White Birch Lakes Recreational Association
4730 Lake Road, Farwell MI 48622
phone (989) 588-2853
fax (989) 588-4924
info@whitebirch.org

CAMPING INFORMATION
 

Camping on Member Lots

Per our Covenants and Restrictions camping on lots owned by White Birch members is allowed from the start of Memorial Day Weekend through October 31st.

Section H of the Covenants & Restrictions reads:

H. Restrictions on Camping

1. Camping shall be allowed without the necessity of a permit each year from the beginning of Memorial Day weekend through October 31, and at such other times during the year (“off-season camping”) only in accordance with permits issued by the Board of Directors of the White Birch Lakes Recreation Association (“Association”). The granting of such permits to not be unreasonably withheld, but which will not, in any event, permit off-season camping for any landowner for a duration of more that fourteen (14) consecutive days.
    

2. Each camping unit must meet Health Department requirements.
    
3. All camping units must be set back at least 100 feet from any road.
    
4. All lots where camping takes place must have an approved fire ring.
    
5. All campers must comply with these Conditions.
    
6. The Association will enforce these conditions.

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Camping in White Birch Campground
Campground Policy

Policy #: Campground 02
Board Approval: August 13, 2011
Review: April of each year

1. All campers in the campground must be registered to camp.
    
2. A camping registration form must be completed for each campsite in use at all times.
    
3. Registration forms are available at the Clubhouse. Registration forms must be completed and campsite fees paid PRIOR to setting up camp. The registration forms are two part: the white/front copy will be kept in the Clubhouse; the yellow/back copy will be given to the camper to place on the post at the campsite as a receipt and to verify registration.
    
4. In order to use the campground, the lot owner must be a member “in good standing”.
    
5. All campground reservations must be made by the lot owner/member. The lot owner/member may make reservation(s) for guests/non-members to use the campground, however, guests/non-members who try to reserve a campsite on their own will be turned away.
    
6. Only ONE camper and ONE tent is allowed on any one camping site. If an additional camping unit or tent is placed on said space, then an additional campground fee will be applied.
    
7. Reservations are handled on a first come/first serve basis. Reservations made prior to your anticipated arrival date are recommended. Please call (989)588-2853 during business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) to make your advance reservation.
    
8. A minimum of one-half of the total camping fee is required at the time the reservation is made. The remaining balance must be paid at the Clubhouse.
    
9. Campground or safety personnel are unable to collect camping fees, accept reservations or assign camping sites. All monies and reservations are handled exclusively through the Clubhouse.
    
10. There are no time limitations on members using the campground. Guest campers have a maximum of 14 consecutive days staying in the campground with a minimum of 15 days between visits.
     
11. There is no refund on monies paid for camping fees or reservation deposits.
     
12. ATV’s not owned by a lot owner/brought in by a guest are prohibited access to all roads and trails within WBLRA per the ATV Rules & Regulations.
     
13. All campers must comply with all regulations set forth in the Covenants and Restrictions of WBLRA.
     
14. The following campground fees are in effect from Memorial Day weekend through October 31, 2011:
     

    Full hook-up (Sites 1-5)    One day $20.00    One week $70.00    Two weeks $140.00    Three weeks $210.00    One month $250.00	Electric only (Sites 6-37)    One day $15.00    One week $55.00    Two weeks $110.00    Three weeks $165.00    One month $200.00

15. The off-season camping rate (November 1 to Memorial Day weekend) is $5.00 per
    night electrical charge.

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PLEASE ASK FOR A COPY OF THE COMPLETE WBLRA CAMPING GUIDELINES

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To register for a campsite please call the White Birch office at 989-588-2853 or email info@whitebirch.org (you will be contacted to confirm your reservation and given the campsite number(s) to use).