Policies & Guidelines for a Comfortable Stay

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Before you book

At MTN Fun Basecamp, check-in is simple — no waiting at a front desk. Before you arrive, you'll receive an email with your site details, gate access, and a short self-serve check-in form. When you get here, head straight to your site. Our team is on the property throughout the day and you'll usually see us not long after you arrive — we like to say hello and make sure you're settled in.

We strongly recommend booking at least 48 hours in advance, particularly during peak season (May–September) when availability is limited. Same-day and last-minute bookings are difficult for us to accommodate — if you need a site urgently, use our contact form and we'll do our best, but we cannot guarantee availability or a response in time.

Arrival hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Guests must arrive between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM on their check-in date. Arrivals outside of this window are not permitted. If you anticipate arriving after 8:00 PM, you must notify us by email before 8:00 PM on your check-in date — we will do our best to accommodate late arrivals when notified in advance. Guests who have not arrived or been in contact by 8:00 PM may have their booking cancelled and their site reassigned without notice. If your booking is forfeited under these circumstances, our standard cancellation policy applies and no additional refund is guaranteed.

  • Everyone on the property must be registered on the booking.
  • 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 and vaping are permitted on your own campsite only. See our full smoking policy below.
  • Dogs are welcome on leash. Maximum 2 dogs per site.
  • Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
  • Day visitors must be arranged in advance. See our day visitor policy below.

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 is a small campground with a limited number of sites, longer reservations hold a significant portion of our availability. Reservations are intended for recreational travel stays only — bookings made as part of a short-term rental or housing arrangement at another property are not permitted.

Single night
1 night
Non-refundable
No refund regardless of notice given.
Short stay
2–7 nights
7+ days before
Refund minus 1 night per site.
Less than 7 days
No refund.
Extended stay
8–14 nights
7+ days before
Refund minus 3 nights per site.
Less than 7 days
No refund.
Long stay
15+ nights
By request only
Cancellation terms set at time of booking. Typically non-refundable in full.
  • No refunds for early departures or shortened stays.
  • Date changes are not offered — all changes are handled as 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 the property at all times. Excessive vehicle idling is not permitted — BC law prohibits idling for more than 3 minutes. Loud or diesel vehicles must not idle at all.
  • Unauthorized or improperly parked vehicles may be towed at owner's expense.
  • Limited overflow parking is available outside the gate through Honk — this is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon for extra vehicles. All additional vehicles beyond your site allowance are the guest's responsibility to park off-property.

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.

Permitted use
Vehicle & site policy

MTN Fun Basecamp is a recreation-focused vacation campground. Our sites are designed for personal recreational vehicles and camping — not temporary worker accommodation or work-related stays.

Permitted vehicles
  • Personal RVs, trailers, camper vans, and tow vehicles used for recreational travel.
  • Passenger vehicles.
  • Vehicles associated with outdoor recreation — bikes, kayaks, climbing gear, and similar equipment are welcome.
Not permitted
  • Commercial vehicles of any kind, including work trucks, fleet vehicles, or vehicles displaying commercial signage or branding.
  • Vehicles hauling work equipment, tools, machinery, generators, or construction materials.
  • Multiple vehicles registered to the same employer or company.
Purpose of stay

All bookings are for personal recreational use only. Guests arriving with commercial vehicles or work equipment will not be admitted and will not receive a refund. MTN Fun Basecamp reserves the right to refuse or cancel any booking that does not align with our recreational mandate, at our discretion and without obligation to provide a reason.

Maximum RV stay

RV site bookings are limited to 14 nights. Longer stays may be considered at Management's discretion with prior written approval — contact us through our contact form before booking.

Work and extended stay arrangements may be available under strict criteria. See our Work & Extended Stays page for more information.

