Alerts and Advisories as of: October 4, 2023
Fire Bans
There are no fire restrictions at this time.
Boil Water Advisory
- The following drinking water systems are posted BOIL WATER ADVISORY. Tap water must be boiled for one full minute prior to drinking, preparing food or baby formula, and brushing teeth:Rock Lake/ Raccoon Lake Campgrounds (2023-08-07)
Art Gallery (2023-10-03)
Blue-green Algae (2023-09-28)
Park has received reports of suspect blue-green algae on Smoke Lake. Users of the lake should be aware that water drawn in the vicinity of suspect algae should NOT BE USED for any purpose including drinking, washing, bathing, etc. Please ensure that pets are not consuming or swimming in any areas of concern.
Beach Postings
A "posting" is an indication of elevated bacteria levels in the water, not intended as an indication of operational status.
| Beach Name | Sample Date | Posted |
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| Achray - East | August 14, 2023 |
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| Achray - West | August 21, 2023 |
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| Canisbay Campground "A" | August 28, 2023 |
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| Canisbay Day Use "B" | August 28, 2023 |
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| East Beach | August 28, 2023 |
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| Kearney Lake | August 28, 2023 |
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| Kiosk Access | August 14, 2023 |
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| Mew Lake | August 31, 2023 |
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| Pog Lake A | August 29, 2023 |
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| Pog Lake C | August 29, 2023 |
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| Pog Lake C | August 29, 2023 |
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| Raccoon Lake | August 29, 2023 |
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| Rock Lake A | August 29, 2023 |
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| Rock Lake B | August 29, 2023 |
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| Tea Lake Camp. | August 28, 2023 |
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| Two Rivers Camp. | August 28, 2023 |
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| Two Rivers Picnic | August 31, 2023 |
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| Whitefish GC | August 29, 2023 |
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| Full listing of all beaches | ||
Park Advisories
East Gate and West Gate-Daily: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Canoe Lake Access Point Office
- Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Mondays: Closed
- Open Thanksgiving Monday, October 9: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Opeongo Access Point Office
- Daily: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rock Lake Campground/ Access Point Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Canisbay Lake Campground Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mew Lake Campground Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Pog Lake Campground Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office
- CLOSED (go to Mew Lake Campground Office)
Shall Lake Access Point Office
-Friday – Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
-Wednesday – Thursdays: Closed
Kearney (Magnetawan) Access Point Office
* NEW LOCATION Office Location at: 1734 Highway 518, Kearney ON
- Daily: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Starting Tuesday, October 10: Friday – Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kiosk Campground and Access Point Office
-Tuesday, September 5 to Monday, October 9: Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday - Sunday: October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kawawaymog (Round) (K-Mog) Lake Access Point Office
-Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Brent Office
-Daily: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sand Lake Gate
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 24: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visitor Centre
- Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friends of Algonquin Park Bookstore & Nature Shop, Algonquin Art Room, viewing deck, exhibits, and a dining area with coffee, cold drinks and snacks: OPEN.
Backcountry UpdatesAccess Point Changes:
- The Magnetawan / Kearney Access Point office has moved to: 1734 Highway 518, Kearney Ontario
- Galeairy Lake Access Point overnight parking can be found at 41 Hay Creek Road
- Aylen Lake Access Point has moved locations: 18 Aylen Lake 45.651084°, -77.918515° From Hwy 60, 11.8 km east of the village of Madawaska, follow the Aylen Lake Road north for 7.8 km, turn left crossing over a dam and continue 0.4 km, turn left onto North Aylen Lake Road (gravel) and continue for 9km to the access point parking lot. From the parking lot you portage 4km into Wilkins Lake on the cart trail.
Campsite Closure:
-The island campsite on David Lake has permanently closed
Low Water Advisories
- Aylen River between McKaskill and Roundbush Lake
- Rock Creek between Fork Lake and Gordon Lake