Lake Whittaker Conservation Area
5840 Whittaker Lane N0L1B0 Thames Centre, ON, Canada

UPDATE: Due to an overwhelming response, KCCA is no longer accepting applications for seasonal campsites at Lake Whittaker Conservation Area at this time. We received 43 applications by 2:00 p.m. for 12 available sites at Lake Whittaker. Those who have submitted applications will be contacted directly by KCCA staff within the next three weeks. New Seasonal Camper applications are only being accepted for Dalewood Conservation Area until further notice. Original Post: Now acc...epting applications for seasonal campsites at Dalewood and Lake Whittaker campgrounds. A limited number of sites are available. Go to https://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/2020-new-seasona/ for more information on the application process and to see a map of available sites at each campground. #sttont #stthomasproud #londonontario #Elgin #middlesex

Available seasonal campsites at both Lake Whittaker and Dalewood campgrounds will be posted to KCCA’s website on Monday, March 15. Check out https://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/2020-new-seasona/ for more information on the application process. #sttont #stthomasproud #Elgin #middlesex

Online reservations are now live! Book your favourite campsite for the 2021 season. For more information and to reserve your site: https://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/conservation-a// #stthomasproud #Elgin #Middlesex #londonontario #lovemywatershed #getoutside #StepIntoNature #camping #ontariocamping

UPDATED April 15th: Online reservations opened March 1 at 9:00 a.m. Limited campsites are available for booking with additional sites made available once provincial and local restrictions are known. Reserve your campsite early to avoid disappointment. Visit our COVID-19 Camping Page (bit.ly/3svkFO9) for up to date information about the 2021 season. #sttont #stthomasproud #londonontario #Elgin #Middlesex

This is your opportunity to work outdoors with a great team! KCCA is currently recruiting for up to 21 crew members to work at Dalewood and Lake Whittaker campgrounds and in our significant areas this summer. Easily apply with our online application form by March 5, 2021.

Fall in love with camping this Autumn! In order to maximize the public’s access to nature during the Pandemic, KCCA has extended the camping season into October... at Dalewood and Lake Whittaker campgrounds and is open for reservations in September and October. Campgrounds are open until October 18, 2020. Reservations must be booked in advance by September 30, 2020. Reserve a campsite now: https://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/october-camping/

Starting today, following upon the instruction by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, face coverings will be required when in LWCA washrooms. Masks will be available at the gatehouse this weekend, and signs will be posted.

KCCA will be updating campers before the end of the week on additional opening details. Seasonal campers can expect a detailed email with updated rules and regulations, permit pick-up details and more answers to your questions. Your patience is appreciated.

This week, the province announced that private parks and campgrounds could open to enable preparation for the season and to allow access for trailers and recreational vehicles whose owners have full season contract. This is encouraging but it is still not the green light for camping to begin. KCCA staff have begun our opening preparations. KCCA will need time to bring campground drinking water systems back up to provincial standards, hire and train seasonal staff. Seasonal campers can expect more information next week when we have answers to all of your questions. Please be patient. We are as excited as you are, and we're working hard to get you safely camping as soon as possible.

As the province moves into Stage 3 of reopening some additional amenities will be available at Lake Whittaker and Dalewood Conservation Areas. On Saturday the playgrounds will be open for the season at Dalewood, Lake Whittaker, and Dan Patterson Conservation Areas. Additionally, all LWCA day-use amenities will be available starting Saturday, including access to the lake for swimming. Please note that capacity at day-use facilities will be limited. Access is available daily from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please call ahead for availability: Lake Whittaker 519-269-3592 or Dalewood 519-631-1009 Please note, showers and laundry facilities, pools, and visitor services events will still not be offered as part of Stage 3 reopening.

