Wildwood Conservation Area

Wildwood Conservation Area is located 11 km west of the City of Stratford, and 7 km east of from the Town of St. Marys (MAP).

To see maps of the park and campground, click HERE.

Wildwood's 1400 hectares of land and the large reservoir attract approximately 150,000 visitors each year. The park was created when Wildwood Dam and Reservoir were completed in 1965.

Wildwood CA is open 24 hours/day from April 24 to October 18, 2009. Outside of this season, the park is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays).

Camping

Facilities

• Over 425 treed campsites

• 360 sites with electrical service

• 3 sheltered areas for group camping (minimum 10 units)

• Radio free camping area

• Seasonal sites available

• Washrooms with free hot showers, laundry facility and camp store

• Recycling, sewage disposal stations, and sewage service

Activities & Programs

• Pool for campers only (July & August, supervised by lifeguards)

• Recreational programs for all ages (July & August), Visitor's Centre, baseball diamond, sports equipment for sign out

Seasonal Camping

Camping Fees

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Day Use Area

Facilities

• Picnic area with tables, washrooms

• Playground, swimming at beach (unsupervised)

• Food available at Marina Restaurant

Shelters and Pavilions

• Rent the Staffen's Pavilion for large or small gatherings. Call 519-284-2931 ext. 434 for details.

Trails

• Four marked trails totalling 20 km in length. The Lake Trail is the longest, at 7 km each way.

• The three trails in the Dr. R.S. Murray Forest are designated by colour. The Blue Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail.

• Maps are available at the gatehouse.

Fishing

• Fish from shore or on the reservoir for perch, bass and pike. A fishing dock is located near the Marina.

Boating

• Wildwood Reservoir is popular for motorboats, water skiing, sailing, board sailing and canoeing (restrictions apply).

• Click HERE for a brochure on boating at Wildwood CA (pdf file).

• Wet and dry dock storage available for motorboats and sailboats.

• Gas available for purchase at the Marina.

• NO Personal Watercraft are permitted at any of our CAs.

Other Attractions & Links

• Wildwood Sailing Club

• Ontario's Conservation Areas

Entry Fees

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