• Check-in: 3pm
• Check-out: 10am

This allows for all  of our cottages to be cleaned and lawn maintenance to be done between guests. 

Late arrival:

If you expect to be late (e.g., after 8PM) or are not arriving on your first reserved day, please let us know by phone or email and we will ensure you have all of the information you need for check-ins. 

You will need to bring:

• Bed linens – each cottage bed will have a waterproof mattress cover on it, a fitted sheet, and pillows with pillow cases. You will want to bring with you your warmer bedding
• Towels – for the shower and the beach

Our cottage kitchens are fully equipped with all that you need for your stay, including:

• coffee maker and tea kettle
• microwaves
• stove/ovens
• propane BBQs
• plates, glasses, pots/pan, cutlery
• kitchen towels and wash cloths
• dish soap, garbage bags, broom

Items that you may find helpful to bring are:

• cork screw / bottle opener
• scissors
• lighter/matches for campfire
• hand soap
• shampoo/conditioner

Reservations

Reservations are requested online and approved by Park Management.
A $700 non-refundable deposit (e-transfer) is required to hold your booking once confirmed.

Linens

Guests must bring:

Bedding: Mattress protector and fitted sheet are provided, along with pillows and pillowcases. Please bring flat sheets, blankets, or comforters.

Towels: Bath and beach towels.

Pets

• Riverview Cottage: No pets permitted.
• All other cottages: Maximum of one dog per stay.

Rules:

• Dogs must be kept on leash while in the park.
• Dogs are not permitted at the beach or play park.
• Dogs may swim at the boat launch if it is not busy.
• Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations.

Guest Registration

• Only registered guests may stay in cottages.
• Full guest names must be provided at check-in.
• Additional visitors must register at the store and purchase a day or overnight pass.

Maximum occupancy (including overnight visitors):

• The Glen & Grandpa’s Wharf: 6 people
• All other cottages: 4 people

Age requirements:

• Renters must be 25 years or older.
• Guests 19 and under must be supervised by an adult.

Cancellations

All cottage deposits are non-refundable.

Cancellations made less than 30 days before the rental start date will be subject to the full rental cost. 

Park Policies

Our park includes rental cottages, seasonal campers, and overnight campsites. Amenities are shared, including:

• Beach
• Play park
• Nature trails
• Boat launch
• Please respect all guests and Quiet Hours (11 PM – 9 AM).

Boat Launch & Docks

• The Glen: Private dock
• All other cottages: Shared dock

If bringing a boat, please let us know so we can coordinate dock space.
If dock space is limited, boats may be:

• Parked on trailers at your cottage, or
• Left beside the boat launch.

The boat launch is a sand launch into Clayton Lake (with access to Taylor Lake).

Beach Rules

The following are not permitted at the beach or surrounding area:

• Alcohol
• Smoking or vaping
• Dogs

Auxiliary Tents or Trailers

• Tents or trailers are not permitted on cottage lawns.

Fireworks

Fireworks or similar items are not permitted anywhere in the park.

Firearms / Replica Firearms

Firearms and replica firearms (including BB and pellet guns) are not permitted anywhere in the park. Zero tolerance.

Peak season (July and August):

• cottages are rented weekly (Friday to Friday)

Shoulder season (May-June and September-October):

• Shorter stays may be permitted, with a minimum two-night stay. 

Booking online allows for one week stays only. Please reach out to staff at Thompson’s Black Rock Park to inquire about shorter shoulder stays. Email is best for these inquires: info@blackrockpark.ca Thank you!

Yes, each of the cottages have a portable air conditioning unit installed. 

Yes, all cottages have a heating source. The Glen, Grandpa’s Wharf, Granny’s Suite, The Cedar and The Riverview cottages all are heated with a wood pellet stove. The Lakeview Cottage has an infrared heater.

Yes, there is both hot and cold running water in all of the cottages. The water is also drinkable and is tested regularly. 

The parking space at each cottage varies, but cottages have parking available directly out front of the cottage. 

All cottages have room for two vehicles, with the exception of the Lakeview Cottage which has the smallest parking area (room for one vehicle). However, parking is available a short distance away. 

Yes, we are lucky to have a new cell phone tower that was installed across Clayton Lake. At the moment, it gives the park full coverage on the Rogers network. Reliability varies for other cell phone providers.

All cottages have WIFI internet available in them, so WIFI calling is also an option for you throughout your cottage stay.

• Bundles of firewood can be purchased at the park store.
• To ensure the sustainability of our forests in our park and to reduce the risk of the introduction of invasive species, no firewood is permitted to be brought in to the park. 

There are garbage and recycling containers located in all cottages.

We ask that you bring your garbage up to the dumpster and recycling bins located near the main office at the entrance to the park. You can do this any time throughout your stay.