Due to the provincial extension of Ontario’s state of emergency KCCA has made the decision to delay the opening of its campgrounds, including both Dalewood and Lake Whittaker Conservation Areas. At this time, the earliest the campgrounds may open will be June 1, 2020. The official opening date will be re-evaluated after May 12, 2020 and may be subject to further delays. If you booked on-line you will see a full and complete refund to the credit card used to make the reservation. If you do not see a refund to your credit card by April 30 please call 519-631-1270. A KCCA staff person will be contacting all seasonal campers shortly to answer any questions that you may have. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times. https://bit.ly/33Y8Dl7

KCCA will be opening its campgrounds to transient overnight camping and limited day-use beginning on June 19, 2020. Based on the current guidance from the gover...nment and to promote physical distancing and the safety of staff and campers a number of restrictions remain in place. Before booking, campers should familiarize themselves with KCCA’s Rules and Regulations and our Dos and Donts for 2020. Existing reservations for Friday, June 19 Thursday June 25 will be honoured The online reservation system will be live on June 23 for reservations starting June 26 All reservations must be done on-line or over the phone. Please no walk-ins. During this phase, day-use will be limited to visitors of campers and at Lake Whittaker the following day-use activities will be permitted: launching of personal watercraft (canoes, kayaks and paddleboards), access to the hiking trail and the frisbee golf course. Day-use visitors will only be permitted between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and may be limited based on capacity. Please see our COVID-19 page for more details: https://bit.ly/2Y8rPvs

On June 8 the province announced that campgrounds and pools could open as early as June 12, as part of Stage 2 of the province’s Re-Opening Plan. This is great ...news, and the desire for our campers to access their favourite sites is not lost on our staff. However, KCCA wants to ensure that we are following guidelines recommended by local health authorities and the province before opening our campgrounds to overnight transient camping, and day-use facilities at Lake Whittaker Conservation Area and Dalewood Conservation Area. KCCA understands that Provincial Parks are gradually opening for overnight camping beginning the week of June 22 and KCCA is working towards matching that date. However, a final decision on when overnight transient camping will begin will be made following the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday June 17, 2020. Campers with an existing reservation between June 19 and June 25 will be contacted directly with more information. Thank you for your continued patience at this time.

Update on KCCA Properties & COVID-19 In light of the rapidly changing conditions with COVID-19, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) may delay the opening of our outdoor facilities, including our two campgrounds Lake Whittaker Conservation Area and Dalewood Conservation Area. We are working to determine an exact opening date. For more information, please see our update: https://bit.ly/33Y8Dl7... #StOnt

Kettle Creek Conservation Authority will be allowing existing seasonal campers to access Dalewood and Lake Whittaker Campgrounds beginning on June 1, 2020 to site their trailers and begin to prepare for the season. Until further notice access will be limited to the ability to bring in and site trailers overnight camping will commence once KCCA can meet all of the provincial guidelines for safe camping during COVID-19 and the province has lifted the restrictions on overnight... camping. Seasonal Campers will receive an email explaining the process and updated rules and regulations. New applications for seasonal sites are not being accepted. Applications previously submitted by the March 15 deadline are being held and will be evaluated based on available sites in 2020. Due to COVID-19 the capacity of the campground for 2020 is limited. New Seasonal Applicants can expect a personal call after June 1 identifying whether a site is available for the 2020 season. At this time, campgrounds will remain closed to day-use and overnight camping. It is still uncertain when KCCA will be able to open to offer nightly camping this season or whether we will be able to accommodate overnight camping within the provincial guidelines. Campers who have made overnight reservations will be receiving cancellation notices and full refunds will be issued automatically. Overnight bookings will be cancelled on a rolling two-week schedule as we continue to evaluate the season. This means that campers with bookings scheduled for later in the season are not being cancelled at this time and campers will be contacted directly as the situation progresses. Pavilion rentals at all KCCA facilities are being cancelled. Bookings will be contacted directly and offered a full refund or the opportunity to refer the booking to 2021 Please be kind to one another and our staff. We are all doing the best we can under extraordinary circumstances. Stay safe and continue to recreate responsibly. https://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/5903-2/