Mikisew Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
301 Park Rd., South River, ON, P0A 1Z0 (705) 386-7762 (May – September) (705) 729-2010 (October – April) No. of Sites (243) - 148 non-electrical sites, 93 electrical sites, 2 group sites Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - Barrier-free access is available at the comfort stations. 4 campsites are fully wheelchair accessible and located adjacent to each of the comfort stations. Operating Dates: June 17, 2016 - September 25, 2016 |
Blog Entries: Mikisew Park - August 2016
Mikisew Park -Day 2
Mikisew Park - Day 3
Terrain: Mostly pines
Staff: Friendly and helpful
Bathrooms: 2 Comfort stations, clean enough but could be better
Shower: There area set of showers at each of the comfort stations
Beach: 3 medium sized sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas
Outdoor Water Faucets: well placed, good water, very functional and unusual looking faucets
Hiking Trails: Five interconnected loops meander through mixed terrain with steep grades.
Beaver Meadow Trail: 2 Km (1 hour) loop trail, moderate
The Beaver Meadow Trail loops around a beaver wetland complex that is slowly returning to forest. There are many opportunities for bird watching on this trail as it travels through wetland areas to lowland and upland forest.
Maple Canyon Trail: 2.3 Km (1 hour) loop trail, moderate
Rock outcrops and a changing forest are the highlights on this moderate trail. The Maple Canyon has two trailside rocky outcrops with excellent examples of quartz intrusion and rock tripe.
Lakeview / Point Trail: 0.5 Km (20 minutes) linear trail, easy
A short trail along the shore of Eagle Lake, the Lakeview Trail boasts fantastic Lakeside views close to the campgrounds. Bring your binoculars as you may be lucky enough to see a Great Blue Heron or Wood Duck in the beaver pond.
The Point Trail: 0.2 km (10 minutes) linear trail, easy
This is a small spit of land that juts out into Eagle Lake. Bring a picnic lunch and a book and enjoy this private getaway within the park.
Old Dog Trail: 0.5 Km (20 minutes) linear trail, easy
The Old Dog Trail is a short hike through the lowland forest of Mikisew and connects to the trailhead of the Beaver Meadow and Maple Canyon Trails. You will see ash trees, Red Maple and many wildflowers. This trail is suitable for all ages.
Pet Amenities: Excellent pet exercise area
Playground: No playground but there is a frisbee golf course, horse shoe pits, volley ball net and basket ball net.
Park Store: The main office offers a few souvenirs and things but there is no real store per se.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: No boats or canoes for rent but you can rent the following
Mikisew Park -Day 2
Mikisew Park - Day 3
Terrain: Mostly pines
Staff: Friendly and helpful
Bathrooms: 2 Comfort stations, clean enough but could be better
Shower: There area set of showers at each of the comfort stations
Beach: 3 medium sized sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas
Outdoor Water Faucets: well placed, good water, very functional and unusual looking faucets
Hiking Trails: Five interconnected loops meander through mixed terrain with steep grades.
Beaver Meadow Trail: 2 Km (1 hour) loop trail, moderate
The Beaver Meadow Trail loops around a beaver wetland complex that is slowly returning to forest. There are many opportunities for bird watching on this trail as it travels through wetland areas to lowland and upland forest.
Maple Canyon Trail: 2.3 Km (1 hour) loop trail, moderate
Rock outcrops and a changing forest are the highlights on this moderate trail. The Maple Canyon has two trailside rocky outcrops with excellent examples of quartz intrusion and rock tripe.
Lakeview / Point Trail: 0.5 Km (20 minutes) linear trail, easy
A short trail along the shore of Eagle Lake, the Lakeview Trail boasts fantastic Lakeside views close to the campgrounds. Bring your binoculars as you may be lucky enough to see a Great Blue Heron or Wood Duck in the beaver pond.
The Point Trail: 0.2 km (10 minutes) linear trail, easy
This is a small spit of land that juts out into Eagle Lake. Bring a picnic lunch and a book and enjoy this private getaway within the park.
Old Dog Trail: 0.5 Km (20 minutes) linear trail, easy
The Old Dog Trail is a short hike through the lowland forest of Mikisew and connects to the trailhead of the Beaver Meadow and Maple Canyon Trails. You will see ash trees, Red Maple and many wildflowers. This trail is suitable for all ages.
Pet Amenities: Excellent pet exercise area
Playground: No playground but there is a frisbee golf course, horse shoe pits, volley ball net and basket ball net.
Park Store: The main office offers a few souvenirs and things but there is no real store per se.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: No boats or canoes for rent but you can rent the following
- Beach volley balls
- Basketballs
- Horseshoes
- Soccer balls
- Baseballs
- Frisbees
Things To Do At Mikisew Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Biking
- Self Guided trails
- Picnicking
- Boating
- Volley Ball
- Horseshoes
- Frisbee Golf
- Basketball
Attractions And Places To Go Near Mikisew Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - South River, Ontario
- The Stewart Coughlin Riding Ranch
- South River Cascade
- Highlander Brewing Company
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Biking
- Self Guided trails
- Picnicking
- Boating
- Volley Ball
- Horseshoes
- Frisbee Golf
- Basketball
Attractions And Places To Go Near Mikisew Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - South River, Ontario
- The Stewart Coughlin Riding Ranch
- South River Cascade
- Highlander Brewing Company
Directions:
Located 16 kilometres west of the town of South River. Off of Hwy 11, about half an hour south of North Bay and 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto, take exit 282 on to Machar Strong Boundary Rd. Turn right onto Park Rd. S.
Signs For Directions To Park - Easy to see but not very many signs on the way in . No signage showing the way back to the highway on the way out.
Located 16 kilometres west of the town of South River. Off of Hwy 11, about half an hour south of North Bay and 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto, take exit 282 on to Machar Strong Boundary Rd. Turn right onto Park Rd. S.
Signs For Directions To Park - Easy to see but not very many signs on the way in . No signage showing the way back to the highway on the way out.