Brucedale

Brucedale Conservation Area is on the Lake Huron shoreline. It is one of three camping parks run by Saugeen Conservation. There are 52 campsites in this primarily seasonal park, with several sites for transient camping.

Features:

Sandy beach
Beautiful sunsets
Many birds and woodland animals
Lots of trees
Rustic campground in a natural setting

Update to garbage and recycling for campers

Due to provincial changes, Brucedale Conservation Area can no longer collect recycling. The campground has implemented a clear bag only pick-up. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday at 7:00pm. Sunday collection is at 2:00pm to align with checkout time. In the event of a holiday weekend, Sunday pick up will be at 7:00pm and Monday would be at 2:00pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Camping

Camping season runs from the last full weekend in April until Thanksgiving weekend.
Brucedale is a mostly seasonal park with some transient sites available. Please call 226-929-5611 to inquire about either!
Campground Map
Campground Rules and Regulations
Firewood

Location

GPS 44.3799,-81.5231
On the shore of Lake Huron between Port Elgin and Kincardine.
Easy to find from Highway 21, just follow the "C" signs.
You can take either Concession 10 or Concession 12 from Highway 21.
Just drive until you get to the water, turn right from Concession 10 or left from Concession 12.
If you don't like gravel roads, we suggest you take Concession 10 until you get almost to the lake and turn right onto Sprucedale Drive.
Map this location.

Recreational trails

There are no maintained recreational trails at Brucedale.
There are many trails close to the park.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted within season only (follow MNRF guidelines).
Visit our Fishing page for more information.

Hunting

Hunting is not permitted inside our Conservation Areas. It may occur in Managed Forests attached to them.
You may go hunting on many Saugeen Conservation properties. Hunting must be within the Ontario regulations and seasons.
Please visit our Hunting page for more information.

Fees

Camping fees

For campground related fees please visit our fee schedule.

Amenities

Public amenities

Beach
Boating
Firewood available for purchase at the gatehouse
Fishing
Pavilion
Pets allowed (on leash)
Playground
Washrooms are open during camping season only
WiFi available in a central location

Amenities for campground guests only

Dump station
Horseshoes
Mobile pump out
Scheduled events
Showers

History

The Brucedale Conservation Area lands were purchased by Saugeen Conservation in 1956 and 1965, and total 50 hectares (123 acres) in size.
The property was purchased to allow public access to Lake Huron for recreational purposes.
The local Women's Institute was involved in developing the land and it was used as a municipal campground for many years.
Brucedale is designated a Conservation Area and Managed Forest property.