Conservation Properties

Conservation Areas and Conservation Lands

Saugeen Conservation has numerous properties designated as 'CONSERVATION AREAS'. These lands provide residents and visitors alike with an array of facilities and options with regard to recreation and leisure activities (see below).

There are two types of Conservation Areas; Camping Parks and Day-Use Parks.

In addition to Conservation Areas, the Authority also owns thousands of hectares designated as CONSERVATION LANDS. 

These consist of significant forests and wetlands, reforested areas, management units and properties which protect valuable headwater areas. These areas have limited facilities and are to be conserved, preserved and managed for the benefit of future generations. As well, these areas function as 'natural' parcels of land which contain representative features of Saugeen's unique landscape.

• Enjoying the Out-of-Doors!
• Campgrounds
• Map of Conservation Lands
• Firewood Restrictions

Conservation Areas

Camping

Saugeen Conservation offers four major Conservation Areas designated as Camping Parks;
• Durham Conservation Area - in the Town of Durham
• Brucedale Conservation Area - located on the Lake Huron shoreline between Kincardine and Port Elgin
• Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area - located north of Paisley off Bruce County Rd. #3
• McBeath Conservation Area - located on the Saugeen River upstream from Paisley. River access ONLY.
• Denny's Dam Conservation Area - Southampton - Camping for fishing enthusiasts.

Day Use

These are Conservation Day-Use Areas that are available to the public for a variety of activities including, hiking and cross country skiing, picnicking, photography, wildlife viewing, swimming, fishing, etc.
• Sulphur Spring Conservation Area - Hanover
• Stoney Island Conservation Area - Kincardine
• Varney Conservation Area - Durham

Conservation Lands

Saugeen Forests

These are areas that have no or very few facilities, however provide a variety of recreation activities, from hiking to snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, etc.
• Allan Park Management Unit -
• Kinghurst Management Unit -
• Bells Lake -

Wetlands

• Greenock Swamp Complex -
• Beaverdale Bog -
• Osprey Wetlands -
• Moss Lake -
• Glammis Bog -