Emerald Lake Regional Park

2026 Camping Rules & Regulations 1. Restrictions: a. Campers must be 19 or older to rent campsites and rental cabin. b. Registered renter must be present at the campsite during the stay. c. Limit of one camping unit per site (tent, tent trailer, camper truck/van, camping trailer, motorhome). Length restrictions may apply. 2. Park Passes: a. Every vehicle that enters the park must have a Park Pass and have it displayed prominently in your vehicle during their stay. Park Pass includes day pass, 2-day pass, 3-day pass or Regional Park season pass. b. Day Passes expire at 10pm on the day they are issued. For an overnight stay purchase a 2-day pass. c. Day Passes and Season Park Passes are non-refundable but may be upgraded to longer options. 3. Check-in: a. Check-in time is 4 pm b. Reserved sites will be held until noon the day after your scheduled arrival. c. If you anticipate arriving late than your scheduled arrival, contact the park office at (306)466-2089 during office hours to arrange after hours access. GATES ARE LOCKED AFTER HOURS. d. If you have not arrived or called prior to 12 noon the day after your arrival your reservation will be canceled and no refunds given, regardless of your intended stay. The site will be made available on LetsCamp for new bookings. 4. Checkout: a. Checkout time is 12 pm - No refunds are given for early checkout. 5. Site Care: a. Campers are responsible for the cleanliness of your site. Please leave it as you found it. b. Removal of underbrush or trees, vandalism, or any alterations to the site are prohibited. c. There is no harvesting of birch bark in the park. d. Chopping blocks are available upon request. Please DO NOT chop wood on installed posts. 6. Wildlife: a. There are bears at the park, all food and garbage must be in a bear-proof container such as a camper, car, or cottage. Coolers, garbage bags, and condiments, all must be inside a camper, car, or cottage. b. Do not feed the wildlife, including birds, this attracts bears. c. Do not leave pet food where wildlife can access it. 7. Pets: a. Dogs and Cats must be always kept on a leash. b. Dogs are not allowed in the public swimming area, on sand, beach, grass or hillside. c. Dogs are not to be left unattended at camps sites. d. Dogs are allowed off-leash to enjoy the water at the public boat launch providing they are not a danger to other visitors. Note: This area is not fenced. e. Cats are predators of the birds in the park. They require a bell or anti-birding collar while visiting. 8. Quiet time: a. Quiet Time is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. In consideration of others, music, loud radio, loud voices, idling vehicles and lawn mowing are not allowed during quiet time. 9. Adult Activities: a. The use of alcohol or cannabis is restricted to registered campsites only. b. Use/consumption is prohibited in all public areas including beaches, boat launch, playgrounds, camp kitchen, and roadways. 10. Driving in the Park: a. Speed limit in the park is 25 kph. b. Vehicles are to remain parked within the park during quiet time unless needed for direct entry or exit. c. Golf cart drivers must be 16 years or older and hold a valid driver’s license as per SGI laws. d. All golf carts must be registered and display a valid golf cart permit and have headlights at dusk. e. Dirt bikes cannot be operated in the park. f. ATV’s must display a permit and can only be driven for direct entry and exit from registered sites. g. Campers are allowed a maximum of two vehicles at their site. This includes, but is not limited to, car, truck, boat, golf cart, trailer, etc. h. No utility trailers are allowed. 11. Safety: a. No authorized fireworks in the park. b. No firearms in the park. 12. Fires: a. All fires will be kept to a manageable size. b. Fires must be within the supplied fireboxes/firepits. We have two kinds available: cooking and leisure. If you require a change to your site firebox please contact the office 306-466-2089 c. FIRE BANS may be in effect, check with the park staff upon arrival. d. Wood is available for purchase at the main store when fire bans are not in place. 13. On The Lake: a. Act safely and in accordance with the regulations when boating or partaking in water sports. Stand Up Paddle Boards are considered boats and require you to have a lifejacket on board for every person. b. Do not enter the posted swimming area at any time with boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, paddle boards etc. Other than to access the kayak launch. c. Kayaks may be rented at the beach store. 14. Choose Kindness: a. Choose kindness when at all possible. b. It is always possible to be kind. c. All staff, campers and residents shall be treated with respect. d. Verbal or physical abuse will not be tolerated at any time and may result in eviction, ban and/or charges being laid. **Camp rules are subject to change without notice.