Algonquin Provincial Park - Pog Lake Campground

The Minnesing Trail and parking area will be closed to the public from November 14, 2023 to mid-2025. The area is closed for the construction of a new sanitation station (trailer dump and fill station). The Minnesing Trail will not be accessible until construction is complete, including from the Canisbay Campground access.

The Minnesing Trail is used for mountain biking and backcountry skiing and camping. The trail will not be available for biking, skiing, snowshoeing, or any winter activities including winter camping until construction is complete.

Due to unpredictable ice out conditions, backcountry camping is currently closed from April 1 to May 1. If conditions allow, we will open backcountry camping reservations up before May 2.

Until backcountry camping is open you cannot make backcountry reservations and there are no first-come, first-served campsites. This applies to both backpacking and paddling.

Updates will be posted on our social media channels and here on our alerts page.

East Gate Office:
Daily: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

West Gate Office:
Daily: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Visitor Centre:
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 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:
- Open year round

Hiking trails are not maintained this time of year. Expect spring conditions on our hiking trails. This could include deep snow, ice, slush, mud and flooding. Use at your own risk. Closed Trails: Whiskey Rapids

Access Point roads are not yet maintained and may be in poor condition at this time.
- Barron Canyon Road is unmaintained and in poor condition. Algonquin Provincial Park discourages the use of this road, at this time. Use at your own risk and please drive with caution.