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Alerts in Parks

Park alerts include fire bans, boil water advisories, prohibited activities and general park notices.

Alexander Lake Forest Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Alexander Stewart Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Provoking Falls Bridge Closure:
The Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is CLOSED due to safety concerns. The bridge is closed indefinitely.
A re-route has been posted and provided, it will add an additional 2.6 km.

Algonquin Provincial Park - Boil Water

Location: Raccoon Lake Campground, Rock Lake Campground - A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

East Gate Office:
-Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm

West Gate Office:
-Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Visitor Centre:
- Daily: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friends of Algonquin Park Bookstore & Nature Shop, Algonquin Art Room, viewing deck, exhibits, and a dining area with coffee, cold drinks and snacks.

Mew Lake Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Canisbay Lake Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Pog Lake Campground Office
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Rock Lake Campground Office and Access Point Office
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Canoe Lake Access Point Office:
- Monday - Thursday : 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Friday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Lake Opeongo Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Shall Lake Access Point Office:
- Thursday - Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed

Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Brent Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Kiosk Campground and Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Kearney Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Trailer Sanitation Stations
- Sunday Lake (km 35.6): open
- Rock Lake: open (boil water)
- Minnesing (km 23): open

Algonquin Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 14, 2025 at 5:00PM: Algonquin Provincial Park has issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN that prohibits all open fires.

This fire ban applies to all land within Algonquin Provincial Park, including:
• All developed campgrounds;
• All interior/backcountry camping - canoe tripping and backpacking;
• All picnic and day-use areas;
• All trails;
• All cottages, private and commercial leases within Algonquin.

During a fire ban:
• Campfires are not permitted at any time;
• Charcoal or wood burning barbeques may not be used;
• Portable gas/propane/naphtha stoves or barbecues that have a fuel source with a control valve may still be used;
• Backcountry users must have a portable stove with a fuel shut-off valve. Biolite or other wood/charcoal burning stoves are not permitted.

Enforcement staff will be patrolling the park by boat, aircraft and vehicle to ensure compliance.

The fire ban will remain in place until further notice and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow.

Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Updates

Access Points
For the following Access Point Roads we recommend Four Wheel Drive (4WD):
- Kingscote Lake Access Point
- Aylen Lake Access Point

Minnesing Bike Trail: The first two loops of the Minnesing Bike Trail, Sugar Bush Run and Timber Slide Loop, are cleared and open for use. The third loop remains closed at this time and the fourth loop is permanently closed.

Low Water Alerts
Expect low water conditions:
- Tim River on either side of Rosebary Lake
- Rosebary Lake to the P1330 to Queer Lake
- David Creek off of Mubwayaka Lake
- Loontail Creek north of Rosebary Lake
- Creek from Pen Lake towards Welcome Lake

Amable du Fond River Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible north of Highway 17 as it enters Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.

Amable du Fond River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please be advised that construction of a new comfort station will be taking place this season in the Lumby Campground at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Starting September 2nd, the Comfort Station in the Lumby Campground will be closed for construction. While construction is underway, expect increased noise and construction related traffic throughout the campground. Impacted campsites have been closed as a result of this activity.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, Ontario Parks is investing in our infrastructure to better serve our park visitors for years to come.

Arrowhead Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Fire Ban: EFFECTIVE August 7th, 2025:

Arrowhead Provincial Park has issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN that prohibits all open fires.

This fire ban applies to all land within Arrowhead Provincial Park, including:
• All developed campgrounds;
• All picnic and day-use areas;
• All trails;

What is allowed during a fire ban:
- portable gas or propane cooking stoves
- portable liquid-fuel cooking stoves
- propane barbecues

What's not allowed during a fire ban:
- campfires
- charcoal or wood barbecues
- biomass stoves
- candles
- torches

Enforcement staff will be patrolling the park to ensure compliance.

The fire ban will remain in place until further notice and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow.

