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Park Rules

    Entrance to our park constitutes your Agreement to all Park Rules & Policies (Terms & Conditions).

    Park Rules

    Welcome to HideAway Lakes, Texas ~ a privately owned park ~ where our guests enjoy camping in peace and quiet. We are a quiet park. Please do not play music of any kind. Please maintain the noise levels where they can be heard only in your campsite. If your conduct is too loud or inappropriate at any time, you will be evicted from the park.
    *Evicted guests will not receive any refund and may be charged a $500 eviction fee.

    Entrance to our park constitutes your Agreement to all Park Rules & Policies (Terms & Conditions).


    Check the HideAway Lakes Weather Channel before visiting or booking your reservation.


    • Reservation holders must be prepared to show the reservation on their phone (no screenshots), valid state ID, proof of auto insurance, and credit card used to book the reservation. We do not accept pre-paid cards.​


    • Please be prepared to open all bags, coolers, trunks, etc., as park staff checks for glass & tags all rods. *Please keep your ice in the bag as we empty the coolers checking for glass. Anything confiscated will not be returned. ​


    • Keep your campsite clean at all times.​


    • All guests (18 and older) must show a valid state ID; vehicle operators must have valid driver’s licenses and auto insurance.


    • All vehicles, travel trailers, gear trailers, etc., must be in good working condition and have license plates and proof of insurance. ​


    • Please drive 5 MPH at all times. For the safety of all guests and park staff, we do not allow driving after dark.


    • Please do not block roadways.


    • Only persons with a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance may operate a motor vehicle on the surrounding roads and park areas. Quads, OTRs, Dirt Bikes, etc., are prohibited in the park or surrounding areas.


    • Please do not walk through campsites. We do not have a bicycle path. 


    • Parents, please keep your children with you - at your campsite. Occupying additional campsites will result in additional campsite fees. 


    • Parents, please accompany your minor children (17 & under) to the bait shack & restrooms. 


    • Private Property. HideAway Lakes is a privately owned campground. All surrounding areas are also private property. Any vehicle parked in neighboring farms, fields, roads, etc., will be towed at the owner’s expense. 


    If you need assistance choosing and booking the best campsite for your visit, please call reservations at 915-247-6695.

    RV Guests

    RV Cross-Country Travelers are welcome any day, year-round. 


    RV Camping is available on Friday & Saturday nights.  


    Please be prepared to show proof of insurance before connecting your RV to HideAway Lakes' electric connections. Please be mindful of amp usage so you do not trip your breaker during your stay.

    Please notify park staff if you have any electrical issues during your stay. Guests cannot diagnose our electrical pedestals per insurance and safety requirements. Management is happy to help. Even if you are an electrician, laws prohibit you from working on our pedestals unless you are hired. All Motorhomes, RVs, and Travel Trailers must be in good working order and appearance. 


    Please see our Campsite Map or call for booking assistance at 915-247-6695


    • 30-amp & 50-amp connections
    • Water fill & Dump Station
    • Guests may Boondock (a campsite without electric connections).
    • Maintenance on RVs or vehicles in the park is not allowed.
    • Washing RVs or vehicles in the park is not permitted.
    • We do not allow generators.


    Reservation Fishing Passes are $20/day per fishing rod. The limit is three catfish per fishing pass per day. *Reservations are 5 PM to 5 PM. Fishing passes may be added to your reservation or purchased upon arrival.

    Tent Guests

    Tent Camping is available on Friday & Saturday nights.


    Please be prepared to show a valid driver's license and proof of insurance upon arrival. 

    Upon checking in to your campsite, please check for any litter and tree damage. Immediately notify park staff of any issues. We are happy to ensure your campsite is clean so you and your family can enjoy peaceful lakeside camping! 


    Fishing Passes are $20/day per rod. The limit is 3 catfish per fishing pass per day. *Reservations are 5 PM to 5 PM. Fishing passes may be added to your reservation or purchased upon arrival.

    Day Fishing Guests

    Day Fishing is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday - from 7 AM to 5 PM. ​

    Please be prepared to show a valid driver's license and proof of insurance upon arrival. 

    Day Fishing Passes are $15 per rod. The limit is 3 catfish per fishing pass. Fishing passes are purchased upon arrival.

    Check-In & Check-Out

    All guests must check in at the Bait Shack upon arrival. Reservation holders must be prepared to show the reservation on their phone (no screenshots), valid state ID, proof of auto insurance, and credit card used to book the reservation. We do not accept pre-paid cards.

    Please be prepared to open all bags, coolers, trunks, etc., as park staff checks for glass & tags all rods. *Please keep your ice in the bag as we empty the coolers checking for glass. Anything confiscated will not be returned. 


