South Bay
Beginning June 1, backcountry camping and day-use will be permitted in non-operating provincial parks and conservation reserves where these activities are normally available. Party size must not exceed the limit set out under the emergency order in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Facilities and Activities summary
Before you visit: check what facilities/activities are available and pack what you need (e.g. water, snacks, mask/face covering, and hand sanitizer). Postpone your visit if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to isolate.
Please note winter activities are weather dependent, please check the Ontario Parks Ski Report or local weather forecasts for snow conditions.
When you visit: Continue to follow public health advice including practicing physical distancing by keeping at least two metres from others, wearing a face covering where required, when physical distancing may be a challenge or not possible and when entering indoor public spaces, and wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Facilities
Activities
- 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
Biking 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Biking - (Mountain Bike) 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Birding - Festivals 
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Boating 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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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 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Camping - Dog Free 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Camping - Group 
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Camping - Radio Free 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Camping - Seasonal Campsite Rental 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Camping - Walk In 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Camping - Winter (includes Roofed) 
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Canoeing 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Disc Golf 
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Dogsledding 
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Fishing 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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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 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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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 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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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 
Snowmobiling is only permitted in certain areas. Contact the park for additional information.
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Snowshoeing 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Swimming 
This activity is not available in the winter.
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Tobogganing 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Whitewater Paddling 
This activity is not available in the winter.
What You'll Like:
This L-shaped tract on the shore of the South Bay of Lake Nipissing, has many interesting geological features. The area is on the Frontenac axis, a southward extension of the Canadian Shield that passes through Kingston, the Thousand Islands, and into New York State. Geologically, the area is known as the Grenville Province of the Canadian Shield. It contains examples of neohelikiam muscovite, a thinly layered rock of the mica family, and quartz and biotite gnesisses.
Park Facilities and Activities: The park has no visitor facilities. Recreational activities include swimming, fishing, boating and hiking.
Location: Twenty-five kilometres south of North Bay, near the town of Nipissing. Access is via water of Lake Nipissing Road from Highway 654.
(705) 729-2010
Size: 1525.00 ha
Year established: 1985
Park Classification: Recreational
P0H 2R0