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Camping Select Rating Program
- About the Program
The Camping Select Rating Program was developed during 1994 and 1995 in the Atlantic Provinces with the cooperation of government agencies and the campground industry. In 2000 and 2001 pilot projects were conducted in Western Canada which showed its viability for use in all regions in Canada. As a result Campgrounds • Campings Canada (CCC), the national campground organization comprised of the provincial campground associations, adopted the Camping Select Rating Program as its national rating program.
The rating program was developed from extensive consumer research combined with continued dialogue with the camping industry and is designed to meet consumer expectations at various star levels. In excess of 300 camping properties contributed to the original development program, by allowing on-site visitations. Canada's new national program has continued to develop, and will expand to include campgrounds in all provinces across the country.
The Program is based upon a two-tier system, reflecting separate Facility and Recreation scores. All scores begin at a one star level and increase in half star increments to a maximum of five stars.
- How Properties are Rated
Properties are evaluated by measuring the extent of the following items, areas, and services:
FACILITIES/SERVICES
- Facilities: Entrance – Store – Rest Rooms – Roadway/Grounds – Sewage disposal – Hookups (electrical, water, and sewerage) – Sites;
- Services: Security – Registration – Laundry – Food or Beverage – Firewood;
- Quality: The quality of the construction of the buildings, equipment, or amenities for use by the
consumer while on-site. RECREATION
Water activities (pool, beach, wading pool, slides, etc.) – Recreation activities (tennis, horseback riding, golf, horseshoes, fishing, play areas, games, motorized activities, etc.) – Recreation – Recreation buildings, games room, recreational programming.
Higher star levels are achieved as Facilities, Services, Quality, Amenities and Recreational activities and services increase.
- What the Stars mean
If you are seeking clean comfortable campgrounds without the extras, one star ratings are what you could be looking for.
Two and three star properties offer a mid-range standard of campground facilities or recreation with various services and amenities.
If you want campgrounds offering the greatest range of services, amenities, recreation or facilities, the four and five star campgrounds are the more appropriate choice.
In general, the more stars, the greater the range of facilities, services, recreation, amenities, and the higher the quality of those facilities.
- For more information on the Program
Canadian campground owners who wish more information about the Camping Select program, or wish to have their campground assessed for a Camping Select rating, please contact the provincial campground association for your area:
For general information about Campgrounds, or Camping in Canada, please refer to the information on our Contact Us page.
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