Question 1

What do I need when I reserve a Seasonal Campsite?

Accepted Answer

Four pieces of information are required when booking a seasonal site1. Proof of Valid Photo ID2. Proof of ownership of the trailer you wish to bring in3. Proof of Insurance of your trailer/site belongings4. Trailer Unit VIN number​These four items will be confirmed by staff before booking is approved. Visit our Conservation Area Policies and Regulations webpage for more information.

Question 2

How do I reserve a campsite?

Accepted Answer

There are three ways to reserve a campsite:
Go through our online booking service

Call toll free to reserve a campsite at Fanshawe, Wildwood or Pittock at 1-866-ONT-CAMP (1-866-668-2267) 8 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week.

Come to the park (1424 Clarke Road, London) and book your stay at our registration office.

Question 3

Can I bring firewood from home?

Accepted Answer

With the spread of invasive species such as the Asian Long-Horned Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer threatening our forests, it is important to ensure that you are not transporting wood, and potentially relocating pests. The safest measure you can take is to purchase your firewood at the park's registration building.  No skids, palettes, construction materials, manufactured materials are permitted.

Question 4

Will there always be someone working at the Conservation Area during our visit?

Accepted Answer

During the campground operating season (May 1st to mid October) Fanshawe Conservation Area is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer service staff are available at the Gatehouse and can be reached at 519-951-6181 ext 357 for customer service or emergency related matters. Security staff are also always on site daily between the hours of 4 pm and 8 am.
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Outside of the operating season, there are staff working daily, Monday to Friday, on site at the conservation area. For assistance at this time, staff can be reached by calling the conservation area office at 519-951-6181 ext 367. Please note that the park gates are locked daily when staff end their day and go home. On weekends, subject to staff availability, the gates remained locked.

Question 5

Is there a park store?

Accepted Answer

Yes a park store is located at the Campground Registration Office. Items such as firewood, ice, ice cream, candy, basic camping supplies, grocery items, camp merchandise, and worms are available.

Question 6

Can I swim in the Fanshawe Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Swimming is not permitted in Fanshawe Reservoir. There is a swimming pool and splash pad available to campground users. The pool area is supervised by lifeguards to ensure that everyone is safe and having fun.

Question 7

What time are quiet hours?

Accepted Answer

Quiet hours are from 11PM - 8AM daily.

Question 8

Can I bring my generator?

Accepted Answer

No, all generators are prohibited

Question 9

How late can I come in if I'm camping?

Accepted Answer

If you are camping you can come and go at any time after you have your permits - our front gate is open 24/7.

Question 10

Can guests come visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can have guests, but everyone entering the Conservation Area has to pay the daily entry fee. Our fees are listed here: https://thamesriver.on.ca/parks-recreation-natural-areas/fees/

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