C.M. Wilson Facility Rentals [email protected]
Conservation Areas Fee Schedule
LTVCA Conservation Area Regulations
LTVCA Conservation Area and Camping Rules
LTVCA Conservation Area Guidebook
Conservation Area Events Listings
Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival website
Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival facebook page
No Hunting. Hunting is a fineable offence under the Conservation Authorities Act. This includes the illegal placement of tree stands, game cameras, blinds and other structures.
Conservation Areas are NOT off-leash dog parks. ALL DOGS AND PETS MUST BE LEASHED. UNLEASHED PETS ARE A FINEABLE OFFENCE. CLEAN-UP AFTER YOUR PET! Section 10.-(2) and (3) Under the Conservation Authorities Act.
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Day Use Parking Fee
General public day use visitors please pay $5 parking fee at the Pay and Display machine located at the gatehouse entrance to the conservation area – coin or credit card only. Display ticket on vehicle dashboard. Thank you for supporting this conservation area! Open for day use year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset daily. You may also purchase our 2023 annual parking pass here.
Note: Camping, pre-booked education program and other program/facility rental fees different fee schedule.
Camping
Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving. Camp at one of 100 sites, available with hydro, hydro and water, or unserviced. Two group camp sites are also available for larger groups. Sites are available for nightly, weekly, and monthly rates. There are also sites available for season-long camping, with availability to store trailer on seasonal site over winter. Washroom facilities are fully serviced with showers.
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Picnic tables are available throughout the park and organized groups can book the pavilion, or hold special events year-round in our rustic barn for family gatherings, weddings, or school functions. Enjoy the children’s adventure playground, outdoor class room, fishing, sailing, canoeing, and nature trails. Most facilities are wheelchair accessible. CM Wilson Conservation Area is also home to the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village.
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Photography Opportunities
See pictures of our rustic, outdoor Wedding Venue!
Barn Pavilion Rental
Beautiful Day Use Areas
Directions
C.M. Wilson Conservation Area is located in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, at 21799 Fargo Road, Charing Cross. Located 8.5 km south of Chatham. Take Communications Road south, after going over Hwy. 401 turn right (west) onto Horton Road, cross railroad tracks, turn right (north) onto Fargo Road and travel 1 km to the entrance.)
Coordinates
Lat/Long 42.375, -82.107 UTM 408840, 4692030
General Inquiries [email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 519 354-8184 (Workshop – C.M. Wilson Conservation Area)
Natural Features
McKinlay Woodlands Memorial Forest is located in the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. Hundreds of trees are planted in memory of loved ones every year, supported by McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd. in partnership with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation and the LTVCA. Enjoy canoeing, fishing, or the scenic view of the man-made lake, a small Carolinian forest, and natural wetland area. There are also nature trails throughout the park, showcasing nature and wildlife.
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