Algonquin Provincial Park - Kiosk Campground

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.

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.

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

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:
- Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Monday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 26: Closed
- Wednesday, August 27 - Tuesday, September 2: 8:00am-3:00pm
- Starting Wednesday, September 3:
- Wednesday - Thursday: Closed
- Friday - Tuesday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

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