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Seasonal Camping Agreement – Beavermead Family Campground 2015
No person shall occupy or make use of a seasonal campsite until all camping fees have been paid in full, and the
seasonal camping permit has been completed and signed.
No person shall occupy or make other use of a seasonal campsite outside of the occupancy period specified in
the seasonal camping permit. The occupancy period shall be within the operating season (May 8th, 2015 –
October 13th, 2015).
The seasonal camping permit only allows for the use of a specified campsite during the occupancy period. No
other right or benefit is expressed or implied beyond those identified within this agreement.
All campsites must be vacated and left in a clean condition by the end of normal business hours on the final day
of the occupancy period. Please note that we do not offer winter storage.
No seasonal camping permit holder may assign or transfer the permit to any other person.
Otonabee Conservation and/or the City of Peterborough assume(s) no liability whatsoever for trailers and their
contents, or any other property on a campsite, while at Beavermead Campground. The seasonal camping permit
holder agrees to indemnify Otonabee Conservation and the City of Peterborough, 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.
Otonabee Conservation is not obligated to issue a seasonal camping permit and reserves the right to refuse
entrance to any person(s) whose conduct is or may be deemed detrimental to the operation of the campground.
Otonabee Conservation may withdraw a seasonal camping permit at any time at its sole discretion and is not
obligated to refund camping or other fees where the conduct of the permit holder, other persons identified in
the agreement, or guests to the campsite is or may be deemed detrimental to the operation of the campground.
The minimum term of a seasonal camping permit shall be 90 days. The seasonal camping permit holder may
withdraw from the agreement by providing seven (7) days written notice and is entitled to a refund of unused
camping fees according to a schedule prepared for that purpose.
Site occupancy limits
No more than six persons shall occupy a campsite unless it is a single family unit of parents and their dependent
children.
A seasonal camping permit allows for one camping trailer or one camping-purpose vehicle per campsite. The site
supervisor or his designate may refuse entry to or cause to have removed any such trailer, vehicle or other item
of equipment deemed not suitable to the purpose of camping. In addition, tents for camping or dining may be
placed on the campsite. The site supervisor or his designate may limit the number of tents placed on a site.
A seasonal camping permit allows parking for one vehicle per campsite. Additional vehicles must have an
additional vehicle permit or annual pass. No more than two vehicles shall be parked on a campsite. Additional
parking is available in the visitor parking lot. A camping-purpose vehicle shall not be permitted as an additional
vehicle.
The seasonal campsite permit holder is responsible for the conduct of any occupant of the permit holder’s site,
including registered occupants, visitors, or overnight guests.
Minors (persons under the age 19 years) are not permitted to stay overnight unless accompanied by an adult.
No visitors are permitted after 10 p.m. The site supervisor or his designate may reasonably limit the number of
visitors permitted on a campsite. Visitors are subject to any admission, parking, or other applicable fees that
may be in place.
Overnight guests are permitted, subject to the occupancy limit of six persons per site. Overnight guests are
required to register and are subject to any admission, camping, parking or other applicable fees that may be in
place.
Site maintenance
Seasonal campsite permit holders shall maintain their campsites in a clean, sanitary and safe condition at all
times. The site supervisor or his designate may direct that a campsite be restored to a clean, sanitary or safe
condition as they deem necessary.
Only equipment designed and intended for the purpose of camping or similar outdoor recreational activity may
be placed on a campsite. No person shall place or erect any shed, portable building, fence or similar barrier,
deck, or other structure on a campsite. The campsite shall not be landscaped or physically altered in any way. No
person shall use or store a refrigerator, freezer, or any other appliance except for a propane- or charcoal-fueled
barbecue on a campsite.
No person shall place, erect, use or maintain anything on a campsite that may pose an undue hazard or danger.
The site supervisor or his designate may direct that anything that is or may be deemed to be a hazard, danger or
inappropriate be immediately remedied or removed.
One storage unit is permitted per site, subject to a maximum footprint of 35 sq. ft. (5 ft. x 7 ft.) with a maximum
height of 4.5 ft. All storage units and their location must be approved by the site supervisor or his designate.
Waste management
All garbage and recyclable materials must be properly sorted and disposed of at the campground waste and
recycling area.
