Rules

1. TCC SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MILES PER HOUR
2. CHECK-IN 2PM & CHECK OUT 11AM:  No Check in before 2PM. No check-in or setup during quiet hours. Late checkouts will incur a $20 per hour late fee. NO CHECK IN AFTER DARK.
3. QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM TO 8AM. If you disturb your neighbors during this time you may be asked to leave.
4. NO PIT BULLS OR AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED! Only dogs/cats are permitted. No more than (3) pets per site. Pets must be leashed on a 6ft or less leash or securely penned when outside your RV. Pets are only allowed to be penned outside your RV when you are located on your site. You are not permitted to leave your animal/s penned outside if you leave your site. If using the TCC Dog Play Area, you must supervise your dog at all times. You must be able to provide proof of current vaccinations. If your pet displays aggression or is creating a nuisance or disturbance you will be asked to remove your pet from TCC.  PICK UP & DISPOSE OF PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY.  In the rare event of a stray dog or cat, DO NOT FEED STRAY ANIMALS, rather, report the animal to management. Aggression by your pet OR failure to clean up your pet’s waste OR feeding stray animals may result in immediate eviction. There are no refunds for eviction.
5. SERVICE ANIMALS: TCC will consider a dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks as a qualified service animal per the ADA guidelines. TCC management will inquire (in accordance with the law) about the qualifications of your service dog. Anyone that is found to misrepresent their dog as a service animal when they are not will face immediate eviction and no refund will be given. Emotional support animals do not qualify as Service Animals per ADA guidelines. 
6. CAMPFIRES: Are only permitted in metal or rock fire rings & must be attended to at all times.  Do not cut or trim trees for firewood. NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD ALLOWED.
7. ILLNESS: If you believe you are sick, isolate yourself from others! Please respect fellow campers.
8. RV & TENT SITE RULES: Follow the TCC Representative to your site.  Do not change sites. Do not dig, erect poles or physically modify any site. Do not tamper with the electrical boxes. Do not drive nails or screws into trees or picnic tables. We reserve the right to charge guests accordingly for any damage they cause to the campground or facilities. Do not perform major repairs at your site. Washing vehicles is permitted on Standard/Upper sites for a $10 fee. Up to two (2) tents or screened tents per site are allowed. Only one (1) RV per site is allowed.
9. LATE ARRIVALS: If you expect to arrive after 5PM, call us by 3PM with your expected arrival time. NO CHECK IN AFTER DARK.  Late arrivals may stay at the front parking lot overnight.
10. ELECTRICITY / WATER / SEWER: Notify TCC management ASAP if there is a problem with any of your utilities. TCC is not responsible for damage due to power, water, weather, acts of nature or sewer issues. Use a surge protector and water pressure regulator. Turn your water off when you are away. Disconnect your hose for freezes. Use a proper sewer hose to connect to the TCC sewer system.  Never use devices that rely on electrical power near water.
11. ELECTRIC CARS: Charging electric cars is prohibited.  
12. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Grounds for reservation termination and eviction from the property include: causing repeated annoyance with loud noise, indecent language, damaging property of TCC or other persons, trespass into restricted areas, drunk or disorderly conduct, failing to follow rules and/or directions of the TCC staff, threatening or abusive behavior, and any other conduct unbecoming of a family campground/resort. TCC is governed by Alabama laws regarding public intoxication, alcohol and drug use.
13. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE: For your protection and ours, TCC has video cameras monitoring the common buildings and roads. You may be accidentally or purposely recorded from a neighbor’s camera. Immediately report any unusual activity by calling the main line 256-632-2103.
14. WASTE RESTRICTIONS: Do not put any diapers, wipes or hygiene products in the sewer lines.  You will be held responsible for plumbing repairs if such items are found in the septic from your site.
15. CLEANLINESS:  Keep your site clean and uncluttered at all times.  If your site is left with trash or your unwanted debris upon your departure, you may be charged a minimum of $50 for cleanup fee.  Dispose of all trash in the dumpsters or trash barrels located throughout the park. 
16. MAIL & DELIVERIES: Are prohibited unless the guest is staying more than a month & with prior arrangements.  DO NOT FORWARD YOUR MAIL WITH USPS TO THUNDER CANYON.
17. CAMPING MANNERS: Be kind; don’t walk through someone else’s site, don’t spread out onto other sites, keep your music/television low enough so that only your campsite can hear it, keep your kids and pets supervised, respect quiet hours, put everything back as you found it, mind your trash, do not litter, take only photographs and leave only footprints.
18. OCCUPANCY:  Maximum occupancy of four (4) persons per RV/campsite are allowed.  Additional guests are $5.00 per person per night.
19. SHOWERS AND RESTROOMS: Are open starting late spring thru early fall. They are located on the loop of Thunder Canyon Road. Please leave them clean. 
20. LAUNDRY FACILITIES:  Coin operated laundry facilities are available in the kitchen area. Laundry facilities may be video monitored for your protection and ours. Leave the laundry area as you found it and clean your dryer lint filter after each use.
21. SMOKING:  All TCC buildings are non-smoking. Do not throw cigarette or cigar butts on the ground or into undesignated trash receptacles. Butts are a fire hazard and hazard to wildlife.
22. VEHICLES:  A maximum of two (2) vehicles per site. This includes your RV and Tow/ed vehicle. All vehicles must be registered when the reservation is made. All vehicles must park within your designated site and not on the grass area or roadway. No off-road vehicles permitted on TCC property. Do not drive though the grass or vacant RV or tent sites.
23. SUBLETTING:  Subletting your site and/or third party camping units are not permitted.  
24. CUSTOM RIGS: Damage to TCC electrical systems done by custom made rigs or rigs that have significant modifications to their factory-designed electrical systems will be the financial responsibility of the rig’s owner.
25. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Should you cancel your reservation, a credit will be placed on your account for the amount paid minus the $3 reservation fee. If you cancel the same day you forfeit one night’s stay plus a $3 reservation fee. 
26. RETURNED CHECKS: A $49 fee will be charged for all returned checks, and all late fees will apply until good funds are received by the TCC office and certified funds will be required.
27. GUESTS: All guests must check in and register with TCC management, present a government- issued photo ID & register their vehicle. Unregistered vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. Guest Fees range from $5 to $40 per person per day.
28. FIREWORKS, DRONES, OPENLY CARRIED FIREARMS, TARGET PRACTICE  & HUNTING ARE PROHIBITED.
29. WILD ANIMALS: DO NOT feed wild animals and DO NOT leave food or trash outside your RV.
30. WARNING: TCC is a rustic campground in a natural setting. ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Always use caution. Parents must accompany children to creeks and ponds. Be weather aware. Wear proper shoes & safety gear, ie. helmet when riding bicycles.
31. EMERGENCY & FIRE DEPARTMENT: If you have an emergency:

 

EMERGENCY Dial 911 AND call TCC management @ 256-632-2103.
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