North Bay man fined for camping too long on Crown land, leaving behind trash

Ministry says accused camped for longer than permitted 21-day period in Stewart Township

Canadian Press

Published Aug 17, 2025 • 1 minute read

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources has fined a man $2,500 for illegally camping on Crown land throughout the summer. Photo by Postmedia Network files

NORTH BAY — Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources has fined a man $2,500 for illegally camping on Crown land throughout the summer and leaving behind garbage.

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The ministry says the man from North Bay camped for longer than the permitted 21-day period in Stewart Township, located in northeastern Ontario.

Conservation officers also found garbage littered around the man’s trailer.

The 21-day camping limit is in place on Crown land to give others the opportunity to camp in the same spot.

The ministry says it also minimizes environmental damage.

A ministry news release says the man’s case was heard by a judge in April.

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