Panther Lake Camping Resort

Policies & Rules

Check-in &
Check-out Times:

  • Campsites — Check-in between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
    Check-out by 2:00 p.m.

  • Rental Units — Check-in between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
    Check-out by 10:00 a.m

— No check-ins after 10pm —

Campers 20 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

·         Notification must be made within 14 days prior to arrival to receive a refund less $10 cancellation fee, otherwise a credit will be issued for that year

·         Be sure of exact dates and times as no reduction will be made for late arrivals or early departures

·         No refunds for inclement weather

Quiet Hours

11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

— Radios are to be turned off by 11pm. All campers need to be at their campsite by 11:00pm  and campfires put out by 12:30am.  Please show consideration for your neighbors.

Office Hours

During the summer:

  • Sunday thru Thursday: 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. 

  • Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Security Gate

In order to enter the campground, you must pass through our security gate.

  • Tokens are available for $1 each
  • Gate Closes when the office closes
  • Gate closes early during and spring and fall months

Speed Limit/ Vehicles

10 MPH within the campground

Only fully licensed drivers may drive within the campground. All vehicles will be issued a car tag when registering which is to be hung from your rear view mirror at all times while on campground property. Only registered/inspected vehicles will be permitted on the grounds.
All motor vehicle laws must be observed while on campground property

Daily Visitors/ Guests

All guests must register at the gate or office BEFORE entering the campground. Maximum of 6 people per campsite (2 adults and up to 4 children).  No guests if number of people exceeds site maximum.

  • Guest Fee: $8.00 per person per day for ages 5 and older

  • Daily guests must depart by 10:00 p.m.

Campers are responsible for the registration, behavior and payment of their guests

Campfires

Campfires are permitted unless under State of NJ restrictions due to dry weather conditions.

  • All campfires are to be out between 12:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and are not to be left unattended

  • Campfires must be contained within the fire ring provided.

  • Absolutely no cutting of trees or vegetation, no chainsaws

  • Firewood is available for purchases at the campground office.

  • Due to environmental considerations, no firewood is allowed to be brought into the campground

  • Do not move picnic tables or fire rings

Pool, Beaches & Hot Tub

Open weekends from Memorial Day Weekend through late June, then daily through Labor Day Weekend.

  • Hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm based on lifeguard availability

  • Bathing suits only — NO exceptions, no "cutoffs" or clothing

  • If necessary, a “white” T-shirt may be worn over the suit

  • Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult

  • Children ages 15 and under are not permitted in the hot tub or fenced-in area

  • No smoking, glass container or pets within the pool, beach or hot tub area

  • Campers must watch their children at all times

  • Any individual using the pool/hot tub does so at his/her own risk.  The campground is not responsible for any personal injury or property damage that may result

— Schedule and rules subject to changes without notice. —

Panther Lake Camping Resort reserves the right to close any swimming facilities anytime due to bad weather, mechanical problems, water testing or any other safety reason they feel needed.

Lake/Fishing
  • Swimming at beaches only
  • Bait (worms) is available for purchase at Camp Store
  • NJ Fishing license required
  • Life jackets must be worn at all times
  • Daily boat launching fee applies

Boat Rental

 Boat Rentals available at office.  Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  Each person must wear a lifejacket at all times.  No horseplay or swimming from boats.  Boats must be in by dark or when bad weather occurs.  No trespassing on private property.

Pets

Pets are permitted on the campground except for those staying in our cabin or trailer rentals based upon the following guidelines:

  • Two pet limit. No Pitbulls, Doberman Pinchers, Chow-Chows, Rottweilers or Wolf-hybrids permitted.
  • Must be kept on a leash, walked in designated areas and under control at all times.
  • Must not be left unattended at the campsite. Barking dogs are annoying to others.
  • Dung waste must be removed and disposed of properly
  • All pets must be licensed and have all required shots including rabies shots

Children

 Children 17 years old and under permitted to remain on the campground while parents are away must be assigned a guardian for discipline or judgment pertaining to first aid or any other emergency that may arise involving the child.

Bicycles/Scooters/
Skateboards

Children under the age of 17 must wear safety helmets - NJ State Law

  • No riding after dark

  • No motorized bikes, scooters, go carts, mini bikes, ATV's, etc.

Electric

All sites have 30 amp electrical outlets. Adapters are available for rent or purchase at the office

Garbage / Recycling

Garbage MUST be put into plastic bags and deposited into the areas provided.

Household Garbage Only! Bulk Garbage must be taken to the County Dump at your own expense.

 

Do not burn garbage, bottles or cans in campfires.

 

REMEMBER TO RECYCLE

  • Plastic, Aluminum, Glass, etc.

  • Newspapers, Magazines, etc.

Activities

 Management must approve any activities other than regular camping.

Alcohol

You must be 21 years or older to possess or consume alcohol on campground property.

Firearms

No firearms of any kind allowed, this includes BB, pellet & paintball guns.

NJ State Laws

  • No outside refrigerators

  • No Fireworks

  • No dumping of wastewater

NJ Law prohibits the dumping of any wastewater other than into the provided dump station or into a holding tank to later be dumped into the dump station.  There is a $5,000 fine per incident. If the problem persists you may be asked to leave the campground permanently without any refund of fees paid.

 

We reserve the right to evict, without prior notice, anyone who crates a disturbance or nuisance, or deliberately breaks any of these or other campground rules/policies. No repayment of fees will be made in the event of such an eviction (NJ State Assembly Bill #A2099).

Disclaimer: Panther Lake Campground Inc. (hereinafter “Campground”) does not warranty, impliedly or expressly, any service or facility at the Campground as set forth in any document or writing produced by the Campground. Such writings and/or documents are only for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the state or condition of any facility. The Campground only pledges its best efforts and good faith in providing any facility and/or service. All facilities are subject to closing without notice and any facility date of opening or availability is subject to change without notice.