Alerts in Parks

Alexander Stewart Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

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

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Fire Ban Details:
Alexander Stewart Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

Forest Management log hauling on the Opeongo Lake Rd.

Logging trucks will be travelling on Opeongo Lake Rd from Highway 60 to Cameron Lake Road (approximately 3 km in length). The hauling will be occurring Monday to Friday, from early July 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.

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Backcountry restrictions:

* Lakes Closed to Camping – Ryan Lake, Dickson Lake and Hardy Bay of Lake Lavieille remain closed to overnight camping until further notice. At this time, the canoe route remains open for travel. These campsites will remain closed for public safety reasons. Some forms of algae can pose health risks to both pets and humans.

*Access Point 1 – Kawawaymog: Very low water conditions on Fassett Creek, Loughrin Creek and Birchcliffe Creek.

*Access Point 2 – Tim River: Very low water conditions on the Nipissing River from Big Bob Lake to Gibson Lake and along the Tim River from Tim Lake to Rosebary Lake and Longbow Lake to Shippagew Lake.

* Access Point 5 – Canoe Lake: Very low water conditions in the following areas - Vanishing Pond (no water), Little Pond between Bartlett and Willow, Potter Creek, Head Creek and Otterslide Creek.

*Access Point 9 & 13 – Rock Lake and Galeairy Lake: Low water levels between Rock Lake and Galeairy Lake.

* Access Point 10 – Sunday Creek (including camping on Fork Lake and Norway Lake): Closed. Access to Fork and Norway Lakes through Sunday Creek is impassable due to low water conditions therefore the campsites on these lakes are temporarily closed.

* Access Point 11 – Lake Opeongo: Low water levels on smaller lakes and ponds.

*Access Points 15 & 16 – Hay Lake and Kingscote: Hay Lake to Little Hay Lake is impassable and there are very low water conditions from Little Hay Lake to Little Branch Lake.

*Access Point 23 – Lake Travers: The Lake Travers Road will be closed for repairs on September 25th and 26th, campers will not be able to start or end their trips at this access point at this time. McManus Lake will be unaffected.

* Access Point 24 – Bissett Creek Road: Vehicle travel to the Lost Coin and Bisset Creek Ranger Cabins is not permitted at this time due to active logging operations. Vehicles must be parked at the Park boundary and access to the cabins is by foot (non-motorized carts are permitted). The walking distance to the Lost Coin Cabin is approximately 6.2 km and to the Bissett Creek Cabin is 1.0 km.

* Access Point 25 – Wendigo Lake: 4-wheel drive access only or 1 km portage to access point.

*Access Points 26 – North River: Very low water from access point to North River Lake.

*Access Points 27– Cedar Lake/Brent: Catfish Lake to Lynx Lake is impassable, very low water from Catfish Lake to Sunfish Lake.

*Access Points 29– Kiosk: Very low water from Club Lake to Mouse Lake and low water on Maple Creek (but still passable).

* Highland Backpacking Trail – Parking for the trail has been temporarily moved to the Old Railway Bike Trail parking lot in the Mew Lake Campground.

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Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail:

The fourth loop of the Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail (Callighen's Corners Loop) is currently closed.

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We are pleased to inform you that Arrow Lake Provincial Park will be added to the Ontario Parks reservation service for the 2020 operating season. This means you will be able to make a camping reservation online or by phone. You can make your reservation for the 2020 camping season up to 5-months in advance of your arrival date. For example, you can reserve on December 15, 2019 for an arrival date of May 15, 2020.

Reservations can be made:
Online: OntarioParks.com/reservations
By phone: 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275)

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Please be advised that the road to the parking area to Aubrey Falls is currently closed to vehicle traffic due to washout.

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Park visitors should be aware that the current high water level of Georgian Bay has resulted in a large reduction in the width and quality of dry beach areas in the park. Beach 1 is the largest remaining beach but is considerably narrower than in past years. On shore winds will and do completely eliminate the Pet Beach, and Beaches 2 and 4. There is a very small area of dry beach at Beach 3. There are no alternative beach areas for pets.

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

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Fire Ban Details:

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

Effective Sept 3: Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

IF YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE OUTSIDE OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.
613-336-2228 x 223

Please be advised that Bon Echo does not offer non-reservable (First Come, First Served) campsites.

Visitor Centre: open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday only
Greystones Giftshop & Bookstore: open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday through Sunday (and Thanksgiving Monday)

Cliff Top Ferry and Interpretive Tour Boat schedule - operating Thursday through Sunday:
- 45-minute Interpretive Tour Boat times: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30
- Cliff Top Ferry
To Cliff / Return
10:30 / 12:15
12:00 / 1:45
1:30 / 3:15
3:00 / 4:30

Boat tickets available from Greystones (opens at 10:00 am - call for availability: 613 336-9863).

