Alerts in Parks

Forest Management Log Hauling on Opeongo Lake Rd.

Logging trucks will be travelling on Opeongo Lake Rd, from Highway 60 to Cameron Lake Road which is approximately 3 km in length. The hauling will be occurring Mon-Fri, from mid-June to late October. Park visitors may encounter log trucks on this section of the road and will see lower speed limits posted during this time period. Please drive with caution.

---

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact the park if you would like more information.

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

---

As of January 2017 all garbage must be placed in clear bags as required by the City of Kawartha Lakes.

---

Boil Water Details:
Water taken from lakes and rivers should be submitted to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before consumption.

Fall hours of operation for Bon Echo Outfitters, offering canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board, and pedal boat rentals within Bon Echo PP:
Mon: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tues: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Closed on Wednesdays
Thurs: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am – dark
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please call Bon Echo Outfitters at 1-800-985-2571 for more information.

---

There will be a long term closure on the Courtice Road entrance ramp onto Highway 401 East in order to facilitate the construciton of new ramps. Closure will start on the evening of May 15, 2017 through to October, 2018!

Detours via South Service Road, Baseline Road, Highway #2, or Megawatt Drive.

There will be a two week closure of Courtice Road Eastbound Exit ramp - Exit 425, starting September 20, 2018 in order to facilitate construction tie ins. Please follow detour signs and exit at Holt Road.

---

Beach Posting Details: Recreational water monitoring takes place between the months of May to September. Due to fluctuations in rainfall, wind direction, bird populations and other contributing factors, the beaches in the park MAY BE posted "Do not swim" periodically during the summer months. East Beach and West Beach are both posted as "unsafe for swimming".

Fire Ban Details:

The Forks of the Credit provincial park Mill site viewing platform is temporarily closed. Ontario Parks is currently reviewing options for the replacement of the platform.

To view the falls, travel along the Meadow Trail until it intersects with the Bruce Trail. Follow Bruce Trail west until it intersects the Dominion Trail. Go north until it ends at the closure. Be advised you will be required to return the same way.

---

The Park Office is open is now open from 8am-4:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 8am-7pm Friday and Saturday. Camping permits MUST be obtained through the park office when the office is open. Interior Camping permits cannot be obtained through the self-serve system at this time. Day-Use permits can be obtained through our self-serve system located to the right of the Park Office, cash only please.

Big Salmon Lake Road will remain open until Nov. 12th, 2018 at 4pm this year.

Reservations are always recommended, to make a reservation please visit www.ontarioparks.com or call 1-888-668-7275.

---

Boil Water Details:
There are 2 potable water stations within the park that are approved for consumption. These 2 stations will be clearly posted "Potable Water."

A Boil Water advisory is in effect for the rest of the water system. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. Il y a 2 stations d'eau potable dans le parc approuvée pour boire. C'est deux stations seront marquées ''Eau Potable'. Un avis de faire bouillir l'eau est en fonction pour le reste du système. On conseille aux utilisateurs de faire bouillir l'eau 1 minute avant de la boire, de s'en servir pour la cuisine ou de se brosser les dents.

This is a non-operating park. There are no facilities, activities or parking at this park.

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HUNTING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL

---

Fire Ban Details:
Fires Strictly Prohibited.

DAY USE HOURS 8AM TO 10PM

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HUNTING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO BIKING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL

Click here to view trail map.

---

Fire Ban Details:
FIRES STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Boil Water Details:
Boil Water Advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Potable water available at designated sites identified on park map.

The invasive species Emerald Ash Borer has recently been discovered within the City of Thunder Bay. Due to Kakabeka Falls’ close proximity to Thunder Bay please leave firewood at home to prevent the spread of these pests. Help us stop the spread of invasive species.

Thank you.
Park Staff

---

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact (Paul Smith, paul.smith4@ontario.ca, 613-332-3940 x-255) if you would like more information.

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

---

Boil Water Details:
NOTICE: Any water collected from Lakes, Rivers, etc. in the back country should be treated before drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include, filtration, disinfection tablets, boiling water for one minute, etc.

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; however any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact Christopher Wright, Assistant Park Superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic.

