Lakefield Campground

General Rules • Camping Permits/Agreements are not transferable. • Person named as the Camping Permit/Agreement holder must occupy the campsite designated in the permit. • Person named as the Camping Permit/Agreement holder is responsible for the conduct of any person(s) occupying the site, including registered occupants, day visitors or overnight guests. • Minors (person under 19 years of age) are not permitted to stay overnight unless accompanied by an adult. • A maximum of six people or a greater number of persons if they are a single family of one or more parents and their children, to occupy a campsite, unless a designated group campsite. • Campsites must remain in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. • Possession and consumption of illegal drugs is not permitted. • Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is restricted to campsites. Please drink responsibly. • Motor vehicles must not exceed 20 km/h or the speed posted by an authority as the permitted maximum, whichever is higher. • All power assisted vehicles are prohibited (e.g. off road/all terrain vehicles, riding lawn mowers, golf carts, snow vehicles, two wheeled scooter, etc.) with the exception of assistive devices for mobility purposes for those with a disability. • No person shall, in the Campground, o deface, remove or damage any property; o cut, remove, injure or destroy any plants, trees, shrubs, flowers or other growing thing; o remove or destroy any soil or rock; o use discriminatory, harassing, abusive, insulting or threatening language or gestures, make excessive noise or disturb other persons; o kill, trap, pursue or disturb a wild bird, reptile or animal; o possess or ignite fireworks or fire crackers; o possess, shoot, discharge or use a spring gun, air gun, firearm, slingshot or any archery equipment or any hand weapons; o conduct public events, public performances, public meetings, or bring equipment for public entertainment; o operate a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle, except on a roadway or other place designated by Campground. • The use of the pump out station is restricted to campers, i.e. members of the general public are not permitted to use the pump out station. • Lakefield Campground reserves the right to revoke any permit, agreement, prohibit entrance or evict anyone contravening any of the rules, regulations, terms and conditions or who the Lakefield Campground deems to be detrimental to the area or a threat to the safety of visitors and campers. Lakefield Campground staff (or their designate) are authorized to enforce the applicable regulations. There is no obligation of refunds. • The Township of Selwyn (owner of the Campground) assume(s) no liability whatsoever for trailers and their contents, while at Lakefield Campground. The Camping Permits/Agreement holder agrees to indemnify the Township of Selwyn, their officers and employees, against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to any person arising out of the use of its facilities. Campfires • Campfires must comply with the Township’s applicable Open Air Burning By-law. o Daytime campfires are permitted for warmth or cooking food. o Campfires are only allowed in the firepit provided at the campsite and must maintain appropriate fire distance from other combustibles, max fire size (3 feet/1 metre). o Campfires must not be left unattended. o No fire during a Burn Ban. o Smoke must not create a nuisance. o Campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving the campsite. o Starting or maintaining a fire is not permitted if the Campground has posted a notice indicating that there is a fire hazard in the area. o Burn clean and dry firewood only. Materials not permitted to be burned include wooden pallets, construction materials, garbage or other similar items. o Firewood must be stored and stacked neatly on the campsite. o Campfires are subject to further restrictions or prohibitions as required by local Burning By-laws. Waste and Recycling • All garbage and recyclable materials must be deposited at designated disposal areas. • Campers must properly sort garbage and garbage must be in a clear bag. • Recyclable materials must be properly sorted. Noise • Use of sound systems, media devices, and other loud/amplified equipment is not permitted after 10:00 p.m. • Quiet time is in effect from 12:00 a.m. midnight until 8:00 a.m. • No excessive noise is permitted at any time. Docks • Docking is available for a fee. • Docks will be made available for seasonal Camping Permits/Agreement holders on a first come first serve basis. • Any available docking slips will be made available to transient campers. • Maximum boat size 20 feet. • Boat trailers can be stored in the designated storage area (no trailer storage on a campsite). • Proof of insurance must be provided. Waitlist Management/Transferring Docks • A waitlist will be created for those interested in a dock, or for existing Camping Permits/Agreement holders that wish to relocate to another dock. • An online form must first be submitted to be added to the waiting list. • Existing Camping Permits/Agreement holder who currently rent a dock will have