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Algonquin Provincial Park

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Algonquin Provincial Park

This is the official page of Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario's oldest and most famous provincial park.

05/14/2026

The May Long Weekend is almost here! Who else has been counting down the days?

Camping?
🚙 Check-in online. You will receive an email on the day of your trip to check in online. This allows you to confirm or update your licence plate and the names of all campsite occupants.
⛺Carry a digital (saved to your device) or printed copy of your confirmation letter on you while in the park. This will be your permit.
🚗 No need to display a permit on your vehicle dashboard or campsite post. Your licence plate will be used to verify your permit.

Visiting for the day?
☀️Reserve your DVP up to five days in advance online at: https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca/

⚠️ Always check our Alerts Page before your visit for office hours, boil water advisories, closures, etc.: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts

We hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend!

05/10/2026

After that long winter, we are loving looking out at our lakes and seeing *water* and not *ice*

Bring on the paddling, boating, fishing, and (eventually) swimming!

⚠️ Although our lakes are now 'ice-free', they are still 'ice-cold' and submersion in the water could quickly become a life-threatening situation this time of year.

05/09/2026

Discover what is happening THIS MAY in Algonquin Park!
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You can also find our schedule on our events page at:
https://ontarioparks.com/park/algonquin/events
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There’s something for everyone. Come join in on the fun!

05/06/2026

Camping Update:

🚙 Campgrounds
- Delayed Opening: Pog Lake Campground will open on Friday, May 15. Impacted reservation holders will be contacted by email.
- Opening on Friday, May 8: Brent, Rock Lake, Raccoon Lake, Canisbay Lake, Lake of Two Rivers, and Whitefish Lake Campgrounds

🏕️Backcountry
- All access points will be open starting Friday, May 8!

‼️You can always find updates, such as boil water advisories and office hours, on our alerts page at: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts

⚠️ We remind everyone that spring conditions mean increased risk due to cold water, and unmaintained roads, trails and portages. Submersion in near-freezing water could quickly become a life-threatening situation.

05/02/2026

The sounds, sights, and wildlife of Algonquin in early spring.

[Video: A series of videos of an early spring landscape in Algonquin with a variety of animals including a Red Fox, Canada Goose, American Bittern, Red-winged Blackbird, Beaver, Moose, Fox Sparrow, Ruffed Grouse, and American Robin]

04/30/2026

Attention Backcountry Campers: Backcountry will open as scheduled on Friday, May 1st!
*With some restrictions

❄️ The following Access Points remain inaccessible due to snow-covered roads and wash-outs:
- Magnetawan Lake Access Point
- Rain Lake Access Point (paddling and backpacking)
- Brent/ Cedar Lake Access Point
- Brain Lake Access Point
- Bissett Lake Access Point
- Basin Lake Access Point
Impacted reservation holders will be contacted.

🚗Expect spring conditions on our Access Point Roads and drive with caution.

‼️Our full list of closures and spring updates can be found on our Alerts Page at:
https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts

⚠️ We remind everyone that spring conditions mean increased risk due to cold water, and unmaintained roads, trails and portages. Submersion in near-freezing water could quickly become a life-threatening situation.

(Photo of Lake Opeongo)

04/29/2026

Fishing trout in Algonquin Provincial Park this spring? Consider fishing lead free!

Did you know that a single lost sinker or jig contains enough lead to kill a Common Loon or other waterbird?
Instead of lead, choose alternatives that are readily available – such as bismuth, clay, steel, tungsten, or tin. Help protect our lakes and wildlife while enjoying the outdoors.

A few other points to remember:
-This year, Algonquin Park opened for trout fishing on Saturday, April 25th.
-Review the rules and regulations: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-15
-No live baitfish is allowed to be used or possessed within Algonquin Park.

Stay safe and good luck!

04/27/2026

Hey Campground Campers:
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After a long, lingering winter, our campground staff are working hard to get our campgrounds ready for you! They have been fighting against snow, ice, flooding, washouts, and cold overnight temperatures.

Four campgrounds have delayed openings:
- Delayed until Friday, May 1: Tea Lake, Achray, Kiosk
- Delayed until Friday, May 8: Brent

The other campgrounds are scheduled to open:
- Opening May 8: Canisbay, Lake of Two Rivers, Rock, Raccoon, Pog, Whitefish Campgrounds
- Opening June 30: Kearney Campground

Open year-round is Mew Lake Campground.

See you soon!

Remember, you can always find updates on our alerts page: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts

04/25/2026

Spring is moving along here in Algonquin as the grasp of winter weakens. With the snow melting away and the opening of lakes, other signs of spring begin to appear.

Beavers begin work on dams and lodges after a long winter, spring birds like the Red-tailed Hawk and Ring-necked Ducks return to the marshes and creeks, and Moose enjoy the salty puddles along the highway after months of eating tree buds.

As the days go by, spring progresses faster and faster, and it won't be long until the first spring flowers emerge and the woods are filled with bird song.

04/23/2026

SPRING UPDATE:

Lakes:
- The vast majority of lakes in Algonquin Park remain ice covered. The ice is only starting to separate from the shoreline and open-up near river mouths.

‼️Our full list of closures and spring updates can be found on our Alerts Page at:
https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts

🌲Backcountry camping (both paddling and backpacking) remains closed at this time. If conditions allow we will open backcountry camping reservations up before May 1.

🚗 Many Access Point roads are not yet maintained and may be in poor condition at this time. Use at your own risk and please drive with caution. Some roads remain snow covered and inaccessible, others require 4WD - see the alerts page.

⛺ Delayed Campground Openings: Impacted campers have been contacted.
- Delayed until Friday, May 1: Tea Lake, Achray, Kiosk
- Delayed until Friday, May 8: Brent

🥾 Hikers should be prepared for wet, icy, snowy, and muddy conditions on trails. Whiskey Rapids Trail is closed due to flooding.

⚠️We remind everyone that spring conditions mean increased risk due to cold water, ice-covered lakes and unmaintained roads, trails and portages. Please exercise extreme caution when near rivers and waterbodies and stay away from open and fast flowing water, culverts and dams. Submersion in near-freezing water could quickly become a life-threatening situation.

Photo 1: Aerial view of Lake Opeongo
Photo 2: Aerial view of Lake of Two Rivers from East Beach
Photo 3: Aerial view of Jake Lake
Photo 4: Aerial view of Jack Lake

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Whitney, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+17056335572

Website

http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/algonquin

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