Mailing Address: 2-4 Hwy 11 S, PO Box 730, Cochrane ON, P0L 1C0
Email : Christopher.Wright@ontario.ca
Phone : 705-272-7139

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

---

Killarney Provincial Park Fall Shutdown 2018

Please be advised the following utilities will be shut down after Thanksgiving:

Monday the 15th of October
• All campground Water Taps
• All Campground Flush Toilets

Tuesday the 16th of October
• Comfort Station

Wednesday the 17th of October
• Trailer Fill and Dumping Station

For your convenience a potable water tap with a threaded connection is available in the public bathroom closest to the parking lot at the park office (behind the self-serve registration Kiosk).

Office hours will also be reduced to
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM starting on
Sunday the 14th of October

---

Fire Ban Details:
Please be advised that as of midnight on July 6th 2018, Killarney Provincial Park is in a Restricted Fire Zone due to the high risk for forest fires. Campfires and the use of charcoal BBQ's and hibachi's are not permitted at this time.

Propane and portable gas stoves are permitted as an alternative for cooking.

Interior Campers: Upon arrival to the park you will be asked by park staff to display your portable stove when your permit is issued to you.

Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park is open with the following exception. Please be advised that Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park remains closed.

1. Trethewey Lake, Elissa Creek, all basins of Makobe Lake, Banks Lake, Grays Lake, Grays River, Graymud Lake, Bercole Lake and their portages and campsites remain closed until further notice.
Note: This restriction for Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park is in place to protect the public and ensure public safety while allowing fire personnel to safely fight forest fires in the identified area.

---

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use, however any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s Photo Policy (under development).

Please contact Bob Elliott, Park Superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic.

Mailing address: PO Box 267
Wawa, ON
P0S 1K0
Email: bob.elliott@ontario.ca
Phone: 705-856-2284

---

Boil Water Details:
NOTICE

The local Medical Officer of Health has issued a boil water advisory. Elevated bacterial counts in the water may pose a health risk to consumers. Users are advised to boil for one minute all water used for drinking, food preparation and dental care.

Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park remains closed.

Be advised if your route includes Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, the following lakes, portages and campsites remain closed.

Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park – Open with the following exception.
1. Trethewey Lake, Elissa Creek, all basins of Makobe Lake, Banks Lake, Grays Lake, Grays River, Graymud Lake, Bercole Lake and their portages and campsites remain closed until further notice.
Note: This restriction for Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park and the continued closure of Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park are in place to protect the public and ensure public safety while allowing fire personnel to safely fight forest fires in the identified areas.

---

Mark S. Burnham is a day use park only. The park closes daily at 10pm. For 2018 the park is open from May 4 to October 28. Camping and open fires are not permitted.

- All vehicles must have a valid Ontario Parks vehicle pass
- Domestic pets must be on a leash at all times
- Please pick up after your pet
- Horseback riding is not permitted
- Picking plants or flowers is not permitted
- no camping
- no open fires. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted in the picnic area only
- no hunting
- no paintball

Thank you and enjoy your visit. For inquires or to report violations, please call 705-799-5170

---

Fire Ban Details:
Mark S. Burnham is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted in the picnic area only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10pm daily.
For 2018 park is open from May 4 to October 28.

Boil Water Details:
No potable water is available at Mark S. Burnham

Beach Posting Details:

No swimming area is available at Mark S. Burnham. This is a day use park with a picnic area and 1.8km loop trail. Enjoy a hike through the majestic old growth forest showcasing a large canopy of Eastern Hemlock and Sugar Maple.

Beach Posting Details:

The Ministry of
the Environment, Conservation and Parks has identified a blue-green algae bloom
on Lake Talon.  Recreational water users within Mattawa River Provincial
Park may be affected depending on the location of the algae.  Wind
direction, water flow and other environmental conditions can cause the algae
bloom to move around the lake. 

Do not swim or boat in areas of the lake where algae is
visible.

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use, however any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s Photo Policy (under development). Please contact Bob Elliott, Park Superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic.

Mailing address: PO Box 267
Wawa, ON
P0S 1K0
Email: bob.elliott@ontario.ca
Phone: 705-856-2284

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

---