Awenda Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

As a result of the ice storm earlier this spring, many areas of the park have had significant tree damage. For safety reasons, certain sections of the park have been closed. Cleanup operations are ongoing and may cause noise and disruptions. Please respect the closures and maintain a safe distance from work crews to ensure everyone's safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Barron River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Bass Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Beattie Pinery Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Bell Bay Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Bissett Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Black Creek Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Black Creek Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Bon Echo Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Abes and Essens Hiking Trail Closures
Notice: Loop 3 (Abes) of the Abes and Essens Hiking Trail is CLOSED between campsites 529 and 530 due to storm damage. All 5 campsites on the trail remain open.

Bon Echo Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Bon Echo Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Bonnechere Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Bonnechere River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Boyne Valley Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The recreation complex, including the pool, tennis courts and volleyball courts served park visitors for 35 years. The infrastructure requires significant repairs, and this has provided us with an opportunity to create sustainable recreational opportunities for the community of today and for the next 35 years. We appreciate your patience as a construction project of this size involves many steps, and we want to ensure the final product meets the high standards our visitors have come to expect. We must consider energy efficiencies, environmental impact, accessibility, technology and health and safety.

The pool will remain closed for the summer of 2025 as the project progresses.

Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Cabot Head Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Cabot Head Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Carson Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Carson Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Chapleau-Nemegosenda River Provincial Park - Boil Water

Any water collected from lakes and rivers should be treated before using it for drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include filtration, disinfection tablets and/or boiling water for one minute.


Charleston Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice

Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.


Charleston Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Craigleith Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Darlington Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Devil's Glen Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Driftwood Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please be advised that Driftwood Provincial Park is expanding their recreational opportunities this season by creating additional campsites. To facilitate this work, campsite closures for the fall of 2025 have been put in place and visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday in the area of Brumm Campground. Brumm Campground will be closed to allow for construction.

We appreciate your patience while we create more camping opportunities to better serve our park visitors.

Driftwood Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Duclos Point Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


DuPont Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Earl Rowe Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Emily Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

As a result of the ice storm earlier this spring, many areas of the park have had significant tree damage. For safety reasons, certain sections of the park have been closed (including hiking trails, some trails to bathroom facilities and campgrounds). Cleanup operations are ongoing and may cause noise and disruptions. Please respect the closures and maintain a safe distance from work crews to ensure everyone's safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

Emily Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Esker Lakes Provincial Park - Park Notice

The visitor centre is currently closed.


Esker Lakes Provincial Park - Park Notice

Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.


Fairbank Provincial Park - Park Notice

Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.


Ferris Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Fitzroy Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Forks of the Credit Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Foy Property Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Frontenac Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Fushimi Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Camping is prohibited.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No littering


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No hunting


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No horse back riding


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No alcohol


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No mechanized travel


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Recreational use of drones is not permitted.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Park Notice

This is a non-operating park. There are no facilities or activities at this park.


Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

There is no parking available at this park.


Grant's Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Camping is prohibited.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No littering


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No hunting


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No horse back riding


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No alcohol


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No mechanized travel


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Recreational use of drones is not permitted.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice

This is a non-operating park. There are no facilities or activities at this park.


Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice

There is limited parking at this park.


Holland Landing Prairie Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Indian Point Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Ira Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Ira Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

Potable water stations are located in the park. Please check with the park on arrival for details. All other sources of water are under a boil water advisory. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.


James N. Allan Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Jocko Rivers Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Johnston Hrb./Pine Tree Pt. Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Johnston Hrb./Pine Tree Pt. Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Construction Notice: Delays on Highway 11
Please be advised that ongoing construction on Highway 11 between Englehart and Kirkland Lake is resulting in lane reductions and uneven road surfaces. Expect delays and drive with caution in work zones.

Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - Boil Water

Any water collected from lakes and rivers should be treated before using it for drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include filtration, disinfection tablets and/or boiling water for one minute.


Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Road grading to begin Thursday, August 14th. Please exercise caution while driving, and watch for slow moving vehicles and park staff working on roads.

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

George Lake Campground: Please be advised that construction of twenty-two new campsites will be taking place in the George Lake Campground starting November 1st, 2025 until April 1st, 2026. Due to construction, the campground, with the exception of Roofed Accommodations, will be closed for overnight camping. Day use of all trails, except Cranberry Bog, is permitted. Visitors during this period may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Camping on the Silhouette Trail will still be permitted during this time. Also, for this Winter, the Park will have modified cross country ski trails still available for use (approximately 15km) accessed through our Granite Ridge Day Use Area.

