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Fire Ban in place at all HCA properties Due to open-air burn bans in both the City of Hamilton and the Town of Grimsby, all open-air burning on Hamilton Conservation Authority properties is not permitted. This includes campfires, charcoal BBQs, outdoor wood-burning appliances and the burning of clean wood and brush. Propane BBQs and other liquid fuel cooking appliances are still permitted to be used.

Camping at HCA

Camping is available at two HCA locations, Valens Lake and Fifty Point, and each conservation area offers their own unique camping experience!

HCA Camping and Area Rules and Regulations

Reservations

Fifty Point
Fifty Point camping is available from April 1 to Thanksgiving. More about Fifty Point.

Valens Lake
Valens Lake sites are reservable from April 1 to October 31 and can be booked up to 11 months in advance of your stay. In the off season (November 1 to March 31), sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. More about Valens Lake

Area Overview and Information

	Fifty Point	Valens Lake
Hectares	80	325
Type of Camping	Trailer only	Tent and Trailer
Unserviced Sites	0	97
Hydro & water sites	70 (sewer on site)	134
Group Camping	1 (tents only)	6
Seasonal camping	Yes	No
Dumping station	No	Yes
Laundry	Yes	Yes
Showers	Yes	Yes
Boat launch	Yes	Yes
Beach	Yes	Yes
Trails	3km	10km
Fishing	Yes	Yes

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Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.