Ruigrok Tract

Notice

THIS CONSERVATION AREA OPEN FOR PASSIVE USE ONLY SUCH AS HIKING AND BIRDWATCHING. NO FACILITIES SUCH AS WASHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE.

905-788-3135

Caistorville Rd (Beside 440), Haldimand, ON N0A 1C0

info@npca.ca

Year round, Sunrise to Sunset

Parking
Weddings
Picnic
Sailing
Fire
Boating
Water Skiing
Canoeing
Fishing
Geocaching
Camping
Forest
Hiking
Birding
Swimming
BBQ
RV
Cabin
Beach
Volleyball
Playground
Hunting
Winter
Splashpad
Ziplining
Wakeboarding
Paddleboarding
Washroom

Winter Weather Notice

All NPCA conservation areas remain open daily from sunrise to sunset for passive recreation such as hiking and birdwatching. However, note that trails are natural and not maintained for winter recreation. Parking lot and sidewalks will be maintained on a ‘as-required’ basis. 

Conservation area visitors are reminded to take precaution and prepare appropriately for the weather and trail conditions, especially when inclement weather and conditions may arise. In the event of inclement weather, NPCA conservation areas remain open, but activities and services may be limited and facilities such as the Centre for Conservation at Ball’s Falls may be closed.

Please be mindful of NPCA staff who work hard to ensure primary parking areas are cleared and plowed when visiting. Please check NPCA conservation area pages on Facebook for closure postings, as these are updated regularly.


Ruigrok Tract is located in the town of Dunnville, and was acquired by NPCA in 1963. It is comprised of a large tract of interior forest, and is home to a diversity of tree species including, White Ash, White Oak, Red Oak, Swamp Oak, and Hard Maple. Visitors are welcome to come experience the wildlife and forest management area, but limited facilities are available.

For information on hunting at this site, please visit npca.ca/administration/hunting-application.