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

George Lake Campground: Please be advised that construction will commence for a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) radio tower on October 15th, 2025. The radio tower is being built in the vicinity of the park’s trailer dump-and-fill station. Visitors to the park during this period may experience additional noise from construction from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to the popularity of The Crack trail and Chikanishing trail, campsite holders must have a valid permit for these trails. Visitors with a current campsite reservation should inform gate staff of their plans to hike The Crack or Chikanishing upon check-in, so staff may issue the appropriate day-permit at no additional charge.

Killbear Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Harold Point Campground: Please be advised that construction of a new comfort station will be taking place in Harold Point Campground (campsites 500-631). Visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The existing comfort station will remain open for the 2025 season.

Lake St. Peter Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Lake Superior Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Limestone Islands Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Lion's Head Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Lion's Head Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Little Cove Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Little Cove Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Lola Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


MacLeod Provincial Park - Boil Water

Potable water stations are located in the park. Please check with the park on arrival for details. All other sources of water are under a boil water advisory. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Mara Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Marten River Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Mattawa River Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Campion Rapids access point is closed as an entry or exit point to the Mattawa River. The Campion Rapids portage remains open for people paddling the Mattawa River.
The Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible between Highway 17 and where it enters the Mattawa River at Campion Rapids.

Mattawa River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


McRae Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Menzel Centennial Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Michipicoten Island Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Misery Bay Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Missinaibi Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Mono Cliffs Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Murphys Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Murphys Point Provincial Park - Boil Water

Location: Group Campground - A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Nagagamisis Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Neys Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Noisy River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


North Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Oastler Lake Provincial Park - Warning

Ticks are found on this landscape.


Oastler Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Opeongo River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Ottawa River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Pakwash Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Photography / Digital device use:
In order to respect the spiritual and ceremonial dignity of the Petroglyphs site, photography and the use of digital devices is not permitted at the glyph site. Visitors are asked to keep cell phones in their pockets at the site. Photography is permitted throughout the rest of the park.

Dogs:
The indigenous community has requested that dogs not be present at the Petroglyphs site. Visitors intending to bring their dog are advised to bring another human companion to take turns waiting with the dog while the other person enters the Visitor Centre or walks down to the glyph site. There are benches available 100m up the path from glyph site where visitors can alternate waiting with their dog. Dogs are permitted throughout the rest of the park as long as they are on leash and under control.

Swimming:
In order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this unique lake, swimming is prohibited at McGinnis Lake.

Hiking:
Visitors are asked not to start any hiking trails after 3:00 pm as there is not time to complete the trails before 5:00 pm when visitors are asked to leave the park.
Please arrive well before 3:00 pm if planning to go for a hike.

Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Pinery Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Port Burwell Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

P4 and P5 Day Use and Beach areas are without running water. Hand sanitizer has been provided at the vault washrooms.

Potholes Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Potholes Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Access to High Bluff Island, Gull Island and the waters 200 metres from their shorelines is prohibited each year from March 10th to September 10th inclusive.

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Pretty River Valley Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to ice storm damage on March 29/30, 2025, and late winter conditions, Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park may have hazardous conditions in many parts of the park, including fallen, or loose trees and tree limbs. We recommend that visitors who plan to enter this park take precaution, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Park staff are working diligently to clean up parks as a result of the ice storm.

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


René Brunelle Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Rideau River Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The Rondeau Provincial Park pier suffered ice damage in January of 2014. For public safety reasons, the pier remains closed until further notice.


Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The Marsh Tower and boardwalk were severely damaged by ice sheer. For public safety reasons, both the Marsh Tower and boardwalk were removed until further notice. Options for rehabilitation of the Marsh Tower and boardwalk are currently being explored.

Round Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

A severe storm occurred at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on June 21, 2025. The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions. Because of the magnitude of damage, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2025 season.

As a result, your reservation will need to be changed to another park where availability exists or cancelled. To make a change or to cancel your upcoming reservation please contact our call centre at 1-888-668-7275 (open daily; 7am-9pm ET) and speak with a reservation agent, no change or cancellation fees will apply.

