FAMILY CAMPING Visitor Guide Issue 11/May 2015 Conservation Areas BRUCEDALE DURHAM McBEATH SAUGEEN BLUFFS www.svca.on.ca 2015 Park Fees (includes HST) SERVICED CAMPSITES OTHER CAMPING FEES (Hydro and Water) Site Reservation Charge ......................$11.50 Daily ..................................................$40.00 Youth Group Camping/Person/Night .....$5.00 Weekly .............................................$240.00 Firewood/bag ...................................... $7.50 Monthly ...........................................$775.00 Additional Overnight Vehicle ...............$11.50 Administration Office Full Season .....................................$1,915.00 Trailer Storage ................................. $185.00 1078 Bruce Rd. 12, P.O. Box 150, *Prime Full Season ....................... $2,190.00 Seasonal Visitor Fee............................$85.00 Formosa ON N0G 1W0 Tel: 519-367-3040 Fax: 519-367-3041 UNSERVICED CAMPSITES PUBLIC DAY USE Email: [email protected] Daily ..................................................$34.00 Admission/Adult ..................................$4.00 Website: svca.on.ca Weekly .............................................$204.00 Admission/Child ...................................$2.25 Monthly ...........................................$625.00 Admission/Vehicle (max.) ...................$11.00 Full Season .................................... $1,425.00 Picnic Shelter with Hydro ..................$118.65 (includes daily admission) * Scenic/larger sites Canoe Launch/Vehicle Fee .....................$5.50 Production: The Saugeen Conservation Family Camping Visitor Guide is designed in-house and printed by Thuro Reservations Web, Durham. All rights reserved. No www.saugeen.goingtocamp.com reproduction of this publication allowed Email: [email protected] without written permission of Saugeen Conservation. Brucedale Conservation Area: 519-389-4516 Durham Conservation Area: 519-369-2074 Cover photo: Telfer Wegg. Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area: 519-353-7206 Saugeen River Watershed Conservation Areas B A E D D C F B C A G H Campground Day Use Conservation Areas Conservation Areas A Brucedale A Allan Park E Saugeen Bluffs B Durham B Denny’s Dam F Stoney Island C McBeath C Durham G Sulphur Spring D Saugeen Bluffs D Kinghurst H Varney Paddling the Saugeen River The Saugeen River is one of the most popular canoe routes in Southern Ontario. The route itself is 100 km in length beginning at the Town of Hanover. This winding river with its treed banks and towering cliffs can easily provide the illusion of being in northern Ontario. The route offers various challenges, however for the most part is an easy paddle. A great experience for the entire family. Nearby communities and campgrounds are never far away. For information on water levels and river conditions, visit www.svca.on.ca Telfer Wegg BRUCEDALE Conservation Area Reservations can be made by calling the park or at svca.on.ca Located on the Lake Huron shoreline, This park is also a great location for Facilities Brucedale’s campsites are tucked in birdwatching. Numerous species travel Flush toilets, showers, playground, pic- amongst mature cedar woodlands. It has along the shoreline to seek habitat and nic shelter and horseshoes are available. an informal family atmosphere making food as part of their natural migration Some essential supplies are provided at it great for kids. Brucedale has 52 camp- route. the office, including firewood and ice. sites; 46 serviced and 6 unserviced. Sat. June 6, 9:30-noon Swimming Wonders of the Wetland Your Friendly Host Many people enjoy swimming in Lake Coastal wetland education and activi- Huron. These areas are unsupervised ties, BBQ and refreshments. Hosted by: Caralynn Kamerman and, in addition, are natural areas where Park Superintendant water quality cannot be guaranteed. Park Events Special events and functions are held Emergency Information throughout the season. For more in- When calling 911 mention the following: formation and dates, please contact the - Brucedale Conservation Area, 137 Sprucedale Dr., Superintendent, located on site 39. Municipality of Kincardine - your name and campsite number - brief description of the emergency Gatehouse If possible, send someone to the park entrance to guide The Superintendent, located on site 39, emergency vehicles to the scene. Notify park staff. remains on site for the duration of the Kincardine Hospital: 519-396-3331 519-389-4516 camping season. Southampton Hospital: 519-797-3230 Telfer Wegg DURHAM Conservation Area Reserve on line at saugeen.goingtocamp.com Durham Conservation Area extends Gatehouse Recreation Equipment over 60 hectares (148 acres) along the Supplies available at gatehouse include The following items can be obtained beautiful Saugeen