Camping Rules and Regulations

• Campfires must comply with the Township’s applicable Open Air Burning By-law.
  • Daytime campfires are permitted for warmth or cooking food.
  • 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).
  • Campfires must not be left unattended.
  • No fire during a Burn Ban.
  • Smoke must not create a nuisance.
  • Campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving the campsite.
  • 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.
  • Burn clean and dry firewood only.  Materials not permitted to be burned include wooden pallets, construction materials, garbage or other similar items.
  • Firewood must be stored and stacked neatly on the campsite.
  • Campfires are subject to further restrictions or prohibitions as required by local Burning By-laws.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:
  1. make excessive noise or disturb other persons;
  2. enter water designated for wading, bathing or swimming or be on the beach adjacent to that water;
  3. enter any waters adjacent to campsites where campers would obtain water for cooking or consumption;
  4. be at large;
  5. damage Campground property or vegetation;
  6. chase or harass wild animals or birds; or
  7. 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.

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.

Reservations

• Reservations will be available starting March 12, 202
  • Note: Beginning in 2027, reservations will be available starting the 1st of January
• Reservations can be made as follows:
  • 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
    • Online: Let's Camp website
    • By phone: Contact the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse at 705-652-3004
    • In-person: At the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse (65 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield Ontario)

Payments

Payment of camping fees is due at time of booking/reservation.

• Accepted methods of payments:
  • 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
    • In-person: At the Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn Ontario)
      • Debit card or cash only
  • 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
    • In-person: At the Lakefield Campground Gatehouse (65 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield Ontario)
      • Credit card, debit card or cash
• Cheques are not accepted.

• 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, poor 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.

• 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.

• The Gatehouse muse be notified or 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.

• Only recreational trailers are permitted. The agreement allows for one recreational trailer (camping specific vehicle) per site.
• Camp Site Coverage (Maximum) 35%.
• “Park Model Trailers” designed and constructed in conformance with CAN/CSA-Z241 are prohibited.
• Accessory buildings, structures, fixtures and alterations are not permitted on sites. These include items such as sunrooms, add-ons, landscaping, light fixtures, and hard topped gazebos.
• Boat and/or utility type trailers are not permitted to be kept/stored on a campsite.
• One tent for camping may be placed on a campsite. This tent must be stored in the winter in the trailer or shed or taken off site.
• One dining tent/portable canopy tent is permitted per site (folding type - no hard top type). This tent must be stored in the winter in the trailer or shed or taken off site.
• Maximum of two access cards per campsite will be issued. Additional parking is available in the designated visitor parking (may be subject to applicable fees).
• Barrier free access to water, sewer and hydro lines shall be maintained. The trailer owner shall make every attempt to avoid erecting any structures over said services and if required, the trailer owner shall be responsible to provide/maintain such access at their cost.
• Services and utilities (water, sewer, hydro, electrical panels/boxes etc.) must not be altered in anyway.  Any issues must be reported to the Gatehouse.
• Grass areas on seasonal sites are to be maintained and cut by seasonal trailer owners.
• Lawn watering and passenger vehicle washing is not permitted.

• Campers are responsible for ensuring that the trailer and related equipment fitted with a water and wastewater system is functioning properly and not discharging wastewater or water. Approved portable holding tanks with proper connections are required.
• 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.
• Wastewater/sewage must be properly disposed of at the designated pump out station. Options include:
  • Self Managed: Seasonal campers may self-manage the disposal of wastewater. Any portable equipment used for disposal shall be of a suitable standard to ensure the containment of waste and must be disposed on at the designated pump out station.
  • Township or Third Party Managed: Seasonal campers will pay a fee for pump outs to be completed by the Township or by a third party. The fee and process will be established by the Township and communicated to seasonal campers.

• Decks are permitted and must comply with the deck specification as noted below.  Permission to install a deck is required and if necessary subject to obtaining a building permit.
  • Decks shall be constructed in accordance with the regulatory provisions of the Ontario Building Code and where necessary subject to a building permit.
  • Decks must be built so it is capable of being moved or relocated manually to another location if required (at the seasonal trailer owner’s expense) and shall not exceed 100% of the length of the main unit, or 10 feet in depth and at an elevation no higher than 24 inches above grade.
  • Decks must be supported on the ground or in a non-permanent fashion, i.e. not affixed to the trailer, and must be capable of being moved or relocated manually to another location if required.
  • No permanent canopies of any kind, extending from the unit, whether or not they cover a deck, are permitted.
  • No deck shall be constructed closer than 10 feet from neighbouring structures.
  • One deck per campsite is permitted.
  • No deck or other landscaping features (walkways, patios etc.) shall be erected unless permission has been granted by the Township and unless same are capable of being removed, if required.
  • When locating the deck or other approved landscaping features, regard shall be given for the location of the underground services. Every attempt shall be made to avoid erecting the deck/feature over said services. The seasonal trailer owner will be required to relocate a deck/landscaping feature, at their expense to access these services.

