Please READ; these policies are intended to inform and protect you.

  • Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Daily
    Nobody Here? Use Call Box for assistance.
  • Check-in 2:00–7:00 pm; Check-out NOON.
  • Advance Reservations require a credit card to hold reservation. Cancellations at least 10 days prior to reservation; no charges applied.
  • All guests/visitors MUST STOP & register AT THE OFFICE.  A maximum of 5 guests are welcome without prior approval. No visitors during quiet hours.
  • Quiet hours: 11:00 pm to 8:00 am. Very Quiet conversation is okay but that is it. 
  • speedLIMIT: 5 MPH. Violators will lose driving privileges within campground.
  • No Nonessential Off Road Vehicles within the campground without prior consent.
  • Swimming pool: Registered campers and guests are welcome to enjoy our swimming pool. Persons 16 years & older must sign the waiver /rule compliance agreement (once per season).
  • Children under 16 must be under adult supervision at all times.
  • Maximum of 2 vehicles per site.Extra parking available in designated areas. No parking along campground road/other campsites.
  • Campsite Etiquette: Be considerate and do not walk across or through occupied campsites.
  • According to NYS Law, All Black and Gray waste water must go in the sewer system.
  • No nonessential wheeled vehicles, skateboards, bikesetc on cement walks, pavilion, &trails.
  • No fireworks at this campground.
  • Trash and recycling containers located at campground entrance. Do not place household trash in our facility waste baskets. Trash pick up available.  See posting for details.
  • FOR YOUR SAFETY;ABSOLUTELY no playing with or without bikes etcon the hill.
  • Washing of vehicles or RVs is not permitted.
  • Keep uspet friendly!Proof of Rabies Vax is required. Pets must be on leashno longer than 6 foot (no flexi mode) within the campground boundaries and at the lake. Keep pets secured within 6 feet of the campsite boundary.  Do not leave pets unattended. Excessive Barking will not be tolerated. Pick up poop within entire Homestead & Campground property, INCLUDING AREAS NOT MOWED.Waste container & bags are available by the Pavilion.
  • Generatoruse restricted to National Grid power interruption.  If you need to use your generator otherwise; see staff.
  • Utility sinks are located outside the office and in the rec room.  Do not wash/rinse dishes at outdoor faucets. “Crumbs attract critters!”
  • Pruning/cutting trees/brush is our job. Notify us if there is a troublesome limb/bushat your site.
  • Fire rings are provided for your pleasure. ONLY wood/charcoal is allowed in the fire ring. Do not move ring without permission.
  • Untreated firewood must originate within Essex County.ONLY Kiln-dried firewood allowed from out of State/County. Firewood available for sale at office.
  • No Tobacco Smoking within 20 feet of buildings, pavilion, pool or any BHP-hosted event. Dispose of butts in containers, pockets or ashtrays, NOT on ground or fire rings.
  • Smoking of Marijuana is restricted to the boundaries of individual campsites.
  • Access to the Lake allowed at your own risk,at the hospitality of the Barber Family. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adult.