MERUS Adventure

Registration and Arrival Liability Waivers: - All guests must sign MERUS Adventure™ Park waivers before entering the property. - Failure to comply will result in the immediate removal of both the members and guests until compliance has been met. - Parents must sign a MERUS Adventure™ Park waiver on behalf of their children who are minors before minors can enter the Park. - You may not bring minors into the Park who are not your children unless their parents have also signed a MERUS Adventure™ Park waiver on their behalf. Check-In Procedure - Check-in: time is 2:00 pm - Check-out time is 10:00 am - You can check in to the park as early as 8:00 am for trail usage, but your campsites may not be available until 2:00 pm. - All guests MUST arrive by 6:00 pm. - LATE CHECK-INS ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE MERUS OFFICE - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Hunting/Firearms Policy - Absolutely no hunting or discharging of firearms is permitted in the Park. - No open carrying of firearms is permitted on the Park. - In addition, all members, guests of members, and day-use visitors of MERUS Adventure™ Park are expected to: - Not approach or feed wildlife. - Not be careless with fire and immediately report any uncontrolled fires. - MERUS Adventure™ Park reserves the right to revoke memberships due to violations of rules. Campground Policy - Not vandalize surfaces of the Park either natural or man-made. - Not remove any artifacts from MERUS Adventure™ Park. - Leave alone and report any geological or indigenous-created artifacts to o MERUS Adventure™ Park staff. - MERUS Adventure™ Park encourages treadlightly.org principles. Signs Policy - Follow all posted signs. Environment Policy - Come prepared for the environment you are engaging with. - Take only memories and photographs. - MERUS Adventure™ Park prohibits collecting plants, animals, and artifacts. - Preserve the past for the future by leaving artifacts in place. - Removal of plants, animals, rocks, downed timber, artifacts, or relics is prohibited. Vehicle Policy - Off-road and Overlanding vehicles and/or mountain bikes must stay on designated trails or other designed areas at all times. - All vehicles must have proof of current liability insurance in the cab of the vehicle. - All vehicles must carry a functional fire extinguisher. - Fire extinguishers are available for rent for a fee from MERUS Adventure™ Park. - All Vehicles must have a muffled exhaust. - No straight pipe or open headers. - Maximum 42" Tire Limit. - All vehicles, bikes, and hikers must stay on marked trails only. - Any evidence of going off trail will incur a $1,000 fine per instance and possible ban from MERUS Adventure™ Park (up to the discretion of MERUS Adventure™ staff and ownership). - Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and Side x Sides are not allowed in the Park. Speed Limits - Observe posted speed limits at all times. - Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in MERUS AdventureTM Park is 15 MPH. - Protect all Park users and wildlife by obeying speed limits. - All passengers must be seated inside the vehicle at all times. - No individual(s) may ride in truck beds while on active trails or inside the Park at any time. - Above all, use common sense and drive at speeds in accordance with your off-road equipment/training/abilities. Yield to Emergency Vehicles - All members and guests of MERUS Adventure™ Park must yield at all times to any emergency vehicle. Wildlife Policy - Keep wildlife wild. - Do not feed or harass wildlife. - Absolutely no hunting or trapping allowed. Geocaching Policy - MERUS Adventure™ Park needs to be advised of any caches left inside the Park. - Please check with MERUS AdventureTM Park headquarters before placing geocaches. Drones Policy - Drones shall be used only in main, open day-use areas, and be respectful of other visitors in the park. - Drones are prohibited to be flown over campsites or others and shall not infringe on the privacy of other parkgoers. - No pictures for professional sale or use without express written permission from MERUS AdventureTM Park. - FAA regulations must be followed for the use of drones in the park. Garbage/Cleanup Policy - Please recycle appropriate litter and deposit trash in designated containers. - Leaving no trace of your visit helps the Park remain beautiful and reduces the possibility of human/animal conflicts. - Pack-in / pack-out. - At MERUS, we take the cleanliness of our park extremely seriously as do our members. - We ask that you do your part and always pack out what you pack in. - Pick up your trash and dispose of it at the dumpsters provided at the park entrance. - There is a strict $250 fine for site cleanup Camping Policy - Camping is allowed only on designated camp pads or sites. - All campers must have a digital reservation before entering the Park. - No Group Camping at RV Sites! - Our RV sites are meant to accommodate one RV and one additional vehicle. - Group camping at the