Algonquin Provincial Park - Brent
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Rating: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ Brent
31 Riverside Drive, Pembroke, ON, K8A 8R6 (705) 633-5572 No. of Sites (30) - 30 non-electrical sites, 0 electrical sites, 0 group sites, 2 cabins Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - none designated but there are some toilets that are wheel chair accessible. Operating Dates: June 22, 2020 to October 25, 2020 |
Blog Entries: - The Long Dusty Road To Brent - July 2020
- "Site Seeing" And A Secluded Beach - July 2020
Terrain: Thick bush of pines, maples, birch, and other deciduous trees. Wide open grassy areas for some sites. Most sites are big and fairly flat. Good balance of sun and shade areas.
Staff: Friendly and helpful. Trucks come by once or twice a day asking if you need to purchase wood so that you don't have to drive an hour to go buy some at the office.
Bathrooms: Composting Vault Toilets. Super clean and smells of cedar. Very nice bathrooms.
Shower: none
Beach: not really an official beach but there is a canoe jump-off area, a dock, and some sites have waterfront access.
Outdoor Water Faucets: There are 6 but none at the far end of the park (sites 27, 28, and 29),
Hiking Trails:
Brent Crater Trail - 2 km (1.5 hours) strenuous
The Brent Crater was formed when a meteorite crashed to earth 450 million years ago. From a wooden observation tower overlooking the crater, the trail descends to the crater floor, before looping back to the starting point. Eight interpretive sites relate some of the geological and historical significance of this unique feature.The crater is about 3 km wide, 600 metres deep and had a raised rim up to 100 metres above the pre-impact ground level.
Limestone Trail - 0.5 km (20 min) easy
The Limestone Trail is a short trail that leads to a lovely little secluded beach and then circles back around to the beginning. The trail head is located at the boat dock.
Brent Historic Site Trail - 3 km (2 hours) easy
Discover more about Brent's history on a leisurely hike or bike around this historic town site. The trail is actually a road with information sign posts at 5 key locations throughout the park.
Pet Amenities: none
Playground: none
Park Store: Located in the park office which is 39.5 km away from the campground. Firewood and souvenirs are available. There is also a park store in the heart of the park but it was closed due to the Covid-19 virus. The Brent store is one of the original buildings still standing from the former community of Brent.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: none
- "Site Seeing" And A Secluded Beach - July 2020
Terrain: Thick bush of pines, maples, birch, and other deciduous trees. Wide open grassy areas for some sites. Most sites are big and fairly flat. Good balance of sun and shade areas.
Staff: Friendly and helpful. Trucks come by once or twice a day asking if you need to purchase wood so that you don't have to drive an hour to go buy some at the office.
Bathrooms: Composting Vault Toilets. Super clean and smells of cedar. Very nice bathrooms.
Shower: none
Beach: not really an official beach but there is a canoe jump-off area, a dock, and some sites have waterfront access.
Outdoor Water Faucets: There are 6 but none at the far end of the park (sites 27, 28, and 29),
Hiking Trails:
Brent Crater Trail - 2 km (1.5 hours) strenuous
The Brent Crater was formed when a meteorite crashed to earth 450 million years ago. From a wooden observation tower overlooking the crater, the trail descends to the crater floor, before looping back to the starting point. Eight interpretive sites relate some of the geological and historical significance of this unique feature.The crater is about 3 km wide, 600 metres deep and had a raised rim up to 100 metres above the pre-impact ground level.
Limestone Trail - 0.5 km (20 min) easy
The Limestone Trail is a short trail that leads to a lovely little secluded beach and then circles back around to the beginning. The trail head is located at the boat dock.
Brent Historic Site Trail - 3 km (2 hours) easy
Discover more about Brent's history on a leisurely hike or bike around this historic town site. The trail is actually a road with information sign posts at 5 key locations throughout the park.
Pet Amenities: none
Playground: none
Park Store: Located in the park office which is 39.5 km away from the campground. Firewood and souvenirs are available. There is also a park store in the heart of the park but it was closed due to the Covid-19 virus. The Brent store is one of the original buildings still standing from the former community of Brent.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: none
Things To Do At Algonquin (Brent) Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Birding
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Attractions And Places To Go Near Algonquin (Brent) Provincial Park
Closest City - Mattawa, Ontario
- The Canadian Clock Museum in Deep River
- The School House Museum in Deep River
- Hike the Eau Claire Gorge
- Mattawa Museum
- Von Doeler's Horse Ranch in Rutherglen
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Birding
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Attractions And Places To Go Near Algonquin (Brent) Provincial Park
Closest City - Mattawa, Ontario
- The Canadian Clock Museum in Deep River
- The School House Museum in Deep River
- Hike the Eau Claire Gorge
- Mattawa Museum
- Von Doeler's Horse Ranch in Rutherglen
Directions:
Just west of Deux Rivières, Ontario on Highway 17, turn south on Brent Road (gravel) and travel 0.5 km to the Access Point Office where you buy your permit. Then continue on the Brent Road for 40 km (1 hr due to road conditions) to the access point and Brent Campground.
Just west of Deux Rivières, Ontario on Highway 17, turn south on Brent Road (gravel) and travel 0.5 km to the Access Point Office where you buy your permit. Then continue on the Brent Road for 40 km (1 hr due to road conditions) to the access point and Brent Campground.
Signs For Directions To Park - Large and easy to see.