Cabin/RV types

Park Model

A recreational unit that is built on a single chassis mounted on wheels, that has a gross trailer area of not more than 400 square feet in the setup mode and is certified by the manufacturer as complying with the American National Standards Institute Standard A119.5.

The water supply must be capable of supplying each park model at one gallon per minute, and the wastewater disposal system must be capable of receiving 150 gallons per day for each park model. The rules also require a park model to be located on a campsite that is served by a site sewer connection.

Camping Cabin 

a recreational unit that is a hard-sided tent or shelter, is less than 400 square feet in area, is on skids designed to facilitate relocation from time to time and does not have a direct connection to a source of water.  This can include yurts, teepees, glamping units, canvas tents, and the like.  There may be a water outlet on the campsite and only electric can be inside the structure.

Resort Cabin

A resort cabin is generally any cabin that does not meet the definition of a camping cabin. If a cabin is greater than 400 square feet in area or is not on skids but is permanently attached to the ground, or has a water connection inside the cabin then it cannot be placed on a licensed campsite.

All resort cabins located in campgrounds shall require approval from the local zoning/planning department. The local building authority will also require building, plumbing, and electrical permits prior to construction.

Residential Home

A structure with water, sewer, and electric located on the campground property, either connected to some or all campground utilities or with separate utilities, used for year-round residence.

All residential homes located in campgrounds shall require approval from the local zoning/planning department. The local building authority will also require building, plumbing, and electrical permits prior to construction.

Site Types

Modern Individual

Sites where water flush toilets and water under pressure are available at a service building or where a water outlet and a sewer connection are available at each site.

Modern Group

Total number of sites in an area where campers can arrange in any fashion that has water under pressure available at a service building or where a water outlet and a sewer connection are available at each site. The total number of campers must comply with at least 1200 square feet per camper.

Primitive Individual

Sites where a service building that has water flush toilets is not provided and where sewer connections are not provided to sites. These sites are served by vault or portable privies. Sites may have electric only and water is typically supplied by a handpump well.

Primitive Group

Total number of sites in an area where campers can arrange in any fashion where a service building that has water flush toilets is not provided and where sewer connections are not provided to sites. The total number of campers must comply with at least 1200 square feet per camper.

 
Utilities

Convenience Water Outlets

Water spigots that are typically unthreaded and not used specifically for direct connection to a campsite. These are used for general camper use or maintenance.

Site Seepage Pits

A drywell, underground pit, or the like where gray water from a camping unit is discharged (no surface discharge allowed). New or replacement seepage pits are not permitted. Seepage pits should not be on sites with water connections unless given prior approval. If located within well isolation or in sensitive areas (wetlands, within 100’ of rivers/lakes/streams, etc.), they must be removed immediately.

Sanitary Dump Station

A facility where recreational units equipped with freshwater storage tanks and sewage holding tanks can be serviced. Typical setup includes a non-potable water tower for rinsing, a foot-operated sewer hatch usually surrounded by concrete and sloped to the hatch to assure positive drainage to the wastewater system, and a potable water tower. The potable tower is not required if all sites within the campground are served by site water connections.

Vault Privies Male/Female/All Gender

A permanent structure that has a watertight vault with a minimum storage capacity of 500 gallons and vented above the roof. The interior of the privy above the vault must be constructed of smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent materials, all openings are screened and have a self-closing door. There must be a privy for each sex or 2 unisex privies for every 25 sites, or fraction of 25 sites. They must be located at least 50 feet from a site boundary.

Portable Privies Male/Female/All Gender

A moveable, self-contained unit that typically has less than 500 gallons of storage capacity and is required to have a service contract with a licensed septage hauler to assure pumping and cleaning as needed. This is reviewed annually as part of the annual license to operate the campground. They must be located at least 50 feet from a site boundary.