General Facility Information and Rules
All guests/residents are required to have a signed General Release, Liability Waiver, and Assumption of All Risk and Liability on file before entering the property.
All Guests, Residents & Visitors Must Sign This Release
- For the safety of the horses on site, do not touch or feed other guests’ horses.
- Campfires are not permitted unless in an approved fire ring. Please contact the office for questions or to borrow an approved fire ring.
- Absolutely NO SMOKING in the pavilion or rooms.
- All cigarette butts must be placed in the trash.
- Your campsite must remain clean. All garbage must be removed upon departure. The trash dumpster is located between the dog park and Royal Palm Cottage for excess waste.
- Parking allowed in designated parking areas only.
- Complimentary guest bicycles are located at the covered bike rack at the opposite end of the pavilion from the pool. Bicycles are available for use from 7 am-5 pm and must be returned to the bike rack daily.
- Please respect your neighbors. Quiet hours are observed from 10 pm to 7 am.
- Black Prong is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
Registration
- All Guests are required to check-in at the main office upon arrival.
- Check-in time is 3 pm-5 pm for Cottages & 11 am-5 pm for RV Pads (late arrivals need to be prearranged and may result in an additional fee.)
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM for ALL reservations.
- Only one (1) camping unit will be allowed per site.
- Please note that all accommodations, RV sites, and stall assignments are subject to change without notice.
- All apartments, RV sites, and camping sites are subject to an 11% sales tax. Stalls are subject to 7% sales tax.
- Any remaining balance will be due upon arrival.
Vehicles
- Horses have the right-of-way on the premises of Black Prong.
- While driving please observe the 10-mph speed limit.
- ALL golf carts used at Black Prong must be registered and operated by a licensed driver.
- No motorized vehicles are permitted in the state forest trails. Forestry officials will issue fines.
- Effective November 1, 2024, Black Prong will no longer permit cars, trucks, or horse trailers to be driven on or across the Property other than for the purpose of delivering people, animals, or supplies and for traveling to designated long term parking areas. Black Prong will provide one high quality electric golf cart with each Accommodation for use on the Property. Guests may choose not to use the Black Prong electric golf cart and may bring personally owned electric golf carts or utility vehicles for use on the Property.
CANCELLATION POLICIES THROUGH 10/31/2024
- Upon making reservations, a 25% deposit is required.
- Long-Term Stays/Reservations made well in advance: the deposit is 100% refundable if you cancel your reservation within 90 days of your stay, and it is 50% refundable if canceled within 60 days of your stay. There will be no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of your stay.
- Short-Term Stays/Reservations made within 30 days or less: the deposit is 100% refundable if you cancel your reservation within 14 days of your stay, it is 50% refundable if canceled within 4 days of your stay. There will be no refunds for cancellations within 3 days of your stay.
CANCELLATION POLICIES FOR RESERVATIONS 11/1/2024 AND AFTER
- For stays of 30 days or more, your deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 60 days prior to arrival, 50% refundable if cancelled between 59 and 30 days prior to arrival, and nonrefundable if cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival. For stays of less than 30 days, your deposit is fully refundable if cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival, 50% refundable if cancelled between 13 and 4 days, and non-refundable if cancelled less than 4 days prior to arrival.
Please read the Black Prong Terms & Conditions below for the complete policies.