Lake Ozarks RV Resort Rules and Policies

TERMS, CONDITIONS and POLICIES

General or Basic Terms: Effective 7/12/25

AUTOMATIC NOTICE: BY SUCESSFULLY TENDERING TO US YOUR 20% BOOKING DEPOSIT, YOU (1) AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGER A CONFIRMATION NOTICE, OF WHICH THESE POLICIES ARE INCORPORATESD THEREIN AND (2) FURTHER ACKNOWLODGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE POLICIES.

Hello and Welcome to Lake of the Ozarks RV Resort!

WE ARE A VERY UNIQUE AND SPECIALLY LOCATED FACILITY, in “High Demand” here at the Lake. As a result, we fill up very fast, so book early, if possible. Once again, all confirmed reservations (validated by a successfully processed 20% non-refundable deposit) will automatically ensure that you, our Guest, has read these policies. Most importantly, if you book online, we will guarantee you a campsite, but in some cases, based upon our occupancy at the time of your requested stay period, you may not be guaranteed a specific campsite.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

In any case, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY:

(1) These terms, conditions and policies are subject to change, from time to time, without notice.

(2) WE ARE NOT A “TENT FRIENDLY” FACILITY.  Our Resort does not have tent camping grounds.  If you require “pitching a tent”, in addition to your RV Parking, you do so at your own risk.  NO RENT CREDITS or CONCESSIONS WILL BE GRANTED for such a requirement or a misunderstanding on your behalf.

(3) NOTE: We operate and comply with the State of Missouri statute 419.090. You are expected to comply with these policies or you may risk being ejected from the Park, for cause.

(4) The “POOL AND SHOWERS” are to be used exclusively, by our GUESTS ONLY, NOT YOUR FRIENDS!, HENCE, WE ARE NOT AN OUTSIDE PUBLIC FRIENDLY FACILITY. If you invite friends to join you, who are not renting from us, you must first get approval from the Management, If not, you may immediately be assessed additional charges and/or face potential ejection, for your abuse of this requirement.

(5) Fire rings or campfires are limited to open spaces where tree cover is not present. We value our forest and so does the State of Missouri. So if your space has tree cover, you may not have a campfire ring.  EXCEPTION: Privately owned Propane or “Sola” stove campfires are permitted in these sites.

(6) When booking, the largest discount available (if applicable) is applied to your rent, but only one (1) discount is allowed per visit. To date, only two discounts apply.  “Veteran” and “Return Guests”.

(7) Formal Swimming pool hours of operation are from Memorial Weekend through September 30th, 10AM to 10PM daily.

(8) QUIET TIME is from 10:00 PM until 10:00 Am daily.  Please honor your neighbor’s privacy. Violations are subject to immediate ejection. This includes any fowl or obnoxious odors as well. THC smoking, although legal, is restricted to inside your campers only.

TYPES OF CAMPING:

There are two types of camping spaces, BACK-IN or PULL THROUGH.  Your AVERAGE DAILY RENTAL RATE depends upon your length of stay. The longer you stay, the less it is per night. See our rate schedule for all rental rates.

WE SEEK TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, SO ALTHOUGH WE ARE A HIGHLY RATED RESORT, MOST CLASS ‘A’ RV’S ARE PROBLEMATIC WHEN CAMPING HERE. ALL SITES “ARE NOT” PERFECTILY LEVEL (they are close) AND WE DO NOT HAVE CONCRETE OR ASPHALT PADS AND “Hard Surfaced” driveways. SO, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THOSE ELEMENTS, THEN WE PROBABLY WILL NOT MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND IT MAY BE BETTER THAT YOU BOOK ELSEWHERE.

As previously stated, all over-the-phone reservations or bookings WILL require an initial 20% non-refundable deposit, with an approved credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express) to be paid at the time of booking. If not collected, your reservation or booking will not be confirmed.  An approved and viable Credit Card must be kept on file with us at all times to keep your account active. Additionally, all initial charges made with your credit or debit card, as contemplated herein, will automatically be charged a 3% Credit Card processing fee.

