Permitted Uses

Overnight camping is prohibited on all properties owned and/or managed by ABCA

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) reminds everyone that there is no overnight camping on any property owned and/or managed by ABCA.

Any camping on our properties is prohibited and is illegal and can result in charges.

The prohibition of camping is enforced by conservation authority staff and by enforcement staff delegated by the conservation authority.

These rules must be followed and are enforced under laws including the Trespass to Property Act and the Conservation Authorities Act. 

Rules of Conduct in Conservation Areas: R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 98: Conservation Areas – Ausable Bayfield

This is the regulation for activities and permitted/prohibited uses of land owned by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority: 

• Ontario Regulation Reg. 688/21: Rules of Conduct in Conservation Areas

Under: Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27

Please know what activities and uses are permitted, or prohibited, on Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) lands and lands managed by ABCA.

NOTICE: Off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are prohibited on all Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) properties and all properties managed by ABCA.

Use of properties, owned lands and lands managed by ABCA, is permitted in daytime hours only.

If you are unable to view the ‘Permitted Activities’ chart, above, please download it now: 

• Chart of Permitted Uses of Ausable Bayfield Conservation Lands

Some of ABCA properties permit hunting, for more information visit our Hunting web page. 

For more information about permitted, or prohibited uses of ABCA lands, please visit our staff contact page.

For current property status and updates please visit this web page:

• Notices of Service Disruptions