first priority (same dock from previous season). o Note; if an existing Camping Permits/Agreement holder wishes to move to another dock, the boat size must be no more the 20 feet and the slip location must accommodate the boat size. • Individuals will remain on the waitlist if they decide not to take an available dock • Individuals are asked to inform the Township if they wish to be removed from the list to avoid unneeded check-ins by the Township. • The Township reserves the right to relocate boats to a different slip to maximize the slip rentals i.e. a smaller boat may be relocated to a ‘shallower’ slip. Visitors • Visitors must leave the Campground by 10:00 p.m. • Visitors must park their vehicle in a designated parking area (if spaces are maximized at the Campsite). • Visitors are subject to any admission, parking or other applicable fees that may be in place. Animals • Domestic animals, other than a dog or cat, are not permitted in the Campground. • No person who owns or controls a domestic animal shall, in a Campground, permit the animal to a) make excessive noise or disturb other persons; b) enter water designated for wading, bathing or swimming or be on the beach adjacent to that water; c) enter any waters adjacent to campsites where campers would obtain water for cooking or consumption; d) be at large; e) damage Campground property or vegetation; f) chase or harass wild animals or birds; or g) injure, or attempt to injure, a person or other domestic animal. • Clauses (b), (c) and (d) from the previous section do not apply to a person who is a holder of a National Identity Card issued by the Canadian Institute for the Blind or equivalent proof of legal blindness or to any other person with a disability as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. • A maximum of two domestic animals (regardless of size) are permitted on a campsite. • Animals are not permitted to enter washrooms, gatehouse building, or any other place as posted. This clause does not apply to a person who is a holder of a National Identity Card issued by the Canadian Institute for the Blind or equivalent proof of legal blindness or to any other person with a disability as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. • The person in control of a domestic animal shall immediately dispose of excrement from the animal in such manner and at such location that it will not cause a health hazard or public inconvenience. Please clean up after pets. Indemnification/Insurance 1. Permit Holders are responsible for maintaining their own insurance coverage for their trailers, recreational vehicles, and personal property while located on municipal campground property. Proof of insurance may be requested by the Campground. All motor vehicles brought onto the campground must be insured in accordance with applicable provincial automobile insurance requirements. 2. The Campground is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to Permit Holders’ trailers, vehicles, equipment, or personal property located within the campground. Permit Holders acknowledge that the use of campground facilities and recreational areas involves inherent risks. Permit Holders voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of the campground and its facilities. Permit Holders are responsible for any damage to municipal property or campground facilities caused by the Permit Holder, their guests, or their equipment. The Permit Holder acknowledges that the use of campground facilities is at their own risk and hereby releases The Corporation of the Township of Selwyn, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents from any claims, damages or losses arising from the Permit Holder’s use of the campground or its facilities. 3. The Permit Holder shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless The Corporation of the Township of Selwyn, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, losses, expenses, fines, costs (including legal costs), interest or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or damage to or destruction of property, arising out of or attributable to the acts, omissions, negligence, or misconduct of the Permit Holder, their family members, guests, invitees, or any persons attending the campsite with the Permit Holder’s permission, in connection with the Permit Holder’s use or occupancy of the campground or municipal facilities. This indemnity is in addition to any insurance maintained by the Permit Holder and shall survive the Permit Holder’s occupancy of the campsite.   Transient Specific: In addition to the general rules the following applies specifically to transient camping: • Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. of the scheduled arrival date, as designated on the permit. