Murphys Point
Construction - Possible Travel Delays
A portion of County Road 1 (Rideau Ferry Road) between Highway 15 and Perth is under construction as they re-pave the roadway. Travel Delays of 5-10 minutes are expected as traffic is reduced to one lane.
What You'll Like :
- Located on Big Rideau Lake, part of the historic Rideau Waterway
- Silver Queen Mine, an early 1900s mica mine
- Tours of the mine and other regular interpretive programs from end of June to Labour Day and fall weekends
- Hiking trails groomed in the winter for skiing
- Car and RV camping, group camping, backcountry camping (boat-in sites on the Rideau)
- Great mix of wildlife habitat: forest, wetland, old fields and three lakes
General Information
Phone: 613-267-5060
Size: 1238.78 ha
Year established: 1967
Park Classification: Natural Environment
Size: 1238.78 ha
Year established: 1967
Park Classification: Natural Environment
Address:
2243 Elmgrove Road, R.R. 5
Perth
K7H 3C7
2243 Elmgrove Road, R.R. 5
Perth
K7H 3C7
2017 Operating Dates
| Park / Campground | Usage (day use, camping, etc.) | Opening and Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Murphys Point | May 12, 2017 to October 10, 2017 | |
| Murphys Point | May 19, 2017 to October 1, 2017 | |
| Murphys Point | December 9, 2017 to March 11, 2018 |
