Policies & Guidelines for a Comfortable Stay

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Before you book

MTN Fun Basecamp is a small, self-serve campground. There is no staffed front desk and no phone service. Please read carefully — many questions are answered here.

Reservations are required for all stays. Walk-ins are extremely limited and apply to select RV-only sites only. Same-day bookings should not be relied upon.

  • Everyone on the property must be registered on the booking. Day visitors are not permitted.
  • Each site is for one continuous travel group only. Rotating guests are not allowed.
  • Amplified sound and large gatherings are not permitted at any time.
  • RV sites are for self-contained RVs only, with strict occupancy limits.
  • Vehicle numbers and parking are limited and enforced.
  • Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.
  • Dogs are welcome on leash. Maximum 2 dogs per site.
  • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

If your plans involve visitors, rotating guests, or large gatherings, MTN Fun Basecamp may not be the right fit. We aim to be upfront about this.

Refunds
Cancellation policy

All bookings are paid in full at the time of booking. Because MTN Fun Basecamp has a limited number of sites, longer reservations hold a significant portion of availability — especially during the main booking season. Our tiered policy reflects the difficulty of refilling those nights on short notice.

Reservations are intended for recreational travel stays only. Speculative or placeholder bookings tied to other housing or lodging arrangements are not permitted.

Single night
1 night
Non-refundable
No refund regardless of notice given.
Short stay
2–7 nights
48+ hrs before
Refund minus one night per site.
Less than 48 hrs
No refund.
Extended stay
8+ nights Note
48+ hrs before
50% refund of total booking amount.
Less than 48 hrs
No refund.

The 8+ night tier carries a stricter penalty. A 7-night cancellation loses 1 night; an 8-night cancellation loses 50% of the total. Please book only dates you reasonably expect to use.

  • No refunds for early departures or shortened stays.
  • Date changes are not offered — all changes are cancel and rebook, subject to availability.
  • If the campground is closed due to wildfire, evacuation, extreme weather, or government order: full refund for unused nights. Timing may be delayed.
  • If the campground remains open, this policy applies regardless of weather, smoke, air quality, or road conditions.

Lodge suites and cabins are booked through Airbnb only and follow Airbnb's cancellation policies — not the policy above.

Arrival & departure
Check-in & check-out
Campsite check-in2:00 PM
Campsite check-out10:00 AM
Cabin / lodge / trailer check-in4:00 PM
Cabin / lodge / trailer check-out10:00 AM

Late check-outs may incur fees. Check-out instructions are sent by email before your departure.

Vehicles
Gate & vehicle policy

MTN Fun Basecamp is a gated property. The gate limits overnight vehicle traffic and maintains a safe, quiet environment for all guests.

Gate hours (May–September)

The gate is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. No vehicle entry or exit during these hours — no exceptions. Guests may walk in and out freely at any time.

If you arrive after the gate closes, you will not be able to drive in. Public parking outside the gate is not guaranteed. Plan to arrive before 10:00 PM.

Parking rules
  • Each site includes a fixed vehicle allowance listed on your booking. No extra vehicles, no overflow.
  • All vehicles must fit entirely within your assigned campsite.
  • Vehicles must remain parked on your site except when entering or leaving the property.
  • Driving around the campground for any other reason is not permitted.
  • No parking in front of washrooms, near charging stations, along the front road, or in roadways.
  • Speed limit is 10 km/h throughout, including bicycles. No vehicle idling at any time.
  • Unauthorized or improperly parked vehicles may be towed at owner's expense.

Have an accessibility-related parking need? Contact us in advance to request an accessibility parking pass.

Motorized recreational vehicles

Electric dirt bikes (including Sur-Ron), gas dirt bikes, ATVs/UTVs, and snowmobiles may not be unloaded, started, ridden, or operated anywhere on the property. These must remain secured on trailers or tow vehicles at all times.

