LAKE TSCHIDA CAMPGROUND RULES

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WEEKEND RULE FOR ALL CAMPSITES

If your reservation starts on Friday you must also include Saturday and check out on Sunday as the minimum of '2 NIGHTS' is required between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

(Follow this weekend rule or your credit card will be charged for the required number of nights)

If your reservation starts on Saturday you must also include Sunday and check out on Monday as the minimum of '2 NIGHTS' is required between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

(Follow this weekend rule or your credit card will be charged for the required number of nights)

CABIN RENTAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

A minimum two nights stay is required for cabin rentals. No Smoking will be allowed in any of the cabins. No pets are allowed in the cabins. If you are bringing a pet with you will will need to have a way of kenneling your pet outside of the cabin. Please also remember that pets must be kept on a leash at all times and are not allowed within the public beach areas. 

All cabins will follow the campground 4:00pm MDT check-in time. All Cabins must follow the campground check-out time of 11:00am MDT. 

Any cabin left in an unacceptable conditions when vacated will have the renters credit card charged an additional cleaning and/or repair fee.  

You must be 18 years of age or older to book a cabin with Lake Tschida. Any persons occupying a cabin under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. 

7 DAY RULE

You can only book a campsite 7 days or more in advance from the day if you are making the reservation using the online system. If you want to make a reservation less than 7 days in advance you must call the office and we would be happy to book a reservation over the phone for you. Please have payment information ready at the time you call. All reservations must be paid for before the booking can be complete. 

ELECTRICAL HOOK-UPS

Electrical hookup fees apply if you occupy the campsite even if you choose not to use the electricity. Extension cords must be in good condition, 25 feet or less and fit properly into the outlet. Extension cords may only be used in the reserved campsite and may not extend outside of the reserved campsite. Cords may not run from one campsite to another at any time. One camping unit will be allowed per electrical and primitive site at all times. If you would like to add a second tent you must contact the office. 

GROUP CAMPING

Multiple units must be authorized by the office in areas designated by the 'GROUP CAMPING' sign which also includes the cabins.  If  multiple units are authorized each unit must pay the camping fee. A campsite is defined by one fire ring and table. Ultimately the person who made the reservation is responsible for payment of the additional camper fee.

CAMPING UNIT DEFINED

A camping unit is a powered vehicle, motor home, camping bus, pull-type camper, tent or any other device designed for sleeping.

CAMPING STAY

Any portion of a 24-hour period beginning at 4:00 PM (MDT) that a camper occupies a campsite is considered one night. The camper must vacate the campsite on the last camping day by 11:00 AM (MDT) both reserved campers and "first come-first served" campers) No campsite may be occupied for more than 14 consecutive days out of 30 consecutive days.

PETS

Pets must be on a leash at all times whether at a campsite or out for a walk. Pets (except service animals) are not allowed on the public swimming beach, playground or in any public lake recreation building (including vault toilets and comfort stations). Owners must clean up after their pets.

FIRE SAFETY

Do not build large roaring fires and be sure your campfire is "DEAD OUT “before turning in for the night or departing. Do not dispose of trash in fire ring.

FIREWORKS BAN

By order of the Bureau of Reclamation fireworks are no longer allowed on any of the federal property at the Heart Butte Reservoir also known as Lake Tschida. This includes all public campsite areas, public beaches, playgrounds, watercraft launching areas, the lake itself and all owners (leased permittees) of private cabins and trailers. Fireworks Special Use Permits may be obtained through Tri-Cities JJDA and the Bureau of Reclamation through an application process. Only entities (not individuals) that can provide proof of organization and adequate insurance coverage (to be determined by Tri-Cities JJDA and Bureau of Reclamation) may apply for this Fireworks Special Use Permit. There is a $200.00 non-refundable fee that is due at the time any entity submits an application. Entities can request this application by contacting the Lake Tschida Office. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days in advance to be considered.