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Nakusp
Municipal
Campground

Campground Policies & Information

(in effect as of April 1st, 2008 – and may be subject to change without notice)

Dates of Operation

The campground is open May through October, with a full time attendant on site mid-May to Thanksgiving day.

(Please note - dates can change due to weather or other constraints)

Check-in/Check-out Procedures

  • Check-in time for first-come, first-served campsites is between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • For campers with reservations, check-in time is between 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Check-out time for all campers is 11 a.m.
  • During the operating season, campground gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
  • All campers must check in immediately at the Campground Attendants site – next to the washrooms.

Fees

  • The campsite nightly fee is levied on a per party, per vehicle basis (see Camping Party Definition).
  • Sites 1-10 are $23.00 per night (power is provided).
  • Sites 5a, 6a, 12A, 13A, 14A, 27A, and 11-35 are $20.00 per night.
  • Over-flow sites are $12.00 per night.
  • Fees are payable on arrival by cash only. We do not accept cheques, credit cards or debit cards.
  • Goods and Services Tax is included in all fees.

Restrictions

  • The maximum length of stay is 10 nights.
  • If you arrive at the campground with more people or vehicles than you have reserved for, there may be additional nightly campsite fees, or accommodation may not be available.
  • A second vehicle (non-RV) may be allowed on site for an additional nightly charge of 1/2 the campsite fee to be paid in cash at the campground, on arrival.

General Information

  • Dogs are welcome and permitted but must be under control and on a leash at all times. Dog waste must be picked up and deposited in the garbage bin.
  • Washrooms have coin-operated heated showers.
  • Ice and firewood are available for purchase.
  • In consideration of others and according to municipal by-law, quiet time is 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.
  • The sani-dump is available for campground patrons.
  • Fires are permitted at each campsite but must be in the pits provided. Do not burn garbage.
  • Firewood may be purchased at the office. Do not remove bark or damage trees in the campground.
  • The campground speed limit is enforced – maximum 5 kms per hour.

Reservations

  • You can make your reservation via email 7 days a week at camp@nakuspcampground.com or you can call the campground attendant at 250-265-1061 and leave a message to request a reservation. No deposit is required for a reservation and reservations are made on a first-requested basis. A reservation is not completed unless you have received confirmation from us.
  • No deposit is required for a reservation.
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation, you may do so via e-mail or phone.
  • You have until 11:00 am the morning after your first reserved night to claim your campsite. If you do not cancel or arrive by the 11:00am deadline, you are considered a no-show and your spot may not be available when you arrive.
  • If you wish to change your reservation, you may do so via e-mail or phone 7 days a week at camp@nakuspcampground.com or you can call the campground attendant at 250-265-1061 and leave a message to request a change in reservation. Any changes will be based on availability.

Long Weekends

If you are booking a campsite on a statutory long weekend, or the Nakusp Music Fest weekend you will be required to reserve a designated minimum of three nights and all fees are non-refundable once on site.

Three-day long weekends for 2008 are:

  • Victoria Day (May 17, 18, 19)
  • BC Day (August 2, 3, 4)
  • Labour Day (August 30, 31, September 1)
  • Nakusp Music Fest Weekend is July 18, 19, 20, 2008

The Canada Day Long Weekend (June 28, 29, 30) does not require 3 day booking

Camping Party Definition

Due to wear and tear, maintenance and conservation factors within the campground, limits must be placed on the party size, i.e., the number of people and vehicles each campsite can accommodate.

Camping Party

  • 1-4 persons 16 years of age or older. A maximum of 8 persons including children (15 years of age and younger).
  • 1 vehicle and trailer. Either 1 (but not both) may be an RV.
  • One camping party per site, unless otherwise authorized.

Second Vehicle on-site

  • A camping party may have a second vehicle (non-RV) on-site for an additional nightly charge of ½ the campsite fee. Note: A towed vehicle and / or boat are not considered a second vehicle.
  • Each member of a party may have one motorcycle i.e. four people with two motorcycles towing bike trailers, is one camping fee.

Here is a Party Size Definition Table that explains camping party, second vehicle on-site and campsite maximum calculations.

To determine Party size:

  1. How many persons in the group 16 years or older?
  2. How many persons in the group 15 years or younger?
  3. Compare these numbers on table “A”. This gives you the number of parties based on the number of persons.
  4. Compare the number of parties from Table “A” with vehicle info. on table “B”. This will give you the number of fees to charge.

Table “A”

# children (15 years and under)

# OF PARTIES BASED ON PERSONS

# of adults (16 years and older)

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

4

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

5

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

6

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

7

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

8

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2
  Note:
Shaded numbers exceed the maximum allowable persons on one site. Will have to occupy 2 sites unless authorized.

 

Table “B”

Vehicle Info

 

 

 

No vehicles (bicycles and motor cycles exempt)

1 fee

1 Non RV

1 fee

1 Non RV + 1 Non RV trailer

1 fee

1 Non RV + 1 RV trailer

1 fee

1 RV

1 fee

1 RV + 1 Non RV trailer

1 fee

2 Non RV’s

1.5 fee

1 RV + 1 Non RV

1.5 fee

1 RV + 1 Non RV + Non RV trailer

1.5 fee

2 Non RV’s + 2 RV trailers

2 fees

1 RV + 1 RV trailer

2 fees

1 RV + 1 Non RV + RV trailer

2 fees

2 RV’s

2 fees

2 RV’s + 2 Non RV trailers

2 fees
  RV or RV Trailer:
A self propelled vehicle or trailer, primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational or travel use.

Note:
Shaded scenarios exceed one party per site. May have to occupy additional sites if required by the campground attendant.

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