New camping rules

Starting in summer 2026, new rules will apply to camping and ready-to-camp stays.

Number of occupants per campsite

A campsite can accommodate 6 people, including a maximum of 4 adults (18 years and older).

For ready-to-camp units, the number of occupants must comply with the capacity of the accommodation unit.

Visitors are allowed on campsites and ready-to-camp sites from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The number of people on the site must never exceed 12.

For campsites with a camping platform, canoe-camping sites, and group campsites, the maximum capacity may differ. The number of occupants must comply with the maximum capacity indicated on the reservation form.

Number of pieces of equipment per site

A site can accommodate two pieces of equipment, including a maximum of one registered camping vehicle for sleeping, without exceeding the site's designated limits. 

Picnic tables must remain in their locations and fire pits must not be moved.

For ready-to-camp units, no additional camping equipment is allowed.

For campsites with a camping platform and winter camping, only one tent is allowed on the platform, respecting its dimensions.

For group campsites, the number of pieces of equipment allowed varies according to the capacity of the site. The number of pieces of equipment allowed must comply with what is indicated on the reservation form. 

Kitchen shelter

The installation of a standard-size (3.6 square metres (12' x 12') or less) kitchen shelter (kitchenette) without a bottom and with removable sides is permitted on campsites and ready-to-camp sites. The entire installation (camping equipment and kitchenette) must not exceed the boundaries of the site.

Number of cars per site

Each site can accommodate one car free of charge.  

A second vehicle may be tolerated if the size of the campsite allows it. Otherwise, additional cars must be parked in the areas designated for this purpose. Fees may apply.   

Parking along roads, playgrounds, or in any other prohibited area is not permitted. Any vehicle found in these prohibited areas may be towed at the owner's expense.

Quiet hours

Noise is tolerated provided it cannot be heard from the access road to the campsite or from neighbouring campsites. The use of any sound equipment (speakers, radios, telephones, instruments, etc.) to play music, podcasts, radio programs, or any other audio content is not permitted.

Curfew

A curfew is in effect from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. During this period, only the occupants of the campsite may be on the site. Whispering and walking around by the occupants of the site is tolerated.

Generator and air conditioner

Moderate use of air conditioners is tolerated from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. when occupants are present. Moderate use of generators is tolerated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. when occupants are present.

Arrival and departure times

Campsite

Check-in time at the campsite is 3 p.m. or after.  

Departure from the campsite must be before 2 p.m.

Ready-to-camp

Check-in time at the ready-to-camp unit is 5 p.m. or after.  

Departure from the ready-to-camp unit must be before 12 p.m.

Late arrival

Camping equipment must be fully set up/installed on the site one hour before the curfew.

Visitors on a site (gatherings)

See the regulations on site occupancy.

Hammocks

National parks: Hammocks may only be set up on furniture or a freestanding structure. Hammocks may not be hung from trees.

Wildlife reserves and tourist establishments: Hammocks may be hung from trees adjacent to the campground. The installation must not damage the tree.

Clotheslines and tarps

Clotheslines and tarpaulins are permitted on campsites. They must be installed at the edge of the site, must be temporary, must not damage the trees, and must be removed at the end of the stay.

Lighting and spotlights

The installation of low-intensity, amber-coloured lighting, required for safety reasons, is permitted on campsites. The installation must be located directly on the site, must be temporary, must not damage trees, must be turned off when occupants go to bed, and must be removed at the end of the stay. Inappropriate mood lighting, such as fairy lights, unnecessary lighting when campers are asleep, and spotlights are prohibited.

Portable showers and toilets

The use of portable showers or toilets is permitted only if wastewater is collected and disposed of at a waste disposal station.

Fireworks

To preserve the peace and quiet of the site and prevent forest fires, fireworks are prohibited on all campgrounds.

Campfires

Campfires and cooking fires are only permitted in designated areas on your campsite and must be extinguished before bedtime. Campfires must be supervised by a responsible person at all times.

Please note that depending on the fire danger index issued by SOPFEU, open fires may be prohibited during your stay. Outdoor fires are prohibited on the territory when the fire danger index is at the extreme level. We invite you to consult the SOPFEU website and the on-site signage on the day of your arrival to find out the fire danger index.

The Ministère de la Sécurité publique and the management of a national park or tourist establishment may issue a fire ban at any time.

Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis consumption

For more information, see the Tobacco control Act and the Policy governing the use of cannabis by customers in Sépaq establishments (in French only).

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