Lake Isabella Campground Policies

Lake Isabella Campground

Policies

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Refunds/Cancellations

Refunds due to inclement weather will not be issued. Reservations are refundable more than 30 days in advance of check-in. For cancellations of less than 30 days, but more than 48 hours in advance, a $5 reservation cancellation fee will be charged. The remaining balance will be funded via a Great Parks Gift Certificate, forwarded to the reservation email address on file. If canceling less than 48 hours from the date of check-in, there is no refund or credit issued.

Visitor Policy

  • Visiting hours are from 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
  • Visitors must purchase a daily or overnight parking pass.
  • Campers are responsible for their visitor’s actions and compliance with the campground rules.
  • Loud or unruly behavior may result in visitors being asked to leave without a refund.

Check-In & Check-Out

  • Check-in is at 2 p.m. and check-out is at noon.
  • Campers must check in at the boathouse before entering the campground.
  • Campers must vacate their campsite by the date shown on their site tag.
  • Failure to comply may result in impoundment of equipment or an additional charge.

Camping Equipment

  • Campers are limited to eight tents plus two dining flies per campsite. All other types of camping units are prohibited.
  • Camping in cars is not permitted.
  • A tent must be present on the rented campsite.
  • Tents are permitted in the grass areas.
  • Dock carts will be provided to load and unload camping equipment between the campsites and parking lot. Please return carts when finished.

Camper Conduct & Bylaws

  • All Great Parks’ bylaws and regulations apply to the campground area.
  • Great Parks Rangers may terminate occupancy or remove individuals from the campground with no refund or credit at their sole discretion.
  • Profanity and loud or abusive behavior is prohibited.
  • Conduct that could endanger the welfare of others or infringe on others’ enjoyment will not be tolerated.

Contact Email : [email protected]

Contact Phone : 513-851-2267

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are 11 p.m.–9 a.m. If you or your group can be heard on an adjacent campsite, then your group is too loud. Generators, flood lights, radios, televisions, etc., may not be used during quiet hours.

Fires

  • Fires are permitted in grills or fire rings only.
  • Fires should not exceed three feet in height.
  • Do not cut trees or move fire rings.
  • Do not leave your fire unattended.
  • Be sure that your fire is completely extinguished before leaving the campground.
  • The emergency fire extinguisher is located on the outside of the boathouse.
  • Use of chain saws is prohibited.

Alcohol

Alcohol may be consumed on campsites only, subject to Ohio laws. Consumption is not permitted in public areas.

Stay Limit

Occupancy at Lake Isabella Campground is limited to no more than 14 days in a 30-day period. Exceptions require management approval.

Firewood Quarantine

Our region is under a firewood quarantine to help prevent the spread of invasive insects that threaten our forests. These pests spread primarily through the movement of firewood. For that reason, movement of firewood in or out of the campground is prohibited. Approved firewood is available for purchase at the boathouse.

Motor Vehicles

  • Motor vehicles must park in the campground parking lot.
  • There is no parking at the campsites, and parking in the grass is prohibited.
  • Motor vehicles within the campground must display a valid Great Parks’ motor vehicle permit. Permits are not included in the camping fee.
  • A 5 mph speed limit is strictly enforced.
  • Golf carts are not permitted.

Conservation

  • Cutting or chopping of tree limbs and vegetation, collection of natural material and molesting of birds and wildlife is strictly prohibited.
  • Feeding of wildlife is strongly discouraged. Regular feeding can cause dependency on people for food, loss of survival instincts, animal/people conflicts and spread diseases.
  • Please help keep our parks beautiful. Do not litter.

Occupancy Limit

A campsite may not be occupied by more than 20 people unless approved in advance. At least one camper must be a responsible adult (18 years or older) who assumes responsibility for all actions at their campsite and should remain with campers and visitors at all times.

Cleanup

  • Campers must maintain a clean campsite.
  • Campers should place all trash and recyclables in the appropriate dumpsters at check-out.
  • Do not burn trash at your site.
  • Vacated sites requiring cleanup by Great Parks staff may be assessed a cleanup fee.

Pets

  • A maximum of two pets per site are permitted.
  • Pets must be kept on a six-foot (maximum) leash and under voice control at all times.
  • Barking or aggressive dogs will not be tolerated.
  • Pet owners must clean up after their animals.
  • Owners may be asked to remove dogs at Great Parks’ discretion.

Fishing

  • Fishing is permitted at Lake Isabella; a fishing ticket is required for each angler.
  • An Ohio State Fishing License is not required for the lake, but is required for the Little Miami River.
  • All-night fishing at the lake is available on select weekends throughout the summer.

Boating/Swimming

  • Only rowboats rented from the boathouse are permitted at Lake Isabella.
  • Swimming is not permitted in the lake.
  • Public access to the Little Miami River is available at the designated canoe/kayak launch.

Severe Weather

Great Parks highly recommends that outdoor activities cease and everyone seek shelter when severe weather is present. Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors.