top of page
Image by Tegan Mierle

Book a 
Campsite,
Group site,
Picnic shelter 

Fanshawe Conservation Area

Shoulder Season

Visit us after the camping season ends on October 19th and enjoy our fall Shoulder Season! Day-use access will be available from Monday, October 20th until Sunday, November 30th.

 

Amenities offered to visitors during this extended season will include:  

  • Customer service staff on site, 

  • Access to hiking and biking trails,  

  • Access to Fanshawe for canoeing and kayaking (pending reservoir conditions and water levels), 

  • Access to Fanshawe reservoir boat launch (pending reservoir conditions),  

  • Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space, and Washroom facilities. 

 

Hours of Operation will be as follows:

  • Open daily from October 19 to
    November 19: 
    8 am to 4:30 pm

  • Open daily from November 20 to
    November 30: 8 am to 4 pm 

 

Dam gate will be closed at 4 pm daily A reduced vehicle day pass fee of $10 (up to four people), or a reduced pedestrian/cyclist day pass fee of $5 for those walking or biking will be charged during this extended season.  â€‹

 

Please note: Blue-green algal blooms are now present at Fanshawe Reservoir. Blue-green algae can produce toxins. Users are asked to exercise caution and avoid contact with the water.​

 

For more information on algae, please follow the link to UTRCA's website. 

54533633253_e4cd7bee81_k.jpg
People camping

Seasonal Camping

Camping is also available on a seasonal basis

Day Use and Fanshawe Trails

Day users can enjoy: 

  • Access to hiking and biking trails including the 21 km Lake Trail for biking and hiking and 3.4 km of hiking on other trails within the park,

  • Access to Fanshawe reservoir for fishing, canoeing and kayaking,

  • Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space, and

  • Washroom facilities.

​

Please note: Swimming is not permitted in Fanshawe Reservoir.
 

People Hiking

Frequently Asked Questions

Fallen Tree Report Line

Please let us know if you come across a downed tree

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page