Michago Beach Estates

Safety Rules for all Residents and Guests

Summer is a time for vacations, family fun, rest and relaxation. At Michago Beach we strive to make your time here a pleasant and memorable event. In order to achieve this goal, we have listed some simple rules to guide your activities and hopefully provide for your safety.

THE ASSOCIATION BEACH

The Association beach is for the enjoyment of residents and their guests. Please be mindful of the following rules when using the beach:

1. The Association beach has no lifeguards. Please observe all water safety rules.

2. The beach areas north and south of the association beach are private property.

3. Camping trailers or tents are not allowed.

4. Bonfires are only permitted in the Association beach fire rings.

5. Practice the "Scout rule" and completely extinguish bonfires with water and/or sand.

6. All bonfires, beach parties, etc. are to end by midnight.

OFF ROAD VEHICLES (ORV’s) & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

1. The use of ORVs in Michago is restricted to access from your cottage to the association beach and occasional visits to friends and family in other cottages.

2. Joyriding on Michago roads is always prohibited for safety reasons.

3. ORV’s are noisy! Please be considerate especially after 9pm!

4. All State of Michigan laws regarding the use of personal watercraft must be followed.

5. Observe a 200 foot no wake zone out from the beach and in all areas with swimmers.

SPEED LIMIT

1. The speed limit on all Michago roads is 15 MPH.

2. We have many walkers in Michago so please slow down and watch for pedestrians!

DUNES AND BLUFF

In order to prevent erosion, please don’t climb on the dunes or bluffs.

PETS

Pets must always be on a leash and please clean up after your dog.

FIRE PREVENTION

1. Each cottage should have 100 feet of garden hose attached to an outside spigot.

2. Practice the "Scout rule" and completely extinguish bonfires with water and/or sand.

3. All State of Michigan Fireworks laws must be observed.

4. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are strongly recommended.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911