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Campground rules, pet information, cancellations, parking, boating and other helpful details for a smooth stay at Cow Lake.

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Quiet hours, speed, generators, gates, firewood and general expectations.

What to do when you arrive and where to find your confirmed stay details.

Leashes, cleanup, supervision, barking and dog beach access.

Regular and holiday cancellation windows and fees.

Rules for off-road vehicles inside the campground.

Site setup, trailers, extra vehicles, docks and boat parking.

Quiet time is 11:00 PM. Please be considerate of neighbouring campers and keep noise reasonable.
The campground speed limit is 10 km/h.
Generators must be campground friendly and may run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM only. Keep them within the gravel area of your site, never in the trees, limit use to 2 hours on followed by at least 1 hour off, and do not leave them running unattended.
Beach access is prohibited after 11:00 PM.
Fireworks are not permitted under Clearwater County bylaws, except for the campground community fireworks on Canada Day weekend.
The main gate is locked from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. Non-emergency gate access during these hours may result in a $50 fee. Late-arriving guests should park outside the red gate unless prior arrangements were made during office hours.
On-site management is available 24/7. In an emergency after office hours, call the main office number at 403-845-5851.
No outside firewood delivery. Firewood must be brought by the camper or purchased from the campground.

Check-in and check-out times should be confirmed with your reservation details or directly with the campground before arrival.

Please stop at the campground office when you arrive.
If you expect to arrive late, contact the campground during office hours for instructions.
Keep your reservation confirmation available when checking in.

Pet rules are strictly enforced. Guests who do not follow them may be required to leave without a refund.
Dogs must remain on a leash and under control.
Please clean up after your dog.
Do not leave pets unattended and keep barking to a minimum.
Dogs are only allowed on the south end of the beach area. Refer to posted campground maps for designated access points.

Regular reservations: cancellations made 2 or more days in advance are charged a $10 cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled less than 2 days in advance are non-refundable.
Holiday / long-weekend reservations: cancellations made 14 or more days in advance are charged a $10 cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled less than 14 days in advance are non-refundable.

ATVs, OHVs and other off-road vehicles are not permitted to operate within the campground.
You may trailer off-road vehicles in and out; the staging area is outside the main gate.
Guests operating these vehicles inside the campground may be evicted.

Please use the garbage and recycling barrels located around the campground.
Brown bins are for garbage.
Blue bins are for refundable beverage containers; proceeds support the campground's Canada Day fireworks display.
Fish remains must be disposed of at the fish cleaning station.
Use an ashtray or fire pit for cigarette butts and sunflower seeds.
Use bear-proof garbage containers where available.

Tents, trailers, firewood and vehicles must stay on the gravel area rather than in the bush.
Boat docking is included with camping fees. Non-campers may use campground docks for a $10 entry fee; monthly and seasonal passes are also available.
Boat trailers should be parked in the public parking lot on the northeast side of the campground.
Extra vehicles must use designated areas or the public parking lot. Do not park in campsites that are not registered to you.

Reach out to the campground or check live site availability online.