We strive to recycle all materials possible, so we ask that you sort your recyclables in to the designated bins. All other household garbage can be placed in the dumpster.

Please note that we only accept household garbage and large items or steel items must be taken home with you.

At check-out:

• Please bring all garbage and recyclable items up to the dumpster and recycling drop-off when you check-out

Yes, pets are allowed in the park:

• The Riverview Cottage is pet free
• All other cottages allow for one small dog per cottage/campsite

Please note a $25 cleaning fee will be applied to the reservation if a pet is staying with you for your cottage stay.

• We also ask that pets stay off all furniture, including sofas and beds and that pets are not washed off in the shower.
• Damage to the cottage, including any furniture, will be the responsibility of the person renting the cottage and a damage fee will apply.
• Please consider bringing a dog bed with you for your stay to make sure your pet is comfortable. If your pet is used to sleeping in bed with you and/or on a couch, please consider not bringing it with you for your stay. 

Pets in the park:

• All dogs must be kept on leash at all times when walking throughout the park. We ask that no dogs be brought to the beach or the playground area.
• Instead, when it is not busy, dogs are welcome to go for a swim at the boat launch.

Pet waste:

• Picking up after your pet helps to keep the park clean for everyone. Pet waste can be disposed of in the garbage and garbage bags can be placed in the dumpster.
• Do not dispose of any pet waste in outhouses (this can damage the septic pumping equipment). 

• No, at this time we do not rent boats, kayaks or canoes.
• We do have a boat launch located in the park though, where you are welcome to launch your own boat from. 

There are also local rental companies who guests have rented boats from in the past. The company delivers and launches the boat, and picks it up at the end of the rental period. A company used by past guests has been Perth Boat Rentals. 

Maximum overnight guests per cottage:

• The Glen & Grandpa’s Wharf Cottage: 6 adults
• All other cottages: 4 adults

Guest passes:

Other visitors are welcome to visit you at the park, but we ask that they register and purchase a day use or overnight pass at our park store at the park entrance.

• Children are free and must be accompanied by an adult.
• If you wish to pay the registration fee in advance for your visitors, that is no problem. You can make arrangements at the park store by providing their names and their arrival dates.
• Each visitor will be given a park pass for their vehicle and will be let through the electronic security gate. Office staff will be happy to give your guests a park map and provide directions to your cottage.
• Although there is ample parking at each cottage, please be respectful of all guests and ensure you park in the driveway of your cottage.

Quiet time in the park is 11pm to 8am.

In order to respect everyone in the park, we ask that music be turned off after this time. 

No, we ask that ATVs and mini bikes are not brought to the park. This is because the roads throughout the park are narrow and there are many families with small children playing throughout the park. Thank you for understanding.

No, all of our cottages are smoke-free and vape-free.

We ask that if you do smoke to please do so outside the cottage and to please dispose of the cigarette butts responsibly in the garbage and not on the ground and not in the campfire pit.

Smoking and vaping is also not permitted at the:

• Beach
• Playpark

The balance owing for your stay can be paid upon check in at our Park Store. Payment options include cash, debit/credit, or e-transfer. 

Yes, all cottages have free WIFI in them.

The network name and passwords are all displayed on the router inside of each of the cottages.

No, the cottages do not have TVs in them. They do however have WIFI, so you are able to bring a tablet, computer or small TV with you for your stay if you prefer. 

Common areas in the park are shared by cottage renters, seasonal campers and overnight campers. We ask that everyone respects these areas and ensures that they are inviting to all, including:

• No dogs
• No alcohol or cannabis
• No smoking or vaping of any kind
• No foul language
• No littering

We have a zero tolerance policy and anyone disobeying these rules will be asked to leave the common area, and/or the park.

In case of an emergency, call 911.

The park information is:

Thompson’s Black Rock Park

745 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario K0A1P0

Each cottage has it’s own municipal number:

• The Glen: 595 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario
• Grandpa’s Wharf: 593 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario
• Granny’s Suite Cottage: 591 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario
• The Cedar Cottage: 587 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario
• Lakeview Cottage: 585 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario
• Riverview Cottage: 579 Black Rock Lane, Clayton, Ontario 

The park is located in the township of Lanark Highlands, on the west shore of Clayton Lake.

If able, please inform park staff of the emergency so that they can help direct emergency responders within the park.

A telephone is available to use in the Park Office if needed.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• There is an outdoor, publicly accessible 24/7, AED located on the front porch of the park store at the park entrance

The closest emergency rooms at hospitals:

Almonte General Hospital

75 Spring Street, Almonte, ON K0A1A0

(613) 256-2500

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital

211 Lake Avenue East, Carleton Place, ON K7C1J4

(613) 257-2200