Campground Policies

Cancellation Policy - If you need to cancel your reservation after making payment, please contact kristi@kinasao.ca. Payment will be refunded in full with minimum seven days notice. If cancellation is made with less than seven days notice, a $25 handling fee will be retained, and the rest of your payment will be refunded to your credit card.

  1. Please keep your Camping Reservation Receipt as you will need to display this while staying in the campground as well as present it to the campground host upon your arrival at the Kinasao Campground.
  2. Check-in time is 2:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM. If you would like to renew your site for additional nights, this must be done prior to 10:00 AM on the day you are scheduled to depart. This may be done online at www.kinasao.ca or through the campground host.
  3. Quiet time is from 11:00 PM through 8:00 AM.
  4. Only one camping unit is allowed per site. One small tent for dependent children may be allowed with approval from the campground host. Camping units must conform to the unit type and lengths outlined per site on the reservation information.
  5. A limit of six people per campsite is allowed, unless campers are members of the same immediate family.
  6. The campground and campsites may only be used for their intended purpose and all visitors shall not act in any way in which they are a nuisance, annoyance or inconvenience to other occupants of the campground or the camp.
  7. The renter recognizes that the campground forms part of a Christian ministry camp and agrees that the conduct of persons using the area shall at all times be in accordance with Christian principles, morals and philosophy. As this is a Lutheran Church Camp catering to children, young adults and families, the use of alcohol and tobacco is discouraged in all areas. Although these are permitted within the campsite itself, they are prohibited in the public areas of the campground and the Kinasao program area. (The program area includes the Retreat Centre, Dining Shelter, Chapel, Genesis, cabins provided for camper use, the beach and recreation areas.)
  8. Campground occupants shall refrain from using all areas of Camp Kinasao used for camp programs, during the program times. Campground guests may make use of the 200 feet along the lake front area directly north of leased lot #24, for waterfront activities, including swimming and boating. Boats may be tied up in this area, provided they do not interfere with safe passage along the beach. All pets must be on a leash at the waterfront. There is no lifeguard on duty. The beach area north of this area is designated as camp program area, and shall not be used during program times.
  9. Fires are only allowed in the provided fire pits within each campsite. Please keep fires small. Small fires conserve firewood and reduce the risk of forest and grass fires. Firewood is provided and the cost is included in the camping fees.
  10. All garbage, ashes and other refuse must be disposed of in the containers provided in the campground or in the large dumpster located behind Kinasao Centre. All sewage and liquid waste must be disposed of through the sewage system. A sewage dumping station is located at the bath house.
  11. All camping units must be parked on the parking pad provided. Vehicles must be licensed and parked on parking pad or designated parking lots. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite at any one time. All watercraft must be parked in the Kinasao RV/Boat Storage Lot, rather than in the campground. The cost of parking is $5/day/vehicle. 
  12. Be considerate of your neighbours regarding pet litter and barking dogs. Pets MUST be kept leashed, attended and controlled at ALL TIMES. Pet litter must be cleaned up. 
  13. Wildlife is present in and around the campground. Please DO NOT feed any wildlife and always maintain and leave a clean site. 
  14. Do not damage, destroy or remove any trees, seedlings or other vegetation within the campground or Kinasao property. Please respect the facilities, signs and amenities and report any damages to the campground host immediately.
  15. Campers are requested to use reasonable judgement in the use of water and electrical services, to minimize consumption costs, and not to exceed the capacity of the systems provided.Kinasao may restrict the use of power within the campground, specifically the use of air conditioners, depending upon the number of campers and the draw on power. Please respect the posted restrictions or the request of the campground host, should this be necessary.
  16. Activities and events for campground guest may be provided periodically. These are strictly optional events and will be posted on the Kiosk by the campground bath house. Any associated costs will be listed.
  17. A Cleanup/Damage fee of $10.00 will be charged for any site left with garbage, pet litter or damages upon departure.
  18. Campground occupants agree that the owner, Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp, shall not be liable to the renter or to any other person for any claim, demand, damages or rights or causes of action, whatsoever, arising out of or incident to, or in any manner connected with, or directly or indirectly caused by this agreement, or caused by or resulting from or incident to the use and occupancy of the rental area, and the renter further agrees and is obligated to keep harmless and to indemnify the owner against any and all claims, liabilities, demands, damages or rights or causes of action whatever made or asserted by anyone arising out of or incident to this agreement or the use or occupancy of the rental area.