Please complete one per campsite. One adult age 21 or over must sign. Welcome, Explorers! We’re so excited to have you at Sleepy Hollow Lake—where every day is an opportunity for adventure, fun, and relaxation! Please complete this Explorer Guest Waiver so we can help make your stay safe and enjoyable. Adventure awaits—enjoy your stay and create lasting memories at Sleepy Hollow Lake! Camper Guidelines & AcknowledgmentBy signing below, I acknowledge the following: - I have received a copy of Sleepy Hollow Lake’s Rules and Regulations, and I have reviewed and agreed to follow them during my visit.
- I understand that all guests, visitors and members of my party must follow campground rules, including quiet hours, fire safety, and respectful behavior.
- I agree that children under the age of 16 will be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
- I will not hold Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground, its owners, or staff liable for accidents, injuries, or lost/stolen items during my visit.
- I give permission for photos of my group taken during our stay to be used in campground promotional materials.
Swim WaiverIn consideration for myself, and all persons entering under MY SUPERVISION, being permitted to camp and participate in the activities at Sleepy Hollow Lake, I and all persons listed below, agree to the following Waiver and Release: ● I hereby KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE AND RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, Sleepy Hollow Lake, all officers and employees of all liability for injuries caused by, but NOT LIMITED TO, the following activities: CAMPFIRES, HIKING, FISHING, SWIMMING, SAUNA, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, WAGON RIDES, PLANNED EVENTS, DOGS, SHOWERS, SPEED BUMPS, BICYCLE OR MOTORCYCLE USE, GOLF CARTS, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND ENCOUNTERS WITH WILDLIFE. I acknowledge that camping has many hazards and that there are risks that cannot be eliminated, particularly in a wilderness environment. ● I hereby acknowledge that Sleepy Hollow is not responsible for any theft, loss or damages incurred during my stay. ● My signature below confirms that I have read and agreed to abide by all rules and policies at Sleepy Hollow Lake. I also understand that I can be asked to leave the property, without refund, for failure to follow said rules and policies. A copy of which can be found at our office. ● I hereby consent to photographs and videos taken of me and all parties listed below during our stay at Sleepy Hollow Lake for purposes of event documentation and promotion of Sleepy Hollow Lake. Names will not be published. ● My signature confirms that I have valid rabies certificates for any pets in my party. A copy will be provided if necessary. ● I have reviewed and read the swimming pool policies mandated by NYS and the Erie County Health Department. The swimming pool policies are as follows, but NOT LIMITED TO: ● THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY-Swim at your own risk ● NEVER SWIM ALONE. A minimum of two adults, 18 years of age or older must be present whenever this swimming facility is in use, with at least one adult remaining on the pool deck. ● THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE SUPERVISION. Children under the age of 16 years of age must be accompanied to the swimming facility by a parent or guardian 18 or older, (an adult who is responsible for the children and their behavior) ● INCASE OF AN EMERGENCY, NOTIFY 911 IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY THE FACILITY OPERATOR. A free telephone is provided at this facility. (Main Office, REC Hall and at the pool patio) ● Only use the swimming facility during posted hours of operation ● NO Diving into the swimming pool, NO jumping into the swimming pool. ● DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL and swim, NO FOOD OR DRINKS inside the pool gate Hold Harmless & Indemnify Waiver
Important notice that this is a legal document -A Release of Liability For Lodging, Campsites, and Accommodations at Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground Please read and understand this document before signing. If you have any questions, please ask. You are giving up specific legal rights for you, your family, your heirs and visitors as well as pets by signing this agreement. LVL Resort Corporation DBA Sleepy Hollow Lake and its employees, agents, vendors, directors, officers, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, contractors, and subrogees (hereinafter Sleepy Hollow Lake) hope that you have a rewarding experience. We wish to inform our guests/renters and visitors that camping, RV camping, staying at a campground such as Sleepy Hollow Lake and being outside (hereinafter camping) are not free from risks. The same elements that contribute to the unique character and fun of camping such as physical exertion or the settings and surroundings can cause loss or damage to equipment, injury, illness or in extreme cases death or