Beaver Meadow Wildlife Area

Perfect for plant and bird enthusiasts, Beaver Meadow Conservation Area at 158 County Road 11, Picton ON has two short hiking trails, each ending at a wetland viewing platform. This area is home to a variety of wildlife and approximately 330 plant species.

Status: Open for the season*

View of a tranquil wetland with lush greenery under a clear sky, seen from a wooden viewing platform.
A trail in a lush forest with vibrant green trees and a small bridge visible in the background. The path curves gently and is partially covered with small branches and foliage.
View of a serene wetland at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, featuring vibrant green vegetation and a clear blue sky.
A tranquil wooden footbridge surrounded by lush greenery and trees in a densely wooded area.
View of a wetland under an overcast sky, featuring a wooden observation deck.
A wooden observation deck in a lush green nature reserve, surrounded by dense foliage under a clear blue sky.
A serene forest path with scattered leaves and tall trees marked by a blue trail sign.
A narrow dirt path winding through a lush, densely wooded area filled with green trees and undergrowth.
A wooden boardwalk meanders through a barren forest with leaf-covered ground and bare trees during autumn.
A serene autumn scene in a forest with a trail covered in fallen leaves, surrounded by bare trees and a few with golden leaves.

Exploring Beaver Meadow

The area was a farm during the early 1900s that grew celery, mushrooms, and sugar turnips. The farm also produced maple syrup, raised chickens, condensed milk, and sold wood.

Things to look out for:

  • Wildflowers like Wild Ginger, Baneberry, and Jack-in-the-pulpit
  • Deciduous trees like White Birch, American Beech, Black Walnut, Butternut, Shagbark Hickory, and Maple
  • Songbirds
  • Wetland residents like Beavers, Blue Herons, and Osprey
  • Two wetland viewing platforms

  • Hiking
  • Cross country skiing and snowshoeing
  • Birding
  • Wildlife photography
  • Dog walking (dogs must be leashed at all times)
  • Passive Biking
    • Passive Biking is recognized by Quinte Conservation as the activity in which individuals on bicycles traverse designated trails outlined by the Authority at a leisurely pace that would not pose a danger to trail users or wildlife, and would have minimal environmental impact.

  • Lookout
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table

Beginner Trails - 1.7 km  

  • Relatively even terrain
  • Wide trail

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

Please note:

  • Areas open at sunrise and close at sunset
  • Overnight camping is not allowed
  • Alcohol is not allowed
  • Campfires are not allowed

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
Aerial map showing various color-coded trails with symbols indicating different amenities and landmarks around a central lake.

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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. 

*Seasonal Closure

Beaver Meadow is closed for parking from December (date varies with first large snow fall) to March/April (date varies with frost/spring conditions). Winter conditions present safety concerns, and road repairs during this period are beyond Quinte Conservation's capacity. Spring conditions cannot support vehicle traffic. Visitors can still access this area by walking in.

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