A Greener Get-Away

Things you can do to help the environment during your stay

• Turn off your AC when you aren't in your RV
• Clean or replace the RV AC filter monthly
• Instead of using air conditioning, open a window
• Turn off the lights during the day
• Install window films to reflect sunlight and heat
• Take shorter showers
• Turn the water off completely after you take a shower (please report any leaks to staff)
• When brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your hands, turn the water on only as needed
• Line dry your laundry
• Minimize the use of the television...go outside instead!
• Cook over the campfire instead of using the stove
• Turn off the patio lights when you retire for the night
• Replace your lights with compact fluorescents or LEDs
• Set the temperature of your refrigerator between 36-39 degrees
• Recycle newspapers, glass, plastic and aluminum

Things we do to help the environment

In the park

• We recycle! Bring your newspapers, glass, plastic and aluminum down to the recycling center located next to the dumpsters
• Plant beds are mulched to prevent evaporation
• Solar lights are used throughout the park's walkways

In the office

• Computers, printers, and monitors are turned off each night
• Most confirmation letters and maps are sent via e-mail
• Recycled paper products used
• Paperless check-out

In the pool/bathhouse area

• Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings
• Insulated pipes help to improve energy efficiency in the bathhouse
• Refillable dispensers for bathroom amenities
• Excel Hand-dryers used exclusively in bathrooms
• Low flow faucets (2.5 gallons per minute) and showerheads
• Fluorescent bulbs used
• Pool covered at night to reduce evaporation, chemical usage and cleaning time