Welcome to Magnetawan River Provincial Park

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Operating Dates Legend

Not applicable.

Facilities and Activities summary

Before you visit: check what facilities/activities are available and pack what you need (e.g. water, snacks hand sanitizer).
When you visit: Continue to follow public health advice including physical distancing by keeping at least two metres from others, wearing a face covering where required and when physical distancing may be challenging or not possible, washing hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Facilities

Activities

Icon Colours

- Blue - available at the park. Check operating dates.

- Grey - unavailable at this park.

- Red - Temporarily Unavailable

- Purple - Available at park, but restrictions apply. Check operating dates. Click icon for details.

Restrictions

Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure you secure a campsite.

Restrictions

Some boat launches in the park are not open. For your safety, please respect all closure signs.

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Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

Restrictions

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Comfort stations include washroom facilities with flush toilets and hand washing facilities operating under enhanced cleaning procedures. Showers and laundry facilities will not be available this season. Some comfort stations in the park may remain closed.

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Some docks in the park are not open. For your safety, please respect all closure signs.

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Some dog beaches in the park are not ready for visitors. For your safety, please respect all posted closure signs.

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Food concessions are available but may be operating under reduced or modified service. Some food concession locations in the park may be closed.

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Building capacity restrictions are in place. Some areas within the museum may remain temporarily closed. Please follow information signs posted at the park.

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Vehicle access to pet exercise areas is not available at this time.

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Picnic shelters are available for use (rentals not available). They will not be regularly cleaned or disinfected. We ask that visitors come to the park prepared with sanitized wipes or table cloths, hand sanitizer, extra water and other supplies that you may need to protect yourself and others.

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Visitors are required to bring their own helmet to use bike rentals. Bike helmets are not available from the park at this time.

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Visitors are required to bring their own personal flotation device (PFD) to use rentals. PFDs are not available from the park at this time. At parks with multiple rental stations, some locations may remain closed.

Restrictions

Visitors are required to bring their own personal flotation device (PFD) to use rentals. PFDs are not available from the park at this time.

Restrictions

Visitors are required to bring their own personal flotation device (PFD) to use rentals. PFDs are not available from the park at this time.

Restrictions

We have made some modifications to how Roofed Accommodations will operate this season including priority for cleaning and disinfection of high touch surfaces. All reservation holders will be contacted and provided with additional information before their arrival date. Changes may include things like: modified check-in and check-out times and changes to amenities offered (e.g., kettles, dishes and linens) at some provincial parks.

Restrictions

Vault privies include washroom facilities operating under enhanced cleaning procedures that may or may not include flush toilets and running water for hand washing. Some vault privies at the park may not be open for visitors.

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The dumping station or the fill station may not be operational. Please contact the park prior to visiting for more information.

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Building capacity restrictions are in place. Some areas within the Visitor Centre may remain temporarily closed. Please follow information signs posted at the park.

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Biking

Some of our trails are not open for biking. For your safety, please respect closure signs.

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Biking - (Mountain Bike)

Some of our trails are not open for biking. For your safety, please respect closure signs.

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Birding - Festivals

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Boating

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Boating - Motorboat Restrictions

Not all waterbodies in the park allow motorboats and/or motor size may be restricted.

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Camping - Backcountry

Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.

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Camping - Car

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Camping - Dog Free

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Camping - Group

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Camping - Radio Free

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Camping - Seasonal Campsite Rental

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Camping - Walk In

Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.

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Camping - Winter (includes Roofed)

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Canoeing

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Day Use Only

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Disc Golf

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Dogsledding

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Fishing

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Golf

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Hiking

Some of our trails are not ready for hiking. For your safety, please respect trail closure signs.

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Hiking - Overnight Trails

Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.

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Horseback Riding

Some of our trails are not ready for horseback riding. For your safety, please respect trail closure signs.

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Hunting

Hunting is permitted only in specific seasons/locations, contact the park office for more information.

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Ice Skating

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Kite Boarding

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Rock Climbing

Climbers at Bon Echo must be members of the Alpine Club of Canada or register at the park office with park staff.

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Skiing - Cross Country

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Snowmobiling

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Snowshoeing

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Swimming

Some areas in the park may not be accessible for swimming. For your safety, please respect all posted closure signs.

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Tobogganing

Activity available only where weather conditions permit.

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Whitewater Paddling

For your safety check local Whitewater conditions before your trip.

What You'll Like :

Outstanding natural and human heritage values make the Magnetawan one of the most outstanding rivers in Ontario. This protected waterway is characterized by mature red and white pine stands, rocky shorelines, several sets of rapids and numerous islands. A number of significant species have been document in the park, and most communities remain in excellent condition.

Park Facilities: There are no visitor facilities at this non-operating park, however there are excellent recreational opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and nature appreciation.

General Information

Phone:
(705) 383-2369 ex. 202
Size: 3424.00 ha
Year established: 2003
Park Classification: Waterway

Address:
203 Hwy. 529
Point au Baril
P0G 1K0

Legend

= Day Use
= Camping / Overnight Use
= Backcountry Camping
= Roofed Accommodations
= Winter Day Use
= Winter (overnight - camping)
= Winter (overnight - roofed accommodations)