Booking
Site types & booking rules

A 2-night minimum applies during the main season (May–September) for most site types. Single-night stays are limited and only available on select sites.

RV – Plus sites
2-night minimum in busy season. Advance booking required. No walk-ins.
RV – Value sites
Limited single-night stays midweek. Same-day requests considered if availability allows. Limited walk-ins on select sites.
Tent camping sites
2-night minimum in season. No single-night stays in season. No walk-ins.
Group tent sites
By request only. Tent-only — no RVs, trailers, or sleeping in vehicles. Must be approved in advance. Never assigned on arrival.
RV site occupancy
  • Self-contained RVs only. No tent camping on RV sites. No sleeping in cars or non-self-contained vehicles.
  • Sprinter-style camper vans permitted if self-contained and appropriately sized.
  • Maximum 6 people total per site. Maximum 4 adults — remaining occupants must be children.

If your setup doesn't comply, you may be reassigned only if an appropriate site is available — otherwise you may be turned away without refund.

Groups
Groups & multiple sites

MTN Fun Basecamp is designed for individual-site camping, not large gatherings. Booking multiple sites does not create a group booking.

  • Maximum 12 people total on the property at any time, regardless of how many sites are booked.
  • Shared kitchens, canopies, or centralized gathering areas across sites are not permitted.
  • Each site must remain self-contained.
  • Bookings must be made by the people staying on site. Third-party and tour company bookings are not permitted without prior approval.

Off-season groups (reunions, teams, retreats) may be considered by written approval only. These are never approved during summer.

Courtesy
Noise, lighting & fires
Quiet hours10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Exterior lights off10:00 PM
GeneratorsNever permitted
  • No amplified sound at any time. No music, media, or instruments during quiet hours.
  • No outdoor movies, screens, or projectors.
  • Low-lumen, warm-coloured, downward-facing lights only. No string lights, flood lights, or colour-changing lights.
  • Fires allowed only in designated fire rings, subject to local fire bans.
  • BC-approved firewood only. No burning trash. No foraging or collecting wood from the property.
  • Smoking not permitted anywhere on property. Vaping permitted within your own campsite only.
Animals
Pets
  • Dogs only. Maximum 2 dogs per campsite regardless of site size.
  • All pets must be declared at time of booking.
  • Pets must be kept on leash at all times and may not be left unattended.
  • Pet waste must be cleaned up immediately.
  • Dogs are not permitted in washrooms or any indoor common areas.
Land & safety
Environment & safety
Dryden Creek

Dryden Creek is a protected salmon estuary. Do not disturb the creek bed, banks, or vegetation. No washing of any kind in the creek. No soap, detergents, rock moving, or damming. Violations may result in removal without refund.

Restricted areas

Post-wildfire terrain on DeBeck's Mountain is unstable. Rocky and forested areas outside campsites are strictly off-limits. Guests must remain within campsite boundaries.

Children

There are no designated play areas or traffic-free zones. Children may not run freely around the campground or move between sites alone. A child is any guest under 18.

Emergencies

Call 911 immediately in an emergency. Follow all instructions from staff or emergency authorities during evacuations. Guests stay at their own risk and are responsible for their safety and belongings. MTN Fun Basecamp is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Violations
Enforcement & fees

Most stays are issue-free. When policies are not followed, warnings, fines, or removal may apply depending on severity.

Violation Fee
Off-leash dog$75 per incident
Unauthorized guests or vehicles$50 per person/vehicle
Amplified sound or noise violation$100
Entering restricted or unsafe areas$150
Fire ban violation or unsafe fire behavior$150
Damage, excessive mess, or facility misuseCost of repair/cleaning
Smoking violation$200 + cleaning costs

Serious, repeated, or intentional violations may result in higher charges or immediate removal without refund. All registered guests are responsible for the behavior of everyone in their party.

MTN Fun Basecamp reserves the right to refuse service or terminate a stay at any time for safety, operational, or conduct-related reasons.