Fee-for-Use Campgrounds at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island Provincial Parks

Reservation and Campground Policies and Regulations

April 1st, 2023

 

Facilities

• There are limited amounts of reservable campsites available at each Provincial Park:

  • 14 Tent Sites and 8 Trailer Sites at Spednic Lake,

  • 7 Tent Sites and 8 Trailer Sites at Scott Brook,

  • 3 Tent Sites and 6 Trailer Sites at Gravel Island.

• The campsites are designed and maintained to ensure a semi-wilderness frontcountry camping experience.

• Some sites are not accessible by car and require a short walk-in.

• There are no electrical hook-ups available in any campground.

• Guests must obtain their own drinking water prior to arriving at the campground. There is no running/potable water available.

• There are no showers/sinks at the campgrounds.

• Toilet paper is supplied in the outhouses. Please consult with the park host on duty if none is available.

• Guests must practice carry-in/-carry-out principles as there are no garbage bins/disposal at the campgrounds. Guests are responsible for taking garbage and recyclables with them when they leave.

• There are no dumping facilities in our parks; illegal dumping will result in fines and bans.

• Trailers must have proper equipment to contain black and gray water which must be disposed of at proper dumping stations (no dumping stations located at the campgrounds).

• There is a $25.00 clean-up fee charged to permit holders who leave an unclean site.

• There is no cellular service at the campgrounds. Service can be found near Spednic Lake at the border crossing at Saint Croix, NB, and Vanceboro, Maine, or by heading towards McAdam, NB, on Route 4 from Spednic Lake.

• At Scott Brook/Gravel Island, service is usually available by heading towards Canoose/Oak Hill on the 745 road.

 

Reservation Policies (as of April 1st, 2023)

Reservations

• Sites are reservable on a “first-come-first-served” basis. No special accommodations will be made for any individual(s).

• The date reservations open will be announced in advance via social media. The booking period will open before the end of April. Reservations can be made online at https://www.stcroix.org/make-a-reservation or by phoning 207-952-9069. Please be prepared to provide credit card information over the phone for payment.

• Campgrounds will be open from the Friday of Victoria day long weekend , until the Monday of Labour Day long weekend each year. Representatives of the St. Croix International Waterway Commission (the Commission) reserve the right to extend the camping season each year.

• Representatives of the Commission have the authority to rent sites as “seasonal rentals” at any time. At the end of the camping season, names and contact information are collected to enter interested parties into a “raffle” for select sites at Spednic Lake Provincial Park. These sites are sites 12, 16, 21, and 22. The availability of seasonal rentals are subject to change at any time.

• Full payment will be charged at the time of booking. No sites/reservations will be held without payment.

• All reservations are subject to a non-refundable fee of $5.00.

• Once a reservation is complete, any changes to that reservation may result in additional charges. Please ensure that your reservation is correct at the time of booking.

• Reservations can be extended at no additional charge.

Cancellations/Refunds and No-Shows

• Reservations can be cancelled four (4) days in advance of the arrival date and refunded in full, minus the $5.00 reservation fee.

• Guests can cancel their reservations using the online reservation service at any time; however refunds can only be processed by processed by calling the administrative office.

• Refunds will not be given for bad weather.

• Refunds can only be applied to the original credit card used to create the reservation.

• Reserved campsites will be held for the first night of the booking, but if the permit holder does not arrive before 10:00AM the next morning, the site will be forfeited without refund, and the site can be re-booked.

• The maximum stay at campsites is seven consecutive nights. Guests seeking longer stays must inquire by phone. This does not apply to the sites that have been designated for seasonal use.

• The reservation system will not allow campsite bookings within four (4) days of the planned arrival dates to avoid conflicts with “walk-in reservations”. If guests are interested in reservations within this four (4) day period, they must call the administration office.

Pricing (as of April 1st, 2023)

• As of April 1st, 2023, the pricing for reservable campsites at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island Provincial Parks has changed. :

  • All tent sites at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island are now $20.00 per night (formerly $15.00).

  • All trailer sites at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island are now $25.00 per night (formerly $20.00).

  • Monthly trailer sites at Spednic Lake are now $550.00 per month (formerly $400.00)

  • The price for a seasonal campsite at Spednic Lake is now $1,500.00 (formerly $1,200.00).

