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BC’s Travel Restrictions

With the recent BC Travel Restrictions (found here) we have decided to support the BC Tourism industry’s call to cancel all bookings until May 25th in an effort to ‘save the summer’. To that end, we will be closed until May 25th and we continue to take reservations for the remainder of the season.

Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Please email us at info@whisperingpinesrv.com or call 250.838.6775 after May 21st. We will not be accepting drop-ins this summer due to the pandemic.

Total Meltdown Food Truck Coming to Whispering Pines For July & August!

Total Meltdown will be serving Gourmet grill cheese, French Hot Dogs/European Wieners, Chicken Fingers, Poutine, Cheesy Fries, Ice-cream, Fresh rolled waffle cones, Milkshakes, Sundaes and more.

Check out their website

Whispering Pines RV & Tent Campsite – Mara Lake, BC

Please note that COVID19 protocols may limit activities/facilities this season 2021.

Whispering Pines is a family oriented pet friendly RV and tenting campsite located 3 km south of Mara Lake, in the Shuswap of British Columbia. Or stay longer, and have a family summer camp vacation.

Our campground is situated on over 12 acres of beautiful open grass fields for plenty of room for play, and surrounded by old growth Cedar, Pine and Willows, Walnut, Cherry, Pear, Apple and Plum trees. We are bordered on the north by Johnson Creek, Highway 97A to the east, and by farmland to the west and south.

Our 2021 season starts May 25th and closes September 13th, 2021.

The pool opens July long weekend to September long weekend. COVID 19 restrictions may prevent us from opening the pool. We won’t know until early June.

Cancellation and Changes Policy:

Days	Refund less Non-Refundable Booking Fee
46 Days or more	Full Refund
45-15 Days	50% refund
14 Days or less	No Refund
Early Departure	No Refund

Pets – permitted with following rules:

Dogs on leash at all times except in the off leash dog area.
No peeing or pooing on the grass fields.
Pick up waste immediately..
If your children are walking the dog, they must be able to control them and pick up poop.
Dogs bark once in a while, but consistent barking will not be accepted.

Tents are not permitted on the same site as your RV unless it is a small tent. The tent must fit within the boundaries of your RV site.

Vehicles and Visitor charges:

Vehicles:One vehicle per site (some exceptions may apply). Extra vehicle parking available for a spot assigned by the office $5 per day.

Visitors: Due to limited capacity of the park we may not have enough space for day visitors. We charge a visiting fee of $5 per person. Visitors are not permitted to use the pool. Visitors must be arranged 24 hours in advance and must sign a wavier prior to arrival.

Maximum – 6 people per site.

Family reunions – we have room for family reunions during the month of June, and then again third week in August to September closing date.

Discounts:

We are proud to offer 10% discounts for veterans and first- responders all season.

Early season 10% discounts to all May 25 to June 17 2021.

Location

We are located at 11 Hamilton Road, Mara, BC.

Phone 1-250-838-6775 please leave a message (phones are active May 1- Sept 13)

Email: info@whisperingpinesrv.com

Free WiFi Available at pool/store area only, no WiFi available at sites.

Amenities

Amenities: Food Truck, Heated Swimming Pool, Gazebo, Boat Storage, Mini Golf, Limited WiFi. -Please note COVID19 changes.

a large 30′ x 50′ heated outdoor swimming pool open July long weekend to September long weekend. There is no slide. (please note the pool may not be open this summer due to COVID-19 spatial distancing requirements).
A covered gazebo for general use and is available for rent for private groups -which is great for family reunions and activities.
Several large grassed fields for play and lounging with communal fire pits. Spatial distancing required.
Large cedar, pine, willows, and walnut, cherry, pear, apple & plum trees.
A store that stocks summer treats, RV accessories, ice, fire wood, library, and last-minute items that you may have forgotten. Limited hours.
Free Mini-putt (old school), playground, boat storage, horse shoes pits, volleyball, bocce ball, badminton and other games to sign out – no charge. For you own protection you may wish to bring you own. We will be disinfecting after use.
Wash house – Reserved for Non-RVers only this summer due to limited capacity for spatial distancing warm showers (no coin required), toilets and sinks.
We have a complimentary WiFi hot spot adjacent to the store and pool to check your email, and keep in touch with friends and family.
Off leash dog area.
Coin Laundry.
Outdoor movies -high season, weekends, weather dependent -COVID-19 may prevent this from happening.
Please note the tractor rides are suspended indefinitely.

