About Falls Reserve Conservation Area

Watch this space! Changes are coming to the Falls Reserve Conservation Area web pages  in early January.

Reservations for the 2025 camping season will open on-line on January 6, 2025.

Camping Reservations

Reserving on-line is the best way to make your reservation. Staff have limited availability to accept reservations over the phone.

Notice of Service Disruption

Significant changes to the park entry area are planned to improve the movement of vehicles and the safety of visitors. An additional entrance lane is being added west of the gatehouse. The asphalt in the area around the gatehouse will be removed after the new lane is constructed and a new parking area created past the gatehouse.

Construction is about to get underway. As a result of this work, access to the Conservation Area will be restricted over the next several weeks.

Currently all public access (vehicle and walk-in) to Falls Reserve Conservation Area is closed. There will be no vehicle parking, vehicle access or walk-in access to the park at the Falls Reserve Line entry point during the construction period. The timing for the completion of the project will be weather dependent but it is expected to extend over the winter months. Updates on the project and the anticipated completion date will be provided as information becomes available.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we know many of you will miss your regular visits to the Falls. The decision to close access is related to safety concerns and we appreciate your patience.

Questions? Please contact:
Jason Moir, FRCA Superintendent
[t]  519-524-6429
[e]  [email protected]

Conduct in Conservation Areas

Ontario Regulation 688/21 outlines rules of conduct for Conservation Areas.

What Makes Falls Reserve Special?

Set along the scenic Maitland River, just minutes from Goderich, Falls Reserve is a 230 acre natural outdoor playground. The Conservation Area offers terrific camping experiences: a perfect combination of great family camping in a beautiful natural setting.

Falls Reserve is nearly enclosed by the winding Maitland River. Over thousands of years the river has carved its way through rock, leaving behind a rugged river valley. Wide and shallow, the river cascades over a series of low waterfalls as it flows around the park creating a unique and exciting swimming area for visitors.

The steep slopes of the river valley, particularly from Auburn to Goderich, are well vegetated and provide important wildlife habitat. Some of the Eastern White Cedar trees that cling to the exposed limestone cliffs are over 300 years old. This is likely the only old growth forest remaining in the Maitland watershed.

The lower Maitland River valley is also home to various plant species typically found in the more southern Carolinian zone. Some of these species include Butternut Hickory, Sycamore and Summer Grape. The area is also an important migratory bird route and a terrific spot for bird watching in spring and fall. Watch for Bald Eagles soaring over the Maitland River.

Jason Moir, FRCA Park Superintendent ([email protected]) and Barry Skinn, Assistant Superintendent ([email protected]) look forward to welcoming you to Falls Reserve Conservation Area and providing excellent service in an amazing natural environment.

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