RESERVATIONS, FEES & REFUND POLICY

• Reservations are accepted as of March 1 at 10 a.m.
• Persons must be 19 years of age to register for a campsite. Proof of age will be required.
• Reservations must be made in the name of the person who will pick up the camping permit. Multiple reservations in the same name for the same time period are not allowed.
• The minimum booking period is 2 nights.
• Payment in full is required at the time of booking.
• Credit card information is taken for all reservations. Any damages to the property or facility will be charged to that credit card.
• Refunds will not be given for weather, wildlife, insects, water, air quality, fire or liquor bans, vehicle or trailer trouble, getting lost, closed amenities, or advisories.
• Cancellation or reservation changes can be made to management 7 nights prior to booking check-in date by emailing depotlakes@quinteconservation.ca. If the request is granted, a 25% administration fee and a reservation fee from Let's Camp will be charged. No refunds will be issued for cancellations with less than 7 nights' notice.

CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT

• Check-in is from 3 p.m. prior to setting up campsites. Checkout time is 11 a.m.
• Government-issued photo ID must be provided at check-in. 

PARKING

• There is an electronic parking gate onsite. Parking is $6 per day, per vehicle or $12 per 3 days, per vehicle.

• Day use visitors must park in the designated parking lot located beside the campground office building.

HOURS OF USE

• Closed to Day-Use visitors at 8:00 p.m.
• Visitors to campers must enter the campground before 8:00 p.m. and leave by 10:00 p.m. If visitors spend the night, overnight fees will apply.
• Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Between quiet time hours, only 6 individuals or a single-family unit are permitted per site.
• Children under 16 years of age must be on their own campsite by 10:00 p.m.

CAMPGROUND RULES & INFORMATION

• All sites are rustic, interior, back country campsites.
• Interior sites are accessible only by boat or canoe; therefore, campers must always have access to a boat or canoe.
• All visitors print and display their permits on the board located at the campsite for the duration of their booking.
• The person whose name is on the reservation must be present at the campsite. 
• No more than 6 people can occupy a campsite unless these people comprise a single-family unit consisting of parents and their children.
• Canoe rentals are not available.
• Firewood is not available.
• The sale of ice is not available.
• Toilet paper is not provided.
• Power saws, fireworks, traps, and weapons are prohibited.
• Collecting, cutting, removing, or destroying any plant, tree or other living object is strictly prohibited. No person shall willfully damage any public or private property, buildings or other facilities.
• Fires are permitted in designated areas only and must be contained within the designated fire pit. When finished, all fire pits must be soaked with water.
• The speed limit in all Quinte Conservation areas is 15 km/hr.
• Quinte Conservation is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.
• Campsites must be cleaned before leaving the site. Guests must take all garbage and recycling with them. Leaving garbage behind incurs a $75 fine.
• Inform Campground Staff of any disturbances or emergencies. If staff are not available, a phone number will be posted to the office door.
• No waterskiing, tubing or jet skis allowed.

Pets

• All pets are to be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet and always kept under control.
• There is a maximum of 2 pets per campsite; owners must pick up after their pets.
• No pets are allowed in swimming or beach areas.

Smoking, Alcohol, & Illegal Drugs

• All Quinte Conservation properties and areas are smoke free except when designated. Smoking includes inhaling, exhaling, burning, lighted tobacco, e-cigarettes and cannabis.
• Alcohol and/or cannabis are only permitted on designated campsites. Intoxication or impairment in a public area is prohibited.
• Alcohol and/or cannabis are not permitted in day-use or other public areas.
• Substance abuse including illegal drugs is prohibited.
• Glass bottles are not permitted.

Swimming Areas

• No glass, bottles or alcohol allowed in beach areas.
• No boats allowed in swimming areas.
• Quinte Conservation is not responsible for child supervision anywhere at Depot Lakes Campground and Conservation Area, including beaches or trails.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

The goal of the Zero Tolerance Policy is to identify primary Quinte Conservation enforcement concerns, to establish basic procedures to respond to those concerns and to communicate the intent of the policy to Quinte Conservation area and property users.

Objectives

• To respond to violent and/or unacceptable behaviour with immediate consequences.
• To reject violence (verbal, visual or physical) against another person.
• To communicate with and educate visitors and campers to develop the skills necessary to handle violent, potentially violent and unacceptable situations.
• To develop and maintain a safe and welcoming Conservation Area environment.
• To communicate associated code of behaviour and enforcement protocols.
• To establish clear and fair consequences for unacceptable behaviour.

Code of Behaviour

The Code of Behaviour applies to all campers and visitors. Quinte Conservation area users who violate the code will be dealt with through consequences of the Zero Tolerance Policy, the Conservation Authorities Act, regulations made under the Act, and any other pertinent legislation applicable to the circumstance.

The Code of Behaviour identifies generally accepted expectations of behaviour in a public environment. The Code identifies the following behaviour from campers, visitors, and pets as unacceptable:

• Violence or threats of violence
• Profanity
• Intimidation, intimidating or threatening behaviour
• Speeding above the posted 15 km/hr maximum
• Damage to property, vehicles and the natural environment
• Excessive noise
• Intoxication, impairment and/or substance abuse (illegal drugs)
• Abuse, including neglect, comment or conduct that demeans, humiliates, embarrasses, intimidates, threatens or has an adverse effect on an individual(s)
• Dangerous behaviour (i.e. lack of acceptable animal control, fires in unapproved locations)

Any other activity that compromises the goal and objectives of this policy, as identified at the discretion of the Quinte Conservation.

Enforcement Protocols

The guidelines developed by Quinte Conservation are intended to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience and to outline personal responsibilities for behaviour within Conservation Areas.

After hand delivery or delivery by registered mail of one written warning by Quinte Conservation, should a permit holder continue to neglect an accepted standard of maintenance and care of their campsite, Quinte Conservation will perform the work required to bring the campsite up to standard at the rate of $72 per hour, per staff person. The permit holder will be responsible for timely compensation for works completed, as outlined on a Quinte Conservation invoice.

Quinte Conservation will exercise reason and fairness in the enforcement of seasonal camping standards. Quinte Conservation has the sole discretion to determine what personal property may be allowed or constructed on its properties and areas.

Range of Consequences

Immediate expulsion from the Conservation Area, without refund, restitution (if applicable), with or without any prior or written or verbal warning at the discretion of the Conservation Area Supervisor. Possible court charges may apply as well as a ban from re-entry.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Quinte Conservation will not be responsible for any claim, action, occurrence, accident, loss, damage, injury, cost, expense, fees, charges, fines, penalties or other amount that, directly or indirectly, is, or is alleged, to be caused by, contributed to or results or arises from (in whole or in part, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any sequence and notwithstanding any continuous or repeated exposure to) COVID-19 or other contagious, infectious or communicable disease, illnesses or viruses, or the fear or threat thereof.