    Day Fishing Guests' weekend reservations recommended

    • All Campsites: 7 AM - 5 PM


    Overnight Camping Guests reservations required

    • Check-in is 5 PM - Sunset. Gates close by dark; gates open at 7 AM. For the safety of all guests and staff, we do not allow driving after dark.
    • Same-day reservations can be made online until 5 PM.
    • Please report damage, vandalism, or any issues with your campsite to park staff immediately upon check-in. Any clean-up, damage, or destruction reported by park staff will be charged to the guest's account.
    • Check-out is 5 PM. Please plan prompt departures. Guests in campsites after 5 PM will have an additional day added to their reservation.


    Rates May Change

    • Please be aware that rates may change due to park capacity


    Early Check-In

    • We can arrange an early check-in if your campsite is available. Please call/text for assistance at 915-247-6695.
    • Additional fees may apply.


    No Show

    • Guests who do not arrive during the designated check-in time are marked as "No Show" and will forfeit their reservation without camp credits or refunds. ​

    Occupancy

    Please select the best campsite for your family. You can always call our reservation desk at 915-247-6695 for booking assistance. 


    • Campsites accommodate 1 vehicle, 1 tent, 5 people.
    • Larger campsites accommodate 2 vehicles, 2 tents, 8 people.


    Please note: One vehicle is included with your campsite reservation. If your campsite allows for 1 additional vehicle, a $20 fee will be collected for the additional vehicle.

    A $100 Deposit for "Large Group Campsite Clean-Up" is collected for all daytime guests & camping reservations for groups of 8+ people (even if multiple campsites). Deposits are returned at check-out if the campsite has been kept clean and quiet during your visit and campsites are clean upon check-out. 

    We are a Quiet Park

    Peace & Quiet

    We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your visit. Please be mindful and keep the music off. Please maintain the noise levels where they can be heard only in your campsite. 

    Peace and quiet is strictly enforced.


    • No music: no car radios, no Bluetooth speakers, no phone music. Peace & Quiet!
    • Please report any loud or inappropriate behavior to the park staff.
    • Generators are not allowed. 
    • Dirt Bikes, Four-wheelers,  ATVs, Off-the-Road vehicles, Quads, etc., are not allowed in the park.
    • Please consume alcoholic beverages responsibly. We do not allow the intoxication of guests. Law enforcement will be called. Evicted guests may be charged a $500 eviction fee.

    Cleanliness

    The cleanliness of the park is important to us. Sites are to be kept clean and orderly at all times. Please leave all areas and restrooms clean. If any area requires our attention, please let us know.


    • We do not allow glass bottles or containers of any kind. Anything confiscated will not be returned. 
    • We do not allow pallets. Please do not bring pallets for any reason. Anything confiscated will not be returned. ​
    • Do not leave any food out. You don’t want to invite pests and animals.
    • Please dispose of all trash in sealed trash bags. If you did not bring trash bags, please visit the Bait Shack.
    • Please do not burn trash in your campfire, fire pit, grill, trashcans, dumpsters, etc.
    • Trashcans are located at each campsite. Please do not throw trash on the ground, such as bottle caps or cigarette butts.
    • Dumpsters are located at the southwest corner of the park.
    • Urination/Defecation or disposal of human waste onto park grounds or surrounding areas will result in eviction, fees, and reports to law enforcement. You are welcome to bring your private camping bathrooms and toilet bags. Please dispose of sealed toilet bags directly into the park’s southwest corner dumpsters. *See Restrooms information below.
    • Please be courteous and leave bathrooms and campsites clean.
    • Please dispose of your broken shade canopies, chairs, tents, etc., directly into the park dumpsters located at the SW corner of the park or seek park staff for assistance and proper collection/disposal. Guests will be charged at least $100 clean-up and disposal fees for these items left in campsites.
    • Please do not dispose of or leave behind any wires, oil, furniture, carpets, mattresses, toxic waste, or chemicals anywhere in the park or surrounding areas, park trash cans, or park dumpsters. 
    • Clean-up fees (minimum of $100) will be assessed for any clean-up performed by HideAway Lakes staff.


    A $100 Deposit for "Large Group Campsite Clean-Up" is collected for all daytime guests & camping reservations for groups of 8+ people (even if multiple campsites). Deposits are returned at check-out if the campsite has been kept clean and quiet during your visit and campsites are clean upon check-out. 

    Fishing

    HideAway Lakes is a privately owned park. We stock Blue, Channel, and White Catfish.