Once your reservation is successfully confirmed, please realize that a second payment may occur automatically, BY COMPUTER, fourteen (14) days before your arrival unless other WRITTEN arrangements have been made between the parties. At this time, most reservations will also be charged the remaining balance (80% of their stay), unless they are timely cancelled, as contemplated herein, 15 days or more from your scheduled arrival date.

A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL TIMELY CANCELLATIONS MUIST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO US BY EMAIL, OR THEY WILL NOT BE DEEMED VALID.  Any and ALL PHONE CANCELLATIONS, PLACED BY THE RESPECTIVE GUEST, ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE FORM OF CANCELLATION. YOUR EMAIL IS YOUR PROOF OF VALID CANCELLATION.  SO THEREFORE, YOU MUST NOT DESTROY OR TRASH YOUR EMAIL CANCELLATION RECORD.

OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS: LORVR2022@GMAIL.COM

Once again, all reservations or bookings made within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, WILL be automatically charged the FULL AMOUNT of the stay and WILL ALSO be deemed non-refundable.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS OR CASH AS A FORM OF INITIAL PAYMENT.  You may however, in the case of “Extended Stay” guests ONLY, make your FOLLOWING rent payments in cash or approved check, if you prefer, to avoid the 3% credit card processing fee. REMEMBER: YOUR CREDIT CARD MUST BE VALIS AS WELL.

GROUP BOOKINGS:

Please note:  In the case of a “GROUP BOOKING”, the “one” person who organizes the group and conducts the group reservation, will be known as the “WAGONMASTER” and will bear both financial and contractual responsibility for the entire group booking.  This booking will be made with a viable Credit Card owned by the “Wagonmaster” and all collections from the other guests within the group, of both deposits and rent balances, will be the sole responsibility of the same.   NO EXCEPTIONS!  

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Regarding our campsites, all rents are inclusive of utilities, such as electric, water, sewer WIFI and all standard common amenities as well. Please note however, that we are not responsible for inadequate reception of your WIFI service. We will use “best efforts” to secure the best reception possible.

If you are a “short term” rental, your charges will include the quoted rental rate, taxes and (if used) a credit card processing fee.  If you are a “long term” rental (31 days or more), then your charges will not include any taxes as you are deemed non-taxable by the State of Missouri.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All cancellations made or requested outside of 14 days prior to your arrival date, will limit your “good faith” booking charges to the amount of the 20% deposit only. All cancellations made within the 14 day period of your ARRIVAL DATE, constitutes a LATE CANCELLATION and you, our Guest, will lose the full amount of their stay. “NO EXCEPTIONS”.  Any refunds, (if granted to you) within this cancellation period are by the sole discretion of Park Management and/or the Owners.

Once again, please note that if you use a credit card for your reservation(s) or booking, you will be automatically charged a processing fee equal to 3% of the total rental charges..

“Short Term” rentals periods are those booked either daily or weekly and are a time period or duration shorter or less than 31 days

 “Long Term” or “Extended Stay” rental periods are booked either monthly, periodic or annually, and are at least 30 days or longer in duration. Annual rental commitments, when made, require a 1^st and Last months’ full rental deposit. The last month’s payment will be applied to your twelfth month payment or forfeited as a penalty, in the event of an early departure or breach, by you, of our periodic agreement. (see below)

Please note that your booking deposit and security deposits are different. Only the booking deposits will be applied to your rent once you move in. When obtaining an advance reservation for an “Extended Stay” booking, you can not do so online.  You must call (816-629-1131) the office to make such arrangements.

Regarding annual rental period commitments, the campground Management reserves the right to guarantee your rental rate for the prescribed rental period, without a rate increase.

