Cowford Campground

Rates and Regulations

Limestone County Commission and the city of Athens in conjunction with the Limestone County Parks and Recreation Board, offers this facility for your convenience and enjoyment. Continued, successful operation of the park depends upon your cooperation and compliance with the following rules and regulations. The park is located on federal property and is patrolled by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department and Athens Police Department, as well as TVA security.

Rates

$17.00 per day

$300.00 per month

$10.00 per night tent camping in primitive area (no water/electric)

20% senior discount except on waterfront lots

5% lodging tax

Regulations

· Check In and Out by 12:00 noon.

· All fees must be paid in advance.

· Camping is permitted at designated areas only. Tents are allowed only in primitive area.

· Only one camping unit per site. Rates are based on family units.

· No more than 8 people, including visitors, are allowed at each campsite without prior approval.

· A maximum of 3 vehicles may park at each campsite. Boat trailers are counted as vehicles, as well as motorcycles. Parked vehicles must not hinder traffic flow or cause safety hazards or site damage.

· Camping stays must not exceed 30 days without written approval.

· Quiet hours are enforced from 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM.

· The operation of any noise producing devices in such manner that would reasonably disturb, annoy, or endanger another person is prohibited.

· Recreational use of motorized vehicles is prohibited. (NO 4-WHEELERS).

· All pets must be kept inside or on a leash (not to exceed 6 feet).

· Do not cut, damage, pull up or drive nails in trees or shrubs.

· Fires shall be confined to grills or other appropriate facilities.

· Garbage must be sealed and placed in receptacle.

· Hang lanterns on lantern hangers or on picnic tables only.

· Washing of cars, boats or campers is prohibited.

OBSERVE SPEED LIMIT, CHILDREN RIDING BIKES AND PLAYING.

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