Know Before You Go

Arriving at your Campsite

• Our campsites are considered rustic dry camping.  There is no cell service, no power, no potable water, no garbage collection and no showers or flush toilets.  Pit toilets are located throughout the campground.

• Check-in time is 2:00pm & Check-out time is 12:00pm.

• Gate access is 8:00am–10:00pm. Gates are locked during quiet time (10:00pm–8:00am) and will only be opened for emergencies or emergency vehicles.

• All campers, guests, and visitors must check in with the camp host upon arrival.

• All reservations are held until 10pm on your arrival date.  If you have not checked in by that time, the site will be released as a first-come, first-served (FCFS) site, your entire reservation will be forfeited, and no refund will be issued.

• Visitors must vacate the campground by 9:30pm.

Noise & Courtesy

• Quiet time is 10:00pm–8:00am. Noise or activity that disturbs others is not permitted during this time.  Be respectful of others, keep noise and music to a minimum at all times.  Let the sound of nature prevail.

• Generators may be operated 9:00am–11:00am and 6:00pm–8:00pm only.

Fees, Permits & Length of Stay

• Site fees and additional vehicle fees are collected by the Site Operator at check-in (cash only), and permits will be issued at that time.  All vehicles on site require a valid permit displayed on your dashboard.

• Maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive days. After 14 days, guests must vacate the recreation site for at least 72 hours.

• Maximum site occupancy is 6 people for a single site, 12 people for a double site inclusive of children. Maximum site occupancy includes all people at the site at the same time, including both overnight campers and day visitors.  If the maximum number of occupants is exceeded, additional guests will not be permitted to stay on-site and must rent another campsite if available.

• You cannot hold campsites.  Erecting a tent or leaving a trailer unattended overnight is not permitted.  You cannot go up and pay the Operator for a site and then leave.  Once a camping permit is issued you must be at the site camping. You cannot come up before work and drop off your stuff and then come back later to go camping.

• Reservations are not transferable. The reservation holder’s name must be provided at the time of booking and cannot be added or changed later. Any reservation holders found to be transferring or selling their reservations to another party risk their reservation being cancelled without a refund.

• The reservation holder must be present upon arrival and during the stay. Identification may be required to keep the reservation valid.

Guest Conduct, Safety & Eligibility

• All campers, guests, and visitors must check in with the camp host.

• Campers under 19 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

• Recreation sites may not be used as temporary residences while engaging in business or industrial activities outside the site.

• Fireworks, firearms, bows, crossbows, BB guns, airsoft guns, pellet guns, slingshots, and traps are strictly prohibited.

• Alcohol consumption, cannabis use, and cigarette smoking are permitted within your campsite only and are prohibited in day-use and common areas, including roads, trails, beaches, and outhouses.

• Do not build long-term or semi-permanent structures. All materials, ropes, and equipment must be removed before departure.

• Do not cut, damage, or alter trees, including placing nails or cutting/burning deadfall.

• Keep our campsites natural, do not paint rocks or trees.

• Picnic tables and fire rings must not be moved.

• Do not dispose of grey or black water onsite, this includes portable toilet bags.  These must be taken away with you.

• Do not leave any personal belongings in the public areas of the campsite.  This includes the beach and trails, don't leave your inflatables or chairs on the beach.

Vehicles & Parking

• The maximum speed limit is 10 km/h for all vehicles, including bicycles.

• All vehicles parked overnight (including parking lots and pull-out areas) require a valid permit.

• Vehicles must be parked within your assigned campsite, and within the developed portion of the campsite.  You can not park in the bushes.

• Roads must be kept clear at all times for emergency vehicles.

• Helmets are required when riding bicycles or off-road vehicles.

Pets

• Pets must be quiet, well-behaved, and leashed at all times, including within your campsite.

• Owners are responsible for their pets and must clean up after them.

• Pets may not be left unattended on-site or inside camping units.

• Aggressive behaviour or excessive barking will not be tolerated.

• Non-compliant pet owners may be asked to leave the campground.

Garbage & Wildlife Attractants

• There is no on-site garbage collection. Pack it in, pack it out.

• Keep your campsite and fire ring free of garbage and wildlife attractants at all times.

• Do not dispose of garbage in outhouses or anywhere else on the property.

• Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly. Fire rings, bushes, beaches, outhouses, and roadways are not ashtrays.

• Food waste does not compost instantly. Do not dispose of tea bags, fruit, or food scraps in bushes, as they attract wildlife.

Campfires

• Maximum campfire size is 19” x 19” (50 cm x 50 cm).

• Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings. Fires are not allowed in common areas such as beaches or trails.

• Do not burn painted, treated, or contaminated wood.

• CSA-approved propane fire pits are permitted within campsites only. They are not allowed in common areas. Charcoal BBQs are not permitted during fire bans.

• Campfires and propane pits must be attended at all times and fully extinguished before leaving. Flames must be out and coals cool to the touch.  This includes when you go for a walk, go to bed, and when you vacate your campsite.

• All fire bans and wildfire regulations must be strictly followed. Failure to comply may result in fines and being asked to leave the campground.  Use this link to find up to date fire ban information: http://www.bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp

Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

• Senior rates and PWD rates are 50% of the camping fee.  A person can only claim one type of discount.

• Persons 65 years of age or older and a resident of BC, can receive a senior discount. The discount only applies to the senior and his/her spouse. To receive the discount please show one piece of picture ID verifying age (i.e. drivers license) to the Campsite Operator.

• Persons with disabilities can receive a discount. You must be designated as a person with disabilities under the BC Employment and Assistance Program or have a child who is eligible for the At Home Program to qualify for the reduced rate.  To receive the discount please show one piece of picture ID (i.e. driver’s license) and one of the following to the campsite operator. All forms must be dated for the current year and must be an original copy, not a photocopy.

      • A Release of Information form issued by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. This form may be obtained by contacting your local Employment and Assistance Centre.
      • A letter of eligibility issued by the Ministry of Children and Family Development stating that your child is eligible for the At Home Program.
      • Must be a resident of BC

• No discounts are offered on double sites, group sites or reservations.  Discounts are available on first come first serve single sites.

 

We reserve the right to refuse service and cancel any stay without refund.

Failure to comply with campground rules may result in additional charges and/or removal from the campground under the authority of the Forest and Range Practices Act.

No refunds will be issued if service is refused or if a guest is required to vacate a campsite.

 

For general inquires regarding Forest Recreation Sites please visit: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/