Before making a camping reservation through our online reservation system, please familiarize yourself with the policies on this page and also our Regulations and Guidelines.
| General policies |
- All camping reservations (serviced or unserviced campsite) require full payment of the Camping Fee for the entire duration of stay, plus the non-refundable reservation fee, at the time that reservation is made.
- In case of multiple reservations for the same time period, each campsite must be registered under the name of the actual occupant. Up to 3 reservations can be made at a time.
- Any changes to reservation dates, change of campsite, or cancellation requires the payment of a modification fee or a cancellation fee. (See below)
- There is a minimum two night stay when a reservation includes a Friday or Saturday night during June, July and August.
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| Fees/camping rates |
| For a complete list of fees please consult our fee pages. Note that fees and services vary based on the conservation area. |
| Campsite maximums and other information |
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Your campsite fee entitles you to the following:
- One picnic table per site.
- One vehicle permit is included with each campsite reservation. A maximum of three vehicles are permitted on each campsite.
- All additional vehicles must purchase an additional vehicle permit at time of campsite registration for an overnight fee of $15.00 (plus HST) per additional vehicle.
- One fire pit per site.
- Three pieces of equipment allowed on campsite; including one piece of equipment with wheels (camper or trailer) and dining shelter. A maximum of three sleeping units is allowed per campsite.
- A maximum of six people per site.
- Check-in after 2 p.m. on arrival date.
- Campsite must be vacated by noon on departure date.
- Tents must be set up on tent pad, if available, on site.
- Rockwood tents: All tents must be set up on tent pads.
- Pinehurst trailers: All trailers to be set up on gravel drive, if available on site.
If any maximum is exceeded, another campsite is required.
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| Reservation modifications and cancellations |
- Reservations may be modified until 8 p.m. on the day of arrival. A modification fee of $8 will apply.
- Reservations may be cancelled until 9 p.m. three days prior to arrival. A cancellation fee of $15 will apply.
- Cancellations providing less than three days' notice will result in the forfeiture of one night's camping fees in addition to a $15 cancellation fee.
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| Group sites |
- For youth groups, the per person admission fees for camping will be charged on date of arrival at the conservation area when the camping permit is issued.
- For youth groups arriving in separate vehicles; the occupants of each vehicle will pay the per person admission fees for camping.
- Non youth groups will be charged the regular camping fees and each vehicle will be registered individually. Please see our fees page.
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| Alcohol bans |
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When an alcohol ban is not in effect, the consumption of alcohol is only permitted on registered campsites within the conservation area.
Some conservation areas have bans in place during the camping season which prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- Elora Gorge Conservation Area: A total alcohol ban is in effect for all dates throughout the season. This ban prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- Byng Island Conservation Area: Alcohol is banned from the Thursday before Victoria Day until the third Sunday in June, and on Labour Day weekend (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- Laurel Creek Conservation Area: Alcohol is banned from May 1 (opening day) until the third Sunday in June, and on Labour Day weekend (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- All conservation areas: Alcohol is banned during the Victoria Day and Labour Day weekends (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
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| Cannabis bans |
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When a cannabis ban is not in effect, the consumption of cannabis is permitted on a registered campsite and in open spaces, like trails and parking lots.
Cannabis use is not permitted:
- on the sand portion of beaches and swimming areas,
- within the enclosure area surrounding swimming pools,
- near splash pads and playgrounds,
- within picnic shelters or pavilions with more than two solid sides, or inside washrooms.
Cannabis use will be banned entirely during periods where established alcohol bans exist. The following are the existing alcohol bans that also apply to cannabis:
- Elora Gorge Conservation Area: A total cannabis ban is in effect for all operating dates from May 1 to October 15 inclusive. This ban prohibits the possession or consumption of cannabis anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- Byng Island Conservation Area: A total cannabis ban is in effect from the Thursday before Victoria Day until the third Sunday in June, and on Labour Day weekend (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- Laurel Creek Conservation Area: A total cannabis ban is in effect from May 1 (opening day) until the third Sunday in June, and on Labour Day weekend (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
- All conservation areas: Cannabis is banned during the Victoria Day and Labour Day weekends (Thursday to Tuesday) anywhere within the conservation area, including all registered campsites.
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