Remember, an advanced 20% collected deposit is required to secure your confirmation, regardless of the selected rental period. (see online site selection)

Lessee(s) or prospective guest(s) must maintain a valid Credit Card on file with Campground Management.

TWO SEASONS

There are two (2) different rental seasons. They are “In Season” (April 1st – October 31st) and “Off Season” (November 1st – March 31^st)

In addition to the rental Seasons listed above, there are (5) different types of available rental periods. They are short-term rentals (Daily or Weekly), and long-term rentals (Monthly, Seasonal and Annual)

Note that different rates, terms and conditions do apply to each.  Talk to the management team for clarification if you have questions about what is posted on our website.

While we strive to reserve requested sites, we do not guarantee a specific site.  Please contact the RV Resort/Campground directly for additional information.  If available, Management will use best efforts to upgrade your booking, at no additional charge.

Failure to arrive and occupy your site by 8AM the day following your stated arrival date or to notify the Resort by close of the date of arrival, constitutes a “NO SHOW” status, at which time the site will be released and the collected rent will be retained, in addition to any cancellation fees that may or may not apply.

You are allowed one (1) “free” change per reservation prior to your arrival date, provided that the type of site with your requested change is open and available. Each additional change may result in an additional $5.00 fee. The requested change, however, to a requested or specific site is not guaranteed.

1. “In Season” Rentals (April 1st – October 31st):

As previously stated, advance Credit Card Deposits of 20% of the stay are required to guarantee all reservations made either online or by phone. Once your deposit is successfully collected, you will be automatically be sent a written confirmation, via your email address.

“IMPORTANT”- Advance Holiday and Special Events deposits are for the full amount of a minimum three (3) day stay. These SPECIAL rental periods are Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, BikeFest and “The Shootout”.  Note that the rental rates for these periods, do vary, so read and understand your written confirmation or talk to management for clarification.  These periodic dates are posted on our website.  Rates are set online by computer or “in person” by Management.

All other “In Season” weekends (unless approved by the management in advance) are for a minimum of two days stay. No single night (In-Season) stays are permitted, unless approved by Management.

Based upon availability, “same day walk-up or on phone rental requests”” will be accepted, provided that they are for the minimum stay period or approved by Management.

Management will use its’ “best efforts” to accommodate your request, but in any case, there is no guarantee to a specific selected site or the intended accommodation date requested.  If you want to change your arrival date, earlier is better, but it should be made no later than 14 days before your arrival date.

In any case, no timely changes or cancellations will be deemed approved until you receive a formal written cancellation or change request confirmation in writing, either mailed or emailed to you, by Management.

Any and all deposit refunds, if made, and either full or partial, are subject to this timely cancellation period and are left to the full discretion of the Management.

There are a limited number of “extended stay sites” available, so in the case of an extended stay booking or reservation, the cancellation must also be made at least fourteen (14) days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival date by 11:00 AM or sooner or you will be charged a cancellation fee of $200.00.  In any event, if a cancellation fee happens to be assessed, it will not be included in any security deposits made by the prospective occupant at the time of their original reservation or booking and will be forfeited as well.

 

2. “Off Season” (November 1st – March 31st) and/or “Long Term” Rentals:

We are a “year around” facility, but only a limited number of spaces in the park are available for lengthy rentals. Walk-in reservations and the term of their stay are welcome, at this time, but are approved by Management only and only if available at the time of booking. Online or advanced reservations are encouraged, but are not required.

All online advanced reservations require a written validation or confirmation, either mailed or emailed, from Management to be deemed valid.

Rental rates between the different long-term periods may vary. Please read your rental Summary Agreement.

The “extended stay” period may include “winter” months of occupancy. Be sure you are prepared and can effectively “winterize” your RV to prevent damage from freezing temperatures. Management assumes no liability to your unit (RV) if damages occur from freezing.  Management guarantees and will provide heat cables to their water farm spigots to prevent freezing, but the responsibility for any damages to your RV or property, resulting from freezing temperatures, thereafter, if they occur, are entirely that of the Guest.

