Bruce Mines Campground

ADD-A-ROOMS: Home-built add-a-rooms are not permitted. Factory-built screen porches and add-a-rooms may be permitted with prior approval. ALCOHOL / CANNABIS / TOBACCO: May only be consumed on a registered site and not in public municipal areas. BEHAVIOUR / NOISE: Loud or excessive noise, rowdy behaviour, or swearing is not permitted at any time. Campers are expected to always exercise responsible behaviour. Electronic devices must be controlled so as not to disturb others. Power tools may only be used for short periods and never before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Camper-operated chainsaws are not permitted. Please respect the property of others. Do not cut through or trespass on other campers’ sites, even when unoccupied. Do not remove items from other sites. DECKS AND SHEDS: With prior consent from park management, decks built of solid wood or plywood and small metal/plastic sheds may be permitted on seasonal trailer sites, but both must be portable. Decks are to be a maximum of eight feet wide by the length of the trailer. Sheds must be constructed of metal, poly, or prefab wood with maximum dimensions of four by six feet. No fridges are permitted on decks. Saunas, portable saunas, hot tubs, and portable hot tubs are not permitted. ELECTRICAL: Electrical service is limited to 30 amps per site and must be connected with an approved RV cord. Air conditioning units must not be left running when the site is unoccupied. FEES: A seasonal agreement must be signed, and fees paid in full at the Town Office before the first Friday of June for seasonal occupancy. Otherwise, the trailer must be removed by the third Friday of June. FIREPIT AND FIREPLACE ASHES: Clean ashes (no garbage) from firepits or fireplaces must be placed in designated ash piles. Do not place ashes in dumpsters or the forest. FIRES: Campfires must be small (no higher than three feet) and kept away from buildings, underground service lines, and trees. Fires must be fully extinguished before being left unattended — no smouldering. Burning leaves, brush, or garbage is not permitted. Fire bans must be observed when posted. No daytime burning is allowed. FIREWORKS: Not allowed. FOUR-WHEELERS / SIDE-BY-SIDES: Campers must use caution when entering or exiting the park and be aware of pedestrians and children. “Joyriding” in the campground is prohibited. Speed limit of 10 km/h is enforced. Absolutely no intoxicated operation of motorized vehicles. GARBAGE: Only household garbage is to be bagged and placed in garbage receptacles. Recyclables, empty propane bottles, and batteries must be taken home. INSURANCE: Bruce Mines Campground insures its own property. It does not insure customer property. Trailer owners must carry adequate insurance on their own units. LIABILITY: The Town and staff of Bruce Mines Campground do not accept liability for injury of any kind resulting from use of the grounds or facilities, nor for damage or loss of personal property. PARKING: Extra or guest vehicles must not be parked on vacant sites. PETS: Seasonal guests may bring quiet, gentle pets into the park. Excessive barking is not permitted. Pets are not allowed in washrooms. They must be leashed, and owners must clean up after them. Pets must not be left unattended (e.g., tied up at a site without a responsible adult present). Pets must not chase wildlife. PICNIC TABLE: One is provided per site. PLANTERS: Portable only. No trees or shrubs may be planted. QUIET HOURS: Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. All outside electronic devices must be turned off during this time. Inside devices must be kept at low volume. SEASONAL SITES: Seasonal sites are for the original purchaser only and may not be sublet or transferred. If a trailer is sold, the site is not automatically transferred to the new owner. The Town maintains a waiting list. SEWAGE: Sewage, including grey water, must not be discharged onto the ground or into pits. Sanitary napkins, diapers, and similar items must not be flushed or placed in the campground sewage system. SITE CONDITION: Each seasonal camper is responsible for maintaining their site (e.g., grass cutting, tidiness). TRAILERS: Trailers must be factory-built, in good condition, and equipped with black and grey water holding tanks. They must not exceed the size limit for the rented site. Each trailer must display a valid licence plate. TRAILER SKIRTING: Only professionally made trailer skirting or lattice is permitted. TRAILER SITES: Only one family unit with one tent or trailer may occupy a site. A secondary tent may be used for visits but not left permanently. Dining tents are allowed but must be secured. WATER: One outlet per site is provided. Due to high water pressure, campers are advised to use a pressure regulator. The campground is not responsible for damage caused by high pressure. No washing of trailers or vehicles. No sprinklers or watering of grass. WINTER STORAGE: Contact management to arrange winter storage. Only the registered trailer, a deck, a shed, and a small woodpile may be left on site during the off-season. MINIMUM AGE: The minimum age to reserve a campsite is 19 years.