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. noon of the scheduled departure date, as designated on the permit. • The Camping permit/agreement holder shall, no later than the check-out time on the departure day set out in the permit, vacate the campsite and remove all shelter equipment and other personal property from the campsite. • Please return the campsite to its natural condition (clean, free of debris etc…) before check-out. • Camping permits will only be issued under the name of the actual campsite occupant. • Camping permits will only be issued to persons 19 years of age or older. Proof of age will be required upon check-in. • Failure to show proof of age (19 years) will result in cancellation of reservation, associated camping fees will be non-refundable. • A two (2) night minimum reservation is required on holiday weekends (Friday to Sunday). • All campsite reservations are subject to full payment at time of booking. • A maximum of up to three pieces of shelter equipment plus one dining shelter and a tarp is permitted on a campsite. A maximum of one piece of shelter equipment can be a tent trailer, house trailer, motor home, or self-propelled camping unit. • A Camping Permit allows for one motor vehicle or no more than two motorcycles to park at the campsite designated in the permit. Any additional vehicle(s) beyond the allowable limit on a campsite, must be parked in a designated parking area (may be subject to applicable fees). • Wastewater/sewage must be properly disposed of at the designated pump out station. Transient campers are responsible for managing the disposal and paying the fee. Any portable equipment used for disposal shall be of a suitable standard to ensure the containment of waste/sewage. Reservation/Booking/Payment Process Reservations • Reservations will be available starting March 12, 2026. o Note: Beginning in 2027, reservations will be available starting the 1st of January • Reservations can be made as follows: o Prior to Opening Day  Online: Let's Camp website  By phone: Contact the Selwyn Township Municipal Office at 705-292-9507 ext. 243  In-person: At the Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn Ontario) • After Opening Day o Online: Let's Camp website o By phone: Contact the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse at 705-652-3004 o In-person: At the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse (65 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield Ontario) Payments: Payment of camping fees are due at time of booking/reservation. • Accepted methods of payments: o Prior to Opening Day  Online: Let's Camp website  Credit card only  By phone: Contact the Selwyn Township Municipal Office at 705-292-9507 ext. 243  Credit card only (through let’s camp)  In-person: At the Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn Ontario)  Credit card (through Let’s Camp Site), debit or cash o After Opening Day  Online: Let's Camp website  Credit card only  By phone: Contact the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse at 705-652-3004  Credit card only (through Let’s Camp)  In-person: At the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse (65 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield Ontario)  Credit card (through Let’s Camp Site), debit or cash • Cheques are not accepted. Cancellations and Modifications • Campsite reservations can only be modified or cancelled by the original account holder or a pre-authorized designate. • Refunds will NOT be given for any of the following reasons including weather (rain, wind, snow, temperature), water quality (beach closures, non-potable water), air quality, wildlife, insects/pests, fire bans, liquor bans, leaving early or where notice is not provided. • Refunds may be given when a campsite has been deemed unusable by the Township for any of the following reasons including flooding, inoperable site conditions, and power disruptions. The reservation holder will be notified within 48 hours of their scheduled arrival date, where practicable. Under these circumstances a reservation can be transferred to a comparable campsite based on availability. If no comparable campsites are available or the reservation holder decides to cancel, a full refund of camping fees will be given. • The Lakefield Campground is not obligated to issue a camping permit. Staff may refuse entrance to any person(s) whose conduct is deemed or may be detrimental to the operation of the Campground. Refund Policy • Reservations cancelled more than 120 days prior to date of arrival will be issued a full refund (less any system administration fees) • Reservations cancelled 30-120 days prior to the date of arrival will be issued a refund of 75% (less any system administration fees) • Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to the date of arrival will be issued a refund of 50% (less any system administration fees) • Reservations cancelled 48 hours or less before the date of arrival will not be issued a refund Late Arrivals/No Shows (Transient Campers) • The Gatehouse must be notified of a late arrival. • A late arrival is a planned arrival after 11:00 a.m. of the day following your scheduled arrival date. For example, if you’re scheduled to arrive on Friday, the reservation is held until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. • If notice of a late arrival is NOT provided and the camper does not register by 11:00 a.m. the day following the scheduled arrival date, the reservation is considered a “no-show” and the campsite will be released for a new booking. • Note: all reservations require an email address.