River and includes ice and firewood, ice cream, pop and at the gatehouse: horseshoes, basket- 210 spacious campsites, 95 of which are basic camping supplies. balls, volleyballs, badminton, baseball serviced. equipment, etc. The Ontario Federation Park Activities & Events of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) also Park staff organize events throughout provides free fishing equipment through Your Friendly Host the summer months. Ask at the gate- the Tackle Share Program. Picnic shel- Ron McManus house for an updated list. ters are available for rent at $118.65 per day (includes hydro, daily admission and Park Superintendant Swimming HST). Swimming is permitted in unsupervised, designated areas only. These are natural areas where water quality cannot be Emergency Information guaranteed. When calling 911 mention the following: - Durham Conservation Area, 323198 Durham Rd. E., Municipality of West Grey Trails - your name and campsite number Cedar Ridge Trail, Gunpit Trail and - brief description of the emergency Riverview Trail offer quiet and scenic If possible, send someone to the park entrance to guide escapes. Visit beautiful McGowan Falls emergency vehicles to the scene. Notify park staff. or walk into the Town of Durham and Durham Hospital: 519-369-2340 519-369-2074 visit the shops and artisans. Hanover Hospital: 519-364-2340 Saugeen Country is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in Southern Ontario with a wide variety of reasonably priced properties. Give me a call, I’ll show you around. Office 519-369-2128 Cell 519-369-8233 [email protected] SALES & SERVICE Listowel-Elmira-Mildmay Est 1947 Telfer Wegg McBeath offers camping for up to 75 people. Its primitive location adds to its rustic charm and quiet surroundings. This campground offers simple ame- McBEATH nities such as picnic tables, firepits, recycling facilities and vault washrooms. McBeath is a great stop-over along the Saugeen River’s 100 km canoe route Conservation Area between Walkerton and the Village of Paisley. Accessible by canoe only. Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own drinking water. Please respect this natural area for the benefit of all users. A donation box is on site. 361 Victoria St. N., Paisley Tel 519-353-5535 Fax 519-353-5090 Telfer Wegg SAUGEEN BLUFFS Conservation Area Reserve on line at saugeen.goingtocamp.com One of our most popular parks, Sau- Gatehouse Facility Rentals geen Bluffs is nestled within a 113 hect- Supplies available include ice and The picnic shelter that can be rented are (278 acre) mature maple bush. For firewood. for $118.65 per day and includes park canoe enthusiasts, a number of quaint admission and hydro. The Sutherland sites are located close to the Saugeen Swimming Centre is a modern facility, complete River for convenience and accessibility. A wading pool is available. The Sau- with two meeting rooms and a fully There are up to 200 campsites available. geen River is a natural waterway where equipped kitchen. Fees are $101.70 for water quality cannot be guaranteed. a half day or evening, or $146.90 for a Your Friendly Host Swim at your own risk. full day. Ron Kaufman Recreation Equipment Store Park Superintendant The following items can be obtained: The park store provides snacks, bever- horseshoes, canoes, kayaks and volley- ages and basic camping supplies. ball. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) provides free fish- Emergency Information ing equipment through the Tackle Share When calling 911 mention the following: Program for use by novice fishermen. - Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, 132 Saugeen Bluffs Rd., Municipality of Saugeen Shores - your name and campsite number Trails - brief description of the emergency Enjoy a hike to the famous lookout or If possible, send someone to the park entrance to guide through mature woodlands along the emergency vehicles to the scene. Notify park staff. Maple Hollow’s Ridge Trail. Chesley Hospital: 519-363-2340 519-353-7206 Southampton Hospital: 519-797-3230 Conservation Area Regulations A complete copy of the Conservation Area Regulations is available at the gatehouse. Violations may result in eviction from park. Category Offense Explanation Alcoholic Beverages - have open container of alcohol in vehicle You are permitted to consume or possess alcohol on a registered campsite only. Open alcohol is not - consume alcohol in areas other than campsite permitted in the park. There is an alcohol ban in effect May 14 to 19, 2015. Campfires - start fire outside of firepit Firepits are placed on campsites to restrict fires to these locations to reduce the risk of forest fires. Camping Equipment - placing more than 3 pieces of shelter equipment Campsites could quickly become overburdened if there are no limits