Please contact the Ontario Parks call centre at 1-888-668-7275 (open daily 7:00 am – 9:00 pm) to cancel or modify your reservation by 9:00 pm ET on July 30, 2025.
If we have not heard from you by 9:00 pm ET on July 30, your reservation will be automatically cancelled, and you will receive a full refund. Please allow up to ten business days for your refund to appear on your credit card statement.

We understand that this closure will affect your plans and apologize for the inconvenience. You may be interested in our ‘Availability Notifications’ feature which directly emails you if a campsite becomes available for the park and dates that interest you. Simply click the green ‘Notify Me’ button when searching for a reservation to set up your notifications.

For updates on the status of the closure, please check back to our Park Alerts webpage.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Amable du Fond River Provincial Park
Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible north of Highway 17 as it enters Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Mattawa River Provincial Park
Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Campion Rapids access point is closed as an entry or exit point to the Mattawa River. The Campion Rapids portage remains open for people paddling the Mattawa River.
The Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible between Highway 17 and where it enters the Mattawa River at Campion Rapids.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please Note:
Starting September 1st, the Comfort Station between campsites 109 and 111 in Outlet “A” Campgrounds will be closed for construction. While construction is underway, expect increased noise and construction related traffic throughout the campground. Necessary campsites have been closed as a result of this activity. To mitigate the impact of these closures on campsite availability, we will extend the operating season in Cedars Campground. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we look forward to these new infrastructure improvements in 2026 to serve our visitors better!

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Effective AUGUST 12, 2025, Comfort Station 9, located in Outlet A Campground between campsites 109 and 111, is closed until further notice due to maintenance issues. Campers visiting the Outlet A campground are advised to use the Comfort Station located beside campsite 177, or one of the available vault toilet stations within the campground. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please be advised that the County Marathon will occur Sunday October 5th, 2025. Traffic in and out of the park will be impacted as OPP will be conducting rolling road closures on County Roads 10, 11, and 12. It is recommended that park visitors avoid entering or exiting the park from 10:00-11:30 am.

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Sandbar Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Severn River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Sharbot Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No alcohol


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No mechanized travel


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No littering


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No hunting


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Camping is prohibited.


Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

Recreational use of drones is not permitted.


Short Hills Provincial Park - Warning

Ticks are found on this landscape.


Short Hills Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Japanese Stiltgrass, a shade-tolerant invasive annual grass of forests, wetlands, damp fields, lawns, trails and roadside ditches has been identified in Short Hills Provincial Park

Please refer to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website and park kiosks for additional information and pictures.

https://inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-pests-invasive-species/invasive-plants/fact-sheets/japanese-stiltgrass/eng/1331745159167/1331745245097

Why it’s a problem
Japanese stiltgrass can form dense stands that outcompete native vegetation. It reduces the regeneration of native woody species and the overall biodiversity of the invaded ecosystem.

What it looks like
Japanese stiltgrass is a sprawling grass. Stems are 40-120 cm long and 1-1.5 mm thick. The lower portion of the plant is prostrate while the upper portions and flowering branches are erect. It roots at its stem nodes. Leaf blades are pale green, narrowly elliptic, 4–9 cm long and 5–15 mm wide, with a characteristic shiny midrib. Leaf sheaths are shorter than internodes. Inflorescences are terminal racemes, 3-9 cm in length.

Where it’s found
Native to Asia, this species has naturalized in the eastern U.S. and continues to spread in the northeast. One small population of Japanese stiltgrass has been confirmed and is under official control in southern Ontario.

How it spreads
Fruits and seeds are dispersed by water and can attach to clothing or animal fur. Bird seed, soil, nursery stock, hay, muddy tires, equipment, vehicles, and footwear are additional means of dispersal. Seeds can persist in the soil for as long as five years.

Regulations
Japanese stiltgrass is regulated as a pest in Canada under the Plant Protection Act. The species is prohibited and therefore importation and domestic movement of regulated plants and their propagative parts is not permitted. If found, regulatory action can be taken.

