Alerts in Parks
Beach Postings
Visit the beach postings page for a full list of sampled beaches in Provincial Parks.
A "posting" is an indication of elevated bacteria levels in the water, not intended as an indication of operational status.
Alexander Stewart Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Boil Water
Location: Art Gallery, Canisbay Lake Campground, Hwy 60 Trailer Sanitary Dumping Station, Kearney Lake Campground, Lake of Two Rivers, Mew Lake Campground, Opeongo, Pioneer Logging Museum, Portage Store, Raccoon Lake Campground, Rock Lake Campground, Tea Lake Campground, Two Rivers / East Beach, Algonquin Visitor Centre, West Gate, Whitefish 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
- Daily: 8:00am – 4:30pm
West Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 4:30pm
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: 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Starting Friday, June 27: Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Canisbay Lake Campground Office:
- Daily: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Pog Lake Campground Office
- Daily: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Rock Lake Campground Office and Access Point Office
- Daily: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Canoe Lake Access Point Office:
- Tuesday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 18: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Starting Thursday, June 19: Daily: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Opeongo Access Point Office:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Friday – Sunday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Shall Lake Access Point Office:
- Thursday - Monday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm,
- Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
- Daily: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Brent Access Point Office:
- Sunday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday – Saturday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Kiosk Campground and Access Point Office: Closed
- 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): closed
-Rock Lake: open (boil water)
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
- Expect storm damage on roads as well as trails throughout the park.
- Kiosk Campground and Access Point is currently inaccessible and will remain closed until June 30. Overnight reservation holders will be contacted.
- Brain Lake Access Point is also inaccessible at this time.
Ontario Parks staff are working to clear roadways and assess the extent of the storm damage. Please follow the park’s social media accounts or check back to our alerts page for updates as they come.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Access Points
For the following Access Point Roads we recommend Four Wheel Drive (4WD):
- Kingscote Lake Access Point
- Aylen Lake Access Point
Hiking trails
-Hiking trails are not maintained this time of year. Expect spring conditions on our hiking trails. Use at your own risk.
- Closed: Minnesing bike trail, Centennial Ridges Trail
Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
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.
Blue 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.
Bon Echo Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
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 pool will remain closed for the summer of 2025 as the project progresses.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Park Notice
Please note that park telephone lines are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Caliper 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.
Carson Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
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.
Devil's Glen Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Driftwood Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
We appreciate your patience while we create more camping opportunities to better serve our park visitors.
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.
Emily Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
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.
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.
Grundy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
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
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 - Park Notice - Custom Text
Killbear Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Killbear 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.
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.
Lake Superior Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Coastal Trail hikers, please be advised that the pedestrian bridge south of the Agawa River highway bridge has been washed out. Limited parking is available on both sides of the Agawa River highway bridge, roughly 3km north of the Visitor Centre, allowing for hikers to avoid the washout. Our maintenance crew is working to replace the damaged bridge as soon as possible. Check back for updates.
Lake Superior Provincial Park - Boil Water
Location: Agawa Bay - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ojibway 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.
Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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.
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
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
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
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.
Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Round Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Rushing River Provincial Park - Park Notice
This comfort station is temporarily closed. Please check signage and information at the park for more information.
Rushing River Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Emergency workers have been actively working to assess the damage, clear debris, and provide assistance to those affected. Overnight reservation holders have been notified.
The Ontario Parks team is coordinating with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the safety of all personnel involved in the recovery efforts. Restoration plans are currently being developed. We anticipate it will be at least a week before the park is accessible.
For updates on the status of the closure of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, please check back to our Park Alerts webpage.
Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
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!
Sandbar Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Severn River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
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
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
Sioux Narrows Provincial Park - Park Notice
This comfort station is temporarily closed. Please check signage and information at the park for more information.
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 - Park Notice - Custom Text
Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Westmeath Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Wolf Island Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.