Not to get all boring and scientific on you, Duck Itch is a short-term immune system reaction caused by flatworms that causes skin irritation. Park users who have not paid a required fee will be charged double the regular rate.After doing a bit of research, I learned that Duck Itch is the equivalent to Swimmer's Itch which can afflict humans. Visa, Mastercard, Travellers Cheques, cash and Quality Foods' Rec Bucks are all accepted at the Park. Do not gather branches or twigs from the park. Please refrain from damaging them by placing nails, screws. The trees are a part of what makes this place beautiful. To lower your chance of getting swimmers itch try applying waterproof sunscreen prior to swimming rinse and/or towel-off vigorously immediately upon exiting water and, if you are a strong swimmer, skip the shallows and swim in deeper water. All swimmers are advised that the lake bottom drops off precipitously close to shore and all children should be kept within arm's reach.Ĭaution: Swimmer's Itch may be present during summer. Recommended swimming areas may be marked by buoys during the summer season. Please be responsible for your pet's behaviour and properly dispose of their waste. No electric dog restraints are permitted in lieu of a leash.
Pets must always be leashed and under control, including in individual campsites. No person shall bring in, park, operate, launch or run ashore a personal watercraft (seadoo/jet-ski). A $6.00 (+GST) Boat Launch Ticket must be purchased from the Park Office before launching. Disturbances could result in an eviction.Ĭar-top vessels may be carried, not dragged, to and from the waterfront.īoaters must launch and remove their vessel from the designated boat launch. Alcohol / CannabisĪlcohol/cannabis consumption by persons of legal age is permitted in registered campsites only. There is no Sani Dump Station at the park. Outhouses are located within a short walk of the day use area, all campsites, and group sites.
Water from the handpump in South Park is not potable and should not be used for drinking or cooking. NO RV water fill up facilities are available. No washing in lake or around standpipe or hand pump.
DOG SWIMMERS ITCH REGISTRATION
Potable water is only available from a tap beside the Registration Office / Store in North Park. Check here to see if a campfire ban is in place. To preserve vegetation and ground cover please do not gather branches or twigs from the park. Use firewood sparingly small fires save trees. It is a serious offence to do so.įirewood can be purchased from the Park Operator for $8.00 per bundle, or you can bring your own. Protect picnic tables by placing barbeques on the ground or placing aluminum foil under your camp stove or hibachi. The Park speed limit is 10km/ hour.Ĭampfires are permitted in campsite fire rings only. No parking on any campground lanes, park roads or near the boat launch.
ParkingĪll vehicles must always be parked in designated parking areas or campsites. Horne Lake Regional Park is governed by RDN Park Use Regulation Bylaws 13.01. Special uses include but are not limited to events, commercial recreation, filming and research. seadoo/jetski) or guns are allowed in the Park.Ī Park Use Permit is required for special use of the Park. No ATVs, recreational motorbikes, personal watercraft (e.g. The park is open from dawn to dusk for the remainder of the year. High Camping Season (April 1 - October 15), Park gates open at 7am and close at 10pm. The Park is open year-round to the public, including cyclists and equestrians. Horne Lake Regional Park General Information Hours of Operation and Permitted Users
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