Nestled in the valley of the Indian River, the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground offers a range of recreational opportunities the entire family or an organized group can enjoy. Our recreational facilities and services include:
- 52 Family campsites (un-serviced sites, each with a picnic table and fire pit)
- 4 Group camping areas
- Comfort Station with barrier-free access washrooms, showers, laundry, and dish washing station
- Seven caves for exploration and discovery
- 15 km of hiking trails that meander through forests and across a limestone plain; the scenic lookout over the Indian River valley; potholes and kettles and a disappearing river
- Sandy beach on the river (unsupervised; sorry, no dogs on the beach)
- Canoe rentals (by the hour or day)
- Boat launch (non-motorized watercraft only)
- Picnic shelter, complete with central fieldstone barbecue and picnic tables, suitable for a single family or large group; a $30.00 reservation fee applies; the use of alcohol is not permitted
- Firewood sales (1 cubic foot bundles)
- Ice, refreshments and snacks (at the Gatehouse)
- Headlamps for cave exploration (for sale at the Gatehouse)
- Geocaching
Visitors are welcome to enjoy the recreational opportunities and connect with nature
Link to trail map:
http://www.otonabeeconservation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WCCA-2015-park-map.pdf
Link to Spelunker’s Guide to Warsaw Caves:
http://www.otonabeeconservation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/caves.pdf
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area has just some of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of OntarioNaturetrails.com
Region(s): Peterborough CountyNearby towns and cities: Peterborough
Trail feature tags: Caves | Lookout | swimming
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area characteristics
Length: 15 km of trailsDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelshair accessible
Fees: $16 per vehicle day use permit.
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: Picnic tables, washrooms
Attractions: Swimming, caves, lookouts, karsts
Contact:
www.warsawcaves.com / caves@nexicom.net
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 289 Caves Rd., Warsaw, Ontario Canada (705) 652-3161 / toll free 1-877-816-7604
Find it: 289 Caves Road, Warsaw, Ontario
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.4619040
Longitude: -78.1313320