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.
Basecamp Social ✦ New
A cluster of 7 gravel pads tucked against a granite rock face among tall cedars and firs. A shared fire pit sits in the cedar grove at the heart of the cluster. The wood-fired sauna is available nearby as a bookable add-on.
  • Vehicle sleeping only — camper vans, Sprinter vans, and truck campers up to 22.5 ft. No trailers, no tenting.
  • One vehicle per site. Adjacent sites may be booked together.
  • Base rate: 2 guests per site. Up to 2 additional guests at $10 per person per night. Max 4 guests per site.
  • 15A power, picnic table, WiFi, water on site, and hot showers included.
  • Single-night stays available. Walk-ins welcome between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM — scan the QR code on our sign out front to reach us on arrival.
  • Full cluster buyouts for groups or events — contact us directly.
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.

Visitors
Day visitors

Day visitors are welcome with advance notice. To arrange a visitor, please contact us after completing your booking and no later than 48 hours before the planned visit. We are not able to accommodate visitors who have not been reported to us in advance.

  • Maximum 2 visitors per booking.
  • Day visitor fee: $15 per person per day (may be waived at Management's discretion).
  • Visitors must be off the property by 8:00 PM.
  • Visitor vehicles may not enter the campground gate under any circumstances.
  • Visitor vehicles must park outside the campground gate. Limited paid parking is available nearby, managed by Honk — spaces are not guaranteed and fill quickly. Street parking is also available nearby. Visitor vehicles may not enter the campground gate under any circumstances.
  • Visitors are subject to all campground policies while on the property.
  • The registered guest is responsible for the conduct of their visitors at all times.
Groups
Groups & multiple sites

MTN Fun Basecamp welcomes groups, but all multi-site bookings must be arranged with us directly before booking. Self-booking more than one site without prior discussion is not permitted. We're happy to work with you — we just need to know about it in advance. Contact us through our contact form to get the conversation started.

  • 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.

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.
  • Audio may be enjoyed outside your RV or trailer provided it is not audible to neighbouring sites or other guests.
  • 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
Smoking & vaping

Smoking and vaping — including marijuana — are permitted on your own campsite only. Please be respectful of neighbours and the shared campground environment.

  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted while walking through roads or common areas.
  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted during active fire bans — if wood fires are banned, smoking and vaping are banned.
  • If children are present on nearby sites, Management may ask you to refrain from smoking marijuana out of consideration for neighbouring guests.
  • Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly within your site. Do not leave them in fire pits, fire rings, or anywhere on the campground grounds.
  • Violations are subject to fines as per our enforcement policy.
Animals
Pets
  • Dogs only. Maximum 2 dogs per campsite regardless of site size.
  • All pets must be declared at time of booking by emailing us after your booking is placed.
  • 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.
On-site
Firewood

Firewood is available for purchase daily from approximately 2:00 PM and is delivered directly to your site. We check in with guests regularly throughout the day and are happy to sort you out with firewood at that time.

We recommend sorting it out early in the evening as availability and hours vary — we can't always guarantee firewood later on.

Land & safety
Environment & safety
Children

MTN Fun Basecamp is a relaxed, welcoming place for families. We don't have designated play areas or traffic-free zones — our roads are shared with vehicles and guests coming and going. Kids are welcome to enjoy themselves, but younger children should be supervised at all times. Please keep bikes and play off the main roads and away from other guests' sites. A child is any guest under 18.

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

DeBeck's Hill above the property is steep and unstable — loose rocks can fall into the sites below at any time. It is safe to camp near but climbing on or disturbing the rock face is strictly off-limits. Rocky and forested areas outside campsite boundaries may not be entered.

Guests are welcome to walk the campground's common roads and areas. Please be mindful that this is an active vacation campground — do not enter or linger on other guests' campsites, occupied or empty, and avoid any conduct that would disturb guests enjoying their stay.

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

We genuinely dislike issuing fines and do everything we can to avoid it. If you have a question about a policy or think your situation might need an exception, just talk to us — we're reasonable people and if there's a way to work something out, we will. These fees exist for the rare cases where someone's behaviour is affecting the experience of other guests. They're here to protect your stay as much as anyone else's.

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.