Cottonwood Cove RV Resort

Terms of Service

Thank you for considering Cottonwood Cove RV Resort. The following policies have been set to ensure the comfort, enjoyment, and safety of our guests. Please ensure that you, your invitees, friends and family understand them. The Manager and Staff at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort are charged with enforcing these bylaws and have the authority to terminate your stay immediately, without refund, if these rules are not respected. Registered guests are responsible for the conduct of their invitees, friends and family at all times and will be held financially responsible for any damages caused to property or equipment of Cottonwood Cove RV Resort.

  • The pool is open from 10:00 AM to dusk in our peak season and limited hours during our shoulder season.
  • Quiet time is from 11 pm – 8 am every day. For the comfort of guests, there is no tolerance for noisy disturbances after 11 pm or before 8 am. Our policy is to provide one warning for noise during quiet time, after which, if non-compliant, the guests are required to leave without refund. To report a disturbance, noise or otherwise, please contact the office or the after hours number provided at check in.
  • Smoking or Vaping of cannabis products prohibited throughout the property.
  • To ensure an enjoyable camping experience for all, excessive noise, loud music, foul language and unruly or disruptive behaviour will not be permitted at any time of the day.

Vehicle Restrictions
Watch for children playing. Park only in designated parking areas and do not block roads or campsites.  

The speed limit on roadways within the resort is 10 KM per hour and is strictly enforced with only one warning issued.  All signs must be obeyed.

All motorized vehicles, including golf carts, must be operated by a qualified driver with a valid driver’s license.

Parking in unauthorized areas or unoccupied RV lots may require vehicles to be towed at the owner’s expense and without notice.

Boat Dock & Launch

Fishing is not permitted off boat dock. Swimming is not permitted off boat dock or in boat launch area.

Moorage is by reservation only. For your convenience, there is a loading dock at the boat launch, 15 minute maximum parking.

There is no parking at boat launch turnabout or entrance to the marina.

Campfires

Campfires are permitted at each campsite in the pits provided and must always be attended. Fire ring bricks are not to be relocated within the site nor removed from the site. Portable propane fuelled fire pits are welcome.

Firewood may be purchased at the office and during the month of June is available in front of the office.  Do not remove bark or damage trees on the grounds or collect wood from the surrounding beaches,  bush or forested areas.

Total fire bans will be advertised by signage throughout the park and are strictly enforced. Propane fuelled fire pits are permitted during campfire bans but must be attended at all times.  

Pets

Two pets per campsite are welcome and permitted but must be well cared for, under control and on a leash at all times supervised by an adult. Vicious dogs will not be allowed. Pet waste must be picked up immediately and deposited in the bins provided, including the dog beach area. Excessive barking will not be tolerated. Pets are not allowed on the sandy beach areas surrounding the Cove and may only use that section of beach on Shuswap Lake identified by appropriate signs. Pets are not permitted in the Clubhouse.

Visitors

 If visitors need to visit the site they’ll need to check in at the office.

Adult Supervision

Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children, regardless of age. Children under the age of 12 years must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times especially when they are at the beach or at the pool.

USE OF SITE INFORMATION

Tents and mats are to be placed on gravel areas only. Screw-in dog leads may be used adjacent to lawns but must be installed into the gravel parking area.

Each lawn area is equipped with in-ground irrigation that can be turned on or off via the tap directly underneath the hose bib.  Please use this valve to operate sprinklers and water the lawn at your convenience as lawns that are left unwatered will be irrigated by the staff at Cottonwood Cove as required.  Irrigation lines are typically at the perimeter of the lawn and it is the guest’s responsibility to make sure that no park infrastructure is damaged by pegs, pins, etc. and that RV is disconnected from the water supply when not in use. Sanitary connections must be airtight.

If you have any questions regarding the irrigation or any of the other site infrastructure, please ask any staff member or inquire at the office. 

Lawn maintenance is carried out in designated areas from Monday – Thursday and starts at 8 am.  Please allow for grounds-keeping staff to enter your site once weekly for lawn maintenance by having your belongings clear of the grass on the scheduled day for your site. Arrangements for maintenance can also be made at the office the day before.  All guests are encouraged to keep the lawn area well-watered, else resort staff will need to enter the site and water as required.

All tents, belongings, vehicles, and slides must be completely within the marked site boundaries at all times. Each site is allowed ONE RV & ONE TENT and two vehicles. 

Please respect the privacy of other guests. Do not walk through occupied sites.  Please do not discard any food or other bear attractants in fire-pits.  No waste (yard or household) is to be left to accumulate on an RV lot, including fire-pits.

General Information

Use of water balloons are prohibited due to the debris left behind and environmental contamination being difficult to clean-up.

No jumping off of the bridge, littering, or entry into fenced areas.  Do not move or remove picnic tables from RV lots or public areas.

All common areas must be enjoyed with the consideration of others in mind. 

