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PARK RULES

Welcome to Handy Haven RV Park & Car Wash

Our goal is for your experience at our park to be comfortable, peaceful and positive.

We hope you will enjoy your visit to our park.

 

We need your cooperation in observing the following rules. They will be strictly enforced to protect the health and safety of yourself, your family and your neighbors.

 

Failure to comply with any State and Local laws or Facility Rules listed below will be reason for immediate termination from Handy Haven RV Park, forfeiting any rents paid.

TERMS OVERVIEW

  •  Maximum RV length is 40’, no exceptions.

  • Maximum capacity: 6 persons. Rate includes 2 persons; additional guests will be charged $2/per person/per day.

  • One motor vehicle per space.

  • Electric heaters are not permitted.

  • Garbage must be bagged and put in containers

  • Health Department demands airtight sewer connections – you must comply or you cannot use our facility.

  • No car or RV washing in the park.

  • No clothes lines, hanging clothes or ornamental objects on trees, vehicles or fences. See Appearance details.

  • Laundry facilities are available across the street.

  • Check in time is 2:00 pm. (Please do not come early without calling to check if your site is available early as we have no waiting area.)

  • Check out time is 12:00 PM

 

REGISTRATION

All spaces are assigned by the park office. All guests, vehicles and pets must be registered. Rentals are not transferable.

 

  • Registration fees are due within 30 minutes of arrival. Full payment for space rent is due in advance for term of stay.

  • Late fees will be charged at the rate of $5/ per day from the beginning of rental term after 1-day grace period.

  • Deposits are refunded if cancellation is received 72 hours before arrival Un-occupied sites may be re-rented. Reserved sites will not be held past 6pm, unless notified of late arrival.

  • You may pay with cash or credit card. Online payment option is available at www.HandyHavenRVPark.com

 

QUIET TIME 10 PM TO 8 AM

  • Be courteous to your fellow visitor; refrain from loud music and disruptive behavior. Please operate audio devices such as radio, player or musical instruments so that it does not disturb neighboring campers.

 

THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE PARK IS 5 MILES PER HOUR

Violators will be warned, then fined or requested to leave.

 

TERM OF OCCUPANCY & PREPAYMENT DISCOUNTS

  • RV sites are used for recreational purposes only. Term of occupancy is nightly. The current nightly rate may be paid in advance for a weekly discount.

  • To qualify for weekly discounted rate, prepayment must be paid in full. Partial payments will disqualify the discount and rate will revert to the current nightly rate.

  • A guest reservation rental agreement cannot exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days in one RV space site. See below for extended stays.

 

REGULATIONS & CONDUCT

  • RV tenants will not make any improper, unlawful, or inappropriate use of the RV space or facilities of Handy Haven RV Park.

  • No unruly, boisterous, illegal, drunken, disturbing, fighting or threatening behavior. Violators may be expelled from the park immediately.

  • Vandalism, recreational drug use is a crime and will be reported to the authorities. Please respect privacy of other guests and neighbors.

  • No open alcoholic containers in the park.

  • Use of firearms or fireworks is prohibited.

  • No open fires at RV spaces. Open fire is allowed only in a designated fire pit.

  • Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.

  • Children must be supervised at all times.

  • At least one person at the site must be 18 years old or older.

  • Visitors– Guests are responsible for their visitors to keep this park policy in force.

 

PETS

  • All pets must be leashed when outside tenant’s RV and in the park.

  • Pet owners will comply with all applicable state and local laws and ordinances and, in addition, shall confine pets to the tenant’s RV space.

  • All pets must accompany RV tenants when they leave Handy Haven RV Park and at no time may be left unattended.

  • The tenant shall promptly remove any pet from Handy Haven RV Park upon demand in the event that said pet shall, in any way, disturb other tenants.

  • RV guests are required to pick up after their pets. A $10 fine for not picking up after your pet will be collected.

  • No pets (except assistive animals) are allowed in any buildings.

  • Noisy or vicious animals are not allowed.

  • Pets confined to RV must not create a disturbance.

  • Pets must be properly licensed and inoculated. An identification tag is a smart idea. The tag should include a number where somebody can be reached when you are away from home.

  • Animals found loose may be seized and subjected to laws pertinent to stray animals. Should your animal become lost, immediately call the Animal Shelter in Newport (541-265-6610).

 

VEHICLES & PARKING

  • Only 1 vehicle per space. Vehicles include cars, trucks, boat trailer and vans.

  • Only one RV per site.

  • Parking is beside RV or in front without obstructing Fire lane.

  • Parking in an unused site is prohibited- the site may be rented or reserved for another customer.

  • All vehicles and RV’s must be licensed and in operable condition. Major repairs, oil and radiator draining are not permitted.

  • No loud or annoying vehicles will be allowed in the park.

  • Visitors may not block driveway or adjacent spaces. Visitors may need to park on street side of park.

  • At all times there must be a 20 foot Fire Lane for Emergency Vehicles. 

 

RV APPEARANCE

  • No tarps or other coverings over or around RV.

  •  RV must be well maintained and in good physical condition and appearance. Deterioration of RV condition and appearance will be grounds for dismissal from park if it is not remedied immediately. 

 

WATER USE

  • Use is very restricted.

  • Washing of RV and vehicles permitted only in the carwash area.

  • Any leaking water connections must be repaired immediately. Extra water fee of $50/month for minor leaks left unattended.

  • For larger leaks that increase water bill, tenant may be required to pay a Shared Responsibility Payment. Handy Haven is not responsible for hoses and connections to the RV.

