Winter Camping Durham CA

Winter camping, man beside trailer in forest

Winter Camping at Durham Conservation Area

Durham Conservation Area is excited to offer transient and seasonal winter camping from November 15, 2024, to March 25, 2025. With approximately 30 serviced (30 amp) sites and 30 un-serviced sites available, you can choose from nightly rentals to full-season stays.

Looking for a unique stay in West Grey? Skip the bed and breakfast and try winter camping in your trailer, or experience hot or cold tenting under the stars. With winter camping, you can enjoy the great outdoors for 10 months a year, right here at Durham Conservation Area.

While you're here, rent snowshoes and explore our trails after a fresh snowfall. Whether you're here for day use or holding a seasonal membership, Durham Conservation Area offers year-round access to the beauty of nature—without the long drive up north.

Experience winter camping closer to home and make the most of the snowy season at Durham Conservation Area!

Winter camping will be available starting this winter, with fully winterized facilities ready for your adventure. For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please email us!

Book your site today: Durham Conservation Area Camping Reservation

Winter Camping Fees

Serviced Campsite Fees:
Daily: $55.00
Daily Prime: $60.00
Weekly: $330.00
Monthly: $1,230.00
Full Season: $2,249.00

Non-Serviced Campsite Fees:
Daily: $46.00
Weekly: $276.00
Monthly: $1,045.00

These fees offer a range of options, whether you're planning a short stay or a longer seasonal experience at Durham Conservation Area!

For any and all seasonal inquiries, please email us.

Location

GPS 44.1847,-80.7960
Durham Conservation Area is located along the Saugeen River within the town of Durham. It is east of Highway 6.

Durham Conservation Area Location Map

Recreational Trails

In addition to campsites, there are five recreational trail systems:
- Cedar Ridge Trail
- McManus Trail
- Gunpit Trail
- Middle Dam Trail
- Riverview Trail.
Together, the trails are about 4 km in length.
The bed of the river and the impressive falls consist of limestone bedrock. There are many areas of bedrock outcropping to explore.
Recreational Trail Map

Disc Golf

Durham Conservation Area is excited to announce the opening of our new disc golf course!

Disc golf is a fun and challenging outdoor sport that combines the principles of golf with the use of a flying disc, or Frisbee. Players aim to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, navigating from a tee area to a target, which is an elevated metal basket.

As you progress through the course, you’ll encounter a variety of landscapes and obstacles that add to the enjoyment and challenge of the game.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, our disc golf course offers a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and engage in friendly competition. Come and experience the thrill of disc golf at Durham Conservation Area!

Unlimited rounds of Disc Golf are included in the day-use fee at Durham Conservation Area, and in camping reservations for all campers. The $60 Seasonal Disc Golf membership covers entrance, parking, a free tee shirt and unlimited disc golf at the Durham Conservation during operation hours and season.

Disc Golf season starts the last Friday in April, and ends Thanksgiving Monday.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted within season only (follow Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) guidelines).
Visit our Fishing page for more information.

Hunting

Hunting is NOT permitted at Durham Conservation Area.
Please visit our Hunting page for more information.

History

Durham Conservation Area covers over 61 ha (150 acres). This includes over 3 km of Saugeen River frontage.
Scenic McGowan Falls (named after Robert McGowan) is one of the highlights of this park.
Mr. McGowan rebuilt the river powered flour mill which supplied power to the town.
The current dam provides a recreational reservoir upstream for swimming. It also helps in flood control for the town of Durham (controlling ice through the winter and into spring).
Durham is a Conservation Area and Managed Forest.

For more information:

During Camping Season: Call Durham Conservation Area at 519-369-2074
During Off Season: please contact the administration office, 519-364-1255