Administration Centre

The Administration Centre is closed to the public. Service continues to be available on-line and staff are available by phone or email using our Staff Directory.

Conservation Areas

Campgrounds

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions Dalewood and Lake Whittaker campgrounds will open May 1 to seasonal campers only. Overnight camping and day use will not be available until at least May 21, 2021.

Overnight camping reservations are being cancelled and refunded in full for all reservations booked for May 1 – May 20. Refunds for reservations booked for May 1 – May 20 will be automatically processed. Additional cancellations will be processed every two weeks, after May 1, until we are able to open.

We understand that this is an inconvenience and a disappointment. Please be assured that your full reservation/booking fees will be refunded. Campers should see a full and complete refund to the credit card used to make the reservation within 72 hours of the cancellation.

If you do not see a refund within two weeks of cancellation, please contact us at 519-631-1270.

An exact opening date for overnight camping and day use will be determined. Watch our Facebook page for updates. On-line Reservations are being accepted for dates after June 6, 2021 but will be subject to cancellation if current restrictions are extended.

Conservation Areas and Hiking Trails

Lake Whittaker and Dalewood Conservation Area campgrounds  are closed for overnight camping and day use.  Until further notice, Lake Whittaker is not available for fishing, kayaking and other water sports. The Dalewood Reservoir can be accessed for water activities including the publicly accessible canoe/kayak launch located just off the Dalewood Road parking lot. A second parking lot with access to the Dalewood Reservoir Trail is available north of the  Dalewood Campground on Dalewood Road. Please refer to the Dalewood Reservoir Hiking Trail Map. The picnic pavilion at Dan Patterson Conservation Area is closed.

For a full list of KCCA’s hiking trails, click here.

If you visit our properties:

• Exercise caution. Do not attend if conditions are wet or icy.
• Please do not block gates at property entrances.
• All washroom facilities and pavilions are closed.
• If there is an emergency, call 911.

All users/visitors must:

• Pass the Ontario Government COVID-19 Self-Assessment
• Follow all current provincial and local health unit restrictions and guidelines during gathering limits.
• Follow our COVID-19 Etiquette
• Only visit with members of your own household. Do not travel outside your community.

Kettle Creek Dog Park

The Kettle Creek Dog Park is currently open.

Please remember that there is a stay at home order and people may not gather outside except with members of their own household.

If you do visit the Dog Park, all visitors must:

• Pass the Ontario Government COVID-19 Self-Assessment
• This area contains high touch surfaces that are not cleaned or disinfected.
• Bring your own doggy bags; take away your own garbage.
• Face coverings are encouraged.
• Stay 2 metres apart at all times.
• Come back if it is busy or exceeds the current provincial gathering limits.

COVID-19 Health and Safety

KCCA has developed a comprehensive Safety Plan including Safe Operating Procedures for all of its programs and services. The goal of the plan is to optimize the health and safety of our employees and the public. The plan, including its associated policies and procedures, is updated as new information is obtained with input from KCCA staff, and relevant health units. A Summary of KCCA’s Safety Plan is available for download below. Associated appendices are available upon request.

KCCA’s COVID-19 Safety Plan

Answers to FAQ

KCCA Services

Regulation & Planning FAQ

Elgin County Woodland Conservation By-Law FAQ