Valens Lake Conservation Area
Address: 1691 Regional Road 97, Flamborough, ON, N1R 5S7
Phone: 905-525-2183
Email: valens@conservationhamilton.ca
Open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted.
Off Season Camping In Effect
The off season is in effect from Thanksgiving to the May long weekend, with the exception of Easter weekend. Camping reservation are not accepted during this time and those who wish to camp do not require a reservation
Please also note that the water is shut off in the area except at the Hilltop Comfort Station.
Looking for a northern feel without the drive? Valens Lake offers you the look and feel of the 'north', right in your own backyard! The area is a 300-hectare mecca for campers, anglers and outdoor lovers alike.
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Off Season Camping In Effect Please also note that the water is shut off in the area except at the Hilltop Comfort Station. Valens Lake is a popular family campground with 225 campsites, including 125 sites with electrical and water hookups, 9 group areas and walk-in sites. Campsites offer lake views and forest covered areas, radio free zones, and is alcohol free year round. Up to six people are permitted per campsite. One vehicle is free with your permit. Additional vehicles require an additional vehicle permit and will be charged at the time of check in. Check in is after 2 p.m. and check out is 1 p.m. Camping is available year round. Reservations are accepted year round for camping during the May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving. Winter Camping:Winter doesn't mean the end of camping! Valens Lake winter camping program runs from January 1 to April 30, annually. Reservations begin November 1 by phoning the area during office hours. Please contact Valens Lake for more information and camping rates. Camping rules and regulations - check before you go! Make your camping reservations online. Explore the 10-kilometers of trails, great for cross-country skiing (when conditions permit) or by foot. Track Valens Lake's animal residents in the snow or just enjoy the beauty of the area in winter. Click here for pavilion rental information. Click here for more information on boating at Valens Lake and HCA. And be sure not to miss the popular John Burns Memorial Fishing Derby, which takes place on the second Saturday in July. Dozens of great prizes are up for grabs in both junior and adult categories making this day popular with both serious anglers and families. HCA is implementing a voluntary catch and release while fishing at Valens and Christie Lake to help support a sustainable native fishery within the reservoirs.
The off season is in effect from Thanksgiving to the May long weekend, with the exception of Easter weekend. Camping reservation are not accepted during this time and those who wish to camp do not require a reservation
QUICK LINKS
Area Brochure and Trail Map
Admission Fees
Photo Gallery
Reserve A Campsite Online
Visitor Alerts
Location and Map of Valens Lake