Dennys Dam

Denny's Dam Photo

Denny's Dam

This angler's paradise is beside the Saugeen First Nation Reserve. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) owns the area on the south side of the dam.

This property has great fishing opportunities! Catches include Chinook and Coho Salmon and various trout species.

Camping

There is a campground at this site operated by the Ontario Steelheaders' Association.
Non-serviced sites only. No power or water hook ups.
You can make reservations by contacting them directly.

Location

Denny's Dam is a short distance from the mouth of the Saugeen River in Southampton.
Map of Denny's Dam Conservation Area

Recreational trails

There are no maintained trails at Denny's Dam.

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 the Managed Forest attached to them.
We allow hunting on many Saugeen Conservation Authority's properties. Any hunting has to be within the Ontario regulations and seasons.
Visit our Hunting page for more information.

Fees

Visit the Ontario Steelheaders' Association website for fee information.

Amenities

Camping (non-serviced sites only)
Garbage disposal
Parking
Pavilion
Vault privy

History

Denny's Dam is approximately 24 ha (64 acres) in size.
It has been a site of past archaeological digs and research and is considered a National Historical Site.
Denny's Dam is designated a Conservation Area.