For Your Information Campsites • 235 campsites in 3 campground areas: Meadowlands, Bayside and Shady Ridge • 10 backcountry campsites (see page 9) • Roofed accommodations: 4 yurts, 1 backcountry cabin (see page 4)
Sink Waste/Dirty Water • Y ou can wash dishes in a wash basin. Dispose of sink waste in a nearby toilet, comfort station or at the Trailer Sanitary Station (near entrance to Meadowlands Campground)
Garbage & Recyclables • Deposit sealed bags of garbage in large disposal bins (two located by each campground) • We recycle glass bottles, metal containers, plastic containers & propane cylinders. Loose items can be deposited at recycling station near exit of each campground • We cannot recycle firewood bags. Please dispose of them in the garbage.
Laundry Facilities • Available in each campground in the main comfort stations (coinoperated – loonies & toonies)
Drinking Water • Available from any water taps or comfort stations in the park • Tested daily, with results available at Park Office • Do not wash dishes at any water tap (for sanitary reasons & food scraps/odours may attract unwanted animals) • Please follow notices posted at any tap
Telephones • A Courtesy/Emergency Phone located at the Gatehouse parking lot
Washroom Facilities • Each campground has a centrally located wheelchair accessible comfort station (Meadowlands has two), equipped with sinks, showers, flush toilets and laundry • Privy Toilets located throughout the park
Pets • Designated pet swimming area beside Shady Ridge Campground • Keep pet(s) on a leash (no longer than 2 metres) at all times, for the safety of all visitors & park wildlife
From the Park Superintendent I would like to welcome everyone to the 2020 season at Charleston Lake Provincial Park, on behalf of myself and all the dedicated staff. We are all excited for another busy and fun-filled season, and we hope you are too! Whether this is your first visit, or you have been coming here for years, I hope you have a pleasant visit and create many lasting memories with friends and family while you enjoy the many features and activities the park has to offer. Get out on one of our hiking trails, spend some time fishing, boating or paddling on the lake, or relax on one of our 2 beaches. Also be sure to check out some of the informative and fun programs that our Discovery team delivers throughout the summer or attend one of our special events. We also have canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to rent if you don’t have your own. 2020 also brings some exciting new changes to our reservation system. Notably, for Charleston Lake is the fact that for the first time all of our
Park Information
Park Office...................................................................... 613-659-2065 148 Woodvale Road, Lansdowne, ON KOE 1L0 Reservations........................................... ontarioparks.com/reservations ........................................................1-888-ont-park (1-888-668-7275) Courtesy/Emergency Phone ............................ opposite the Gatehouse www.ontarioparks.com www.friendsofcharlestonlakepark.com @CharlestonLkPP
On the Beach • Parents must assume responsibility for their children’s health & welfare at all times • Beaches are not monitored by lifeguards (Park Wardens visit regularly for enforcement purposes)
First Aid • Approach any staff member or go to the Gatehouse if first aid is required • Park buildings & vehicles have first aid kits
Firewood & Ice • Available for purchase at the Gatehouse • In spring/fall, firewood can be purchased at the Self-Serve Station by the Gatehouse
Canoe & Kayak Rentals • I n summer arrange rentals at the Discovery Centre (includes PFDs, paddles, safety kit) • In spring/fall go to the Gatehouse for rentals • Rental canoes/kayaks/paddleboards conveniently stored at each beach
Barrier Free Facilities • Most newer buildings, campsites 219, 221, 357 & 371 • Discovery Centre & some older buildings are partially refurbished with some degree of barrier free access • If accessibility is an issue, please speak with a staff member and we will do our best to help
sites will be available for reservation for the entire operating season! This includes our 10 backcountry sites and all the sites in Meadowlands campground, which were previously only reservable during July and August. This does mean that those of you who visit us in the spring or fall should be aware that in order to secure the site you want for the length of time you want, it is best to reserve ahead. We hope you enjoy your stay with us and be sure to let any of our friendly, helpful staff know if you have any questions, concerns or need assistance during your stay. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook to share your experiences at the park. Sincerely, Mike Cappello Park Superintendent
(17K P.R. 20 03 09) ISSN 1713-9694 ISBN 978-1-4868-4088-5 (2020 ed.) © 2020 Government of Ontario Printed in Canada
Emergency Information
Ambulance, Police, Fire..................................................................... 911 Brockville General Hospital ............................................. 613-345-5645 Kingston General Hospital ............................................... 613-548-3232 Poison Control................................................................1-800-268-9017 Park Warden...................................................................... 613-484-8352