    • Texas fishing licenses are not required.
    • Please bring your rod & reel. We do not rent or sell fishing rods. Please visit our Bait Shack for live bait & all-natural bait.
    • Fishing passes must be purchased before entering the park.
    • At check-in, all rods will be tagged.
    • We allow 1 hook per rod and real. We do not allow fishing with cast nets or throw nets, sticks, bottles, soda cans, etc.
    • We allow 3 catfish per permit. Guests who exceed their limit are charged $9/lb for all catfish.
    • We do not allow "catch & release."
    • Fish Cleaning Station available. Bring your knives. Or pack your fish on ice & clean your catch at home.
    • Please allow park staff to count your fish when you check out.
    • Please do not throw unused bait in the lake. Please give it to a neighbor angler or park staff, or place it in a sealed trash bag.

    Wildlife

    HideAway Lakes is a bird sanctuary. Please protect our birds, visiting birds, and all wildlife by maintaining your distance (at least 6 feet away from birds, ducks, geese, etc., and their nests) and keeping your campsite clean. If you have a dog, please keep it on a short leash, in your campsite at all times, and under the owner's control. Any behavior disruptive to birds in the park and surrounding areas will result in eviction. 

    Causing injury or death to any park birds, visiting birds, and any wildlife is a Misdemeanor that will result in state fines and/or jail. Please see Texas law for more information.

    We do not allow glass containers, confetti, confetti eggs, fireworks, holiday baskets with paper or plastic grass/straw, piñatas, or any items deemed unsafe. These items injure and can kill wildlife. Anything confiscated will not be returned. 

    Please remember that you are in a natural wildlife habitat area. There are coyotes, birds of prey, bull snakes, reptiles, snapping turtles, and additional wildlife animals/creatures. All guests should ensure their safety and the safety of all children and pets. Children (all minors 17 and younger) and pets must always be in the care of their parents.

    Children & Safety

    • Parents, please keep your children in your family's campsite and under your supervision. 
    • A parent or legal guardian must always accompany all children (guests 17 and younger).
    • Parents/Guardians are responsible for children’s actions and safety.
    • Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times and for any disturbance caused to other guests.
    • Please do not allow your children to climb or hang from trees. A minimum fee of $300 will be assessed for any tree damage.
    • Please do not allow your children to disturb, injure, or kill the birds and wildlife.
    • No one is allowed in the water for any reason. Please keep your hands, feet, and paws out of the water.
    • We do not allow boats, canoes, kayaks, etc., in the water.
    • The park speed limit is 5 mph.

    Trees & Shrubs

    Please do not injure the park trees or shrubs. NO nails, screws, ropes, lines, hammocks, etc., can be tied or inserted into trees, shrubs, or other structures.


    • Please do not hang from or climb on trees.
    • A minimum fee of $300 will be charged to the guest's account for any tree damage.
    • Upon check-in, please report any tree or shrubbery issues in your campsite to park staff. Any tree or shrubbery damage reported by park staff will be charged to the guest's account.

    Leave No Trace

    Restrooms

    For the convenience of our guests, porta-potties and handwashing sinks are conveniently located around the park. HideAway Lakes staff clean the restrooms every 2 hours. Please help keep the restrooms clean by disposing of your personal items in the trash cans conveniently located by each restroom and in every campsite. Please bring issues to our attention immediately.


    • Please bring your own toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, sanitary wipes, etc., with you during your visit.
    • Guests under the age of 18 require adult supervision. Please accompany your children to the restrooms.
    • Please do not bring your dogs to the restrooms. 
    • Urination/Defecation or disposal of human waste onto park grounds or surrounding areas will result in eviction, fees, and reports to law enforcement. Public urination or defecation is a Class B Misdemeanor in Texas.


    You are welcome to bring your private camping bathrooms and toilet bags. Please dispose of sealed toilet bags directly into the dumpsters at the park's southwest corner.

    Dog Policy

    A maximum of 2 small/medium dogs (under 20 pounds) - per campsite/family/group - are certainly welcome at many Hideaway Lakes campsites. Please see the HideAway Lakes Park Map for dog-friendly campsites. Please keep your dogs on short leashes, in your campsite, and under the owner's physical control at all times!


    • Dog Fee: $15 per dog
    • Please pick up after your dog using the required dog poop bags sold at our Bait Shack. 
    • Owners are liable for their dog's actions while visiting the park.
    • Proof of rabies/distemper vaccinations must be provided upon request.
    • Dogs must wear appropriate identification tags at all times.
    • Dogs are not allowed near the restrooms. Please keep your dog on a leash, in your campsite, & under the owner's physical control at all times.
    • Dogs are not allowed in the water for any reason.
    • If your dog(s) violates any of these rules, you will be asked to remove your dog(s) from the campground.


    If your dog bites someone, we must call the sheriff's department. They can and will take your dog. It will be impounded until you prove your dog has a rabies vaccination.

    If your dog injures or kills any park birds, visiting birds, or wildlife, we will report it to the sheriff's department. Causing injury or death to any park birds, visiting birds, and any wildlife is a Misdemeanor that will result in state fines and jail. Please see Texas law for more information.

