Do you enjoy hiking, fishing, or birding? There are many hidden gems around the Otonabee Region watershed for you to visit! Visit Otonabee Conservation’s lesser-known conservation and wildlife areas for a peaceful day with beautiful scenery and wildlife.
Young’s Point C.A. is the perfect place for a lovely stroll through old growth forest. Access this Conservation Area over the the pin-connected wrought iron and steel bridge where you may see great blue heron and painted turtles. It’s also a great place to go fishing (in the allowable areas).
Outdoor Adventure
Do you love outdoor adventures and having fun by the river? Young's Point Conservation Area is the perfect place for you! Located along the Otonabee River, this beautiful spot offers lots of exciting activities for you to enjoy.
Squirrel Creek Conservation Area offers free boat launch access to the Otonabee River. Visitors can cruise in their motorized boat upstream to Peterborough or downstream to Rice Lake.
Paddle by canoe or kayak along the Otonabee River shoreline to Squirrel Creek. Located only a few minutes downstream of the boat launch.
Two picnic shelters are available on a first come first serve basis. There are also open areas located close to the parking lot and waterfront, which are suitable for small family gatherings.
Contact the Arena and Recreation Manager at the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan to book a picnic shelter.
The use of alcohol is not permitted at Squirrel Creek Conservation Area.
Visitors can fish from the shoreline of Squirrel Creek Conservation Area into the waters of the Otonabee River. Catch various fish including pan fish, large and small mouth bass, and many other species.
Contact Us
2445 Wallace Point Rd.
Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON K0L 1V0
Latitude 44.181252
Longitude -78.342328
From May to October, contact the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities Manager for the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.
Email: mnelson@osmtownship.ca
Phone: 705-295-6862
October to May (Off-season)
Otonabee Conservation Administrative Office:
705-745-5791
Hours
Operating Season:
Victoria Day Weekend - Thanksgiving Weekend
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Main gates are locked at 9:00 pm daily.
No access permitted outside posted times.
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