply. *Online booking fee and optional site lock fees are not refundable.*
- Cancellation with 14 or more days’ notice from arrival date will be refunded minus $25 cancel fee, $50 for cabin rentals and $100 for any reservation of 14 or more nights.
- Cancellation with at least 3 days’ notice from arrival date, cancellation fee is 50% of total site fee; and
- Cancellation with less than 72 hours’ notice/no shows, non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Holiday Cancellations: Reservations over holiday periods require 14 days’ notice from arrival date for a refund minus a cancellation fee equal to one night; and less than 14 days from arrival date, holiday periods are non-refundable.
Holiday Periods include: Memorial Day Weekend (5/24-27), Independence Day (7/3-8), Labor Day Weekend (8/30-9/2) and FALL FOLIAGE SEASON (Sept 20th – closing day). *Holiday cancellation policy applies to these periods.*
Other Reservation Policies:
- Changes: With at least 14 days’ notice from arrival date, a change for equal number of nights will incur no change fee (one time only and based on availability). Rates will update to that of the time of change, any resulting balance will be charged at time of change. Changes within 14 days of arrival date and ANY change that shortens the length of stay are subject to the cancellation policy, a minimum $25 change/cancel fee will apply.
- No Shows – Reservation will be considered a no show if guest has not arrived or otherwise contacted us by NOON the day after scheduled arrival. At that time, reservation will be forfeited with no refund, site will not be held.
- Site Lock/Pick your Site: Reservations guarantee a type of site (Prime, or Deluxe). A specific site number is not guaranteed UNLESS LOCKED. Site lock is OPTIONAL, fee is non-refundable. Site lock is not offered for Standard RV sites.
- No refund for early departures.
- Two night minimum for advance reservations.
- Holidays, select dates or specific sites/cabin rentals may require a 3 or more night reservation at management discretion.
- One night reservations are typically made available 7-14 days in advance of the date and taken at that time based on availability.
- RV Sites: Max 28 night reservation.
- Cabins: Max 14 night reservation.
- We do not offer (new) seasonal sites, month to month or winter storage.
Important Info:
Check In:
Sites: After 1 PM
Rentals: After 3 PM
Check Out:
Sites & Rentals:
By 11 AM
PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE CHECK-IN TIME without checking availability and making arrangements with us. We are happy to accommodate early or late check-in/out if possible, fee applies.
*The only way to guarantee an early arrival or late departure in advance is to book the prior or following night*
Speed Limit: 5 MPH, drive slowly and cautiously
One vehicle included, limit of 2. Parking/gate pass must be visibly displayed and returned to the office or after hours drop box upon departure.
Lost or unreturned passes subject to a $10 fee.
Gate pass is for the REGISTERED VEHICLE ONLY. Do not use your issued gate pass to open gate for any other vehicle!
Pool & Hot Tub Hours
- Pools open Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend, weather dependent. Closed during storms.
- Pools: 10 AM - Dusk
- Hot Tub open all season for Adults 18+ ONLY:
- Hot Tub: 12 noon - 9 PM
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The town of Stowe is about a 20 min drive from the campground. It is a must see destination and we definitely recommend spending some time there! The town of Morrisville is very close, only about 5 min away and offers just about anything you could need during your stay – grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, restaurants & breweries! (See our Explore page)
We are not offering any new seasonal sites and do not offer monthly rates/month to month. The majority of RV sites have a 28 night maximum stay. Extended stays may be accommodated on select sites only if available, contact us with your specific dates, rig size etc. for availability, policies and booking.
Traveling health care workers are welcome to contact us for extended stays at a discounted rate (RV sites only, if available).
The site lock/pick your site feature IS OPTIONAL and allows guests to select and guarantee a specific site number. This optional booking feature incurs a fee per reservation and is NON-REFUNDABLE in the event of cancellation or changes. If you have a favorite site or a group that would like to be guaranteed to be all together, this may be for you! If not, you can just book and be guaranteed a type of site (Prime or Deluxe) and the site number will be assigned to you at check-in.
Standard RV sites are not site lockable – reservations for Standard RV sites are general reservations, site number will be assigned at check-in.
Yes! Dogs are very welcomed at Mountain View Campground. Rentals are also pet friendly (up to 2, dogs only) with pet fee.
An off-leash dog park and pick up stations are provided. Dogs must be leashed at all other times when outside. Please see other pet rules above.
We strongly encourage reservations but yes last minute walk-ins are accepted DURING OFFICE HOURS ONLY and based on availability. We recommend reserving online (cutoff time is 5pm for same day arrivals) or calling us during normal office hours to check availability/reserve prior to your arrival.
Again, we encourage securing a reservation ahead of time, no walk-ins after office closes.
Advance reservations require a 2 night minimum. Holidays, select periods or specific sites/rentals may require a 3 or more night minimum at management discretion.
One night reservations are typically made available about 7-14 days in advance of the date and taken at that time based on availability.
We look forward to your staying with us, but understand that plans may change. If you should need to cancel, we ask that you give as much notice as possible, preferrably in writing by email, and be aware that the cancellation policy is agreed to at the time of booking and will apply. Any applicable refund will be processed back to the card used at the time of booking and can take 2-7 business days to process.
Please see our Cancellation Policy (click here)
The camping season is mid May to mid October. We typically close for the season on the second Monday of October. We DO NOT offer any winter camping. Deluxe Cabin Rentals are available in winter time, Nov-March – see more info here.
No, we do not offer any RV storage services at any time of year. Only current seasonal campers are permitted to store their RV on site during the winter months.
Unfortunately, we do not offer gift certificates at this time. Existing unexpired gift certificates or credits will of course be honored but are not redeemable during online booking. Please email or call for assistance booking with these.
Reservations become available to book (online only) in early January for that years camping season. Specific date will be posted on the website each year after we close in October. Phone reservations available beginning in May.