Pricing

2021 Rates (does not include 5% GST)

Site Type	Per night	Site numbers
30 amp Full Hookup	$62	46-59,80-89,90-99,169-175, 23-29,37-44

Power 15 amp and water	$50	1-22 and 68-79
Tent	$40	112-118, 123,125 and 318-322

Prices include 2 adults/2 children with extra adult $6 a night extra child $3 a night.
Maximum 6 people per site.
Price includes 1 vehicle per site (maximum 1 per site). We have extra vehicle parking available but must park in site assigned by the office. $5 per day.
Deposit of 25% or 1 night/week or portion thereof (whichever is greater) of upon booking.
Non-Refundable Booking Fee = one night’s stay/week or portion thereof.
Payment in full required 45 days prior to your arrival date.
Check OUT is 11:00 am Check IN is 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm (dusk) – for safety and security reasons no check ins after dark. Please do not arrive early as we do not have extra parking for RVs.
Visitors: Review our Visitor Page.
No tents on RV sites unless it fits on the RV site.
Stays 6 days or shorter are guaranteed a site type but not location. If you want to guarantee your specific site – there is a $25 Site Guarantee Fee.

Cancellation Policy

46 Days or More – Full Refund less Non-Refundable Booking Fee

45-15 Days – 50% Refund less Non-Refundable Booking Fee

14 Days or less – no Refund

Early Departure – No Refund

The following sites have individual fire pits (No fires permitted during fire bans) -1-22 and 318-322. There are fire pits available for sites 59-52 across from the site on the grass field.

We respectfully request that campers not bring their own firewood.

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Rules and Policies

Welcome to Whispering Pines – Family Camping at its Best!

Park Rules

For your convenience, enjoyment, and safety, please note the following:

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE: Check-in is 1:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM. If you wish to stay an extra night, please check with the office before 10:00 AM. Campers still occupying sites after the 11:00 AM check-out time will be asked to pay for another night.
COVID-19 GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT: you must adhere to the attached Code of Conduct.
SPEED: The speed limit is 10km/hour throughout the park. CHILDREN ARE PLAYING THROUGHOUT THE PLAYGROUND – GO SLOW!
FREE-RANGE CHILDREN: We encourage imaginative child’s play, and parents or guardians are liable and responsible for the acts and conduct of their children. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
QUIET TIME: 10:00 PM.
GARBAGE: The garbage bins are located by the washhouse at the cross roads. We have a cardboard and bottle return area adjacent. At this time we do not have recycle or compost pickup.
GENERATORS: Not permitted. Except at the discretion of the management.
PETS: We love pets. They must be on a leash (6’ maximum) at all times. Some barking is ok, consistent barking isnt’. You must pick up after your pets (if we must pick it up – it’ll cost you $25). Pets are not allowed at the pool, or in other RV sites, or mini-putt.
POOL: may be closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
JOHNSON CREEK: Do not cross the centre line of Johnson Creek. The centre line is the property line with our neighbours, and we don’t want any guests interfering with them.
Visitors: Capacity-driven and at the discretion of the park. Visitors are permitted for a $5 fee per visitor and must sign a Guest Waiver 24-hours in advance of their arrival. Visitors are limited to 4 people/campsite. Visitors (except tent-visitors) may NOT USE THE WASHROOM FACILITIES OR THE POOL (subject to change).
SEPTIC: Please DO NOT FLUSH anything down the toilets (including the toilets in your RV) except TOILET PAPER. We are on a septic system and it will block and back up!! Do not put grease/cooking oil down your drains either as this will block the system. Pleaseput grease in a container and put in the garbage bins. Service calls will be billed at $80/hour.
COMMUNAL FIRE PIT: Please keep 2m distance between family cohorts.
FIRE PITS: No firepits are permitted in the 30amp full hookup sites. Other sites that have fire pits may not be moved. You must ensure that your fires are out before you retire for the night. We respectfully request that you NOT bring your own firewood (some wood create more sparks and increases fire risk).
NO FIREWORKS AT ANY TIME.
GARBAGE / RETURNABLES: Please dispose of your refuse in the bin provided and please separate your returnable bottles/cans and place in the bins provided. Campers are asked to make sure that their site is kept tidy and clear of garbage. Please do not throw cigarette butts, pistachios or sunflowers seeds on the ground.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Please respect your neighbours and refrain from walking through their site.
1. Please tidy up after yourself in the showers and toilets (REMEMBER TO HOLD DOWN THE FLUSHER). Limit your shower time to under 8 minutes to allow hot water for others.
1. Please park your vehicles in a way that doesn’t block the road.
1. Please make arrangements with management to park your boats at the boat storage and extra vehicles at assigned spaces.
1. Mini-Putt, horseshoes, badminton etc. are free, please return items to the office when finished.
LOST & FOUND: Please report any losses at the office. We have a lost and found box at the office.
SECURITY AND REFUNDS: The park staff have the authority to take any necessary action to ensure your safety, and of those around you. Anyone who is in breach of these regulations will be asked to leave the park and NO REFUND will be given.
Please report any problems to the office. We are here to assist.