• The price of a bundle of firewood at the campgrounds is $6.00. Please consult with the park host for pickup and purchase. Firewood can also be purchased in advance in conjunction with your reservation.

Campground Policies (as of April 1st, 2023)

Check In/Out

• Check in is after 2:00PM /check out is by 12:00PM (Atlantic time)

Site Information

• Tent sites are limited to two (2) sleeping accommodations (tents) per site.

• A maximum of six (6) people are permitted to stay on a campsite, with an exception for families (parents + children).

• Trailer sites are limited to one (1) trailer, and (1) tent per site. Persons utilizing trailer sites as tent sites may have up to a maximum of two (2) tents per site.

• Any guests seeking to have more than the maximum number of accommodations per site must receive written permission from the administrative office, or the park host on duty.

• Campsite permit holders are responsible for leaving their site in clean and sanitary condition upon departure and are responsible for the conduct of all people on their site during their stay.

Campfires and Fire-Pits

• Fires are restricted to authorized fire-pits or to self-contained fire rings approved by the park host on duty. Commission staff will dispose of all fire ashes - Please consult with the park host on duty.

• Fires can be restricted at any time by the park host. Provincial fire bans mandate the restriction of fires in our campgrounds. The Commission complies with all provincial burning restrictions. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to obey all fire restrictions.

• Campfires must never be left unattended.

• Firewood is available to purchase at the campgrounds, as well as within the local area. Please do not bring firewood from an area more than 75km away from the campgrounds to limit the spread of invasive species.

Quiet Hours

• Campground quiet hours are from 11:00PM to 7:00AM. Campfires must be extinguished during quiet hours.

• No person shall disturb any other person by disorderly conduct, loud or unnecessary noise, or swearing/verbal abuse. Noise must be limited to respect other users of the campgrounds.

• The use of generators is restricted between 9:00PM and 9:00AM. Exemptions may be issued for medical reasons - please consult with the park host for details.

• All generators must be operated and stored in an area away from fuels, dry grass, and other combustible objects.

• Generators must be operated in a way that prevents excessive noise. The operation of generators may be restricted at the discretion of the park host if determined to be excessive.

Pets

• Pets must be leashed or tied up within campground boundaries. Owners are responsible for making sure their pet does not disturb or harm other guests and staff.

• Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets must not be left unattended at any time or for any reason.

Firearms/Fireworks

• The use of fireworks, firearms, air-rifles, bows, crossbows, or explosives is prohibited at all campgrounds. The violation of this policy will result in additional charges against the permit holder, and a permanent ban from campground facilities.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Use

• The operation of ATV’s or other off-road vehicles is prohibited in all campgrounds. The campgrounds are located on land governed by the New Brunswick Parks Act, which prohibits the use of ATVs .

Boat/Canoe Launches

• The use of the trailered boat-launch at Spednic Lake Provincial Park is free and open to the public. Persons utilizing this launch must park at the backside of the main parking lot to avoid conflicts with other users.

• The canoe launches at Scott Brook/Gravel Island are available free of charge for public use. Users must park their vehicles off the main roadways, and in the designated parking area at each campground.

Bans

• Verbal and/or physical abuse directed towards staff and other users of the campgrounds will not be tolerated. The park host and commission representatives reserve the right to ban individuals from campgrounds where the action of park guests is verbally or physically abusive. Bans may be issued for time periods ranging from 6-months to 12-months depending on the severity of the issue, and are issued at the discretion of commission representatives.

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The St. Croix International Waterway Commission and/or its representatives reserves the right to limit the number of people, vehicles, and accommodations at each site, and to restrict open fires at any time. The Commission, while making every effort to look after your well-being, is not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage of personal property.

 

Please note: the St. Croix International Waterway Commission is a registered non-profit and charitable organization. All revenues derived from campground reservations are put directly back into the campgrounds by either paying for staff wages, repairs and maintenance to infrastructure at the campgrounds, purchasing and repairing equipment, and more. These campgrounds are managed for the use of the public, provide waterfront access to the beautiful St. Croix Waterway, and are designed to provide guests with a near-wilderness experience. Please help keep it that way.