Chippawa Creek

You’ve waited for this all winter. No TV, no computer, no responding to text messages or emails … it’s just you and your family and friends taking care of the important things - telling stories, singing songs, eating s’mores and making memories. It’s time to disconnect from busy and reconnect with nature, and each other.

Overnight camping is available from the Victoria Day long weekend until the Thanksgiving weekend each year.

Reminder: Guests must have an account to reserve a campsite or picnic pavilion.

Complete this step in advance to save time in the reservation process at: https://niagara.goingtocamp.com/login

The NaturePlus Pass provides unlimited access to Conservation Areas across the Niagara Peninsula watershed.

It offers fantastic value to outdoor and nature enthusiasts who step into nature regularly at NPCA conservation areas with entry for one vehicle and its occupants to parks where fees apply. Those who visit on a regular basis and purchase this pass have found that after a few visits, the pass will have paid for itself.

When you purchase a pass, you help ensure the conservation areas receive the necessary resources for proper management, guaranteeing that these natural gems are enjoyed responsibly and protected for the benefit of current and future generations.

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Natural bodies of water are great places to play, swim and cool off on a hot sunny day. However, swimming in these areas is not risk-free. There is always a level of risk when swimming in a natural water body, whether it's on the shores of Lake Erie, jumping off a dock at a cottage or going to an NPCA beach.

Natural water bodies, such as rivers and reservoirs, are exposed to contamination from various sources. The conditions and quality of the water can change quickly due to a number of environmental factors. These factors can influence the level of bacteria in the water to the point where it increases the risk of getting sick. LEARN MORE. 

Chippawa Creek est un exemple magnifique de protection de l’environnement. Les pratiques de gestion des ressources de Conservation Niagara ont encouragé un habitat sauvage idéal en offrant un accès public rare à la rivière Welland. Les amateurs de loisirs de plein air et les naturalistes auront la possibilité de participer à de multiples activités rares dans le sud de l’Ontario.

Dils Lake, un réservoir artificiel de 10 hectares, est l’endroit idéal pour diverses activités de plein air, y compris les embarcations non motorisées, la natation et la pêche. Dils Lake a des quais de pêche accessibles aux personnes en fauteuil roulant, des sentiers, et le lac est peuplé d’une variété d’espèces de poissons incluant l’Achigan à grande bouche, la marigane et la carpe. Les activités estivales populaires incluent le camping saisonnier et temporaire, l’escalade de la piste de 1,1 km, les pique-niques, ou simplement la relaxation à l’ombre près de l’eau.

SUMMARY of CONSERVATION AREA RULES/REGULATIONS

• All visitors must register at the office prior to entering the park.
• All campsites require a permit per vehicle (Only two vehicles per site). Permits are non-transferable. “Additional vehicle permits” are required for extra vehicle(s). The registered camper is responsible for the visitors.
• “Excessive noise,” “discriminatory/ harassing/ abusive/ insulting language” or “disturbing others” is prohibited. Be considerate of your neighbor, and staff!
• QUIET HOURS BEGIN AT 11PM! Radios must be off, and no extreme noise created.
• Pets (Max: 2 per site) must always be leashed (maximum 2 meters). NO pets allowed in washrooms, showers or beach. “Noise” regulations also apply to pets.
• Maximum number of 6 persons per campsite.
• Alcohol & cannabis are allowed on your campsite ONLY please be courteous. Exception: during a total alcohol & cannabis ban where no alcohol & cannabis is allowed.
• Campsites must be always kept clean. Trash must be deposited in central bins. Failure to do so is littering.
• When vacating the campsite, visitors are required to clean up the site and dispose of trash inside of appropriate trash or recycling containers.
• Campfires must be of reasonable size, be ALWAYS kept under adult control, and 3m away from forest or flammables. Fires must be extinguished prior to leaving the pit unattended. Fireplaces are for camping/cooking fires ONLY. Burning of trash items is littering.
• Fireworks of any sort are prohibited.
• Generators are only allowed for medical reasons and MUST be approved by the park superintendent prior to use.
• Day Passes and Membership passes are valid from 8am to 8pm.
• Maximum of 2 sleeping shelters (E.g., Tent & Trailer), and one dining tent allowed per campsite. Only one shelter may be “wheeled” or “solid wall” equipment.
• Damage of any kind, (E.g., Growth, removal of deadwood, use of screws/ nails on trees, failure to remove rope/wire from trees, others property) or modifications to the park (Landscaping, digging, excavating, tree trimming) is strictly prohibited.
• Gray water and sewage must be held and disposed of appropriately at the dumping station. Do not dump.
• To protect against shoreline and slope erosion, please use the public stairs/access points to go to the beach.
• All visitors are subject to regulations made under Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.27.

Rules/Regulations (excerpts from Ontario Regulation 123, made under the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.27). Note: This summary is for convenience only and does not include all existing rules/regulations. Further regulations are listed on O. Reg. 123; and are available for viewing at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca and www.ontariocourts.on.ca

Campsite limitations/maximums may be amended at any time by the NPCA. Violation of any regulation, rule or policy of the NPCA may result in cancellation of permit(s), eviction from the property without refund, charges under applicable legislation, and prohibition from NPCA properties. The Authority reserves the right to deny entry/renewal.