Hours of operation for Bon Echo Outfitters, offering canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board, and pedal boat rentals within Bon Echo PP:
Mon - Thurs: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
More info: 1-800-985-2571 or www.bonechooutfitters.com

The KISHKEBUS CANOE ROUTE is CLOSED until further notice due to low water levels.

Attention Rock Climbers:
Routes #1 through #23 are OPEN as of Sept 7.

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Notice to all Dog Owners

The leash free trails at Bronte Creek Provincial Park are very popular.

In recent years Ontario Parks has observed situations and received numerous complaints from dog owners and other park users about uncontrolled dogs off leash.

In the interest of public safety and to ensure the enjoyment of the park for all park users and local wildlife, Ontario Parks is giving notice that:

As of July 5, 2019 dog owners will be limited to a maximum of two dogs off-leash per owner within the designated off-leash areas within the park.

All dogs outside the leash free areas are always required to be leashed.

As a reminder you are required to keep your dog under control at all times within the park.

Leash free areas for dogs are also provided by the cities of Burlington and Oakville.

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Carson Lake Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

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

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Fire Ban Details:
Carson Lake Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

Accessing the hibernaculum in this park, especially during the winter months, is strictly prohibited.

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Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact Bryna Sprigings, (A/Park Superintendent) if you would like more information. Bryna may be reached at 905-436-2036 ext 231 or by email bryna.sprigings@ontario.ca.
Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 fo the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

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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.

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Fire Ban Details:
No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime.

Campsite Closures:

- Effective April 26th, 2019 camping is not permitted at the campsites located within the area of French River Provincial Park that was affected by forest fire activity in 2018 (PAR033). This area includes campsite numbers 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 926, 925, 929, 930. Camping at these campsites or areas within the former fire perimeter is strictly prohibited for park users. This restriction will ensure the safety of park users due to the hazards presented as a result of the fire.

- All other areas of French River Provincial are open to the public.

- For more information on visiting French River Provincial Park Please contact 1-705-857-1630

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The office will open from 8:00am - 4:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 8am-7pm Friday and Saturday starting September 3rd, 2019. Camping permits MUST be obtained through the park office, Day-Use permits can be obtained through our self-serve system located to the right of the Park Office outside of office hours, cash only please.

To make an Interior Camping Reservation please visit www.ontarioparks.com or call 1-888-668-7275.

For assistance with trip planning or other general park inquiries please contact the Park Office at (613) 376-3489.

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Desert Lake Road Closure - Desert Lake Road will be closed to vehicles at the causeway at the Desert Lake Resort from 5pm Thursday Sept 26th through 7am Monday Sept 30th. The boat launch will also be closed the week of Sept 30th through Oct 4th for replacement.

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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.

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

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Fire Ban Details:
FIRES STRICTLY PROHIBITED

DAY USE HOURS 8AM TO 8PM

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.

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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

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We are pleased to inform you that Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park will be added to the Ontario Parks reservation service for the 2020 operating season. This means you will be able to make a camping reservation online or by phone. You can make your reservation for the 2020 camping season up to 5-months in advance of your arrival date. For example, you can reserve on December 15, 2019 for an arrival date of May 15, 2020.

Reservations can be made:
Online: OntarioParks.com/reservations
By phone: 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275)

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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.

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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 and audio recording devices are in use. However, any photos or audio that record members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s Photo Policy (under development). Please contact Tamara Flannigan, Park Superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic.

Mailing address: 650 Imperial Street
Massey, ON
P0P 1P0
Email: tamara.flannigan@ontario.ca
Phone: 705-865-2021 ext. 101

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

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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

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We are pleased to inform you that MacLeod Provincial Park will be added to the Ontario Parks reservation service for the 2020 operating season. This means you will be able to make a camping reservation online or by phone. You can make your reservation for the 2020 camping season up to 5-months in advance of your arrival date. For example, you can reserve on December 15, 2019 for an arrival date of May 15, 2020.

Reservations can be made:
Online: OntarioParks.com/reservations
By phone: 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275)

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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.

Mark S. Burnham is a day use park only. During the winter season there is limited parking and use at own risk. During the operating season the park closes daily at 10pm. 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

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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.

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.

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.

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We are pleased to inform you that Missinaibi Provincial Park will be added to the Ontario Parks reservation service for the 2020 operating season. This means you will be able to make a camping reservation online or by phone. You can make your reservation for the 2020 camping season up to 5-months in advance of your arrival date. For example, you can reserve on December 15, 2019 for an arrival date of May 15, 2020.

Reservations can be made:
Online: OntarioParks.com/reservations
By phone: 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275)

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Boil Water Details:
Missinaibi Provincial Park drinking water system is currently posted with boil water advisory.

Boil Water Details:
Please be advised that our drinking water system has been put into service however, the water must be tested by the Local Public Health Laboratory before it is safe for use. The quality of the water is unknown at this time.

Water can be rendered safe for drinking if boiled for at least one minute.

All notices will be removed from the taps as soon as we have received confirmation of acceptable laboratory test results.