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.
Location Map for Brucedale Conservation Area

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

  • 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

For campground related fees please visit our fee schedule.

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.

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