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 This 55 hectare (135 acre) Conservation
Area is situated on the Saugeen River Canoe Route. Designed
for canoeing enthusiasts, this site is accessible by water only.
There is no public vehicle access.
It is easy to land the canoe on the sandy beach and walk up
to the large grassy camping and picnic area. Often used as a
stopover for canoeists who wish to take
a break or camp overnight.
Canoeists travelling between
Walkerton and Paisley, who wish to stay over and camp here,
have the choice of family or group camping sites allowing up
to 75 people. To check river conditions or site availability,
contact Friends of McBeath (see below) or Saugeen
Conservation.
The primitive nature of this Conservation Area adds to its
beauty and charm. This site does have simple amenities such
as picnic tables, fire pits,
recycling and garbage facilities and modern vault washrooms.
Donations towards these amenities may be made at
the donation box located at the camping area. Also, the nearby
Village of Paisley has all that the traveler needs to restock.
Fishing
Should you visit during fishing season, catches may include
Small Mouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Large Mouth Bass or even Northern
Pike. Feel free to cast your line and try your luck in the mighty
Saugeen!
 Safety Tips
1. For safety, this Conservation Area is designated a glass-free
zone.
2. Please store your food properly to prevent unpleasant visits
from wildlife.
3. Do not dive into the river from the shoreline.
4. We recommend that visitors wear shoes at all times.
5. The pastureland is actively farmed and is off-limits to
canoeists due to the presence of farm animals.
6. The Village of Paisley is the next community downstream.
It is approximately a two hour canoe trip. You can restock supplies
there.
Friends of McBeath
The ‘Friends’ currently maintain McBeath, providing
garbage collection, grass cutting, privy maintenance, donation
collection and park improvements. All donations go towards park
improvements and may be left at the park or sent along with
comments or suggestions by e-mail to kempwelch@bmts.com.
‘Friends’ may be contacted by telephone at (519) 353-5142.
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McBeath Conservation Area
The
McBeath Conservation Area is located 9 km upstream or south of
the Village of Paisley on the lovely Saugeen River Canoe Route.
It is strategically placed halfway along the 102 km canoe route.
The area is accessible by water only!