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THE OAKDALE PLUNGE

Oakdale RV Resort is most proud of the historic Oakdale Plunge. This pool was built around 100 years ago and originally built over naturally flowing mineral springs. It was then, the largest pool in the State of Texas and it is still among the largest pool in any RV park in the world. Even though the springs have ceased flowing, the pool is still the focal point of the park and invites all of our guests to experience the “Oakdale Plunge”.

All of our registered guests are allowed to swim in its historic setting. Limited annual memberships are permitted to ensure a quality experience for all our guests.

The following rules and regulations are for the protection and benefits of all members. Any failure to comply with these rules shall be considered sufficient cause for immediate suspension of pool privileges for a period of one to seven days. Successive violations can be considered sufficient cause for cancellation of the family or individual membership.

Children will be held accountable for their behavior, and will be asked to leave the water or the pool if necessary. Parents are requested to remind their children of the rules before they come to the pool, and to remind their children to obey instructions of the pool director and other employees.

Members are welcome to report any unacceptable behaviors to the staff. The Staff will act decisively and consistently to deter any disruptive activity or persistently negative behavior

Although the pool is exclusively offered to the guests of Oakdale RV Resort but members and their guests are welcome at during recreational swim hours. Guests must be accompanied by a member or Oakdale RV Resort Guest. A guest will receive a wrist band in order to exercise guest privileges. Member and Guest fees per person including sales tax are as follows:

Oakdale RV Resort Guests: Swim Privileges included
Annual Family Membership $400/year
Guest Pass $10.00/day

  • Family membership includes immediate family residing at the same address. If more than one single family resides at this address, each family is responsible for its own membership.
  • Members entitled to 10% discount on all RV and cabin stays. 10% off all facility rentals and purchases in the park store.
  • Conduct of guests is the direct responsibility of the sponsoring members.
  • All guests must be accompanied and registered by a RV guest or member. They cannot be sent to the pool with instructions to use your name. Each guest must have a sponsoring member or RV guest at the pool at all times.
  • The pool director may suspend guest privileges when necessary.
  • Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The manager oversees the entire operation of the pool. The assistant manager is primarily responsible for the buildings, pools and grounds. If neither is on pool grounds, the head lifeguard or the senior guard on duty is responsible for the operation of the pool.
  • Check-in procedure requires that members and guest always check in upon arrival at the pool during open swim hours. A sign-in sheet is located at the office.  Color coded arm bands will be issued to the RV guests, members and their guests. Office staff will be present at the front desk to assist in registering members and guests.
  • Bad weather is sometimes a concern. The staff will take appropriate safety precautions which may include closing the pool. Under no circumstances will children be left unattended. On cold and rainy days/nights, please call to verify that OAKDALE RV RESORT is open for normal hours. Our policy is to stay open for your convenience as much as possible.
  • Lightning policy: The most senior staff member present has responsibility and authority regarding pool use during storms. Once swimming and diving has been suspended, the pool will be closed for 30 minutes from the last thunder “boom” or flash of lightning.
  • The use of cellular phones, other electronic devices that capture images, or cameras of any kind is prohibited in locker rooms, changing areas, showers, and toilet stalls.
  • Please notify the pool staff if you are planning a special event such as a birthday party or team sport party at the pool. This is particularly important if the group will exceed 10 people.
  • Members shall drive slowly and carefully in the parking area and on the streets near the pool site.
  • Bicycle riders should use bicycle stalls and lock bikes.
  • No food, gum, or soft drinks may be brought into the pool area, locker rooms, and changing areas except during special events planned by the club.  Picnic tables are provided for member use on the grounds.
  • No food or drink may be brought into the pool area. No member or guest may be on club grounds while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs.
  • No abusive language or profanity is allowed.
  • No smoking on pool grounds.
  • No weapons may be brought onto the campground premises.
  1. Absolutely not diving in the pool or flips from the side are allowed at any time.
  2. No pets are allowed in the pool area.
  3. Glass containers of any kind are not allowed in the pool area.
  4. Running, pushing, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance in or about the pool, showers, or grounds is not allowed.
  5. Equipment such as air-inflated tubes and mattresses, jackets, flippers, masks, play pens, buggies, lounge chairs, etc. shall not be allowed in the swimming area.
  6. Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 16 years or older in the main pool.
  7. Children shall not be allowed in the deep end.
  8. Children in the shallow pool must be directly supervised at all times by an adult.
  9. Diving off the pool edge into water less than five (5) feet deep is not allowed.
  10. Unnecessary conversation with lifeguards while on duty is not allowed.
  11. The pool capacity is limited: Main Pool-246; Diving Well-36; Wading Pool-28.
  12. All swimmers must wear swimming suits. Shorts and cut-offs are not to be used in place of proper suits.
  • OAKDALE RV RESORT is committed to clean and sanitary water and your compliance with the following rules is required for pool entry.
  • Anyone having flu symptoms or gastrointestinal illness within the past three days should not use either pool.
  • Admission to the pool may be refused to anyone with a cough, cold, inflamed eyes, infection, wearing bandages or other significant health issues.
  • Wash or shower before entering the pool water and wash hands after using the toilet.
  • Please don’t swallow pool water and also avoid getting it into your mouth if possible.
  • Notify pool staff if you or family members develop an illness that you think may have been related to a visit to the pool.

The aquatics staff will do its part by maintaining the highest standards of water sanitation. However, the nature of certain bacteria is such that your compliance with City and State Health Codes is absolutely necessary. These rules will be strictly enforced in order to prevent the possibility of an outbreak of Cryptosporidium or other water-borne bacteria.

OAKDALE RV RESORT has adopted the following guidelines for infant use of the pool:

  1. Non-Toilet Trained, or Recently Toilet Trained Infants:
    1. Infants who are not toilet trained may not use the large pool at any time.
    2. All Infants still in diapers or those in the midst of training must wear a swim diaper and a swim suit with tight fitting legs in the shallow pool.
    3. Infants who have recently become toilet trained must wear swimsuits with tight-fitting legs.
  2. Nudity outside of the locker room is prohibited.
  3. All children using the shallow pool must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Make certain an adult is withing arms reach of children in or near water. This is especially true in the gated shallow pool area.  Please be aware that there is no lifeguard on duty in the shallow pool.
  4. The shallow pool is intended for children who are non-swimmers and those supervising or playing appropriately with non-swimmers.
  5. Caution children who are playing with buckets of pool water. A baby or toddler can drown in as little as an inch of water.
  6. Children using float belts must be supervised in the water by an adult.
  7. Soft plastic toys will be permitted in the shallow pool.
  8. Protect children’s skin with cover-ups or with appropriate sunscreen applied ½ hour before entering the water.