Durham Winter Camping

• 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.

• 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

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

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

• 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.