You must pay to park at Quinte Conservation's areas. Parking fees support the maintenance and management of Quinte Conservation's areas by keeping trails open, safe, and accessible. Parking fees contribute to the repair and replacement of structures, like boardwalks, bridges, and benches as well as to upgrades like accessible trails, new trails, educational signage, and safety features. Some repairs/projects can be very costly and it takes time to raise funds to support them. Collecting parking fees is only one of the many avenues we take to support these areas. Donations, fundraisers, and successful grant applications also support large-scale projects.
Annual Pass
- $60.00 (effective January 1, 2023)
- Valid for one year from date of purchase
- Transferable between areas
Starting immediately, an annual pass can be purchased through our online store. Annual pass holders will receive an access card that will grant entrance to all of our areas, both with and without electronic gates all year long.
Current Annual Pass Holders Please Note:
If you are a current annual pass holder through PayByPhone, you will need to validate your pass through the form below to receive an access card for Vanderwater and Little Bluff Conservation Areas.
Redeem a Current Annual Pass
Are you a current annual pass holder? Fill out option 1 to receive your new access card. This card will be valid for the remainder of your subscription.
When it comes time to renew, you do not need to bring your card in for renewal. You can fill out the renewal form and we will re-activate your card through the system.
Purchase a New Annual Pass
Not already an annual pass holder? Fill out option 2 to purchase your pass and receive your access card.
Gift an Annual Pass
Give the gift of nature with our annual pass! Fill out option 3 to purchase an annual pass as a gift.
Activate a Gifted Pass
Received an annual pass as a gift? Fill out option 4 to activate your pass.
Renew Your Annual Pass
Already have an access card? If so, fill out option 5 to renew your annual pass. You need to keep your card and we will re-activate the renewal through our system.
Replace an Access Card
Did you lose your access card? Fill out option 6 to have a new card sent to you. A replacement fee will be applied.
Using Your Access Card at the Gate
Tap the grey pad located on the Parking Boxx with your access card.
If you have a valid access card, the gate's arm will lift. You will be notified on the screen if your pass has expired.
The access card pad is located in the bottom left corner of the Parking Boxx system.
If you need assistance using the gate, please press the call button located at the bottom.
Daily Rate
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023:
A conservation area day pass is $6.00 per vehicle and can be purchased onsite either through the electronic gate (at select areas) or PayByPhone by using the area's zone number (below).
A day pass for buses and vehicles with trailers (horse trailers, boat trailers etc.) is $12.
Access to Deerock Lake through Deerock Lake Conservation Area is $12 per vehicle per day.
PLEASE NOTE: The daily rate for Little Bluff Conservation Area is $15 per day. This rate will be applied all year.
All year access is available for annual pass holders (including passes through the library program).
PayByPhone
- Pay by downloading the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Pay through the PayByPhone Website.
- Pay over the phone by calling 888-680-7275
- All areas are $6 per vehicle per day
Use the zone numbers listed below to complete your order.
Experiencing issues with the App?
Call our office during regular operating hours for assistance.
Parking zones
| Conservation Area | Zone |
|---|---|
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Beaver Meadow Depot Lakes Deerock (Boat Launch) H.R. Frink Centre Little Bluff Macaulay Mountain Massassauga Point O'Hara Mill Potter's Creek North Potter's Creek South Sheffield Sidney Vanderwater
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78783 78773 78784 78775 Electronic Gate Parking 78776 78777 78778 78779 78780 78781 78782 Electronic Gate Parking
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Borrow a Parking Pass
Did you know that you can borrow a Quinte Conservation Area parking pass through your local library for free?
Contact your local library branch for more information.