Jim Creek Recreation Area Policies & Services

Policies & Services

For Reservations, call our toll free number at (888) 463-6697.

All rules and regulations applying to U.S. Military and Federal Government Property are applicable at Jim Creek. Listed below are policies, rules and regulations applying to Jim Creek Recreational Facilities.

All fees must be paid in full at time of reservation with no refunds given for early check-outs. Click here to preview prices.

In case of emergency, notify Security immediately. Emergency phones are located at the Jim Creek Bridge, at the shower facilities near Cougar Camp, and Twin Lakes. A pay phone is available at the shower/restroom facility across the pavilion. Security phone # is (425) 304-5314.

Patrons arriving at Jim Creek after 10 pm will be charged a $10 late check-in fee charged regardless of the type of reservation the customer has. In addition, we ask that you give advance notice of late arrival. The purpose is to emphasize quiet hours and to increase enjoyment within the camp and cabin areas during night hours.

We look forward to having you at Jim Creek!

» Jim Creek Rules & Regulations

	Reservation Policies
	Cancellation Policy
	Campsites Policies
	Groups Policies
	General Policies
	Services

Reservation Policies

All guests visiting Jim Creek for over night accommodations, equipment rentals and programs are required to check-in at the Recreation Office.

Bobcat, Bear and Lodge check-in is at 4 pm, check-out is at 11 am for all facilities. Please call the Recreation office in advance if you plan on arriving after office hours.

All keys are issued at check-in from the recreation office. A $25 deposit is required when guests are issued keys for any recreational facilities. If a key issued is lost or not returned, the deposit is forfeited.

Please return keys to Recreational office upon checkout at or before 11 am.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and/or changes need to be made at least 7 days in advance for individual rentals and 1 month in advance for group reservations in order to receive a refund.

A $5 administration fee will be charged for any cancellation for individual rentals, $25 for group reservations and $100 for the lodge.

A refund will not be processed for individual rental cancellations made less than 7 days from scheduled rental date, nor will a refund be given for group cancellations made less than 1 month from scheduled rental date.

Campsite Policies

	Maximum capacity per site, cabin or RV site is 6 people and 2 vehicles. Additional parking is available just off the main road by the bridge.
	Guests are asked to take extra precaution and not leave fires unattended at anytime. Fires must be extinguished completely before departure of campsite.
	Quiet hours should be adhered to and apply from 10 pm to 8 am.
	Pets must remain on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in any of the facilities. Owners must remove all pet waste from public areas.
	It is expected that all guests leave their site as they found it, in a clean and orderly fashion.
	Pop-up trailers and truck camper trailers only in camp and cabin sites. RV's are not authorized in the Cougar Group camp, individual campsites or cabin sites.

Group Policies

	All group coordinators must check-in and check-out with Recreation office.
	Group Camp Areas is open to tent camping only (No pop-up trailers, truck campers or RV's in Cougar camp).

General Policies

	There are posted speed signs throughout the facilities that must be observed.
	Due to the possibility of contamination from other water sources to the twin lakes, personal boats, boat motors, float tubes and other water devices are not permitted on station.
	Cyclists/skaters/in-line bladers must wear a helmet at all times while riding.
	Do not leave food unsecured or feed wild animals. Animals that discover human food can become pests and dangerous.
	No firewood is to be taken from the area whatsoever. It is against regulations to cut and/or carve on any trees. For your convenience, there is firewood available for sale in the Recreation office. Guests are more than welcome to bring their own firewood and/or kindling.
	All firearms, including paintball guns, and any knives longer than 3" are prohibited on base.
	No fireworks allowed on grounds.
	Violations of any rules may result in expulsion from the base and/or additional fees.

Services

Snacks, beverages, ice and wood are available for purchase from the Retail store in Building #4 (Recreation office). Videos, games & equipment are available for checkout at the Recreation office.