permanent trauma. We do not want to heighten or reduce your enthusiasm or fun for the experience, but we do want you to know in advance what to expect, as well as be informed of the possible risks. We require that you read this, sign this and submit it to the office. Express Assumption of the Risk There are risks that accompany all aspects of life as well as some of these risks are inherent in your stay at Sleepy Hollow Lake; some are changed, increased or decreased due to the activities of Sleepy Hollow Lake. you will be involved in camping, traveling, outdoors where you will be subject to numerous environmental and other risks. You must understand and accept all the risks of your stay or activity, inherent and others. You understand that you are renting a cabin/building /tent/structure for you and your family and guests to stay. You must familiarize yourself with the entrance, exit and how all appliances work. Ask questions if necessary. You understand this facility does not meet the code requirements of a city because of its location and structure. You understand that because you are staying outdoors that the structure is not animal, bug or pest free. You understand and agree that you will not leave food out for the wildlife. Heating/ Air conditioning and Refrigeration, if available, will not be the same as at your home. At camp the terrain is different from cities. The Roads, Trails and Walkways along with campsites will be uneven, broken and different from made surfaces of driveways. The conditions of the terrain will vary everyday depending on the weather and natural forces. Rocks, stumps, roots and other natural or man-made objects on the trail will be loose or projecting. Any water from rain, snow or natural or manmade resources will make camping slippery and muddy. If you are walking, running or moving around the campground, it might be over rugged off trail terrain, steep slopes or slippery rocks. Attendant risks include collisions, falling, drowning and others associated with such travel. In camp be aware of trees, branches and overhead objects. Never throw rocks or other objects. Meals may be prepared over grills or open fires. If using an open fire, have a source handy to put out the fire and only use it in unapproved fire pits or locations. If you are using propane or other grills, make sure you know how to use it. Environmental risks include rapidly moving deep or cold water, insects, snakes, predators, and other animals. Falling and rolling rocks, lightning, flash floods, storms and other unpredictable forces of nature, including weather that may change to extreme conditions without notice. Additional risks may include but not be limited to hypothermia, frostbite illness, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration and other mild or serious conditions. Sleeping out of doors can present special problems, even with outdoor mattresses or pads. Sleeping can be uncomfortable. Sleeping outdoors where the air is subject to greater environmental changes can be uncomfortable. Insects and other animals may visit your site or bother you at night. You will be in the habitat and home of native and possibly rare animals, plants and wildlife such as you are intruders. You agree to respect the environment you are entering and to treat all wildlife with respect. You understand you can not disturb any wildlife you may encounter and to leave the area in as pristine condition as possible. Please take all the garbage to the dumpsters. Annoying, chasing and harassing wildlife is illegal and may permanently injure them. Do not feed the wildlife. Feeding the wildlife leads to their starvation over the winter. Federal laws protecting threatened or endangered species in any way may subject you to fines and criminal imprisonment. Animal bites, scratches, pecks, claws and more all are risks of camping and can cause injury. Do not catch or attempt to catch any animals, even if they appear to be hurt. This could harm you. Give wildlife plenty of room. Poison Ivy is indigenous to the campground areas. Do not eat plants until you are sure of their identity. Plants can be poisonous to the touch and more so if ingested. This includes berries. Water in the wilderness can also be dangerous if consumed. Do not drink water from streams, creeks, pools, gem mining or lakes including the ponds or other water features, While camping. The water may look clean, but it can contain germs and other contaminants that make it unsafe for drinking. Sleepy Hollow Lake offers several opportunities for you to experience the activities and entertainment at the facility. Sleepy Hollow Lake is only acting as a travel agent in assisting you in finding and enjoying these amenities of other businesses, and is not an agent, owner or partner with the companies and activities we recommend. You and your family understand that you can use the showers, game rooms and other facilities while at the campground you agree to use them for the purpose that they are meant for an agreement from information you receive.
