Baxter Conservation Area - Kars, Ontario - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority maintains eleven conservation areas. The Baxter Conservation Area is on the shore of the Rideau River, down Carter Road off of Regional Road 13 (Dilworth Road) south of Kars.

Many visitors come for the beach and the riverside picnic areas. There are change huts and washrooms. The interpretive centre on site offers many outdoor education programs.

According to the published brochure, explore the many trails through mixed forest, wetlands, conifer plantations, alder thickets, nut groves, meadows and an alternative energy display. In the summer, take a refreshing dip in the Rideau at the Baxter beach.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 80 Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: All of the 5 kilometres of trails should be suitable for children. Some trails are suitable for wheelchairs. What points of interest are there?: Baxter Beach on the Rideau River, Filmore Park Nut Grove What activities are available?: Swimming, hiking, snowshoeing Hours of accessibility?: Dawn to dusk List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison ivy Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: Yes If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: There is a daily parking fee of $7. Pay machines are on site. Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   07/30/2020 KingMalcolmJ visited it