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Campground
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who do I call
if I have a problem?
A. Call the office staff during office hours at 517.546.2679. After the office
is closed call the owner, Alan Taylor, at 586.489.0360.
Q. How do I
re-enter the campground through the security gate after the office is closed?
A. A gate access card is required to enter the campground after office hours.
Please request a card at the office ($20 refundable deposit required) upon
check-in.
Q: What can I
expect from the sites at Taylor's Beach Campground?
A. Our natural environment does not allow for perfectly level sites. Our
lakefront sites (L1-L8) and sites 44-49 are the most level. Please also note,
in the early spring, some sites may be wet. If you have concerns about any type
of site conditions, please call the office.
Q. How do I find
out what activities are scheduled for the weekend?
A. You can get a general idea from our calendar of events listed on this web
site. Saturday games, arts and crafts and activities are usually in or nearby
the family fun tent or playground area from 1 until 2:30 p.m. The schedule of
event and times will be posted on the bulletin board located on the front wall
of the restroom/recreation building. Please check with the office if you have
any questions.
Q. Can we bring our boat or personal watercraft with us?
A. Yes, there are two all-sports lakes nearby. You can leave the watercraft in the parking area near the office. Boats are not allowed to be brought into the campground; we do provide row boats, paddle boats and kayaks at very low rental rates.
Q. If I don't
ride along on the hayride with my child, where will the drop-off location be?
A. Not all hayrides are at scheduled times, the hay wagon will start and pick
up and drop off near the playground area. The ride will last about 30-40
minutes and campers will be picked up throughout the campground.
Q. How can I
donate to the Taylor’s Beach Campground charity fund “Camping for a Cause” if I
didn't donate when I made my reservation?
A. You can stop in at the office to contribute to the fund, THANK YOU!
Q. Are pit bulls,
rottweilers or aggressive dogs welcome at Taylor's Beach?
A No. Please see our pet policy for complete details.
Q. Are we allowed
to have a campfire on our campsite?
A. Yes, please help save our grass by locating the fire ring on a spot where a
campfire has already burned.
Q. Can I bring my
own firewood into the campground?
A. Yes, but only if it came from within Livingston County, you must have
written proof and the name/address/phone number of the property owner where the
wood was obtained. These measures are required by law to prevent the spread of
the Emerald Ash Borer in Michigan.
Q: Can I buy all
of my supplies at the camp store?
A. To ensure freshness of perishable items, the camp store is only fully
stocked during the prime season (Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Q. What is the
speed limit within the campground?
A. 5 MPH.
Q. If my camper
doesn't have enough room, how can I have a friend or family member enjoy
camping with us at TBC?
A. We have the perfect solution! We have nice campers available to rent for
only $79 per night or $299 for one week, rate includes campsite fee.
Q. Is it
acceptable to toss my cigarette butts on the ground?
A. Please keep our campground clean and safe by disposing butts in cigarette
disposals throughout the campground, or in your site’s fire pit.
Q. Is it O.K. to
swear and use bad language at Taylor’s Beach?
A. Please do not expose our little campers to bad language. Parents are asked
to monitor their teens’ use of such language in public areas.
Q. If all of the
rental RVs at Taylor’s Beach Campground are booked, do I have any other
options?
A. Yes! I-Haul RV Rental will rent you an RV, transport it to the campground
and even set it up for you. Visit
www.ihaulrvrental.com for more information.
Q How do I redeem
my coupon discount?
A. When you make your reservation you will be charged the full amount for the
number of camping nights, at registration the campground office will credit the
coupon amount back to your credit card when you present the coupon.
Q. If we arrive to register after the office is closed, what do we do?
A. Please call the office during office hours at 517.546.2679 to let us know that you will be arriving late. There will be a telephone on the outside office wall for you to contact someone for assistance when you arrive. Office hours are from 9 am to 8 pm Mon. thru Thur. & Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends, prior to Memorial Day weekend closed at 6 pm. Fri. & Sat. 9 am to 9 pm Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends, prior to Memorial Day weekend closed at 7 pm. Holiday weekends open Fri. & Sat. until 10 pm If office is closed please use after hours outside camper telephone for assistance.
Q. Can we check
in early or stay late to enjoy the rest of the day?
A. Yes! If your campsite is available prior to your regular check in, or
another camper is not scheduled to arrive on your check out day … you are
welcome to stay for no additional charge. Check in as early as 9 AM and check
out after you enjoy your day.
Q. Is it O.K. to
ride bikes after dark?
A. For your safety and the safety of other campers we ask that bikes or other
riding toys not be used after dark.
Q. Are you strict
about your 11 p.m. quiet hour rules?
A. Yes, children and teens MUST be back at their campsites by 10:30 p.m. We
insist that music is off and voices are kept low after 11 p.m.
Q. Can my dog go
into the restroom/recreation building with me?
A. Dogs are not permitted in the buildings.
Q. Can I take my
dog on the beach or in the lake?
A. Dogs are welcome to cool off in the stream or in the lake south of the
swimming area. Dogs are not permitted on the beach, playground or in the lake
by the swimming area.
Q. Can my dog be
off the leash on our campsite?
A. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Q. Is it O.K. if
I wash my dishes in the bathroom sink?
A. Dishwashing is not permitted in the bathrooms.
Q. Do you mind if
campers go into the bathroom and shower building to rinse off beach sand in the
sinks or showers?
A. Please help us keep the bathrooms clean by rinsing off at the outside heated
beach shower.
Q. Do you care if
campers leave cans, bottles and trash on the ground?
A. Please help us to keep the campground looking beautiful for everyone to
enjoy, and dispose of trash properly.
Q. Is TV service available at campsites with hook ups? Is there a charge?
A. The TV service is available, and free. However, unfortunately, the system is very unreliable. We highly recommend that you bring DVDs or a DVR receiver to hook up to your camper's TV. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Q. Can Taylor’s
Beach Campground recommend a local service company to service my camper or RV?
A. MMCJS RV Repair Service offers RV and camper service work that is top
quality and at really fair prices. They are extremely reliable and stand behind
their work. The owner does all repair work, and this company has been used at
TBC for several years with a track record of 100% completely satisfied
customers. Call 517-490-4993 or visit www.mmcjs.com.
Q. Do tents have
to camp in the rustic tenting areas?
A. No, tenters are welcome to camp on any campsite in the campground; we
realize that tenters like to have the convenience of water and electric.
Q. If I’m camping
in a tent or a camper/RV, is it okay if I put up two tents or my camper and a
tent?
A. Only if all of the people camping on the campsite are the parents and
unmarried dependent children living in the same home. If not, additional
camping fees will be charged.
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