General Rules – southhavenjellystone

Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Check In Time: 4 pm or later. Early Check-In: May be possible, just check with the Registration Station on the day of your arrival for availability. There is an additional $45 charge for arrivals prior to 1 pm for Cabins/Cottages.
Check Out Time: 11 am or earlier. Extended Check-Out: May be possible, just check with the Registration Station on the day of your departure for availability. There is an additional $45 charge for Cabins/Cottages for extended departures at 4:30 pm. If one remains after 4:30 pm, a full nights rate is charged.
No open flame cooking allowed in cabins.
No smoking allowed in cabins or cottage. There is a $150 cleaning fee if smoking noted in cabin/cottage.
Tents are not allowed to be placed on cabin or cottage sites.
We do not provide daily maid service.
Pots & Pans, Dishes, and Silverware added to cottages for your convenience.
Please bring all linen, toiletries, and camping gear to make your stay enjoyable.
All Cabins & Cottages are subjected to a 6% Michigan Use Tax and a 5% Michigan Lodging Tax.
All of our Cabins/Cottages are Pet Friendly. There is a $15 per Pet Cleaning Fee added to rate per day. All damage that is associated from the pets will be the responsibility of the guest.
For the Cabins with hot tubs, parental accompaniment is required with children under 18.
In order to use our Hot Tubs, one must sign our Hot Tub Information Sheet.

No Outside Golf Carts or Off Road Vehicles (i.e. ATV) are allowed. Kid toy ATV’s with 12 volt battery are allowed.
Mobility Scooters (i.e. Hoveround®) or Electric Wheelchairs ARE allowed.
We offer Golf Carts Rentals for your non-walking needs. Please rent early as we have a limited amount available.
Adults must be 21 years of age and have State Drivers License with them to be a driver. No kids are allowed to drive, even if they are a licensed driver.
All Drivers must wear a wristband to drive a golf cart. Only 4 Driving wristbands will be given per golf cart. All drivers must sign contract agreeing to terms.
Contract originator will be responsible for any damage. $150 Pre-Authorization will be placed on a credit card for any potential damage to golf cart.
No alcoholic beverages allowed on our golf carts.
We offer both 4 and 6 seaters! Only 4 or 6 adults are allowed on a golf cart at one time. If there are smaller individuals sitting and more individuals are able to fit on the seat, the only requirement is that all individuals MUST sit fully flat on the seat. No sitting at a angle. No standing allowed.
No Horseplay allowed.
These requirements are for your safety as well as the safety of our other guests. We will NOT tolerate any guest not following the requirements of the contract. If the contract is not followed you will forfeit any deposit/payment placed on golf cart. The Golf Cart will be confiscated and no reimbursement will take place.

Fire rings cannot be moved
All fires must be maintained in fire rings.
All fires must be put out prior to retiring for the night.
Please do not leave campfires unattended.
No burning of garbage allowed in fire rings.
As an outdoor recreation facility and wanting to protect our Michigan’s natural resources, Yogi Bear’s™ Jellystone Park will not allow firewood to be brought in from the outside. There will be a “Zero” Tolerance of firewood being brought in. The State of Michigan has asked for our cooperation in following the firewood recommendations: “Buy firewood when you reach your destination and burn it all on site.” For more information, please see the Firewood Fact Sheet.

We are a Pet Friendly Park and friendly pets are always welcomed!
Please be considerate of other campers and pick up after your pet. Doggie Bags are located in designated areas and in the store.
Pets MUST be on a leash 6 feet in length or shorter.
Unattended and/or noisy pets are strictly forbidden.
We have an enclosed Pet Corral for your four legged friend! Your pet may not be left alone and must be supervised while in our Pet Corral.
Pets are not allowed in the playground, jumping pillow, pavilion, pool, bathroom, showers, or store.
Pets must be up to date on all their vaccinations to be able to stay here. Owners must have their pet’s vaccination record with them and available if asked for.

Visitors of camping guests must register at the Registration Station BEFORE entering park.
Visitors must display “Visitor Tag” on rearview mirror.
Visitors must park in visitor parking. Violators will be towed.
There is a $8 fee/visitor, except on special/holiday weekends the fee is $12/visitor.
Visitors must leave by 10 pm.
If you invite family and friends to your campsite please tell them of this policy, as you will be responsible for them. You may pre-register and pay for your visitors prior to their arrival.

Please utilize the recycling center.
If you would like to do your part in “Going Green”, separation of recyclables will be available on East end of dumpster.
There are various blue recycling bins available throughout park for your convenience. Please place aluminum cans and plastic bottles in the designated containers.
Keep cabin and RV doors closed when heating or cooling.
Keep your thermostat at conservative levels.
Please report all water leaks to the office.
Recycle & burn your old 2 x 4’s or pallet wood. Ranger Smith states that process wood is the only wood allowed to bring into this park. Otherwise you may purchase your wood at the ranger station. Please make sure that it is NOT any bigger than 18″ long.