Please Review Before Your Stay
To help everyone enjoy a safe, quiet, and relaxing camping experience, we ask all guests and seasonal campers to review our campground rules and policies before arriving.
These guidelines help protect the peaceful atmosphere at Whispering Waters Campground while ensuring guests, families, pets, and campers can enjoy their time along the Thornapple River in Hastings, Michigan.
Quick Policy Highlights
A few of the most important campground policies to know before your stay.
- Quiet Hours: 11PM – 7AM
- Speed Limit: 10 MPH
- Pets Must Remain Leashed
- Children Must Be Supervised
- Campfires in Approved Fire Rings Only
- Guests Must Register Upon Arrival
- No Fireworks Permitted
- Pool Hours Posted at Pool Area
- Please Respect Neighboring Campsites
- Follow All Seasonal Site Guidelines
Campground Rules & Regulations
Our goal is to maintain a safe, peaceful, and family-friendly campground environment for all guests and seasonal campers. Please help us keep Whispering Waters enjoyable for everyone by following the campground rules below.
Vehicles & Speed Limits
- Please observe the posted campground speed limit at all times.
- Drive carefully and watch for children, pets, bicyclists, and pedestrians throughout the campground.
- Only licensed drivers may operate vehicles or golf carts within the campground.
- Additional vehicles may need to park in designated overflow or visitor parking areas.
- Vehicle washing may be restricted depending on campground conditions and water usage.
Golf Carts
- Golf carts must be operated responsibly and respectfully throughout the campground.
- Drivers must be properly licensed unless otherwise approved by campground management.
- Golf carts may not be operated recklessly, after quiet hours, or in unsafe conditions.
- Please avoid unnecessary driving through neighboring campsites.
Quiet Hours & Courtesy
- Quiet hours are observed nightly from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Please be respectful of neighboring campsites, especially during evening and early morning hours.
- Music, televisions, generators, and conversations should remain at reasonable levels at all times.
- Profanity, disruptive behavior, or excessive noise may result in removal from the campground.
Campfires
- Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings.
- Please never leave fires unattended.
- Firewood policies may vary depending on local restrictions and campground guidelines.
- No fireworks or explosives are permitted anywhere on campground property.
Children & Guests
- Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children at all times.
- Guests visiting seasonal campers may be required to register with the campground office.
- Please respect campground facilities, neighboring campsites, and common areas.
- Overnight guests may be subject to additional campground fees or limitations.
Pet Policy
We welcome pets at Whispering Waters Campground and ask all pet owners to help keep the campground clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
- Pets must remain on a leash at all times.
- Please clean up after your pet immediately.
- Pets should not be left unattended outside.
- Excessive barking or aggressive behavior may result in removal from the campground.
- Pet owners are responsible for the behavior and safety of their animals at all times.
- Pets are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, pool areas, or other restricted areas.
Seasonal Camper & Guest Policies
Seasonal camping works best when everyone understands the expectations for guests, visitors, and overnight stays. These policies help protect the peaceful atmosphere and community feel of the campground.
- All guests must register with the campground office upon arrival.
- Seasonal campers are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
- Guests may be subject to visitor or overnight fees.
- Overnight guests must follow all campground rules and quiet hours.
- Additional tents, vehicles, or guests may require prior approval.
- Guest privileges may be limited or revoked if campground rules are not followed.
Cancellation & Payment Policies
Please review all deposit, payment, and cancellation details before making a reservation or committing to a seasonal site.
- Deposits may be required to hold seasonal, monthly, weekly, or overnight reservations.
- Reservation deposits may be non-refundable depending on the type of stay and timing of cancellation.
- Seasonal site payments must be made according to the payment schedule provided by campground management.
- Accepted payment methods may include cash, check, Zelle, or other approved options.
- Failure to complete payment by the required deadline may result in loss of reservation or site availability.
- Please contact the campground directly with questions about payment schedules, deposits, or cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet hours are observed nightly from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM to help maintain a peaceful campground atmosphere for all guests and seasonal campers.
Yes. Pets are welcome at Whispering Waters Campground but must remain leashed, supervised, and cleaned up after at all times.
Golf carts are permitted within the campground when operated responsibly and according to campground guidelines and posted rules.
Yes. Guests are welcome but may be required to register with the campground office upon arrival and follow all campground rules and quiet hours.
Campfires are allowed only in approved fire rings. Fires should never be left unattended, and all local fire restrictions must be followed.
Ready to Spend the Season at Whispering Waters?
Whispering Waters Campground is designed for campers looking for a quieter, more connected outdoor experience — the kind of place where seasonal stays turn into summer traditions and familiar faces return year after year.