    Campfires & Grills

    Guests may build campfires on the ground or in a fire pit (available at the Bait Shack) at every campsite.


    Many campsites have charcoal grills, bring your own grill grates. Please see our detailed map for grill locations. Guests are welcome to bring their own charcoal and propane grills; allowed in every campsite. Please place cool-to-the-touch ashes directly in the dumpsters located in the southwest corner of the park. Any clean-up performed by park staff will result in additional clean-up fees. 


    • Campfires are for firewood ONLY! We have pecan firewood bundles available for purchase & fire pits available for rent.
    • Please reserve fire pits with Park Staff. Removal of fire pits from campsites will result in additional fees. 
    • NO cutting or trimming of the trees or shrubs, nor gathering of wood, sticks, or branches on park grounds.
    • Please build campfires at least 6 feet away from trees and shrubs. Do not build campfires under tree branches.
    • Please extinguish your campfire with surrounding dirt.
    • A minimum fee of $300 will be assessed for any tree damage.
    • Fires must never be higher than 18 inches.
    •  Please do not burn trash in campfires, fire pits, or grills.
    • We do not allow pallets for any reason. Do not bring any wood with nails, screws, hinges, etc. Guests who enter the park with pallets/wood with nails, screws, hinges, etc., will incur a minimum $100 fee. Anything confiscated will not be returned. 
    • Never leave fires unattended!!!
    • Always extinguish fires completely when leaving them for any amount of time. Extinguish fires by covering the fire with dirt. Extinguished fires must be cool-to-the-touch.

    Bicycle & Walking Path

    We do not have a bicycle or walking path. Please keep your bicycles at home. 

    Miscellaneous Policies

    • Flying kites is not allowed.
    • Drones and remote-controlled machines are not permitted.
    • Only long-term RV Park guests may receive deliveries and/or packages.
    • Nudity or lewd behavior is not allowed on the premises or surrounding areas.
    • We do not allow the intoxication of guests. Law enforcement will be called. Evicted guests may be charged a $500 eviction fee.

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    We are truly OFF-THE-GRID! Your cell service may be spotty. Your hot spot might work.

    Be Courteous

    Damage & Harmful / Illegal Activity

    Please report any damage, vandalism, or any issues with your campsite to park staff immediately upon check-in. Any clean-up, damage, or vandalism reported by park staff will be charged to guest's account.

    • No trimming or wood gathering from trees or shrubs. A minimum fee of $300 will be assessed for any tree or shrub damage.
    • Firewood bundles are available for your purchase.
    • Please do not hang any items from trees.
    • Please do not climb or hang from trees.
    • Absolutely NO FIREWORKS!
    • The use of archery, paintball, slingshots, or air guns is not allowed.
    • Any damage made to park or property will be billed to the guest.
    • Do not engage in illegal activities anywhere in the park or surrounding property.
    • Do not leave any food out that will attract uninvited pests and animals.
    • Guests who enter the park with glass containers of any kind will incur a minimum $100 fee.
    • Guests who enter the park with pallets/wood with nails, screws, hinges, etc., will incur a minimum $100 fee.
    • We do not allow the intoxication of guests. Law enforcement will be called.
    • Drunk / Disorderly evictions will result in a $500 fee to guests.

    Cancellations & Refunds

    • We do not issue refunds.
    • We do not charge for sunshine, nor do we refund for inclement weather.
    • Cancellations made a minimum of 3 days before the arrival date may result in camp credits that can be used for a future stay during the same camping season, less a $5 rescheduling fee.
    • Booking, credit card processing, and lock site fees are non-transferable.

    Payments & Fees

    Any account that becomes past due will be subject to a 25% late payment fee and may be suspended or disabled for non-payment at any time at the sole discretion of HideAway Lakes. Any accounts that are not collectible by HideAway Lakes will be turned over to an outside collection agency. If your account is turned over for collection, you agree to pay HideAway Lakes a “Collection Fee” of not less than $250, in addition to any fees that may be imposed by the outside collection agency or its legal representation. All services that HideAway Lakes offers are considered to be provided on a strictly prepaid basis.

    Attorney's Fees

    The prevailing party shall have the right to collect from the other party its reasonable costs, necessary disbursements, and attorney's fees incurred in enforcing this Agreement.

    Indemnification

    Guests acknowledge that they make use of HideAway Lakes’ services at their own risk.

    Guests assume any and all risks associated with the foregoing and agree to hold HideAway Lakes harmless from and indemnify HideAway Lakes against the same.

    Policy Changes

    HideAway Lakes reserves the right to evict or refuse entry to any person. Guests and their visitors agree to use the campground at their own risk. Management, staff, and owners are not responsible for damage, injury, or loss to persons, pets, or property. We reserve the right to change the rules and regulations as we deem necessary.

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