- Hiking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Wildlife photography
- Dog walking
- Back-country camping
- Seasonal trailer camping
Depot Lakes Conservation Area
Nestled within the Canadian Shield, Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Campground at 1662 Second Lake Road, Godfrey ON offers many outdoor activities. From hiking to fishing, camping to boating, visitors can do it all.
Explore Depot Lakes
This conservation area contains approximately 9 km of rugged trails, interior and seasonal camping opportunities, and boat launches at Second and Third Lakes.
Trails can be difficult for inexperienced hikers. Visitors should wear proper footwear.
Things to look for:
- Rowley's Rapids
- Second Lake lookout
- The Falls
- A variety of wildlife like deer, black bears, moose, and small mammals and song birds
- Beach
- Boat Launch
- Parking
- Picnic Table Shelter
- Picnic Table
- Washrooms
Beginner Trails - 2 km
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
Intermediate Trails - 2 km
- Some elevation gain
- Some steep sections
- Uneven terrain
Advanced Trails - 5.4 km
- Elevation gain
- Several long, steep sections
- Rough terrain with muddy sections
- Seasonal wet/water crossings
- Narrow trail
Things to keep in mind during your visit
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
- Keep your pets leashed and clean up after them at all times
- Stay on marked trails
- Take everything with you, including your pet's waste – there are no garbage bins
- Never remove natural items
The following is only permitted on designated sites:
- Area opens at sunrise and closes at sunset
- Overnight camping
- Alcohol
- Campfires
Please note: The boat launches at 3rd and 4th Depot Lakes are open to the public for fishing and waterfowl hunting via watercraft. However, the lands surrounding these lakes are part of the Quinte Conservation hunting lease program.
Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- Motorized or electric bikes
- Snowmobiles
- Cars and SUVs
- Motorized aerial devices such as drones
Parking
You must pay to park at this conservation area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase. Annual parking passes are also available.
Visit our parking page to learn more.
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