Guest Rules & Resort Safety

1. Cabin & Guest Rules

Check-In

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Please do not enter your cabin before the scheduled check-in time unless the Resort has approved an early arrival.

Check-Out

Check-out is by 11:00 AM. Please remove personal belongings and leave the cabin ready for housekeeping by check-out time.

Registered Guests & Approved Visitors

Resort property is for registered guests and approved visitors. The person making the reservation is responsible for the conduct of everyone included in the reservation and any visitors approved by the Resort.

Take Care of Your Cabin

Do not damage, remove, misuse, or intentionally alter furnishings, equipment, fixtures, decorations, or other Resort property.

Pets

Pets must be approved and included under the guest’s reservation. Unauthorized pets may result in additional charges.

Smoking

Smoking is permitted only in approved outdoor areas. Unauthorized smoking may result in additional cleaning or damage charges.

2. Respect the Resort

Quiet Hours

Please observe posted Resort quiet hours and keep noise at a reasonable level, especially during evening and overnight hours.

No Disruptive or Reckless Behavior

Unsafe, threatening, destructive, excessively disruptive, or inappropriate conduct is not permitted.

Respect Other Guests

Do not interfere with another guest’s cabin, belongings, activities, privacy, or peaceful enjoyment of the Resort.

Stay Within Resort Boundaries

Respect neighboring property and remain within approved Resort areas, trails, roads, docks, and activity spaces.

Parking

Park only in approved guest parking locations and keep roads, access areas, gates, and emergency routes clear.

3. Lake & Dock Safety

The lake is one of the best parts of staying at Sparks Lake Resort, but water activities require extra care and personal responsibility.

• Life jackets are required when participating in lake activities or using floating recreational equipment.
• Children must be actively supervised around the lake, shoreline, docks, boats, and other water areas.
• Running, diving, jumping, or unsafe horseplay on docks is not permitted.
• Floating docks naturally move with the water. Do not bounce, rock, shake, or intentionally force them side-to-side.
• Stay at least 30 feet away from the fountain, dam, and spillway.
• Guests must use good judgment and comply with all posted lake and outdoor safety instructions.

4. Boats, Fishing & Resort Equipment

Resort recreational equipment is provided for guest enjoyment. Please use it responsibly and help keep it ready for everyone.

• Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, fishing equipment, and other Resort equipment must be used only as intended.
• Equipment should be returned to its designated location clean and in reasonable condition after use.
• If equipment is damaged, missing, malfunctioning, or appears unsafe, stop using it and notify the Resort.
• Reckless operation, intentional damage, unauthorized modification, or use outside designated areas is prohibited.

5. Fire Pits, Trails & Wildlife

Fire Pits

Outdoor fires must remain in approved fire pits and should never be left unattended.

Trails

Use marked or designated paths and stay out of restricted, maintenance, construction, or staff-only areas.

Wildlife

Do not approach, handle, harass, or feed wildlife encountered on Resort property.

Hazards

Please notify Resort staff if you notice damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, fallen limbs, dock issues, or another hazard.

6. Damage, Cleaning & Additional Charges

Guests may be responsible for costs associated with damage, missing property, rule violations, or additional cleaning resulting from their stay.

• Damage to cabins, furnishings, docks, equipment, landscaping, or other Resort property may be charged to the responsible reservation.
• Missing Resort property or equipment may result in replacement charges.
• Conditions requiring cleaning beyond normal turnover may result in additional charges.
• Unauthorized pets or smoking may result in additional cleaning, damage, or policy-related charges.

7. Safety & Emergencies

Resort Office:
936-462-3973
reservations@sparkslakeresort.com

8. Resort Policy Enforcement

Guests who engage in serious, repeated, unsafe, destructive, or disruptive rule violations may be required to leave the property.

Removal from the Resort because of serious rule violations may occur without refund where permitted under the guest’s reservation terms and applicable policies.

Resort management may restrict access to an activity, area, dock, trail, or piece of equipment when necessary for safety, maintenance, weather, or property protection.

9. Related Resort Policies

These Guest Rules work together with:

• Terms & Conditions
• Lake & Outdoor Activity Waiver
• Privacy Policy
• Reservation and cancellation policies

Guests should review all policies applicable to their reservation before completing booking.