Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

As a result of the microburst in June 2025, many areas of Samuel de Champlain experienced significant damage, including trees, roadways and other critical infrastructure. For safety reasons, certain sections of the park have been closed in the interim (including some hiking trails, roads, campgrounds, etc.). Most notably, the entire west side of the park which includes Jingwakoki Campground will remain closed to the public at this time.

Restoration efforts throughout the entire park are ongoing and may cause noise and intermittent disruptions. Please respect all closures and maintain a safe distance from work crews to ensure everyone's safety. We appreciate everyone's understanding and patience during this period.

Please continue to check our Alerts page on our website for updates and notifications (i.e. boil water advisories, fire bans, etc.). http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/samueldechamplain/alerts

Ontario Parks staff will also be updating our social media accounts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamueldeChamplainPP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samueldechamplainpp/

Babawasse Campground, including electrical service, running water and the Comfort Station, is open for camping as of May 8, 2026.

The Visitor Centre remains open and continues to operate as both a museum and visitor information/check-in location.

The Park Store remains open, offering rentals, firewood, ice and merchandise sales.

Recreational areas and facilities open in 2026 include:
• Moore Lake, including our day-use area
• Bagwa and the Babawasse Campground beach
• Access to the Amable du Fond River towards Campion Rapids.
• Long Lake and the Mattawa River access/boat launch
• Trailer fill and dump station

A limited number of hiking trails will open, as trail maintenance efforts will be ongoing throughout the summer.