Whispering Pines Campground

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 non-critical, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at many seasonal/long term sites are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices. Observed missing backflows observed at campsites D2,106,108,109,110,159,A10,66A,24 and 70. Not all sites were viewed during inspection so more may be missing

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Campground-emergency telephone

     Sign not posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone.

     Correction: Provide a durable sign posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone available for emergency use.

     Code ATCP 79.24 (3)

2. Jul 22, 2026 Routine · 7 non-critical, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Operator-provided unit-smoke detector

     Operator-provided camping RV currently at site #100 (batteries dead) and #A25 does not have at least one smoke detector.

     Correction: Provide camping unit with an approved smoke detector.

     Code ATCP 79.13 (4)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Operator-provided unit-bunk bed constructed, maintained

     Bunk beds in RV currently at site #100 and constructed after June 19, 2001 observed to be missing rails on beds

     Correction: Remodel or replace bunk bed to meet the requirements of 16 CFR 1513.

     Code ATCP 79.13 (8) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at many seasonal/long term sites are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices. Observed missing backflows observed at campsites D2,106,108,109,110,159,A10,66A,24 and 70. Not all sites were viewed during inspection so more may be missing

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     POWTS access covers

     ALL POWTS access covers throughout campground observed unsecured. Chains need to go through handles of cover to be properly locked. Missing or improperly locked covers observed by mechanic shop, by playground bathrooms, by site A5/A6, in front of cabin C3. Not all covers were viewed during inspection so more may be unsecure.

     Correction: Secure POWTS access cover with a locking device.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (1) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Campground-emergency telephone

     Sign not posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone.

     Correction: Provide a durable sign posted in public view directing campers to the nearest available telephone available for emergency use.

     Code ATCP 79.24 (3)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Operator-provided unit-CO detector provided

     Operator-provided camping RV currently at site #100 and #A25 with a fuel-burning appliance does not have at least one carbon monoxide detector.

     Correction: Provide camping unit with an approved carbon monoxide detector installed according to manufacturer’s specifications.

     Code [A] ATCP 79.13 (5)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Waste from recreational vehicles- improper disposal

     Waste from multiple units was observed not being disposed into holding tanks. At sites 70,71 and 24 waste hoses were observed going to ground. Site #25 the waste cap was not on.

     Correction: Dispose of wastewater in accordance with NR 113 or into a sanitary station.

     Code [B] ATCP 79.15 (3) (b)

3. Jul 18, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Operator-provided unit-bunk bed constructed, maintained

     Bunk bed constructed after June 19, 2001 in operator provided RV on site 100 observed with no guard rails.

     Correction: Remodel or replace bunk bed to meet the requirements of 16 CFR 1513.

     Code ATCP 79.13 (8) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     POWTS access covers

     POWTS access covers observed unsecured throughout campground. Chains need to go through handles of cover to be properly locked. Missing or improperly locked covers observed by private buildings across from campsite 78, by playground bathrooms across from site 90, by site 122/131C and by site 99.

     Correction: Secure POWTS access cover with a locking device.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (1) (c)

4. Jul 23, 2024 Routine · 4 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     Site designation

     Numerous campsites are not clearly marked with an alpha or numeric symbol that is visible from the campground’s internal road system. Numbers are faded or do not exactly match map

     Correction: Provide each campsite with a clearly marked alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Code ATCP 79.11 (2)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     POWTS access covers

     POWTS access covers observed unsecured throughout campground, observed with cut chains or no chains

     Correction: Secure POWTS access cover with a locking device.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (1) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Approved sanitary station design standards

     The sanitary station does not meet construction requirements. Hose is no longer connected to top of water tower.

     Correction: Repair the sanitary station as originally designed

     Code ATCP 79.15 (2) (b)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Waste from recreational vehicles- improper disposal

     Salem Villa Classic RV in back storage area is discharging waste to ground, pipes not observed connected to transfer tank. Springdale RV waste pipes connected to handmade 55 gallon drum (not an approved tank)

     Correction: Dispose of wastewater in accordance with NR 113 or into a sanitary station.

     Code [B] ATCP 79.15 (3) (b)

5. Jul 6, 2023 Routine · 5 non-critical, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Site designation

     Campsite 131C, 131B, 131A, 162, 161, 160, 2 and 69B are not clearly marked with an alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Correction: Provide each campsite with a clearly marked alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground’s internal road system.

     Code ATCP 79.11 (2)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system approval

     Water distribution system has not been approved by the department of safety and professional services. Multi use splitters in use at sites 110,22,37,54,57,59,6,A9,A8,A6,A5

     Correction: Provide documentation that the water distribution system is approved by the department of safety and professional services.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     Water system-backflow protection

     Water service connection at sites A2, A10,150,151,107,103,13,17,18,19,23,25,8,10,B3,B7,52,7,9,45,49 are not provided with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Correction: Provide water service connections with approved backflow prevention devices.

     Code ATCP 79.14 (4) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Waste from recreational vehicles- transfer or holding tank maintenance

     Holding tank at site 103 is collapsed. Discharge tube from camper at site 29 is not sealed at enterance to tank, creating odors.

     Correction: Maintain transfer or holding tank in good condition and leak-proof.

     Code ATCP 79.15 (3) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     Waste from recreational vehicles- improper disposal

     Drainage tube from camper at site 31 has a discharge tube that goes to the ground

     Correction: Dispose of wastewater in accordance with NR 113 or into a sanitary station.

     Code [B] ATCP 79.15 (3) (b)