It's time to gear up for camping season, now that the Lower Thames Conservation Areas are open.
Families can cool off by Lake Erie all summer long, or enjoy a weekend getaway in the forest.
Close by is the C.M Wilson Conservation Area in Chatham. It's open until October 19, where campers can hitch their tents or pull up a trailer to explore the wildlife.
Other campgrounds to check out include:
- Big Bend Conservation Area campground (Southwest Middlesex) - Open for family, group, or season camping until Thanksgiving Monday
- E.M Warwick Conservation Area (West Elgin)- Best for camping in groups
- Longwoods Road Conservation Area (Strathroy-Caradoc)- Site used for conservation groups like Scouts and Girl Guides
