Alerts
Alerts and Advisories as of : October 23, 2026
Park Notice
East Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2: Daily: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
West Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2: Daily: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Visitor Centre:
- Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Starting Sunday, November 1: Daily: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friends of Algonquin Park Bookstore & Nature Shop, Algonquin Art Room, viewing deck, exhibits, and a dining area with coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Mew Lake Campground Office:
- Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2:
-- Sunday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
-- Friday - Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Canisbay Lake Office: Closed
Pog Lake Campground Office: Closed
Rock Lake Office: Closed
Canoe Lake Access Point Office: Closed
Shall Lake Access Point Office: Closed
Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Achray/Grand Lake Access Point Office:
-Daily: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kearney/Magnetawan Access Point Office:
- Monday to Thursday: Closed
- Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- After October 26: closed for the season.
Brent Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am – 3:45 pm
Kiosk Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Trailer Sanitation Stations:
- Minnesing (km 23): Open
- Sunday Lake (km 35.6): Closed
- Rock Lake: Closed
- Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2: Daily: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
West Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2: Daily: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Visitor Centre:
- Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Starting Sunday, November 1: Daily: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friends of Algonquin Park Bookstore & Nature Shop, Algonquin Art Room, viewing deck, exhibits, and a dining area with coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Mew Lake Campground Office:
- Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Starting Monday, November 2:
-- Sunday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
-- Friday - Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Canisbay Lake Office: Closed
Pog Lake Campground Office: Closed
Rock Lake Office: Closed
Canoe Lake Access Point Office: Closed
Shall Lake Access Point Office: Closed
Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Achray/Grand Lake Access Point Office:
-Daily: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kearney/Magnetawan Access Point Office:
- Monday to Thursday: Closed
- Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- After October 26: closed for the season.
Brent Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am – 3:45 pm
Kiosk Office:
- Daily: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Trailer Sanitation Stations:
- Minnesing (km 23): Open
- Sunday Lake (km 35.6): Closed
- Rock Lake: Closed
Park Notice
November Backcountry Protocol
The backcountry, both paddling and backpacking, will be open for camping in November, weather permitting. To make a backcountry reservation for a trip in November please contact the park directly, up to a week before your trip departure date, at 613-637-2780 (press 6), between 9:00am – 4:00pm. You cannot make November backcountry reservations online or by calling the reservation service.
The backcountry, both paddling and backpacking, will be open for camping in November, weather permitting. To make a backcountry reservation for a trip in November please contact the park directly, up to a week before your trip departure date, at 613-637-2780 (press 6), between 9:00am – 4:00pm. You cannot make November backcountry reservations online or by calling the reservation service.
Park Notice
Backcountry
Low Water Alerts
- Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake
- Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake
- Carcajou Creek north towards Greenleaf Lake
- Craig Lake
- David Creek off of Mubwayaka Lake
-The creek between Timberwolf Lake and Misty Lake
- The Highview Cabin will be closed for the 2026 season for repairs and maintenance.
- Provoking Falls Bridge Closure: The Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is CLOSED due to safety concerns. The bridge has been removed. A re-route has been posted and provided, it will add an additional 2.5 km.
Low Water Alerts
- Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake
- Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake
- Carcajou Creek north towards Greenleaf Lake
- Craig Lake
- David Creek off of Mubwayaka Lake
-The creek between Timberwolf Lake and Misty Lake
- The Highview Cabin will be closed for the 2026 season for repairs and maintenance.
- Provoking Falls Bridge Closure: The Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is CLOSED due to safety concerns. The bridge has been removed. A re-route has been posted and provided, it will add an additional 2.5 km.
Park Notice
Office Closures
-Opeongo Access Point:
For backcountry users beginning or ending their trip at Lake Opeongo (Access Point 11), please note that from the 2026 season onward the Opeongo Access Point Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information can visit the Opeongo Store, or for information and permits they can visit the East or West Gates, call the information line at: 705-633-5572, or utilize the complimentary Wi-Fi.
-Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office:
Please note that from the 2026 season onward the Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information, permits, or firewood can visit the Mew Lake Campground Office, or call the information line at: 705-633-5572.
-Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point
For backcountry users beginning or ending their trip at Kawawaymog Lake (Access Point 1), please note that from the 2026 season onward, the Kawawaymog Access Point Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information can call the Algonquin Information Line at: 705-633-5572, or utilize the complimentary Wi-Fi at the Kawawaymog Access Point.
-Opeongo Access Point:
For backcountry users beginning or ending their trip at Lake Opeongo (Access Point 11), please note that from the 2026 season onward the Opeongo Access Point Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information can visit the Opeongo Store, or for information and permits they can visit the East or West Gates, call the information line at: 705-633-5572, or utilize the complimentary Wi-Fi.
-Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office:
Please note that from the 2026 season onward the Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information, permits, or firewood can visit the Mew Lake Campground Office, or call the information line at: 705-633-5572.
-Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point
For backcountry users beginning or ending their trip at Kawawaymog Lake (Access Point 1), please note that from the 2026 season onward, the Kawawaymog Access Point Office will be closed. Visitors requiring information can call the Algonquin Information Line at: 705-633-5572, or utilize the complimentary Wi-Fi at the Kawawaymog Access Point.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Achray - West | August 25, 2026 | |
| Achray - East | August 25, 2026 | |
| Mew Lake | August 31, 2026 | |
| Canisbay Day Use "B" | August 31, 2026 | |
| Kearney Lake | August 31, 2026 | |
| Rock Lake B | August 31, 2026 | |
| Pog Lake C | August 31, 2026 | |
| Raccoon Lake | August 31, 2026 | |
| Rock Lake A | August 31, 2026 | |
| Two Rivers Picnic | August 31, 2026 | |
| Canisbay Campground "A" | August 31, 2026 | |
| Tea Lake Camp. | August 31, 2026 | |
| Two Rivers Camp. | August 31, 2026 | |
| Whitefish GC | August 31, 2026 | |
| Pog Lake A | August 31, 2026 | |
| East Beach | August 31, 2026 | |
| Kiosk Access | September 1, 2026 |