Thank you, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy your stay and will come again.

Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, Whispering Pines and its owners are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or any other matter including disease (ex. COVID-19) that gives rise to claim in negligence. Your electronic acceptance binds you and those in your party to these rules and waiver.

COVID 19 Updates on Campground Amenities and Activities

BC Travel Restrictions

2021 Summer

With COVID-19 at the foremost of everyone’s minds, we want to update you regarding our facilities and activities for this summer 2021.

Reservations Starting March 1st 2021. Reservations are required in advance. No drop ins. To reserve, please email us at info@whisperingpinesrv.com . Please note that online booking has been suspended.

Health and Safety We are fully compliant and will remain so with the directions provided by government health authorities.

Spatial Distancing We ask that all guests not within their ‘safe social circle’ maintain a social distancing of at least 2 meters. Parents are responsible for their childrens’ spatial distancing.

Pool The pool may be closed this summer. We will not know until June. Come with the expectation that it will be closed. As a reminder there are many access points to Mara Lake and the Shuswap River for water activities.

Office Check ins/out: The office will be staffed, however, all transactions (check-ins, documents, waivers, etc.) will be done electronically and in advance of check‑in, in order to maintain social distancing measures; assistance will be made available for those that are unable to or have difficulty submitting documents electronically.

Store: We expect to have the the store open, limited hours, this summer. Ice cream, candy, RV accessories, clothing, firewood, ice, and convenience items. Subject to change.

Recreational RV’ers All campers with RV’s must use their own washroom facilities in their RV in order to reduce the volume in the wash house and to allow for spatial distancing.

Day-Visitors Limitations, pre-arrangement and documents need to be signed prior to arrival. Email us to arrange. $5 per person visitor fee.

Bath & Shower House The bath and shower house will be open for non-rver’s only, and will be cleaned in accordance with Covid-19 Health Regulations. Spatial distancing applies. Use a mask if you if you wish. Parents must accompany their children to the bathroom at all times.

Tenters: We will be accepting Tent reservations but the washrooms require social distancing.

Playground The playground is planned to be open: cleaned in accordance with COVID19 Health Regulations.

Tractor Rides: Permanently discontinued.

Mini Golf Will be open provided social distancing measures are maintained. Please note that we will do our very best to ensure that the equipment is properly disinfected between uses. For your own protection you may wish to bring your own putters and balls.

Camper Code of Conduct We have created a ‘Code of Conduct’ form that must be signed by each group prior to arrival at Whispering Pines. The ‘Code of Conduct’ will include items such as: Social distancing, Parental supervision, Declaration that your group is COVID-19-free.

WiFi We will be providing free high-speed WiFi to all our guests (signal works around the office only not at the sites).

Cancellations: We appreciate that you may need or want to cancel your reservation. Please review our cancellation policy.

STAY SAFE