Barrier Free
Bonnechere offers one barrier free cabin (Fallen Tree) and two barrier free campsites; sites #37 and #39 in Tall Pines Campground. Each barrier free campsite has electrical hookups, a wheelchair friendly picnic table, an adaptive firepit, and is in close proximity to the comfort station. The comfort station has accessible washrooms and an accessible shower stall. The vault toilet at the boat launch is also accessible.
Mobi Mats are located at the boat launch and multiple points along the beach for water access. Various accessible rental equipment is offered at the park store.
Bonnechere has two accessible trails, Nàdòbìkana FIT Trail and Nòpiming FIT Trail, which offer accessible parking spaces, flat surfaces suitable for wheelchairs, guide ropes, benches, and accessible navigation through the BlindSquare Event app. There is Wi-Fi along each of the accessible trails to allow for downloading the app and using it while on the trails.
Boat Launch(es)
The boat launch is located in the day use area on the Bonnechere River. The maximum recommended size is 18 feet. Please contact park staff to discuss your particular situation if you have questions.
Comfort Station(s)
A full-service comfort station is centrally located which provides access to flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities.
A mini-comfort station is located in Sandy Flats Campground which provides flush toilets and shower stalls. There are no laundry facilities at this location.
Day Use
The beach at the day use area is popular for swimming. A beautiful sandy beach with buoyed swimming area, a board walk and shady areas with picnic tables are the highlights. There are no lifeguards posted at the beach.
Obtain your daily vehicle permit up to five days in advance at this park.
Visit the Ontario Parks day use page to learn more.
Dog Beaches
The pet swimming area is located at the far east end of the beach, to the left of the buoy line (when facing the lake). Pets are permitted to be off-leash in this area but must remain under effective control by their owner at all times. Pets must not disturb people or wildlife. Please pick up after your pet.
Flush Toilets
Available at the centrally located comfort station and the mini comfort station in Sandy Flats Campground.
Laundromat
Two washers and Two dryers are available at the centrally located comfort station.
Park Store
Located in the day use area at the Davenport Centre. The store sells camper supplies such as utensils and tablecloths, ice and ice cream, drinks and snacks, Ontario Parks merchandise, firewood and Friends of Bonnechere Parks merchandise. Canoe and kayak rentals are provided at the Park Store.
Pet Exercise Area(s)
The pet exercise area is located along the walking path between Sandy Flats Campground and the Waste Management Area. Pets are permitted to be off-leash in this area but must remain under effective control by their owner at all times. Pets must not disturb people or wildlife. Please pick up after your pet.
Rentals
All rental equipment is available on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations are not taken. The park rents canoes, kayaks, kid’s kayaks, tandem kayaks, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats and Corcls. Both 30 AMP and 15 AMP extension cords are available for rent. The park also offers accessible equipment for rent including an all-terrain wheelchair, water wheelchairs, and accessible canoe/kayak rentals with adaptive seating, vessel stabilizers, and paddle assistive devices (kayak only).
Sports equipment is available upon request, free of charge: basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, frisbee, and horseshoes.
Bonnechere is a participant in the PFD Lending Program and TackleShare.
Four charging lockers are available, but two are reserved for accessibility (charging of medical devices).