Greenwood Acres Rules and Regulations

We really want you to enjoy your camping experience at GWA. Since we are a family campground, we want to provide a safe environment for all. Observe our 10 mph speed limit. Below are the GWA rules and regs to promote safety and courtesy:

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DRIVING AT GWA (applies to all motorized vehicles including golf carts)

• Speed limit is 10mph.
• Must obey all Stop signs.
• Must be 25 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• No motorcycles or mopeds (park in the front lot).
• Children should not be sitting on your lap while the vehicle is in motion.
• Riding in the truck bed or on the lift gate is strictly prohibited.
• Do not pass the GWA vehicles…Tram, London Bus or Fire Engine.

GOLF CARTS

• Must be insured and registered at the GWA office.
• Must have lights and must be in good repair.
• No golf carts on the road between midnight and 6am.
• No standing on the back of cart.
• The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seats.
• Must obey all stop signs, 10 mph speed limit and no cutting across other sites.

VISITORS

• Visitors must pay the visitor’s fee or the occupant of the site will be charged.
• One visitor car per lot. All others can park in the front.
• Visitors cannot walk through the gate.
• One vehicle is included in the over-night camping fee and additional vehicles will be charged as a visitor.
• Second car for over-night camping will be charged the visitor fee.

CURFEWS (must be on your own site)

• 6 years old and under – Must have adult with them at all times.
• 7-11 year olds – 10pm or dark whichever comes first.
• 12 and over – 10pm or dark on weekdays and Midnight on weekends or holidays.
• During Spring & Fall camping, the curfew for all is 10pm or dark everyday including weekends & holidays.

QUIET TIME

• 11pm-8am for everyone.
• After 11pm no music or loud conversations.
• No lawn mowing before 8am.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

• Rollerblading, skateboarding, scooters, fireworks (sparklers are OK).
• Hunting, firearms, weapons, violence and vandalism.

BEACH

• Open only during daylight hours. No lifeguard on duty.
• No glass containers, dogs or vehicles on the beach.
• Use only inner-tubes, floats or other appropriate water toys. No tables, wooden rafts or diving rafts.
• Fishing is not allowed on the beach. Use the Fishing Pier behind the restaurant.

FIREWOOD RESTRICTION

• To contain and stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer disease in our trees, buy your firewood when you reach your destination and burn it all on site.
• The State of Michigan is imposing fines on individuals and businesses who violate the EAB quarantine.

BICYCLES

• Even if you have lights, no riding after dark.
• No handlebar riding or sitting on the back. Number of passengers must not exceed the number of seats.
• Obey stop signs.

BOATS

• Speed limit is 5mph, no wake.
• No water skis, jet skis, speedboats or tubing. GWA boats are restricted to south side of lake.
• Do not trespass on the docks or boats along the GWA coastline.

CAMPFIRES

• Fires permitted only within the fire-ring.
• One adult must be present at all times. Do not leave unattended.
• Douse with water before leaving the area.

PETS

• Must be on a leash at all times.
• No watchdogs or aggressive dogs or excessive barking dogs.
• Must be current with all shots and vaccinations.
• There are no dog runs at GWA. Clean up after your dogs.

SPEED LIMIT

• 10mph for all motorized vehicles including golf carts.

911 EMERGENCY INFORMATION

• Call 911 and identify yourself as calling from Greenwood Acres Family Campground. Give your site address.
• Complete GWA info:
  • Greenwood Acres Family Campground
  • 2401 Hilton Road
  • Jackson, MI 49201
  • 517-522-8600
• Let the front gate know you've made an emergency call and indicate the lot/street number.
• If possible, send someone to the front gate to guide the EMS unit to the site.