Similar species
Japanese stiltgrass is similar to the North American native white cutgrass (Leersia virginica). However, distinctive traits of Japanese stiltgrass include hairless nodes, smaller leaf blades, purple fall colouration, and a shinier blade midrib. Moreover, Japanese stiltgrass is an annual weed with fibrous roots and a spike-like inflorescence, whereas Leersia species have rhizomes and a panicle type of inflorescence. Japanese stiltgrass may also be mistaken for another North American native, deertongue panicgrass (Dichanthelium clandestinum), as well as for small carpetgrass (Arthraxon hispidus).

What to do about it
Please contact your local CFIA office if you think you have found Japanese stiltgrass or other regulated invasive plants. The CFIA will follow-up to determine if further action is needed.

*Invasive plants are plant species that can be harmful when introduced into new areas. These species can invade agricultural and natural areas, causing serious damage to Canada's economy and environment. To find out more, visit www.inspection.gc.ca/invasive or contact CFIA’s Invasive Alien Species and Domestic Programs section at cfia.ias-eee.acia@canada.ca. To find your area or regional CFIA office, visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/offices/eng/1313255382836/1313256130232

Short Hills Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The East loop and the North section of the Terrace creek trail is closed due to unsafe trail conditions. The South Terrace Creek trail which connects to Black Walnut remains open at this time.

Sibbald Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Silent Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Silver Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Six Mile Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Slate Islands Provincial Park - Park Notice

Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.


Smokey Head/White Bluff Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Smokey Head/White Bluff Provincial Park - Boil Water

No potable water is available at this park.


The Massasauga Provincial Park - Warning

Ticks are found on this landscape.


The Massasauga Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Voyageur Provincial Park - Park Notice

Please note that park telephone lines are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to ongoing construction, the Mobi-Mat at Beach Area 1 will not be set up for the 2025 season.

Westmeath Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


White Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water

A 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 infant formula, and brushing teeth.


Widdifield Forest Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Wolf Island Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.


Wolf Island Provincial Park - Fire Ban

This park is currently under a fire ban.


Beach Postings

A "posting" is an indication of elevated bacteria levels in the water, not intended as an indication of operational status.

