
Camp Rules / Cautions
🌲 Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground
Rules, Regulations, & Cautions
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👥 Meet Your Campground Team
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Vince (Campground Manager, Rules & Quiet Hour Enforcement)
Typically at the office cabin—your go-to for site info, reservations, or any concerns.
📞 703‑328‑1840 -
Jim (Caretaker) & Wife Pam
On-site at RV5, Jim handles upkeep, fire starter sales, and general campground operations and inquiries. Feel free to reach out for assistance.
📞 304‑851‑0793
Please report any issues regarding neighbor mis-conduct, noise violations, safety concerns, porta-potties / coffee pavilion / or beach area needing attention.... thanks!
Best navigable Camp Address:
3110 Brooklyn Heights Rd., Parsons, WV (Caretaker Address at RV5)
1. Reservation & Occupancy
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Reservation holder (18+) must be present at the campsite and is responsible for all occupants and damages.
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All sites must be booked online. Sites numbered; standard occupancy at campsites, RV sites and primitive cabins allows 4 people—extra guests cost $7.50/person per night adult, $5/extra child per night or reserve a second site. Max 8 persons per site.
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Deluxe cabins, Tipi site, Bus Site and Riverfront Campsites as well as special group sites include higher occupancy built into their rates.
2. Check‑In / Check‑Out
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Check‑in: After 12:00 noon. After dark arrivals must respect quiet hours.
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Check‑out: By 11:00am.
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Text us if you would like a Sunday or weekday late check out.
3. Quiet Hours & Noise
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Quiet Hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Please keep voices and music low.
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Amplified Sound: Not allowed—from car stereos, Bluetooth, or instruments.
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Please be considerate — keep voices, music, and pet noise low and deal with any frequent barking, especially during Quiet Hours.
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Your neighbors want to hear the sounds of the forest and river, not your stereo.
4. Fires & Firewood
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Fires only in provided fire rings—never move rings or benches. Exercise caution with high winds or dry conditions.
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Firewood sold by the wheelbarrow ($12.50) at multiple locations; fire starters $1.50 each; 3 hour fire logs $5.00 -- available at office cabin or Caretaker Camper (RV5). Firewood by the wheelbarrow Honor system. Pay by Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, or Paypal or Cash boxes located at Coffee Pavilion and Firewood kiosk near office cabin.
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Return wheelbarrows immediately after use.
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Foraging: No cutting live vegetation. Use axes, saws, and knives responsibly.
Firewood bundles for sale by cash or with various pay apps at $12.50 per packed wheelbarrow load.
Venmo: @Vincent-Lombardi-32 (last four 1840
Paypal: vlombardi2003@msn.com
CashApp: vincebrooklynheights
Zelle: 703-328-1840 / Vincent Lombardi
5. Trash
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Dispose of all waste in the dumpster located along the power line road by the office. Do not leave trash in firepits (esp. glass bottles or cans).
6. Water & Accessible Power
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Water spigot (spring water, untreated—boil before drinking) located near coffee pavilion.
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Electric outlets are available near the office/coffee pavilion.
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Dish rinse utility sinks located to side of office cabin and to side of tool shed.
7. Swimming & River Safety
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Swim at your own risk—no lifeguard.
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Currents and deep spots exist; children must be accompanied by adults at all times.
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Water shoes recommended for rocky areas.
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River danger increases after heavy rains. Use extra caution.
8. Vehicles, Speed, & Parking
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Licensed drivers only; no ATVs or motorized dirt bike use on camp property
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Speed limit across camp: 10 mph.
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Vehicle limits: usually one to two per site typically (including golf carts where allowed).
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Overflow parking and parking along Brooklyn Heights Rd. shoulder available.
9. Pets & Bicycles
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Supervise Your Dog at All Times
Leaving dogs alone, even briefly, can lead to prolonged barking. Always have your dog with you, especially during Quiet Hours -
Pets must be leashed at all times; supervise at river edges and clean up waste.
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Please be considerate — keep voices, music, and pet noise low and deal with any frequent barking, especially during Quiet Hours.
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Attend to your pet immediately — barking all night disturbs others.
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If barking continues unattended, we’ll ask you to take action. Persistent noise may lead to a warning, fee, or removal from the campground.
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Bicycles only on roads/trails; after dark they must have lights. Helmets mandatory for aged 15 and under (West Virginia law).
10. Alcohol, Smoking, & Conduct
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Alcohol prohibited for under‑21s;
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No loud noise, foul language, or disorderly conduct.
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No Smoking in Cabins, Buses, or other indoor accommodations. Please pocket your butts. Do not litter.
11. Safety & Damages
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Reservation holder is liable for property damage.
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Report accidents or misconduct immediately.
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River or Camp property must not be damaged.
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No cutting live vegetation. Use axes, saws, and knives responsibly
12. Amenities & Restrictions at Brooklyn Heights Camp
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Open Year Round for camping, cabin rentals and RV space rentals.
⚠️ Enforcement & Penalties
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Violation of rules may result in termination of stay without refund.
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Damages and extra clean‑up may be charged via Hipcamp or Airbnb booking engines.
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See full campground website for detailed policies.
Thank you for helping keep Brooklyn Heights & Five River Campgrounds safe, clean, and quiet for all campers. Enjoy your stay!
Owner / Founder Vince 703-328-1840
vlombardi2003@msn.com / Offgrid Winchester, LLC