Frequently Asked Questions

Fire bans are declared when there is an extreme fire hazard.

Prohibited

• ALL open fires, including campfires and charcoal briquettes
• Use of off-highway vehicles for recreational purposes

Permitted

• Portable propane fire pits
• gas/propane stoves and barbeques designed for cooking or heating

Fire restrictions are imposed when there is a high fire hazard.

Prohibited

• Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires OUTSIDE designated fire pits
• Deep fat fryers and Tiki torches

Permitted

• Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires, portable propane firepits CONTAINED WITHIN designated fire pits
• Liquid or gas fueled lanterns with enclosed flame
• Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking
• Patio heaters (propane, catalytic or infrared/radiant) if deemed safe by a Conservation Officer

Consumption of alcohol is restricted to registered campsites

Liquor is prohibited:

• on roads, trails and beaches
• in washrooms and cook shelters
• in day use areas/picnic sites

Firewood is available for purchase in Chambers Creek Campground, Fish Lake Campground, Goldeye Lake, Two O’Clock Creek and Thompson Creek

Cost is $10 per wheelbarrow (12 pieces)

You can bring your own firewood but please:

• Do not use elm firewood (because of Dutch elm disease)
• Do not use pine firewood if it has live mountain pine beetle
• Respect the health and enjoyment of area campers by using natural wood that's not painted or chemically treated
• Ensure that wood is short enough so your fire can be contained within the fire receptacles provided
• Be sure you have alternate ways to cook and keep warm in case a fire ban or restriction is announced during your stay

• Failure to register
• Dogs not on leash at all times in a public area
• Failure to extinguish a fire, coals, etc. before leaving, or leaving campfire unattended
• Removing, defacing or injuring plants, trees, deadfall or brush, fossils or rocks (You cannot remove trees and deadfall (brush) from the forest to burn in your campfire)
• Harassing or injuring wild animals
• Slingshots and paintball guns are firearms and are not permitted in Provincial Recreation Areas (PRAs) including campgrounds
• Firing any weapon or firearm
• Operation of off-highway vehicles in PRAs or campgrounds