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 last updated June 9, 2010
 
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Camping Permits

FrogThe following summarizes the regulations and fees for Camping Permits to be charged through the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails program as approved in by-laws by the Townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills and Lake of Bays.

Section

  1. Council may make regulations for issuing permits to persons to control the occupation and use of campsites under its authority.
  2. Council may establish and charge, fees for the use of campsites or any facilities or services of campsites under its authority.
  3. A person may reserve a campsite where reservations are available.
  4. A camping permit authorizes the permittee and guests of the permittee to occupy the campsite designated until 12:00 pm of the departure date shown.
  5. Every person to whom a camping permit has been issued, shall be 18 years or older.
  6. Every person shall while camping or occupying a campsite, carry the camping permit on their person at all times.
  7. Every person shall upon request of an officer, produce the camping permit issued, for inspection.
  8. An officer may cancel the camping permit of any person who has contravened any provision of this by-law and evict those persons from the campsite under the authority of the Trespass to Property Act.
  9. The number of camping permits issued may be controlled and restricted for the purpose of,
    • Preventing the overcrowding of area campsites or facilities, or
    • Preserving or protecting the environment.
  10. No person shall occupy a campsite except under the authority of a camping permit issued by the Township.
  11. No person shall occupy a campsite other than on the site and date specified on the camping permit.
  12. Camping permits may not be assigned.
  13. The number of persons authorized to occupy a campsite shall not exceed the number noted on the camping permit.
  14. Refunds may be issued per the Refund Policy established by Council if a camping permit is surrendered or cancelled.
  15. Fees payable for the use of campsites and their facilities or services are set out in Schedule “A” attached to this By-law.

Current Rates

Haliburton Highlands Water Trails
Frost Centre & Poker Lakes Areas

Camping Fee Per Night Full Rate Seniors Disabled
Per Adult (age 18 or older), Seniors (age 60+) $11.00 $8.80 $5.50
Per Youth (age 6-17) $5.00 —— $2.50
Per Child (age 5 and younger) $0.00    
Per Group Campsite $110.00 $88.00 $55.00
Reservations      
Per Reservation No admin fee    
Per Cancellation see » Refund Policies
Per Change of Reservation $6.50 —— ——
 
Note: For a complete and official copy of By-laws, please contact the appropriate Township.

 


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