Reviews

Andrew Vincent

My son and I love visiting Wildwood Conservation Area for day use. We have an annual pass for Upper Thames Conservation Authority. In 2025 the annual pass (which also includes Fanshawe and Pittock) was $150. Peak Season (May to October) vehicle day passes are $16. Off Season (April and November) day passes are $10. I have hiked or cycled all the trails, the Lake Trail is 24km. My son and I enjoy fishing and swimming in the lake. There is a designated swimming area with beach access. There is camping, but we have not taken advantage of that. In the winter, there is no staf, no entry fee, and the parking lot is open and usually plowed. We snow shoe, hike, and ice fish.

Kelsey Lenti

Absolutely gorgeous park, the trails are exceptional with lots of interesting plants, wildlife, and mushrooms. We camped in one the back country sites, you can hike there or take a boat/kayak over. Clean campsite with firewood/fire pit, picnic table, and a clean portapotty. My only complaint is that you can still hear the highway even though you’re in a remote spot but there’s nothing to be done about that 🤷‍♀️ worth a visit just to hike!!

Will Scott

We went to WildWood for the first time this Labor Day weekend and had a great experience! The staff are nice and knowledgeable and it was great to get a map of the campground too. The trails are enchanting and marked to help out hikers with navigating them, the water and beach are beautiful, the pools have great lifeguards and are maintained well and all amenities are easy to get to and there is plenty of parking. They have a lot of activities for campers such as boating, rentals, volleyball and big fields for sports. They had fun events for the kids too! The only issues we had throughout the trip were that it was quite noisy late at night and not much staff to help negate this, though the bathrooms were kept quite clean, they need to be updated with new fixtures, the playgrounds need to be updated with newer equipment and it would be nice if the staff would be more diligent with keeping the campground and trails clean as there was quite a bit of litter. If these were addressed the trip would have been top notch. All in all though, it was a great trip! We are hoping to camp here again next year. Thank you!

Neil Enhaynes

Went here for a day paddle and it was great. The first part of the lake had motorboat activity but once you get past the bridge it’s quite nice. If you want the quieter waters you have to be willing to share with the motorboats for about an hour. Nice place to explore and spend the day that had an initial mix of campers and boaters but then eventual solitude.

Jan Derrick Fernandez

My visit to Wildwood Conservation Area was fantastic. The trails were well-marked and varied, perfect for both easy walks and challenging hikes. Camping was convenient with clean facilities and ample amenities. Fishing on the serene reservoir was a highlight, and the picnic areas were great for a break. Wildwood is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts; I spotted numerous birds and even a deer. The park staff were friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the experience. Overall, it's an excellent spot for nature lovers seeking adventure and tranquility. Highly recommended!

Jackie Verhoeven

Love the Lake Trail in every season! Feeding the chickadees in the winter is an added bonus!

Wayne Newton

Epic round-the-reservoir trail (shared by hikers and cyclists), paddling, boating, fishing. Camping is dominatedby big seasonal trailers. Lots of space to spread out for day use picnics. Park roads are in rough shape, as are picnic shelters. Very good conservation area.

Kristen Conrad

Friendly staff, bring a hose to pump out! The tap beside their station isn't potable but their sites had hydro and potable water if requested. Quiet at night no loud neighbours, great for families, company, and campfires. No flooded sites. Check the beach conditions if you'd like to use it before you go!

Tim F

We enjoyed an incredible annual family get-together at this Conservation area. This location is well known locally for its gravel quarry which has been converted to a controlled day access swimming area. There is a long bike/walking trail which surrounds Wildwood Lake which you can enter through the camping area. Seasonal trailer sites, day trailer sites, and day camping sites are offered. All three options are very tight in terms of sits size with little to no privacy. This isn't a concern if you know what you are expecting. Some tent sites, for example 435 to 427 have very few, if any, options for a level tent area. All sites are serviced with water. The playground equipment is tired. Asphalt is warn, bumpy and not conducive to some children's items like bikes or scooters. Lawn and washroom facilities are well maintained and serviced. Staff are very friendly and responsive to requests from guests.

Karim Wahba

Nice place for BBQ on a hot day with a refreshing lake and a nice breeze