• Sheds are permitted. The base of the shed not to exceed 3 feet 7 inches wide, 7 feet long and 7 foot 6 inches high.
• One shed is allowed per site. 
• Approval of the location of the shed on each site is required.

• A waitlist will be created for those interested in a seasonal campsite, or for existing seasonal campers that wish to relocate to another campsite. Seasonal camping will be maintained in the green and yellow areas. Once a seasonal camper moves from the blue area, the site will become a transient site.
• A Seasonal Campsite Waitlist Form must first be submitted to generate the waiting list.
  • Note: A deposit of $75.00 will be applicable commencing with the 2027 camping season. This fee does not apply to existing seasonal campers looking to transfer sites. 
• Existing Seasonal Campers will have first priority on the wait list, based on a lottery system.
  • Note: if an existing seasonal camper wishes to move to another site, the site must accommodate the trailer size to adhere to the maximum trailer coverage.
• Individuals will remain on the waitlist if they decide not to take an available site.
• Individuals are asked to inform the Township if they wish to be removed from the list to avoid unneeded check-ins by the Township.
  • Note: A fee of $10.00 will be applicable commencing with the 2027 camping season.

• 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.

• 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.
• A Seasonal Docking Waitlist 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).
  • 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.

• The trailer and/or shed and deck are permitted to remain on site for the winter storage period, subject to completion of a signed agreement and fee payment.
• Permitted storage activities at each site will include winter storage of trailers, a deck, and a shed. No additional items may be stored including camping incidentals such as chairs, tables, canoes unless these items can be stored within the trailer, deck or shed.
• No motorized boats or boat trailers are permitted to be stored in the Campground during the winter storage period.
• Site holder is responsible for winterizing their own unit.
• The Township will not be responsible for maintaining or keeping roads or storage area clear of snow.
• The site holder will be solely responsible for insurance covering any theft or damage whatsoever while in storage (i.e. snow, wind, fire, malicious damage, etc.) and shall maintain liability insurance.
• The Township grants permission to the site holder to enter the Campground area during the storage period for the purpose of inspecting the unit. There is no occupancy/use permitted during the winter storage period.
• If not returning for the upcoming camping season, removal must be coordinated through the Township. Annually, the Township will determine the date in the spring when trailers must be removed by.

• Seasonal camping fees will be due in full each year on March 31st of the current camping season.
• Occupying a site/entry to the Campground is not permitted without full payment of applicable fees and execution of agreements.
• The applicable Campground Lease Agreement can be completed online. If unable to complete online, a paper copy can be completed and 
  • mailed to: Selwyn Township, PO Box 270, Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0
  • brought to: the Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn)
  • emailed to: campground@selwyntownship.ca
• Your payment options are:
  • Online bill payment:
    • Add Selwyn Township as a payee to your online bill payments as a bill payee by searching “Selwyn”.
    • Choose: Acc Rec / Receivables / Invoices / General (nomenclature depends on the bank)
      • Note: ensure you do not choose Property Taxes or Water & Sewer.
    • Add your Customer ID: ABCDE1234 (5 letters, 4 numbers) in the account number section, this is located top left on your invoice.
  • Set up a Virtual Town Hall account via instructions on the Selwyn Township website.
  • Visit the Township office at 1310 Centre Line to make payment in person via cash, cheque or debit (drop box available 24/7)
  • Mail a cheque payable to Township of Selwyn PO Box 270, Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0.
    • Note: Add your Customer ID to the memo section.
• Late Fees: fees not received by the established date are subject to the applicable late fee (2% monthly). If fees remain unpaid the trailer and any accessory items will be deemed to have been abandoned and will be removed from the site by the Township.

• Agreements cancelled up to 60 days before the scheduled Campground opening date with receive a refund of 75% of the applicable Seasonal Camping fees paid.