NLIS 2
May 11, 2000
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
Provincial Parks open for 2000 season
Charles Furey, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today announced
the opening dates of the provincial parks in the province for the 2000 camping
season.
"I wish all residents and tourists a safe and enjoyable summer camping
season. I would encourage everyone to visit a provincial park this summer and
enjoy such activities as hiking, bicycling on park roads, bird watching, nature
photography or simply relaxing in our province�s beautiful natural
surroundings," said Furey. "I remind all park users to do their part
to help protect the natural environment by ensuring that they tidy their
campsite or day use area before they vacate the park."
Butter Pot Provincial Park, Frenchman�s Cove Provincial Park, La Manche
Provincial Park and Notre Dame Provincial Park will open on Wednesday, May 17
and Barachios Pond Park and Lockston Path Park will open on Friday, May 19. The interpretation centre
at the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve opened to visitors for the 2000 season
on Saturday, May 6, while Chance Cove Provincial Park opened for the season on
Friday, March 17.
Those wishing to make a campsite reservation for any of the provincial parks
in which camping is permitted may do so by telephoning1-800-563-NFLD (6353), the
province�s toll-free tourism information system. Campers should note that
reservations will not be accepted for the Victoria Day weekend period of
Wednesday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 23. Campsites for this period will be issued
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special regulations will be enforced during the Victoria Day weekend from May
17 - 22. Any violation of park regulations will result in an immediate eviction
from the park and charges possibly being laid. See attached backgrounder for a
list of these regulations and fee structures.
Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Communications, (709) 729-0928
BACKGROUNDER
PROVINCIAL PARKS REGULATIONS AND FEE STRUCTURES
SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND:
- Only one piece of camping equipment is permitted per campsite.
- Excluding family situations, a maximum of four persons are permitted per
campsite.
- Persons must be 19 years of age or older to register for a campsite.
- Visitors to the campground must register at the checkpoint or park
office.
- No visitors are permitted in the campground area after 9:00 p.m.
- Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages is restricted to designated campsites
or picnic sites.
- Campsites must be kept clean and tidy. If a site is left dirty and
littered, the person to whom it is registered will be charged.
- Campfires must not be left unattended.
- The cutting of trees and bushes is not permitted.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING FEES:
Partially serviced campsites
- The fee for partially serviced campsites (campsites with access provided
to flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities) is $11 per night.
Partially serviced campsites are available at Barachois Pond, Blow Me Down,
Butter Pot, Dildo Run, Lockston Path, Pistolet Bay and Sandbanks Provincial
Parks.
Unserviced campsites
- The fee for unserviced campsites (campsites with access provided to pit
privies and drinking water taps which are conveniently located throughout
the park) is $9 per night. Unserviced campsites are available at J. T.
Cheeseman, Frenchman�s Cove, La Manche, Pinware River, Notre Dame and Sir
Richard Squires Memorial.
Frequent park user fees
- Discounted camping fees are again being offered to frequent park users.
The fee structure for all campsites includes a 10 per cent weekly, 15 per
cent monthly and 20 per cent seasonal discount.
Group camping fees
- Persons wishing to utilize the group campgrounds located at Barachois
Pond, Butter Pot, Lockston Path or Notre Dame Provincial Parks are reminded
that a reservation is required. These reservations are to be made by
telephoning applicable park directly. Barachois Pond may be contacted by
telephoning 709-649-0048; Butter Pot 709-685-1853; Lockston Path
709-464-3553; and Notre Dame 709-535-2379. Those using either of these sites
on a daily basis will be charged $1 per person per day while those camping
overnight will have to pay $2 per person per night. Persons wishing to
utilize the remote campsites located at the summit of Erin Mountain in
Barachois Provincial Park are advised that a fee of $5 per site per night
will be charged.
Day Use Fees
- All day users and visitors wishing to enter a provincial park with a
vehicle must have a valid daily or seasonal vehicle entry permit. The fees
for these permits are $4 per day and $16 for the season. Campers will not be
charged a vehicle entry fee for entry into the park in which they are
camping.
Cancellation Policy
- All reservations must be made and or cancelled at least three days prior
to the first night of stay in the park. Those cancelling with less than
three days notice will be charged the applicable camping fee for the first
night which they had intended to stay. In addition, persons reserving a
campsite will be charged a nonrefundable $5 registration fee. Persons making
up to five reservations in the same park during the same telephone call will
be charged only one fee, however this fee will be charged per reservation
each time someone telephones the system to make a reservation or reserves
sites in more than one park during the same call. Only this fee is to be
paid when the reservation is made, all other fees are to be paid at the
park. Those reserving a campsite must provide the number of a valid
MasterCard or Visa credit card to which this and, if necessary, the camping
fee for the first night can be charged.
Cape St. Mary�s Ecological Reserve
- Fees charged for the Interpretation Centre are as follows:
DAILY
Adult - $4.00; Youth - $2.00;
Family - $10.00
EARLY BIRD SEASONAL (Sold
during May, 2000 only)
Adult - $5.00; Youth - $2.00
REGULAR SEASONAL
Adult - $12.50; Youth - $5.00
GUIDED INTERPRETATIVE TOURS
Per person, per 1.5 hours - $5.00
Per group, per full day - $225.00
*This fee is charged persons/groups who wish to participate in guided interpretative tours of
the reserve and includes the entrance fee to its Interpretative Centre.
STEP ON COMMERCIAL TOUR GROUP SERVICE
Per hour - $35.00
Per seven hour day - $225.00
*This fee is charged commercial tour groups who request the services of one of the reserve's Interpreters.
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