Backcountry
To savour the beauty and solitude of the wilderness, hike to one of the five sites along the Abes and Essens Lake overnight hiking trail. Twenty-five canoe-in campsites are located on Joeperry and Pearson Lakes. At each campsite, you'll find a picnic table, tent space and a toilet nearby. Joeperry Lake has the added bonus of a sandy beach.

Education
During the summer and fall, park staff offer guided hikes, evening programs, campfires and children's activities.

Fishing
Lake trout, yellow pickerel, small and large mouth bass, lake whitefish and northern pike.

Wildlife Viewing
Due to its location, Bon Echo offers a unique chance to see species typical of both northern and southern Ontario, such as deer, moose, black bear, red fox and beaver.

Boating
Power boats are prohibited on all lakes in the park except Mazinaw Lake.

Swimming
Two sandy beaches are good for swimming. There are no lifeguards.

Other
Friends of Bon Echo Tour Boat
Take a boat tour of Upper and Lower Mazinaw lakes for a close-up view of majestic Mazinaw Rock. On its long, flat face, see native pictographs, ancient cedars and a chiselled Walt Whitman verse. Tours run daily during July and August and you can make reservations at Greystones Gift and Book Shop or by calling (613) 336-9863 a few days in advance.

Mugwump Ferry
Take this ferry across Mazinaw Lake to Mazinaw Rock and the base of the Cliff Top Trail. The ferry runs daily in the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall.

Fall Festival of the Arts
To celebrate the fall explosion of colour, the park hosts an annual fall festival featuring a craft exhibition and sale, hikes, boat tours, photography workshops, artist workshops and an outdoor barbecue.