All wildlife, grass, vegetation, and infrastructure must be kept from harm or damage.

Alcohol is to be consumed responsibly.  Please be considerate of your neighbours.  There is no vaping or smoking of cannabis products permitted on the property. 

Fireworks are prohibited at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort and throughout all of CSRD Electoral Area F.

 

Garbage and Recycling

For everyday household waste, and there is a cardboard bin behind office (flattened only) with two sets of large black garbage dumpsters  provided along with two wooden bins for bottle/beverage recycling only.  Please remove the caps from bottles.  

Household recycling for milk containers, tin cans, styrofoam, cardboard and plastics  is currently unavailable onsite but is available free of charge at the Scotch Creek Transfer Station (open daily 8 am - 2 pm).

The grey pedestrian bins located throughout the park are for convenience only and not to be used for household waste.

All garbage and bottles/cans must be deposited in the bins provided so as not to attract wildlife and stored in a secured area or inside the RV (not only a bag or in a tent) until disposal. 

Check-out Procedures

Check-out time is 11 am of the day following the last night for which paid, as indicated on your receipt. It is your responsiblity to double check your arrival & departure dates and times. While every effort is made to be clear on how many nights are booked, all guests must ensure that a timely departure is made. 

There are no refunds for early departures under any circumstances. 

Availability permitting, same-day late check-outs can be accommodated but must be confirmed with the office.  Departures after 12 pm noon that are not arranged with the office may be charged for an additional night’s stay.

 

Cottonwood Cove RV Resort is privately owned and reserves the right to terminate any reservation for violation of our policies without refund. We assume no responsibility for the use of our grounds and facilities. The user assumes full responsibilities for injury or illness occurring to them or members of their family. Additionally, we assume no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen property occurring to anyone while onsite.

 

Following is a standard waiver of liability that all guests are required to sign, either digitally or in person, prior to their stay: 

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Cottonwood Cove RV Resort is privately owned and reserves the right to terminate any reservation for violation of our bylaws without refund. We assume no responsibility for the use of our grounds and facilities. The user assumes full responsibilities for injury or illness occurring to them or members of their family. Additionally, we assume no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen property occurring to anyone while on our grounds or in our facilities.

By signing this form you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue or claim compensation for injury and damage to you and your property

P L E A S E   R E A D   C A R E F U L L Y

IF YOU DO NOT READ AND SIGN THIS FORM YOU AND YOUR PARTY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED 

TO ENTER OR TAKE PART IN ANY ACTIVITY AT COTTONWOOD COVE RV RESORT

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I am aware and understand that:

1.      During my stay at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, I will be exposed to a variety of hazards, dangers and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, which are inherent to a campground and lake environment, and to the activities occurring therein. Non-limiting examples of these hazards, dangers and risks include fire, water, collision or impact with vehicles, watercraft, docks and pilings, sudden weather changes, wildlife, insects, falling objects, sharp objects, tripping hazards, slippery surfaces, drowning, and the actions and omissions, NEGLIGENT (including GROSSLY NEGLIGENT), INTENTIONAL and OTHERWISE, of other persons, including without limitation Cottonwood Cove Resort Management, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors and assigns (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as “THE RELEASEES”); 

2.      As a result of exposure to the hazards, dangers and risks present at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, I may suffer damage to my property, personal injury, death and loss resulting therefrom;

3.      Medical facilities and trained medical staff are not available at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort or anywhere nearby, and injuries which I may suffer may not be treated for an extended period of time, which may result in an increased severity of injury or death; 

4.      In the face of the hazards, dangers and risks present at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, I must exercise extra care for myself and others around me, including minors in my care;

5.      I must obey the rules of the Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, and ensure that minors in my care obey the bylaws of Cottonwood Campground.

I freely accept and fully assume all hazards, dangers and risks of Cottonwood Cove RV Resort and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage and loss resulting therefrom.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including without limitation the consideration of the Releasees permitting me to enter Cottonwood Cove RV Resort and take part in activities offered, sponsored or permitted by the Releasees at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, I hereby agree as follows:

1.      TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the Releasees and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, resulting from either my use of or my presence in the Cottonwood Cove RV Resort DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE HAZARDS, DANGERS AND RISKS OF COTTONWOOD COVE RV RESORT; 

2.      TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of, personal injury to, or death of any third party resulting from my use of or my presence in Cottonwood Cove RV Resort; 

3.      TO HOLD HARMLESS INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for damage to the property of, personal injury to, or death of any minors accompanying me at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort, regardless of whether I am responsible for or could have prevented or mitigated such damage, injury or death;

4.      This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity; 

5.      This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of the agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.

6.      This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and 

7.      Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. 

In entering into this Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasers with respect to the safety of Cottonwood Cove RV Resort or activities available at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort other than what is set forth in this Agreement. 

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.