 

GROUNDS APPEARANCE

The appearance of Handy Haven RV Park is of the utmost importance. Handy Haven is located in the Downtown District and is very visible to Waldport citizens as well as tourists. Extended stay occupants have more of a tendency to place or store items on the outside of their RV’s.

  • Spaces should be kept clean and free of debris. NO items, structures or equipment should be stored outside of an RV.

  • Outside items should be limited to patio furniture that is designed for outdoor use, operable bicycles and barbecue equipment that is maintained in an attractive, clean and neat condition and potted plants that are kept in good condition, i.e. watered, pruned and weeded.

  • Nothing should be hung outside of an RV to dry or air or for any other purpose.

  • Nothing should be stored under or behind the RV that can be seen from the access drive or from any street.

  • No RV or auto work or repairs should be carried out within the RV Park unless permission has been granted by RV Park management and the work/repair is limited to one day, i.e. no appearance of repair is visible overnight.

  • Guests must keep their site clean and free of clutter at all times. To keep the park grounds clean, we ask that you do not litter. No storage sheds or items may be stored outside the RV. This includes cloth lines, appliances, patio enclosures, odds and ends, and so forth.

  • Violation of these conditions are grounds for immediate dismissal from the park.

 

GARBAGE

  • Trash dumpsters are for guests ONLY. Only household garbage is allowed and it must be bagged in plastic and tied.

  • Garbage must be put in dumpster and not on ground.

  • All other trash (outside of household garbage) must be taken to the local disposal site- Dahl Disposal, Crestline Drive Waldport.

  • Garbage pick up day is early Thursday morning.

 

WINTERIZING

  • Guests are responsible for winterizing their own RV’s. The park will be responsible for the spigot to your RV ONLY.

  • At no time will the faucets in your RV be left running to prevent frozen pipes. You must prepare your pipes and insulate your RV properly to avoid freezing.

  •  At no time will electric heaters be allowed under your RV.

  • If you choose to use an electric heater in your RV instead of propane furnace, you will be charged an additional $50 per month.

 

RESTROOMS

  • Please do your part to keep the restrooms clean and sanitary.

  • Flush only toilet paper in the toilet and pick up after using the facility.

  • No porta-potty dumping in the bathrooms.

  • No smoking in restrooms!

 

TSUNAMI ZONE

  • Handy Haven RV Park is located in the coastal Tsumani Zone.

  • In the event of a tsumani, the closest evacuation route is up Norwood Drive to the south side of the park.

  • Handy Haven is located outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Zone.

 

LIABILITY

  • Handy Haven RV Park is not responsible for any loss or damage to tenants’ personal property, vehicles, trailers or RV’s due to theft, vandalism, fire, any other casualty, or act of God.

  • The RV tenant expressly assumes all risk of such loss or damage and must carry their own insurance.

 

INDEMNIFICATION

RV tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Handy Haven RV Park, its officers, and employees from all claims, liability, and expenses, including but not limited to attorney and other professional fees, for injury to persons, loss of life, or damage to property arising out of the tenants exercise of his rights hereunder, except as my be caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of Handy Haven RV Park or its officers and/or employees.

 

Violation of any of the above rules will be grounds for immediate termination of camping privileges.

 

Rules are subject to change without notice.

Office hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm           Phone: 541-563-4591

 

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR EXTENDED STAYS

Long term use of a site as a permanent residence is not allowed unless otherwise granted by Manager of the park.

Emergency Contact Person must be provided.

 

TERM OF OCCUPANCY

Is nightly, with optional prepayment discounts if payment is made in full in advance based on the weekly rate.  Any partial payments void the prepayment discount and rate reverts to current nightly rate.

 

SCREENING

Potential extended stay occupants will be screened for their ability to do their part in maintaining the park in good standing for health and safety standards, and appearance. A current photo of RV and living environment is required.

 

Potential occupants will be screened, including but not limited to credit history, prior occupancy history in other parks, ability to continually pay rent and orderliness.

 

SECURITY DEPOSIT

Extended stay occupants will need to provide Handy Haven a refundable security deposit at the current two week rate in advance of occupancy.  Any unpaid rent or utility fees, clean up, dump fees and repair will be deducted and the balance will be refunded.  Security deposit cannot be used in lieu of rent. Failure to pay rent is grounds for eviction.

 

APPEARANCE

The appearance of Handy Haven RV Park is of the utmost importance. Handy Haven is located in the Downtown District and is very visible to Waldport citizens as well as tourists. Long term occupants have more of a tendency to place or store items on the outside of their RV’s.  Spaces should be kept clean and free of debris. NO unsightly items, structures or equipment should be stored outside of an RV.

 

Outside items should be limited to patio furniture that is designed for outdoor use,  operable bicycles and barbecue equipment that is maintained in an attractive, clean and neat condition and potted plants that are kept in good condition, i.e. watered, pruned and weeded.

 

Nothing should be hung outside of an RV to dry or air or for any other purpose.  Nothing should be stored under or behind the RV that can be seen from the access drive or from any street. No RV or auto work or repairs should be carried out within the RV Park unless permission has been granted by RV Park management and the work/repair is limited to one day, i.e. no appearance of repair is visible overnight.

 

RV must be in good condition. NO TARPS ARE ALLOWED.

 

Violation of any of these conditions are grounds for immediate dismissal from the park.

 

EVICTION TIMING

24 hour notice for illegal activities

72 hour  notice for non-payment of rent

10 days for other

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