Park Rules and Regulations

This is a summary of the rules and regulations that apply at all Ontario Parks. Click here for a complete list of rules and regulations.

Protecting You and Your Park
Please follow this based rule when visiting Ontario Parks: Have respect and consideration for your fellow visitors and the park environment.

Loud Noise-Disturbing Other Persons
Be considerate. Please keep the volume of your music and your voices, to a reasonable level. Interfering with anyone else's enjoyment of a park, day or night, is not only inconsiderate - it is also contrary to park regulations.

Alcoholic Beverages
Drinking, or the possession of an open container of alcoholic beverage is permitted only on a registered campsite. Over 30 parks have alcohol bans in effect from the second Friday in May until the Monday of the Victoria Day weekend (late May). Sibbald Point also has an alcohol ban around Labour Day weekend (early September).

Park Resources
The parks are yours to enjoy, so help us protect them. Our parks are full of interesting and precious vegetation, wildlife, natural earth features and archaeological/historical sites. Remember, it is against the law to remove or destroy anything in a Provincial Park.

Camping and Vehicle Permits
Please remember that you must have a valid permit to camp or to use your vehicle in a Provincial Park.

Unlicensed Motor Vehicles, All Terrain Vehicles
ATVs, off-road motorcycles or any other unlicensed vehicles may be operated only in an area designated for that purpose by the Superintendent.

Bicycles
May be operated on roads or designated trails only.

Parking
Vehicles may be parked only in areas provided for that purpose.

Check-Out Time
Check-out time is 2 pm on the day of your departure. You must vacate your site by that time.

Length of Stay
Except with the permission of the Superintendent, the maximum length of stay in a Provincial Park is 23 days in a year.

Pets
All pets must be kept under control and on a leash, two metres or less in length and are not allowed in swimming areas or on any beach.

Campfires
Fires are permitted in fireplaces only. PLEASE be careful with fires at all times.

Hours of Closing
Only registered campers may remain in a Provincial Park during the posted hours of closing.

Number of People per Site
A maximum of six persons or one family unit is permitted on each campsite.

Refuse
Please have regard for the condition of your campsite. Deposit all your garbage and litter in the containers provided and leave your campsite in a clean and natural state.

Fireworks
Possession or use of fireworks (including sparklers) in any Provincial Park is prohibited at all times.

Firearms
Firearms are not permitted in Provincial Parks except by regulation.

Boating, Waterskiing
Act safely and in accordance with the regulations when boating or waterskiing.

Leaving Vehicles or Boats Unattended
You may not leave your vehicle or boat unattended in a Provincial Park, except in areas designated for that purpose or by permission of the Park Superintendent.

This is only a summary of park regulations.

Park Superintendents, Assistant Park Superintendents, Park Wardens and Conservation Officers have all the power and authority of an Ontario Provincial Police Officer in a Provincial Park.

The penalty for violation of the laws may be eviction from the Park or a fine imposed by the Court or both.