There are no lifeguards on duty at our facility (pools, lake etc.) Never swim in areas beyond your means or where it is beyond your ability to get safely out of the pool. Never allow children to swim without being accompanied by a parent, guardian, adult. Always swim with a buddy or someone who is watching to assist or be available for rescue if you have problems. Before swimming, familiarize yourself with the layout of the pool(s) and other features, rescue devices, and emergency phone location. Know where you and your family can swim and should not swim. Know when the water ways facility is open and closed. You understand that while using the waterways facilities you and your family must abide by New York state law on their use which you have read on the website and received when you checked in. You must also complete a waiver. Accidents can occur entering or exiting a pool or swimming area. You might injure yourself by falling against some object in or around the pool, beach on the shore or deck surface. Pools, and spas and other features increase the fun and risk over a regular swimming pool. Slides, steps, highly accelerated water from water can hit your eyes, cause you to lose balance or cause injury. Although the water in our pool (s) and waterways features meet NY requirements, you can still catch an illness or disease from the water if there are ill adults or children swimming. You agree to keep sick kids out of all aquatic areas, no exceptions. Knowingly putting a sick child in a common area is dangerous to everyone. You understand all infants must wear a swim diaper while visiting any waterway facility. Never leave any child alone in the aquatics area, they can slip or fall or fall in the water where they cannot swim or into a pool or lake where they can be injured or killed. Swimming in any body of water has risks. Only swim in the pool and beach area, not in any of the streams or ponds on the property. If you are having trouble, there is a greater chance that you cannot be seen if you sink beneath the surface of a pond or stream as well as the dangers of the water itself. There may be hidden or unknown obstacles as well as floating debris, sharp rocks, or objects that can injure you. Open water, rivers, lakes, and ponds have currents, whirlpools and waves, which can cause you problems, make swimming more difficult or sweep you from shore or under the water. Accidents can occur entering or exiting a pool or swimming area. You might injure yourself falling against some object in or around the pool or on the shore.
Flash floods are a threat in any open or moving water all the time. Although it may be sunny where you are, rain miles away can create a dangerous situation. It can cause our creaks to rise dangerously fast. Children must be retrieved from these creeks and ditches immediately if rain is present. Moving water is always dangerous, anything near or above your knee can cause a foot entrapment.
Playgrounds are great places for kids to explore, grow and to learn about themselves and others. At the same time, no playground is safe. If you allow your child to visit the playground, you agree that you will accompany them. Make sure your child does not explore a structure or feature that is beyond their skill set or experience. Laser tag, gem mining, shuffleboard, kayaking, canoeing, bounce pads, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, petting zoos can cause injury if the rules are not followed or people become enthusiastic about their play.
Individual and team sports are fun and make up a significant component of our society. Games such as basketball, flag football, capture the flag, soccer, ultimate disc volleyball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, paddle tennis, and other similar sports allow guests to run, jump, hit balls with sticks, bats, arms, or feet, or sometimes their heads. All of these sports involve risk. Running into an object, another camper or falling on the ground will happen in any sport; all sports involve contact. We cannot guarantee that our posted, hosted events will not cause an injury.
Individual sports or activities such as aerobics, tumbling, martial arts, mini golf, conditioning, tennis, and wrestling can also create injuries. If you engage in any sport, activity, or play, you may be injured. Activities such as fishing, swinging, sliding, climbing, jumping on the jump pad or any inflatables, biking, riving, or riding in a golf cart, horseshoes, corn hole, frisbee, can-jam, tether ball, bubble soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tag football, skateboarding, unicycling, flying kites, baseball, softball, launching water balloons, gaga ball, hay rides, or any other activity can cause injury or death.
Please be safe and understand your risk.
It is also possible that some participants would suffer mental anguish or trauma from the experience or their injuries.
This list is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of possible injuries; trauma or accidents that may occur during your stay here at Sleepy Hollow Lake as described above, or that you may encounter. Most of these injuries are rare, and you are not likely to encounter them. However, they have occurred, and you need to know about them and other possible injuries not mentioned above. These injuries occur more often when the participants are using drugs or alcohol or not physically able to undertake the activity during your stay.
You certify that you have reviewed this document with your family. You certify that you have examined the Sleepy Hollow Lake website and looked at the information, rules, and risks posted on the company website. You certify that your family, including minor children, your spouse, partner, and extended family and you are fully capable of participating in any activity, fun, or program during your stay. You state that you have read the above statement on some of the possible risks during your stay. Therefore, you assume full responsibility for yourself, your family, including minor children, your visitors for bodily injury, death or loss of personal property and any expenses as a result of your negligence, negligence of your family. You hereby expressly consent and assume all risks of the activity for yourself and your family, including the risks associated with traveling to and from the activity. You also understand that Sleepy Hollow Lake reserves the right to refuse any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of staying with Sleepy Hollow or participating in any ACTIVITY. Your family and you are in good physical condition and able to undertake this activity. As a Parent you agree to read and to explain to any minor all posted signs and warnings, including instructions on use of equipment as well as risks outlined in this agreement and agree participants will obey all signs, and warnings posted and to obey instructions from staff.