Sewage or waste water must be properly disposed of at the designated dumping station. The disposal or
discharge of sewage or waste water on campsites or at any other location within the campground or adjacent
properties, including washroom buildings, is not permitted. Seasonal camping permit holders are permitted the
use of the designated dumping station at no charge, such use being limited to the trailer or other camping
equipment identified in the seasonal camping permit.
Seasonal camping permit holders are responsible for ensuring that any trailer or other item of camping
equipment fitted with a sewage or waste water system does not improperly discharge sewage or waste water.
Any such system is required to have approved portable holding tanks installed and properly connected. The
system shall be properly maintained and kept in good operating condition at all times. Holding tanks shall be
emptied as required.
The seasonal camping permit holder is solely liable for any clean-up, restoration, or other costs incurred as the
result of the failure or improper operation of a sewage or waste water system they keep or maintain the
campground.
Pets
Pets must be leashed, quiet, and under control at all times. A leash must be in good condition and suitable to
the purpose, and shall not exceed two meters in length. Pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets.
Pets are not permitted in any place posted or otherwise indicated by staff as off limits, including but not
necessarily limited to, the beach, swimming area, washroom and other buildings, or the playground. Exceptions
are in place for service animals.
Note that all City of Peterborough animal control by-laws are in effect in the campground, including but not
necessarily limited to #96-152 (Cats), #192 (Dogs), #215 (Pigeons), #180 (Animal Registration).
The site supervisor may at his sole discretion direct that any animal that is or may be deemed to be detrimental
to the operation of the campground be removed. Any animal so removed shall not be permitted to return to the
premises.
Noise
No excessive noise is permitted at any time. No person shall operate any sound system or other loud
equipment, including but not limited to radios, media players, audio/visual equipment, musical instruments and
generators, after 10 p.m. Quiet time is midnight to 8 a.m. or as may be otherwise posted.
Alcohol
Any use of alcohol must be within the law. No person shall consume alcoholic beverages except on a campsite in
conjunction with a valid camping permit. The use of alcohol anywhere else in the park is strictly prohibited. Any
improper use of alcohol is not permitted – if you choose to drink, do so responsibly.
Note that Otonabee Conservation may at its sole discretion enforce an alcohol ban as deemed necessary. Any
such prohibition while in effect shall also apply to seasonal camping permit holders.
Campfires/firewood
No person shall damage or remove any living or dead tree for any reason, including but not limited to, the
collection of firewood.
No person shall have a fire in a non-designated area or leave a fire unattended. Excessively large fires, or fires
maintained in an unsafe manner, are not permitted.
No person shall bring into the campground any firewood from areas under quarantine or otherwise known to be
affected by the presence of insect pests. The site supervisor or his designate will remove or cause to have
removed any firewood known or believed to have come from such an area, or any material showing signs of
infestation.
No person shall burn anything except firewood. The use of wooden pallets, construction waste, or similar
materials for firewood is not permitted. The burning of waste is not permitted. The site supervisor or his
designate will remove or cause to have removed any firewood or other material intended for burning deemed
not suitable to the purpose.
General
Visitors are not permitted after 10 p.m.
No person shall use abusive or insulting language.
No person shall deface, remove, or damage any property.
No person shall cut, remove, injure, or destroy any growth.
No person shall be in possession of or discharge any firearm or fireworks.
No person shall operate a vehicle in excess of 10km/hr or as otherwise posted. Vehicles shall only be operated
on roadways. No person shall operate an all terrain vehicle in the campground. Operators of motorized vehicles
must hold a valid driver’s license and be properly insured. All motorized vehicles must be licensed.
Staff may evict and/or refuse to return camping or other fees to any person(s) who do not comply with
campground regulations or whose conduct is that is or may be deemed to be in any way detrimental to the
operation of the campground.
All persons are subject to the Conservation Authorities Act - R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 128 - Conservation Areas Otonabee Region, Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 and any other applicable laws.
The YELLOW CIRCLE posted at each ordinary point of access to the premises shall be sufficient for the purpose of
giving notice that entry is prohibited except for the purpose of certain activities and shall be deemed to be
notice of the activities permitted - The Trespass to Property Act, 2000, 7(2).
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