You must pay to park at Quinte Conservation's areas. Parking fees support the maintenance and management of Quinte Conservation Areas by keeping trails open, safe, and accessible. Parking fees contribute to the repair and replacement of structures like boardwalks, bridges, and benches, and to upgrades like ease-of-access 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.
Purchase an annual pass through our online form. You'll receive an access card that will grant you entrance to all of our conservation areas, both with and without electronic gates.
How to use your access card at CA gates
Tap the grey/black pad located on the Parking Boxx with your access card. The access card pad is located in the bottom left corner of the Parking Boxx system.
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.
If you need assistance using the gate, please press the red call button located at the bottom of the machine.
A conservation area day pass is $7.00 per vehicle, with the exception to the following:
Day passes can be purchased at gated areas, through the machine, using a credit card or debit card. All other areas require the day pass to be purchased using credit card through PayByPhone.
View the Parking Zones below for PayByPhone zone numbers.
Use the zone numbers listed below to complete your order.
Experiencing issues with the App?
Call our office during regular operating hours for assistance.
| Conservation Area | Zone | Daily Rates |
| Beaver Meadow | 78783 | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Depot Lakes | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Deerock Lake (Boat Launch) | 78784 | $13.00 |
| H.R. Frink | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Little Bluff | Electronic Gate | $16.00 |
| Macaulay Mountain | 78776 | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Massassauga Point | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| O'Hara Mill | 78778 | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Potter's Creek North | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Potter's Creek South | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Sheffield | 78781 | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Sidney | 78782 | $7.00 - $13.00 |
| Vanderwater | Electronic Gate | $7.00 - $13.00 |
Borrow A Parking Pass
Contact your local library for more information. Passes are available at:
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