Seward Forest Acres Campground

Terms of Service

CITY OF SEWARD CAMPGROUNDS

WAIVER AND RELEASE

These terms and conditions of Campground use affect your legal rights and remedies.  Please read carefully.

The City of Seward (the “City”) makes available its municipal campgrounds (“Campgrounds”) to members of the public who agree to adhere to federal, state, and municipal law and abide by the City’s terms and conditions set forth below. In order to use the Campgrounds, every responsible person on the Campgrounds reservation, along with members of their party staying under the reservation and any individuals using their equipment (collectively the “Camping Party”), must agree to the following terms and conditions releasing the City from any and all liability related to the use of the Campgrounds.

By their very nature, Campground environments can be unpredictable and chaotic. This means that even the most perfect, safest set of circumstances could not eliminate all risks associated with use of the Campgrounds; these types of risks, such as changing weather conditions or the presence of wildlife, are called inherent risks. Additionally, certain conduct or negligent actions by others, including other Camping Parties, may cause damage to property or result in injury to a Camping Party. All Camping Parties must assume responsibility for all risks – inherent or otherwise – as a condition of using the Campgrounds, including those that result in bodily injury, illness, property loss, or death.

The City is in particular aware of the threat of COVID-19 and the risk that certain Campgrounds conditions may increase the possibility that a Camping Party is exposed to the virus. At all times, Camping Parties must adhere to the applicable government mandates and laws regarding COVID-19 current at the time of their Campgrounds use; however, it is possible that such preventative measures may be insufficient to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The risk of contracting COVID-19 is included in those risks the Camping Party must agree to assume as a condition of using the Campgrounds.

Finally, while the City strives to maintain the safety of the Campgrounds, it may make MISTAKES or act NEGLIGENTLY in trying to do so. In exchange for the use of the Campgrounds, the Camping Parties (and anyone that could legally stand in their place) agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City (and its past, present, and/or future city council members, administrators, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, attorneys, insurers, representatives, designees, and assigns) from liability or claims stemming from the City’s NEGLIGENCE or MISTAKES, whether related to inherent risks, COVID-19, or otherwise.

By accepting the terms and conditions you represent that you fully understand and agree to the City’s terms as set forth above, and accept the City’s terms on behalf of your Camping Party.

 

SITE PRICING

Site pricing is based on 1 lodging unit (e.g. 1 RV or tent) per campsite. There is a separate fee to add an additional tent.

 

RESERVATION CHANGE

You can change your reservation date or site within 24 hours of booking for a $5 fee. Reservations are non-transferable. All changes must be made at least 1 day prior to arrival date.  Must call to change: 907.224.4055

 

CANCELLATION

  • 14 days+ prior to arrival: Full refund minus a 15% service free.
  • Less than 14 days prior to arrival: No refund.
  • Must call to cancel: 907.224.4055

 

REFUND

  • With the sole exception of the cancellation policy, there are No Refunds, including for weather conditions, early departure, etc. 

 

UNIT CHANGE

While we make every effort to ensure guests receive their preferred site, occasionally we may place guests in an alternative site if their first choice is unavailable (e.g. emergency maintenance work).

 

IMAGE DISCLAIMER

Site images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the site.

 

CAMPGROUND RULES

For the safety and enjoyment of all our guests, please adhere to the rules below.  Violations may result in fines and other administrative action, including ejection from the premises without refund.

Permit Display:

After completing checkout, you will receive a confirmation email and reservation link; this is your camping permit--please print or copy this info and display on your camping unit.

Check-in:

1:00 PM

Check-out:

11:00 AM

Occupancy:

  • Max 14 consecutive days in 1 municipal campground (City Ordinance 7.15.010).
  • Max 8 adults per site.
  • Limit 1 RV, and for additional charge, 1 tent. - or -
  • Limit 1 tent or hammock, and for additonal charge, 1 additional tent or hammock.

Quiet Hours: 

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Generator operation prohibited during these hours. 

Alcohol: 

Alcoholic beverages prohibited (City Ordinance 8.05).

Pets:

  • Must be leashed (6 ft. or less) and within owner's immediate reach at all times.
  • Owner must promptly pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.
  • May not disturb wildlife or other guests, e.g., noisy, aggressive, chases vehicles/bicycles.
  • Max 3 pets.

Management reserves the right to restrict disruptive or aggressive animals.  Owners of disruptive animals may be asked to leave the campgrounds.

Fires:

  • Only allowed in the provided fire rings--do not move fire rings.
  • Must be tended to by a responsible adult at all times.
  • Must be completely extinguished prior to leaving site for any period of time.
  • Do not cut or injure live trees.
  • Do not burn cans, glass or trash.
  • No vehicles, electrical boxes or combustibles within 10 feet of fire.

Sites:

  • No plastic sheeting, tarp enclosures, or other makeshift structures allowed.
  • All sites must be reserved prior to use--only use sites you have reserved.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly campsite. Dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
  • Sleeping in open spaces prohibited.