Rules & Legislation

Loud Noise

Disturbing Other Persons Be considerate. Please keep the volume of your music, voices and other noises to a reasonable level. Interfering with anyone else’s use or enjoyment of a park, day or night, is not only inconsiderate - it is also contrary to park regulations. Quiet hours are enforced 24 hours a day.

Alcoholic Beverages

Campgrounds operated by the Parks of the St. Lawrence permit the drinking of beer, wine and other spirits, but only on a registered campsite. Drinking, or the possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in any other park area is against the law.

Camping and Vehicle Permits

You must have a permit to camp or use your vehicle in the Parks of the St. Lawrence. A Camping Permit authorizes one vehicle and up to three pieces of shelter equipment per site. Only one tent trailer, house trailer or self-propelled camping unit, can be used in combination with two other pieces of shelter equipment, e.g. tent, dining shelter or tarp.

Boat Launching/Docking

The temporary storage of boats is permitted on campsites or within a designated area. Seasonal and transient dockage is available at Ivy Lea for a fee.

Check-In / Check-Out Times

Campsite check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out is at 1 p.m. For roofed accommodation check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out is at 10 a.m.

Extending Your Length of Stay

To extend your stay, you must renew your permit at the registration office prior to 1:00pm on departure day, providing the site has no reservations.  

Shortening Your Length of Stay / Refund

To shorten your stay, you must do so at the registration office prior to 1:00 pm on the day of your departure.

Sales of Goods and Services

Only authorized concessionaires are permitted to sell goods and services in the Parks of the St. Lawrence.

Maximum Length of Stay

The maximum length of stay, at one campsite, is 23 nights. Extended Stay Camping is available at most campgrounds.

Changing Your Site

To change sites within the same campground, you must first enquire which sites are available for your length of stay. DO NOT set up camp until your permits have been confirmed and physically changed by the park staff.

Parking/Additional Vehicles 

A camping permit includes the parking of one vehicle per campsite. Each additional vehicle requires a permit. Vehicles may be parked in designated areas only. Every park designates several spaces and campsites for additional vehicles. 

Unlicensed Motor Vehicles, All Terrain

Vehicles ATV’s, off-road motorcycles or any other unlicensed vehicles cannot be used within the Parks of the St. Lawrence property. 

Bicycles

Bicycles are allowed on roads and bike paths only.

Park Resources

Please help us to protect the park so that everyone may enjoy its beauty. Our parks are full of interesting and precious vegetation, wildlife, natural earth features and archeological and historical sites. Remember, it is against the law to remove or destroy anything in the Parks of the St. Lawrence.

Pets

Pets must be controlled and on a leash of less than two metres. Designated dog-friendly cabins are available at select campgrounds. Pets are also not allowed in swimming and beach areas.

NOTE:  You must clean up after your pet at all times.

Out-of-province visitors should confirm breed restrictions at: Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 | ontario.ca

Campfires/Firewood

Campfires are permitted in designated firepits only. Never leave a fire unattended. Please be careful with fires at all times. Due to invasive insects and diseases and the harm they are causing to wooded areas NO exterior firewood is permitted in SLPC campgrounds or properties.

Limited Generator Use

Limited use of generators will be permitted within the campgrounds only during the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Generators must be quietly running and must be enclosed in a structure or self-contained in RV units.

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that all visitors to their site and their vehicles have been registered and the day-use fee paid during these times. All visitors must leave the campground at 9:00 pm. Only registered campers may remain in the campground after 9:00 pm.

Number Of People Per Site

A maximum of six people or a single-family unit is permitted on each campsite (a single-family unit is comprised of parents and their children that under 18 years of age).

Refuse

Please have regard for the condition of your campsite. Deposit all garbage, litter and recycling within the designated containers provided and leave your campsite in a clean and natural state.

Fireworks and Firearms

Fireworks and firearms are prohibited in the Parks of the St. Lawrence, except by regulation.

Hunting

Hunting is prohibited within the Parks of the St. Lawrence, except in specific areas and seasons defined by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and associated hunting regulations.

Swimming

The waterfront is unsupervised at all Parks of the St. Lawrence. Swim at your own risk. Never swim alone or in unmarked areas or beyond the buoy lines. Use the buddy system. Watch children and non-swimmers at all times.

Boating, Water-skiing, Jet-skiing, Etc.

Act safely and in accordance with the regulations when boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing, etc. All watercrafts are forbidden in the designated swimming zones and in areas directly adjacent to the swimming zones.

Leaving Vehicles or Boats Unattended

Your vehicle or boat should never be left unlocked and unattended, except in an area designated for that purpose or by the permission of a Park Ranger of the Parks of the St. Lawrence. St. Lawrence Parks Commission is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items of personal property.

Smoking/Vaping

Smoking / vaping is forbidden in any Parks of the St. Lawrence buildings, any common open patio areas, 9 meters from entrance of buildings and 20 meters from playgrounds, and sporting areas such as volleyball areas, designated swimming areas, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and spectator areas and nature trails.