Park / Beach Name Sample Date Open / Posted
Aaron
East Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Aaron
Main Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Achray - East
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Achray - West
July 23, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Canisbay Campground "A"
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Canisbay Day Use "B"
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
East Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Kearney Lake
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Kiosk Access
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Mew Lake
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Pog Lake A
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Pog Lake C
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Raccoon Lake
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Rock Lake A
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Rock Lake B
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Tea Lake Camp.
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Two Rivers Camp.
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Two Rivers Picnic
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Algonquin
Whitefish GC
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Arrowhead
Beach 1 - Roe
June 23, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Arrowhead
Beach 2 - Day Use
June 23, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Arrowhead
Beach 3 - Lumby
June 23, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Arrow Lake
Campground Beach
July 8, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Awenda
Beach 1
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Awenda
Beach 2
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Awenda
Beach 3
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Awenda
Beach 4
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Balsam Lake
Balsam Lake Beach
July 2, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Bass Lake
Bass Lake Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Batchawana Bay
Batchawana Bay Beach
August 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Blue Lake
Blue Lake Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Bon Echo
New Beach
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Bon Echo
North Beach (Campers)
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Bon Echo
South Beach (Main)
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Bonnechere
Bonnchere Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Caliper Lake
Caliper Lake Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Charleston Lake
Campers
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Charleston Lake
Day Use
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Chutes
Chutes Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Darlington
Lake Ontario Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Driftwood
Day Use Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Emily
Campers Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Esker Lakes
Campers
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Esker Lakes
Day Use
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Fairbank
Main - Day Use
July 15, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Fairbank
Small - Campground
July 15, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Finlayson Point
Beach 1 - Blue
July 15, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Finlayson Point
Beach 2 - Red
July 15, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Fitzroy
Campers Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Fitzroy
Public Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Fushimi Lake
Fushimi Lake Beach
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
Balsam Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
Main Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
Poplar Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
Red Maple Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
Trailer Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Grundy Lake
White Birch Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Halfway Lake
Main Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Inverhuron
Inverhuron Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Inverhuron
Inverhuron Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Ivanhoe Lake
Ivanhoe Lake Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Kakabeka Falls
Beach 1
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Kettle Lakes
Green Lake
August 1, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Kettle Lakes
Island Lake
August 1, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Kettle Lakes
Slab Lake
August 1, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killarney
East Beach (Main)
July 2, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killarney
West Beach (2nd)
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killbear
Blinds Bay
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killbear
Granite Saddle
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killbear
Harold Point
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killbear
Kilcoursie Bay
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Killbear
Lighthouse
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake St. Peter
Campers
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake St. Peter
Day Use
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake Superior
Agawa Bay
July 22, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake Superior
Katherine Cove
July 22, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake Superior
Old Woman Bay
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Lake Superior
Rabbit Blanket
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Long Point
New Park
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Long Point
Old Park
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
MacGregor Point
Campers
July 22, 2025 No beach posting at this time
MacLeod
MacLeod Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Mara
Mara Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Marten River
Assinika Beach
July 28, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Marten River
Chicot Beach
July 28, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Marten River
Main Beach (Day Use)
July 28, 2025 No beach posting at this time
McRae Point
McRae Point Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Mikisew
Beach 1 - North
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Mikisew
Beach 2 - Centre
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Mikisew
Beach 3 - Day Use
August 13, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Missinaibi
Missinaibi Lake Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Mississagi
Semiwhite Lake
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Murphys Point
Campers (Hoggs Bay)
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Murphys Point
Day Use
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Nagagamisis
Nagagmisis Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Neys
Beach 1
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
North Beach
Lake Ontario Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
North Beach
North Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Oastler Lake
Oastler Lake Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Ojibway
Ojibway Beach
July 30, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Pakwash
Beach 1
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Pancake Bay
Pancake Bay Beach
August 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Pinery
The Pinery Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Point Farms
Point Farms Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Port Bruce
Port Bruce Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Port Burwell
Port Burwell Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Presqu'ile
Presqu'ile Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Quetico
Beach 1
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Quetico
Beach 2
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rainbow Falls
East Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rainbow Falls
Rossport (Superior)
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rainbow Falls
West Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
René Brunelle
First Beach (Campers - A)
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
René Brunelle
Phipps Point - B (Day Use Area)
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Restoule
Little Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Restoule
Main Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rideau River
East Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rideau River
Main Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rock Point
Rock Point Beach
August 12, 2025 There is a beach posting
Rondeau
Lake Erie
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rondeau
Rondeau Bay
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rondeau
Visitors Centre
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rushing River
North Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rushing River
South Main Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Rushing River
South Small Beach
July 21, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Samuel de Champlain
Babawasse
June 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Samuel de Champlain
Jingwakoki
June 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Samuel de Champlain
Main Beach
June 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sandbanks
Dunes Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sandbanks
Lakeshore Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sandbanks
Outlet Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sandbar Lake
Main Beach
August 6, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Selkirk
Selkirk Beach
August 12, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sharbot Lake
Beach 1 (2-6)
July 29, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sharbot Lake
Beach 2 (7-11)
July 29, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sibbald Point
Main Beach
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Silent Lake
Day Use
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Silent Lake
Pincer Bay
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Silver Falls
Campground Beach
July 8, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Silver Lake
Day Use
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Silver Lake
Main Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sioux Narrows
Beach 1
July 14, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Six Mile Lake
Birch Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Six Mile Lake
Maple Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sleeping Giant
Main Beach
August 4, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay Beach
July 7, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Turkey Point
Beach 1
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Turkey Point
Normandale Beach
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Voyageur
Champlain (Beach 1)
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Voyageur
Day Use - New (Beach 3-Boat Rental)
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Voyageur
Day Use - Old (Beach 2)
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Voyageur
Iroquois ( Beach 4)
August 18, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Wakami Lake
Day Use Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Wasaga Beach
Zone A (A1-A13)
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Wasaga Beach
Zone B (B1-B12)
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Wasaga Beach
Zone C (C1-C5)
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
White Lake
Beach 2 - Day Use
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
White Lake
Beach 3 - Sundew
August 11, 2025 No beach posting at this time
Windy Lake
Day Use Beach
August 5, 2025 No beach posting at this time