RV sites is strictly prohibited. - No ground tents or Overlanding trailers may be set up or share an RV site. Campfires - Burn bans must be observed. - You may use containerized fuel stoves with a shut-off valve or on/off switch for cooking. - Contact the MERUS Adventure™ Park for the latest in fire danger information. - All fires must be extinguished when leaving a campsite or before going to bed at night. - Absolutely NO unattended fires are allowed. - CAMPFIRES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CANYON AREAS. - No Fires! - We are still observing a fire ban at MERUS Adventure™. - In the event that the fire ban is lifted, the use of naturally burning fire sources (wood, charcoal, etc.) is still strictly prohibited at the park. Firewood Policy - No collection of natural wood, dead or alive, is allowed in any part of the Park - There is a strict $500 fine per instance for breaking fire ban protocols! Wastewater Policy - Wastewater (both black and gray) can only be discharged at designated dump stations. Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Respect your neighbors and celebrate nature’s night noises. Food Storage Policy - Store your food in sealed and preferably locked containers at all times. - Do not leave unattended food out while enjoying Park activities or overnight. - All trash must be placed in garbage containers when away from the campsites. Hammocks Policy - Check with Park staff to ask about site-specific rules or requirements. - Check with Park staff to ask about site-specific rules or requirements. - No permanent anchors such as screws or eyebolts may be used. - Trees must be at least 8″ in diameter at the point of strap contact to ensure they are strong enough to support the hammock. - Use of padding underneath straps to protect trees’ bark is required. - No more than two straps may be attached to a single tree. - Do not prune or cut plants to make way for hammocks. - Hang hammocks for overnight camping within the bounds of the assigned campsite. - Hammocks may not be attached to park structures such as shade shelters, or lantern posts. Pets Policy - The only pets allowed are dogs and registered service animals. - They must be physically controlled at all times: they can be in a car, in a crate, or on a leash. please visit our website for more on our pet policy. - Dogs must have identification tags on them at all times and shall be fully vaccinated. - Dogs must be physically controlled at all times: they must be in a car, in a crate, or on a leash. - Aggressive behavior towards Park guests or their pets will not be tolerated. - Guests will be required to remove aggressive dogs from the Park immediately. - Dogs may not be left unattended or tied to objects without the owners present. - Dogs may not be left in a situation where food, water, shade, ventilation, and other basic needs are inadequate. - Owners must bag and dispose of their dog’s waste in designated camp areas and others. ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP RULES - Sharing of membership access: Sharing your membership access with non-members is prohibited. - Membership access is for immediate family members, AKA family unit ONLY. - Signed waivers for all family members must be completed before entering the park. - In the event members are determined to have shared access cards/codes with a non-member(s), that member will immediately lose their membership privileges to MERUS Adventure™ Park without a refund. - Definitions of family units (those allowed to be in the park with each membership level): - Parents, guardians, children, and a single employed caregiver such as personal care attendant (CPA), live-in caregiver/nanny, or Au Pair. Disclaimer - WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 75A, CIVIL PRACTICE, AND REMEDIES CODE), AN AGRITOURISM ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF AN AGRITOURISM PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY - All members, guests of members, and day-use visitors of MERUS Adventure™ Park are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner. - MERUS Adventure™ Park is a family-friendly place. - Inappropriate language, aggressive and/or lewd behavior, or public intoxication will absolutely not be tolerated. - Violators may be removed from MERUS Adventure™ Park and prohibited from returning. - Liability Waivers: All guests must sign MERUS Adventure™ Park waivers before entering the property. - Failure to comply will result in the immediate removal of both the members and guests until compliance has been met. - Parents must sign a MERUS Adventure™ Park waiver on behalf of their children who are minors before minors can enter the Park. - You may not bring minors into the Park who are not your children unless their parents have also signed a MERUS Adventure™ Park waiver on their behalf. - Minors must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times. Waver Form: https://app.waiversign.com/e/63d1b782b25cc60012cb104b/doc/63d1b9ef0d2eed0012cdc138?event=non