Noise

Keep the volume of your music and voices to a reasonable level. Remember “darkness is not sound proof.” Be considerate of your neighbours.
Quiet time is 11PM to 7AM including generator operation & music. Rowdy behavior, excessive noise, and obscene language is not tolerated at any time of day or night. Authorities will be notified as needed. Eviction from the campsite is also a possibility.

Damage

It is against the law to remove, damage or destroy anything in the campground including trees, branches, bark and ground cover. No nails in trees.

Roadways/Off Road Vehicles

Camp ground interior roads are public roadways. All laws regarding operation of motor vehicles do apply. ATV and off road vehicle operators MUST be licensed. Highway Traffic Act applies. Act responsibly.

Speed Limit

Speed limit is 10km or DEAD SLOW: CHILDREN PLAYING!

Age

At least one member of your camping group must be at 18 years of age or older.

Campfires

Big fires are not allowed for safety reasons. Campfires must not be left unattended and are restricted to current fire pits only. No burning of campsite trees, bark, branches or undergrowth (fallen or not).

Pets

Pets must be kept under control and on a leash.
They must not be left unattended, must not be allowed to make excessive noise, nor threaten other campers.
Waste shall be cleaned up by pet owner.

Alcohol

Alcohol is permitted in your campsite area only.

Garbage

Keep your site clean. Garbage disposal and recycling is provided at Blue and McDougal campgrounds.Bagged household garbage only – NO LARGE ITEMS LEFT AT DUMP BINS
Landfill for major items is available in Eldee or a fee can be paid to have it brought out to the landfill.

Fireworks

Fireworks are strictly prohibited.

Firearms

Laws regarding firearms apply and must be in a case while in the campgrounds

Sewage Disposal

Sewage shall be disposed of at designated dumping stations only.
For your convenience, honey wagons are available for rent.

Chainsaws

Chainsaw use in the campgrounds is prohibited.

Visitors

Visitors must report to the office on arrival. Overnight visitors over 18 are subject to a $5.00 per person per night fee while staying on your sight. A seasonal visitor’s pass can be purchased as well.

• Violations of campground rules can result in An Eviction Notice resulting in cancellation of camping privileges without refund.
• Management is not responsible for theft of or damage to your property.
• Use of the campground is at your own risk.
• Campsite maintenance is responsibility of registered camper.
• Registered camper is responsible for all fees and conduct of his party, visitors & children.
• MNR regulations prohibit motorized vehicles on the beach at McDougal Lake
• These rules are subject to change.

• Clean campsite. This doesn’t mean cutting tree’s or bushes from around your campsite the more natural the better. No junk, old tarps, rotten decks etc..
• Natural enhancement of your campsite. Planting a tree, planting natural flowers or shrubs in and around your site.
• Cleaning up around your site. Picking up old wood and garbage from years gone by. This can be left at the edge of your campsite for pick up, just let us know.
• Picking up garbage from a lake landing or garbage left in the bush. Please check with us at the office for details.
• Beautify your campsite with flowers, painted/stained decks, lights. A good knowledge of the rules.
• Guidelines are subject to change and judgement is at the discretion of management.

The McConnell Lake Campgrounds are not serviced/protected by any municipal fire department. A reported fire from here is considered a potential forest fire and the MNR fire response department is notified.

No immediate response is guaranteed

• As responsible campers, we have a plan to respond in the unlikely event of a major fire. Please keep in mind that your safety comes first.

• Upon discovering a fire, that’s out of control, notify the Blue Lake Office immediately, 705-892-2310 and call 911.

If you cannot contact the office, this is the plan:

• There are barrels full of water with buckets in them located at each outhouse for quick response to minor fires. As well there is an accessible fire extinguisher located at each campground. At Little McDougal it is site 48, Blue Lake at the office and Boland Lake the first outhouse on the left. Please make yourselves familiar with these locations.
• The fire trailer is parked at the firewood lot, to the right, behind the office at Blue Lake. The trailer has equipment ready to fight a major fire. The trailer has a 2” ball hitch, a 5.5 gas powered water pump, 3- 50’ lengths of 2” camlock hose, a high pressure nozzle, 1-1000 litre tank full of water, 1-1000 litre tank empty and 2 -50 gallon empty barrels.
• At the outhouse by the office at Blue Lake there is a 6.5hp gas water pump and hoses.
• The 6.5 hp gas water pump is your transfer pump. In an emergency situation, it is positioned at a water source as close to the fire as possible.
• You must designate someone to man this pump.
• If you are unsure how to operate a gas water pump, please familiarize yourself as soon as possible. See us at the office. The next step is to enlist as many pickup trucks as possible, either at Blue Lake or at the scene of the fire. Up to four trucks are required.
• From the trailer, give the empty 1000 litre tank and 2 empty barrels to each truck. These are your tanker trucks.
• Position the fire trailer a safe distance from the fire, but within 150’ of the fire. Be sure to position the trailer so that the tanker trucks can pull up beside you when they return with water.
• The trailer has a gas pump on-board. This is your fire fighting pump.
• Use the full 1000 litre tank with the gas pump, hose and high pressure nozzle. It may be preferable to contain the fire as opposed to trying to extinguish it. This will be your call to make.
• If you wish to familiarize yourself with the firefighting pump, do so as soon as possible. See us at the office.
• Once the previously full 1000 litre tank is empty, give it to another pickup truck, so that, ideally, you have 3 tanker trucks transporting water.
• In a prolonged fire fighting scene, gas will be needed for the pumps. Think about this and ask for help.
• If a malfunction occurs with the plan, there is a tote on board containing several buckets. Form a bucket brigade as a last resort.

VIP

It is important that all persons are aware of the evacuation/assembly/accounting area.

If evacuation is necessary we assemble at:

• Little McDougal Campground: Little McDougal Beach
• Blue Lake Campground: Blue Lake Boat Launch
• Boland Lake: Boland Beach Area

We know it sounds paranoid, but please ensure everyone in your party, especially children and elderly, know about your accounting area designation.

Come over to the office to familiarize yourself with the equipment.

Best way to prevent fire is being careful. Please do not put anyone in danger while trying to put out a fire. Be Safe!