Our Policies

Welcome to Upper Current Hideaway! We want your stay to be relaxing, fun, and memorable. Our policies are designed to help protect our guests, our staff, and the beautiful property we all get to enjoy.

Please take a few minutes to review our policies before your visit. By staying at Upper Current Hideaway, you agree to follow these policies as well as any instructions provided by campground staff.

Reservations, Deposits & Cancellations

We want booking your stay at Upper Current Hideaway to be simple and flexible, while also helping us keep your reserved site or cabin available for you.

Weekday Camping

No deposit is required for weekday camping reservations made over the phone.

Your balance will be due at check-in.

Friday & Saturday Night Camping

A 25% deposit is required for reservations that include Friday or Saturday night camping. The remaining balance is due at check-in.

Cabin Rentals

A 25% deposit is required for all cabin reservations. The remaining balance is due at check-in.

Accepted Payments

We accept:

Cash ~ Credit/Debit Cards ~ Campground Credit

We do not accept checks.

Cancellations & Reservation Changes

If you need to cancel your reservation or reduce the number of guests in your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.

Cancellations or reservation reductions made 8 or more days before your scheduled arrival date are eligible for a full monetary refund.

Cancellations or reservation reductions made within 8 days of your scheduled arrival date are not eligible for a monetary refund.

When a reservation is cancelled within 8 days of arrival, any deposit or payments already made will be converted to campground credit rather than refunded.

Campground credit is valid for two years and may be used toward a future stay at Upper Current Hideaway or participating affiliated campground locations.

No-shows will forfeit their reservation after 24 hours and will not be eligible for a monetary refund or campground credit.

Weather-Related Cancellations

We cannot control Mother Nature, and we understand that severe or unfavorable weather can sometimes affect your camping plans.

Weather-related cancellations that qualify for consideration will be issued as campground credit rather than a monetary refund. Any applicable deposit or payment will be converted to campground credit.

Campground credits are valid for two years.

Important Note About Deposits

Deposits are applied toward the total cost of your reservation. The applicable cancellation policy determines whether a deposit or other payment is refunded or converted to campground credit.

If you have questions about your reservation or need to make a change, please contact our office. We're happy to help whenever possible.

Check-In & Check-Out

All campers and cabin guests must check in at the campground office upon arrival.

Check-In: 3:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Need a little extra time? Late checkout and early check-in are available for a $10 fee, subject to availability. Please make arrangements with the office.

All guests must check in and receive the appropriate hang tag for their vehicle or stay. This helps us know who is authorized to be on campground property and allows our staff to better assist our guests.

Guests & Visitors

Because our campsites vary in size and layout, we do not use a one-size-fits-all maximum occupancy for every site. However, all guests staying at or visiting the campground must be accounted for and checked in at the office.

All overnight guests must be included with your reservation and properly checked in.

Day Visitors

Visitors are welcome, but all visitors must check in at the office and receive the appropriate authorization.

Visitors must leave the campground by 8:00 PM unless they pay the applicable camping fee and are registered as an overnight guest.

We reserve the right to verify the number of guests and visitors on a site and to address any violations of these policies.

Quiet Hours

We offer several different camping environments, so please choose the area that best fits your camping style.

Super Quiet Area - 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM

This area is intended for guests looking for a particularly peaceful and quiet camping experience. Please be especially considerate of your neighbors during these hours.

Quiet Area - 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Please keep conversations, music, generators, and other activities at a respectful volume during quiet hours.

Happy Hollow - No Designated Quiet Hours

Happy Hollow is our more relaxed, social camping area and does not have designated quiet hours. However, respectful behavior is still expected, and excessive or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Regardless of which area you choose, please be considerate of your fellow campers. Management reserves the right to address excessive noise or disruptive behavior at any time.

Vehicles & Parking

The campground speed limit is 10 MPH.

Please drive slowly and carefully at all times. Children, pedestrians, pets, bicycles, and other campers may be present throughout the campground.

Do not block campground roads.

Do not block another campsite or prevent another guest from accessing their site.

Keep emergency access routes clear.

Please park only in designated or appropriate areas.

Please stay on campground roads, except when parking at your designated site.

Generators

Generators are welcome in Happy Hollow.

Generators used in other campground areas must be operated in accordance with the designated quiet hours for that area.

Please be considerate of neighboring campers when using a generator. Excessive noise or improper use may result in a request to discontinue use.

Trash & Site Cleanliness

Help us keep Upper Current Hideaway beautiful!

Please leave your campsite clean and free of trash when you depart. All garbage should be placed in the appropriate designated receptacles.

Please do not leave food, garbage, or other items outside that could attract wildlife.

Guests may be charged a cleanup or disposal fee when a site is left excessively dirty or requires additional cleanup. Repeated or serious violations may also result in the loss of camping privileges at Upper Current Hideaway

Campfires & Firewood

Campfires are part of the camping experience, but please use them responsibly.

  • Fires must remain in designated fire rings or approved fire areas.

  • Never leave a fire unattended.

  • Completely extinguish your fire before leaving your campsite or going to bed.

  • Follow any burn bans, fire restrictions, or instructions provided by campground management.

  • Never move fire rings or use fires in unauthorized locations.

Please Do Not Bring Firewood

Help us protect Missouri's forests and prevent the spread of invasive insects and diseases, including the Emerald Ash Borer.

Please purchase or use approved firewood available through the campground.

