FIRESIDE OUTPOST CAMPGROUND RULES AND CONDITIONS BY ENTERING THE FIRESIDE OUTPOST CAMPGROUND (THE “CAMPGROUND PROPERTY”), YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES AND CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL RULES MAY BE POSTED AT THE CAMPGROUND PROPERTY FROM TIME TO TIME. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE CAMPGROUND PROPERTY, AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL COSTS RESULTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE COSTS OF CLEANUP, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED FACILITIES, TOWING, REPLANTING, ATTORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS. THE MINIMUM FEE FOR CLEANUP OF A CAMPSITE IS $75.

WARNING – YOU ARE IN BEAR COUNTRY!

Other wildlife species are also active in and around this wilderness area.
Please use caution and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

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I. REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN. All guests must check in and register before occupying a campsite. Check in time is
3:00 p.m. EST and check out time is 11:00 a.m. EST (unless arrangements are made in advance for a later check out time.)
There is a maximum of 6 people permitted per campsite.

II. CHILDREN. All children (people who are under 18 years of age) must be supervised by an adult (a person who is at least 18 years of age) at all times while on the Campground Property.

III. RESTRICTED AREAS. No one is allowed to enter areas marked as restricted areas without prior written authorization from Campground Staff.

IV. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS. You must follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations while at the
Campground Property. In addition, the following are NOT ALLOWED at the Campground Property:

• Hunting

• Possession or use of fireworks, firearms, or other weapons

• Use of ATV’s, motorized dirt bikes, and snowmobiles

• Chain saws

• Dumping of holding tanks, toilets, or trash

• Possession or use of drugs that are illegal under either Tennessee or federal law

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V. FIRE. YOU ARE IN A HIGH FIRE DANGER AREA. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING YOUR FIRES

UNDER CONTROL. Fire is allowed only as provided below:

A. Locations and Fuels. You may build a fire within the designated metal fire rings that are provided for this purpose. You may
only use wood purchased at the Campground Property. Firewood must be small enough to fit completely inside of the fire
ring. You may also use a portable charcoal or gas grill or a gas camp stove within campsites and designated picnic areas. No
other locations or fuels are allowed. DO NOT MOVE the metal fire rings from their designated locations.

B. Further Limitations.
1. Do NOT put cans, glass bottles, plastic, food waste, other garbage, or rocks in fire rings.
2. Do NOT start campfires with gasoline, diesel, or camping fuel. Keep flammable materials away from campfires.
3. Your use of fire may be further limited or prohibited by (a) County or federal fire bans or other limitations; or (b) Restrictions imposed by the owner or operator of the Campground Property in their sole discretion. You must obey these restrictions on fires.
4. Do NOT gather firewood at the Campground Property.
C. No Unattended Fires. No fire shall be left unattended. Before leaving a wood or charcoal fire (and before going to sleep at night), you must extinguish all flames, separate the embers, and fully extinguish the embers with water (not rocks or dirt).

D. Fireworks are PROHIBITED on Campground Property.
E. Smoking is PROHIBITED in the cabins or bathhouse. Please dispose of all cigarette butts in the proper waste receptacles. Do not throw them on the ground or in the fire rings.

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VI. BEHAVIOR. THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY FACILITY. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.
A. “Quiet time” is enforced between 10 PM and 8 AM. For the comfort of all of our guests, all sources of noise, including
generators and radios must be turned off, conversations must be quieted, and lighting must be dimmed or directed away from other campsites.
B. Excessive noise, loud partying, boisterous behavior, fighting, or loud or vulgar language will not be tolerated.
C. Do not carve, chop, cut, drive nails or screws into, or otherwise damage any live trees or other vegetation.
D. Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the way you find them.
E. Do not dig holes for any reason.
F. Ride mountain bikes only on the main road.
G. Guests are responsible for all behavior of their children and visitors.

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VII. USE OF THE CREEK. ALL USE OF THE CREEK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS.
A. Children. No child may use the creek (e.g., for swimming, fishing, or wading), unless they are supervised by an adult who
is capable of providing emergency assistance.
B. Fishing. Fishing is allowed, but: (1) bait is not allowed; and (2) fishing is limited to catch and release. ANY PERSON WHO
KILLS A FISH OR FAILS TO PROMPTLY RELEASE A FISH BACK TO THE CREEK WILL BE CHARGED A RESTOCKING FEE OF NOT LESS THAN $50.00 PER FISH. No fishing license is required on private property.

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VIII. MOTOR VEHICLES AND PARKING.
A. The speed limit within the property is 10 MPH.
B. Obey all traffic signs. State traffic laws apply to this property unless otherwise specified.
C. When operating vehicles of any kind, do not damage the land or vegetation or disturb wildlife.
D. Within campgrounds and other recreation sites, use cars, trucks, SUVs, other motor vehicles only for entering or leaving.

E. Do not block, restrict, or interfere with traffic, roads, trails, or gates.

F. Parking is allowed only is designated parking spaces. Do not park outside of the gate.
G. Only one RV is allowed per campsite.
H. Only two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
I. Visitors must park in the visitor lot and leave the Campground Property by 10 p.m.

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IX. CAMPING. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE IN YOUR PARTY.
ADULTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THE CHILDREN AND PETS IN THEIR PARTY.
A. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites.
B. Keep your campsite free of litter and waste and clean up your campsite before you leave.
C. In order to ensure your safety, always carry a flashlight or headlamp after sunset.

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X. FOOD STORAGE. Food must be stored at all times in bear-proof containers or in vehicles with closed windows and locked doors.

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XI. PETS
A. All pets must be current with inoculation shots, and you must keep your pets on a leash or otherwise under your control at
all times. Pets are not to be left barking or unattended. When tied to your camper, pets must be secured by a strong leash that does not extend off the site in any directions, not tied to a tree.
B. You must clean up after your pet.
C. Aggressive or barking dogs are not tolerated.
D. Pets are not allowed in any cabins or bathrooms.

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XII. TRASH AND WASTE. PREVENT POLLUTION. KEEP GARBAGE, LITTER, PET WASTE, AND FOREIGN SUBSTANCES OUT OF CREEKS, STREAMS, AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER.
A. All “kitchen trash” (including but not limited to food waste and pet waste) must be disposed of in bear-proof dumpsters or
removed from the Campground Property. You must take your trash home with you if either: (1) it is large objects, like broken canopies, rafts, chairs, etc.; (2) it is potentially hazardous (e.g., propane tanks, household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.); or (3) the dumpster is full.
B. Dumping of holding tanks or toilets at the Campground Property is not allowed.
C. Garbage containers are reserved for the use of campers and visitors only.
D. Use toilets properly. Do not throw garbage, litter, or other foreign substances in toilets.