🌿 Camp-Hammer Site Rules

Status: January 2026

Welcome to Camp-Hammer, your favorite place in the Eifel National Park.
To ensure a pleasant stay for people, animals, and nature alike, we kindly ask you to observe the following site rules:

1. Registration & Visitors

1. All guests must register at reception upon arrival. Valid ID documents of all persons must be presented. The registration form must be kept and shown on request.

2. Visitors – day visitors as well as overnight visitors – must register at reception before entering the campsite. The tenant is responsible for informing their visitors. A visitor fee per person applies.

3. The campsite is open all year round.

2. House Rules & Pitches

1. Instructions given by the owner and staff must be followed at all times. They exercise the right of domiciliary authority.

2. The allocated pitch or tent site must be used. Changing pitches without permission is not allowed. Tents must be pitched immediately after arrival.

3. For fire-safety reasons, no tents, windbreaks, or similar structures may be erected in designated safety areas. Open fires and the storage of flammable materials (e.g. gas, petrol, paints) are prohibited.

3. Order, Quiet & Consideration

1. Considerate behavior, cleanliness, and order are mandatory. Pitches must be kept tidy at all times. Grass must be mown regularly, at least every 14 days. If this is not done, the owner may arrange maintenance at the tenant’s expense after prior notice.

2. Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
   Midday rest: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   Mowing is not permitted on Sundays and public holidays.

3. Noise disturbance, especially from radios, speakers, loud singing or shouting, must be avoided. The construction calendar must be observed.

4. Ball games are not permitted on the campsite.

4. Constructions & Vehicles

1. Any construction or alteration not belonging to standard camping equipment requires written approval from the owner.

2. A minimum distance of 5 meters to the next caravan must be maintained.

3. Hedges may not exceed a height of 1.60 m.

4. Motorized vehicles may use the paths only for arrival and departure.

5. Sanitary Facilities, Wastewater & Environment

1. Smoking is prohibited in sanitary buildings. Wearing shower shoes is mandatory in wash and shower areas.

2. Wastewater must be disposed of exclusively via the designated facilities. Discharging into soil or water bodies is prohibited and may lead to criminal prosecution.

3. The use of non-environmentally friendly wood preservatives or paints (e.g. carbolineum) is prohibited.

4. Only 100% biodegradable chemical toilet fluids may be used.

5. Drinking water may not be used for garden or flower watering. Please use service-water barrels.

6. Waste & Cleanliness

1. Waste must be separated according to the dual system.

2. It is forbidden to dispose of bulky waste in or next to the waste containers.
   Bulky waste must be registered in advance by email at
   📧 info@camp-hammer.de
   Local waste-disposal regulations of the municipality of Simmerath apply.

3. Caravans, chalets, and houses must be cleaned at least once a year. Pitches must always be kept tidy.

7. Animals

1. Dogs are allowed only on designated pitches and must be kept on a leash (max. 1.20 m). Dog waste must be removed immediately.

2. Cat owners are required to spend 15 minutes before departure removing cat feces from the campsite.

8. Gas, Electricity & Safety

1. Gas cylinders must be stored in accordance with legal regulations.

2. Gas installations must be inspected and certified at the tenant’s expense. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate termination of the contract.

3. Fire and gas detectors must be switched off before departure. If triggered, the fire brigade will be called – costs are borne by the tenant.

4. Charging electric vehicles is not permitted for fire-safety reasons. Any damage caused will be fully charged to the user.

5. A basic electricity meter fee applies to seasonal and annual pitches.

6. The electricity flat rate for tourist campers does not include heating. Heating electricity must be registered and paid for separately.

9. Miscellaneous

1. Peddling, advertising, and sales activities are prohibited.

2. Parts of the campsite are video-monitored for security reasons. By entering the site, you give your consent.

3. Illegal uploads or downloads via the campsite Wi-Fi are strictly prohibited.

4. Long-term campers are responsible for keeping themselves informed about updates and changes. Annual letters are part of the contract.

5. Drone flights over Camp-Hammer and the surrounding area are prohibited.

6. A maximum of two plastic storage boxes is allowed per long-term pitch.

7. Payment must be made in advance for the intended length of stay.

⚠️ Warning – Ice & Snow

Due to weather conditions, snow and ice may occur on the entire Camp-Hammer site.
Entering and driving on the site is at your own risk.

There is no continuous snow-clearing or gritting obligation.
As Camp-Hammer is located in a drinking-water protection area, no road salt is used.

In winter conditions, falling snow or ice from roofs (roof avalanches) may occur.
Liability is excluded to the extent permitted by law.

Legal basis: Sections 823, 836, 254 German Civil Code (BGB)