For more information about Emerald Ash Borer and protecting Missouri's forests, visit https://www.emeraldashborer.info/

Swimming Pool Rules

Our swimming pool is a family-friendly area, and appropriate behavior is expected at all times.

  • Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Foul, abusive, or inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated.

  • Please use the restrooms located within walking distance of the pool.

  • Swim diapers are required for infants and young children who are not fully toilet trained.

  • No glass containers are permitted in the pool area.

  • Follow all posted pool rules and instructions from campground staff.

Pool access may be restricted or temporarily closed when necessary for safety, maintenance, weather, or other operational reasons.

Pets

We are proud to be a pet-friendly campground!

To help us keep it that way:

  • All pets must be kept on a leash and under their owner's control at all times.

  • Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

  • Pets are not permitted in the swimming pool area or inside the store.

  • Please prevent excessive barking or other disruptive behavior.

  • Pets should never be left unattended if doing so creates a safety concern or disturbance to other guests.

We ask everyone to be respectful of other campers, including guests who may not be comfortable around animals.

Glass Containers & Litter

For everyone's safety, please keep glass containers to a minimum.

NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SWIMMING POOL AREA OR ON THE RIVER.

Please dispose of all trash properly and help us keep our campground and surrounding natural areas clean.

Wildlife

Upper Current Hideaway is surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, and wildlife is part of that experience.

For your safety and the safety of the animals:

  • Do not feed wildlife.

  • Do not approach, chase, or harass wildlife.

  • Keep food and trash properly secured.

  • Do not attempt to capture or handle wild animals.

Wildlife encounters are a natural part of staying in a wooded outdoor environment, and guests are responsible for taking reasonable precautions.

Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

Please follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and controlled substances.

All drug and alcohol laws are strictly enforced.

Smoking and vaping must be conducted in accordance with campground rules and any posted restrictions. Please properly dispose of cigarette butts and never leave them on the ground.

Illegal drug use or possession will not be tolerated on campground property.

Firearms & Fireworks

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests:

Fireworks are not permitted on campground property.

Firearms and weapons are also prohibited on campground property, subject to applicable law.

Respectful Conduct & Treatment of Staff

We understand that questions, concerns, and disagreements may occasionally arise. Our staff is here to help, and we are always willing to listen to legitimate concerns and work toward a reasonable solution.

At the same time, verbal abuse, harassment, threats, intimidation, bullying, or aggressive behavior toward campground staff or other guests will not be tolerated.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Yelling or screaming at staff

  • Personal insults or degrading comments

  • Threatening or intimidating language

  • Harassment or bullying

  • Aggressive or hostile behavior

  • Profanity directed at staff or other guests

If a situation becomes abusive, threatening, or excessively disruptive, staff may end the conversation and request that the guest leave the office or campground.

Guests who are removed from the property due to abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior will not receive a refund or campground credit for the remainder of their stay.

In situations involving threats, violence, or potentially dangerous behavior, management reserves the right to contact law enforcement.

We appreciate your understanding that our staff deserves the same courtesy and respect that we strive to provide to every guest.

Damage to Campground Property

We ask that all guests treat our campground, facilities, and natural surroundings with care.

Guests may be responsible for costs associated with damage, destruction, excessive cleaning, or intentional misuse of campground property.

A minimum charge of $100 may apply, depending on the nature and extent of the damage or cleanup required.

This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Trees and vegetation

  • Picnic tables

  • Grills and fire rings

  • Buildings and campground facilities

  • Other campground property or equipment

Additional charges may apply when the cost of repair, replacement, or restoration exceeds the minimum charge.

Safety & Liability

Guests are responsible for their own safety and personal belongings while visiting Upper Current Hideaway.

Upper Current Hideaway is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.

Guests are also responsible for supervising children and minors in their care and for following posted safety instructions and campground rules.

All guests are required to complete an insurance/liability waiver upon arrival. A parent or legal guardian must sign the required waiver for any minor guest.

Accessibility & Special Accommodations

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy Upper Current Hideaway.

If you or someone in your group has accessibility needs or requires a reasonable accommodation, please contact our office before your arrival whenever possible. We will do our best to help you select a site and make arrangements that work for your needs.

Because our campground is an outdoor environment with varying terrain and natural surfaces, not all areas or amenities may be accessible to every guest.

Policy Violations & Removal from the Campground

Our policies exist to protect our guests, our staff, and the campground itself.

Management reserves the right to address violations, ask guests to correct inappropriate behavior, and, when necessary, require a guest to leave the property.

Any guest who is asked to leave due to a violation of campground policies, or who is removed from the property by law enforcement, will not receive a refund or campground credit for the remainder of their stay.

Serious or repeated violations may also result in a ban from camping at Upper Current Hideaway.

Solicitation & Commercial Activity

To protect the privacy and enjoyment of our guests, solicitation or commercial activity by non-guests is not permitted on campground property.

Non-guests may not approach, solicit, advertise to, or sell goods or services to campground guests without prior approval from campground management. This includes, but is not limited to, selling firewood, food, merchandise, or other products, as well as offering services or distributing promotional materials.

Upper Current Hideaway reserves the right to remove unauthorized solicitors from the property.

Thank you for respecting our guests, our business, and our campground.

Management & Policy Changes

Upper Current Hideaway reserves the right to modify, update, or add to these policies as necessary to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and enjoyment of the campground.

Policies are subject to change without notice.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Thank you for choosing Upper Current Hideaway. We hope you have a wonderful stay, make some great memories, and enjoy everything our little corner of the outdoors has to offer.