 

Covenant Controlled:

Generally, any RV of any kind may not be older than ten years of age, unless previously approved by the Management. In any event, your RV, if approved, must be “fully operational” at all times, with no broken elements in a non-working condition.  If something breaks, you must repair immediately or be subject to ejection from the park. Your RV must look presentable and clean. If not, you will be asked to leave the park.

Each Guest is limited to one (1) RV and one (1) additional vehicle per camping space included in their rent. Additional vehicle(s) may be charged an additional rate and is at the sole discretion of the Management.

No storage will be permitted on site such as trash receptacles, old furniture, storage bins or cabinets, pool gear, etc., unless approved by Management. If not approved and exists thereon, so, you may be asked to leave for violation of this requirement.

“Long Term or Extended Stay” guests whom want to construct decks, cabanas or patios and tents next to their RV;s must be pre-approved by Management prior to their construction. If permitted, a deposit covering the potential removal of these improvements may be applied and the base rent may be adjusted to cover the additional utility costs.  This includes “Hot Tubs” and in any case, rent will be adjusted to cover the additional utility costs.

No vehicles of any kind will be permitted to be stored or parked in the parkways.  Parking of this nature is strictly limited to the respective parking spaces located alongside of your RV or at a remote location onsite.

WE ARE A DOG AND PET FRIENDLY FACILITY. All dogs, however, must be kept on a leash at all times when in the common area within the Park. A dog park is provided to let your dog “off leash” but please pick-up after them. No excessive dog barking (inside or out) will be allowed. If abused, you may be asked to leave or be ejected.  Please note, aggressive dogs are also a violation.

Note: Management and ownership’s “campground dog” named Deputy is very friendly and trained to be “off leash”. He may be present from time to time, but if so, the owners are not far behind or are close by. This is the only exception to this rule.

Other Reservation Policies

Please note that “GROUP” booking conditions, as listed above, prevail all year long, regardless of the season.

“In-Season” Reservations are (April 1 – October 31)

A non-refundable advance booking deposit of 20% per site is required to guarantee all reservations, either in person or online. Deposits must be made with an approved Credit Card or an approved advance payment.

Remember, all advance booking deposits are non-refundable. If your reservation or booking is cancelled, for any reason, then you will still lose your 20% deposit. However, when rented upon your arrival, the booking deposit will then be applied and credited to the first month’s rent.

All Holiday Advance Deposits, regardless of the season, are for the full amount of the required stay. No exceptions. Special Event Deposits are also for the full amount of stay, no exceptions.

The minimum stay requirement for all “In Season” Holiday and Special Event Weekends is three (3) nights.

You must have a valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover) and your card will be charged a deposit of 20% of the stay on the day the reservation is made, or the reservation is deemed invalid.

All reservations are not guaranteed unless a deposit is collected and that you received a written emailed confirmation. This especially applies to any reservation made by you, online, on phone or by email.

Cancellations vary on the time of year, so pay attention, as we do not guarantee specific sites, only types of sites. Please contact RV Management (816-629-1131) for additional information.

 

Special Conditions and “Off Season” Reservation Policies (November 1 – March 31)

All reservations or bookings can be made on a walk-up “first come, first served” basis, in person, at the time of check-in.

All bookings will require an approved Credit Card. (Amex, Mastercard, Visa or Discover) or cash/certified check.

There are no minimum stay requirements in the “Off Season”. This includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Make sure you are prepared for cold weather as freezing within your RV is possible. We are not responsible for broken water pipes or parts within your RV.

PLEASE NOTE: Sometimes mistakes happen. We demand that you read your reservation confirmation upon receipt to verify your dates of stay. If those dates are inaccurate, please notify the Resort within 24 hours following the confirmation notice so that the appropriate changes can be made.

Office Phone: 816-629-1131
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