- 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!
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Brucedale
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
- 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.
- There are no maintained recreational trails at Brucedale.
- There are many trails close to the park.
- Fishing is permitted within season only (follow MNRF guidelines).
- Visit our Fishing page for more information.
- 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.
Camping fees
| Camping fee schedule items | Fees (Includes HST) |
|---|---|
| Prime serviced seasonal site | $3,527.00 |
| Full serviced seasonal site | $3,128.00 |
| Non serviced seasonal site | $2,172.00 |
| Monthly full serviced site | $1,316.00 |
| Monthly non serviced site | $1,118.00 |
|
Weekly serviced site |
$353.00 |
|
Weekly non serviced site |
$295.00 |
|
Daily (overnight) serviced site |
$60.00 |
|
Daily (overnight) non serviced site |
$50.00 |
|
Off season daily camping (serviced or non serviced) |
$50.00 |
|
Reservation fee (non refundable) |
$16.00 |
|
Cancellation fee/Reservation change fee |
$15.00 |
|
Youth group camping (person/night) |
$8.00 |
|
Group camping per night site fee |
$125 + $8.00/person |
|
Firewood (bag) |
$10.00 |
|
Dumping fee |
$25.00 |
|
Additional overnight vehicle |
$14.00 |
|
Additional overnight guest (over 12 years of age) |
$7.00 |
|
Trailer storage (winter) |
$300.00 |
|
Seasonal vehicle pass/Seasonal visitor fee |
$95.00 |
|
Overdue accounts/Late payment fee |
$75.00 flat fee plus $25.00/week late |
|
Campsite clean up fee |
$150.00 |
Day Use fees
| Public day use fee items | Fees ( including HST) |
|---|---|
|
Day use fee per adult |
$5.00 |
|
Day use fee per child (5-12 years) |
$3.00 |
|
Day use fee maximum per vehicle |
$13.50 |
|
Single vehicle parking fee, per day |
$5.00 |
|
Single vehicle parking fee, per year |
$55.00 |
|
Single bus parking fee, per day |
Case by case |
|
Cross-country runs (school use) |
Case by case |
|
Canoe daily rental at Saugeen Bluffs |
$42.00 |
|
Canoe rental deposit for Saugeen Bluffs (refundable) |
$50.00 |
|
Pavilion rental (includes hydro and daily admission) at Durham and Saugeen Bluffs |
$160.00 |
|
Pavilion rental at Sulphur Spring |
$160.00 |
|
Sutherland Centre (full day) at Saugeen Bluffs |
$180.00 |
|
Cancellation fee |
$30.00 |
|
Non-profit groups for fundraising (with permit) |
Case by case |
|
Community sponsored celebrations (with permit |
By donation |
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
- 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.
Contact Us
Brucedale Campground
137 Sprucedale Drive, RR1 Port Elgin,
Ontario, Canada N0H 2C0
T. 226-929-5611
Brucedale Office During Camping Season 519-389-4516
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