As an accommodation to guests traveling with their dogs,
Arkansas State Parks will designate dog friendly lodging. Designated state park
lodge rooms and cabins are eligible for dog friendly designation (hereinafter
referred to as "lodging rental units"). Service animals used by disabled guests
qualifying under ADA are permitted. Twenty-five percent of cabins at applicable
state parks and one (1) lodge room per five (5) lodge rooms on the ground floor
with an exit in each of the following locations will be established as "dog
friendly":
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Crowley's Ridge
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Moro Bay
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Degray Lake Resort
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Mount Magazine
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Devil's Den
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Mount Nebo
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Lake Catherine
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Ozark Folk Center
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Lake Chicot
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Petit Jean
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Lake Fort Smith
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Queen Wilhelmina
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Lake Ouachita
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Village Creek
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This pet policy refers only to dogs and no other types of pets
are allowed in state park lodging lodging rental units. Park staff at each
location will keep a list of nearby kennels to direct guests to for their
pets.
I. POLICY REQUIREMENTS:
A. Each guest must sign a dog policy
liability agreement and the registration form (see Form 0900 FAC 208 -
Attachment A, and Attachment C).
B.
Guests renting/reserving a "dog friendly" overnight lodging rental unit will be
notified prior to making a reservation that the overnight lodging rental unit
is a designated as pet friendly.
C.
Guests must request a dog-friendly overnight lodging rental unit prior to
arrival.
II. POLICY
REGULATIONS
A. The number of dogs per
overnight lodging rental unit is limited to two (2), regardless of
size.
B. A non-refundable fee per
dog will be collected at check-in and covers the duration of the renter's stay.
(See PD 2000 for fee.)
C. Dogs must
be attended all times, at any location in the park, including vehicles. Should
it become necessary to leave dogs unattended inside a lodging rental unit, they
must be crated. Staff will inform guests of this requirement at the time of the
reservation and registration.
D.
Dog owners are responsible for any damages caused by the pet.
E. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up
after their pets inside and outside the lodging rental unit.
F. Dog owners whose dogs create a disturbance
that annoys other guests may be asked to leave the park with no refund of
remaining lodging rental unit fees.
G. Dog owners must bring proof of current
vaccination records for each dog.
H.
Dogs must be free of ticks, fleas, and mange.
I. Female dogs must not be in season (in
heat).
J. Dogs may not be tied to
trees, fences, or anchored to the ground.
K. Dogs may not be taken into any park
facility that is not designated as pet friendly.
L. Dogs must be house trained.
M. Dogs must be on a leash at all times when
outside the lodging rental unit.
N.
Extra fees will be assessed when extra cleaning is required or if there is
damage to the overnight lodging rental unit, furniture, or fixtures. Park
management will assess damage fees based on materials and labor required to
make the necessary repairs and /or clean-up.
O. Park management reserves the right to
prohibit any dog on the premises that may pose a risk to guests or staff, or
has a history of causing trouble.
P. Housekeeping staff will complete the
Housekeeping Check List for Dog Friendly Rentals (Form 0900 FAC 209, Attachment
B). No longer than thirty days after each calendar year, park superintendents
will provide a summary report from these check lists to the Manager of
Operations with a copy to the Regional Supervisor and Director of Arkansas
State Parks. This report is to include an annual occupancy percentage for each
dog friendly lodging rental unit.
Replaces PD 3155 dated February 26, 2013
Related PDs: 2000 Calendar Year Fees and Rates
2010 Lodging and Group Facilities
3130 Pets and Animals
DOG FRIENDLY LODGING RENTAL UNIT DESIGNATIONS
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