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Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area and Campground is a vibrant community nestled along the beautiful Saugeen River, where outdoor adventures and family fun await. With experienced and friendly staff ready to ensure everyone has a memorable time, Saugeen Bluffs offers an array of summer programming to delight campers and visitors of all ages.
Whether you're exploring the trails and river, or sitting in peaceful reflection, the Bluffs is your destination for outdoor fun and connection.
The following events are our larger draws, and some require tickets or registration in advance. These are just a glimpse of the full lineup of activities at Saugeen Bluffs!
To buy tickets and/or reserve your campsite, please click here!
| Trail Clean Up Day - May 10th, 2025 |
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Join us on Friday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area for a full day of hands-on trail stewardship. Volunteers will help clear and tidy the trail system in preparation for the busy summer season. Tools and garbage bags will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, bring gloves, and pack water or a drink of your choice. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, and as a thank-you, participants will receive one free night of camping at Saugeen Bluffs Campground. We will meet in the parking lot at the upper pavilion. This event runs rain or shine. Help us keep the trails clean, safe, and ready to enjoy. |
| River Run Weekend - May 23rd to 25th, 2025 |
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The annual River Run event at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area is a celebration of outdoor adventure and community fun. It features guided paddling on the scenic Saugeen River for beginners and recreational enthusiasts, a camping and paddling workshop, alongside thrilling canoe and kayak races sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association. Guests can also enjoy disc golf activities, delicious meals, and live music performed by local artists, making it a weekend packed with excitement for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. 2025 Event Itinerary Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Friday through Sunday
Group registration: click here! Individual registration: click here! To reserve your campsite and pay for your registration, please click here! To pay for registration only, please click here! Planning to participate? Submit your image release by clicking here. Huge thanks to our 2025 Sponsors:
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| Trails and Tunes - June 20th to 22nd, 2025 |
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This annual event at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area is a favorite for equestrians, offering a weekend of fun and connection for riders and their families. Highlights include guided trail rides through scenic landscapes, games in the sand ring, delicious meals with options for everyone, and live music featuring classic rock and roll. Whether you're camping with your horse or just enjoying the festivities, it's a perfect way to celebrate the outdoors and the vibrant equestrian community. 2025 Event Itinerary - This event sells out quickly! Friday, June 20th, 2025
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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All equestrian sites sold out quickly - to book an overflow non-corral site for you and your horse, please call: 519-364-1255 or email campinginfo@svca.on.ca Want to sponsor this event in 2025? Email us! Planning to participate? Submit your image release by clicking here.
Huge thanks to our 2025 Event Sponsors:
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Extreme Cowboy - July 25th to 27th, 2025 |
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Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy is an affiliate of the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) and offers Extreme Cowboy events in south central Ontario. At Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy events horses and riders of all levels are welcome to participate and enjoy the challenge of ranch type obstacles and tasks on a timed course, while using their horsemanship skills. We welcome riders ages 3 and up and all levels of horses to come and compete in this fun and easy to follow discipline. There is a division for everyone! Friday, July 25th will kick off with an obstacle clinic. This is optional to riders. The clinician TBA. GREC is offering TWO shows, come for one or both days! Saturday, July 26th *and* Sunday, July 27th - Ribbons to 5th and EXCA double points each day. Judge TBA. Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy offers the following divisions for 2025: Lead Line (3-10), In-Hand, Young Guns (7-11), Giddy-Up Walk-Jog (12+), Green Horse, Novice (Adult), Youth (12-17), Intermediate (Adult), Non-Pro (12+), Ride Smart (55+), Pro, and Open/Jackpot (12+). For full rules, division descriptions, or to register (create a free user profile) please see our website at www.GrassRootsExtremeCowboy.com Race entries cap at 60 runs, pre-registration is recommended, if there spots available we will take 'day of' entries. The Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy shows go rain or shine. Camping sites to be booked through Saugeen Conservation portal. Park day pass required for this event if not camping. Spectators encouraged, bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show! To reserve your campsite, please click here! Planning to participate? Submit your image release by clicking here. |
| Halloween Fun Weekend - September 19th to 21st, 2025 |
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Halloween Fun Weekend at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area is a festive celebration for all ages, bringing the spooky season to life with exciting activities and community spirit. Guests can enjoy costume contests for kids and adults, a best-decorated campsite competition, Halloween games, and trick-or-treating around the main campground. Equestrians can join in the fun with a magical witches' ride and a candlelight parade. It's a perfect opportunity to decorate your campsite, dress up, and create unforgettable Halloween memories with family and friends in the great outdoors! Stay tuned for updates! Want to sponsor this event in 2025? Email us! To buy tickets and/or reserve your campsite, please click here! Planning to participate? Submit your image release by clicking here. |
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