CONTRACT, WAIVER, RELEASE, AND INDEMNIFICATION
For the opportunity of staying with the Sleepy Hollow Lake as consideration, you agree to waive any legal right to any claim and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sleepy Hollow Lake, its agents and employees, as set forth above, from all claims, damages, losses, injuries, and expenses arising out of or resulting from your family’s or your participation in these activities for all past, present, or future claims, demands, and causes of action. This release of liability covers all risks of the activity and any negligence of Sleepy Hollow Lake, including claims for negligent hiring, instruction, operation, or other forms of negligence not normally associated with the Activity or associated with the business and employees. You agree the Sleepy Hollow Lake has a subrogation/right to indemnification for your actions based on any permit, grant, contract or agreement with third parties. You further agree to release, acquit, and covenant not to sue Sleepy Hollow Lake, its agents, and employees for all actions, causes of action, past, present, or future claims or damages, damages in law or remedies in equity of whatever kind, including the negligence of Sleepy Hollow Lake, negligence of another participant, or negligence of your family, yourself or your heirs, against Sleepy Hollow Lake arising out of participation in this program. This agreement covers the incidental transportation to and from the recreation location. In short, you cannot sue Sleepy Hollow Lake or anyone else for any reason if you or your family or minor child may receive an injury, and if you do you cannot collect any money.
This release shall not be superseded by any other agreement, nor shall this release supersede any agreement, whether there is any perceived inconsistency or not.
You agree to indemnify, agree to subrogation and to reimburse Sleepy Hollow Lake for any damages, costs, fees, or expenses Sleepy Hollow Lake expends on you or your family’s behalf, including the cost of any Search and Rescue or for any damages you may do to third parties. You understand this means you are the insurer for Sleepy Hollow Lake for any actions or damages, you or your family may incur.
You agree to the site of any lawsuit and the law governing any such lawsuit shall be Erie County New York and governed by New York Law no matter the perceived or actual difficulties, deprivation of a meaningful day in court, or the harm to either party's case or trial in Erie County New York applying New York Law. You understand and agree that you may be giving up the right to a deprivation if a meaningful day in court and that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would change that legal issue. You agree this forum selection clause applies to all claims, counterclaims, defenses, and third-party claims brought by either party to this agreement.
The terms of this agreement shall continue and be, in effect after your stay has ended. No changes in this document are valid.
As liquidated damages, you hereby agree that if Sleepy Hollow is forced to defend any action, lawsuit or litigation or for breach of the covenant not to sue or the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, by yourself, your executors, and you agree to pay Sleepy Hollows costs and attorney’s fees if they successfully defend such action, lawsuit, or litigation. You understand and agree that you are indemnifying Sleepy Hollow Lake for any claim you may bring or for any injury you receive. If you do, you will pay Sleepy Hollow Lakes damages and costs, including attorney fees. Should any sentence, clause, paragraph, or part of this agreement be declared unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts or paragraphs shall remain in full force and effect. This release is intended to be interpreted as broadly as possible to affect the intent and purpose of the release. Except as specifically stated otherwise herein, this Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties and all prior understandings or communications, electronic, online, written, or oral, are superseded by this Agreement.
If you do not want to sign this release, you understand you cannot be on Sleepy Hollow Lakes property, and you are free to go to other properties.
All members and guests are responsible for securing their own health insurance. The Facility does not provide medical coverage for injuries sustained on the premises or while participating in Facility-sponsored activities and events, whether on the premises or not. You have adequate health, disability, and life insurance for your family and yourself.
You, of your own free will, for your family, your minor children, your heirs and executors and yourself, you have read, understand and acknowledge the risks and liability for yourself and your family.
You acknowledge that you have received a Copy of this Document if you wanted one. You understand that you are signing this document electronically or may be signing this document electronically in the future. You understand and agree under state and Federal law; there is no difference between signing this electronically or in writing.
You Have Read and Understood this Agreement. You are Voluntarily Signing this Agreement. You understand you are giving up certain legal rights for yourself, your family and your heirs.
By signing this you understand you, your family, and your heirs cannot sue for any reason. If you or anyone else sues because of your injury, you, and they cannot collect any money. If anyone sues and loses you will owe us money. Refund Policy
Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground has a zero-cancellation policy. We do not offer refunds for camping reservations. - Date changes may be made with at least two weeks’ notice, excluding holidays.
- Holiday reservations (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Columbus Day) are non-refundable under all circumstances. Any payments made for campsites, cabins, or amenities during these times will be forfeited if canceled.
By signing below, you acknowledge and agree to this refund policy.
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