Six Mile Lake Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ Six Mile Lake Park
2024 Joe King's Road, Port Severn, L0K 1S0 (705) 756-2746 No. of Sites (223) - 150 non-electrical sites, 55 electrical sites, 0 group sites, 18 walk-in sites Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - 2 electrical in Birch Campground (#213 and #215) and 2 non-electrical sites in Maple Campground (#129 and #130) Operating Dates: May 13, 2022 to October 11, 2022 |
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Terrain: Thick bush of pines and poplars and other deciduous trees. Good balance of sun and shade areas. Can hear the highway
nearby.
Staff: Were friendly enough and helpful
Bathrooms: Flush toilets available at some bathrooms as well as at the comfort station and the showers. A little run down looking but still in good
enough condition and clean. Mirror provided for the outdoor sinks.
Shower: The shower building located across from the main day use area and picnic shelter, is close to Pine, Cedar, Birch and Lakeview
Campgrounds, has washrooms, showers and laundry facilities. The comfort station located just past the entrance into Maple
Campground is within walking distance to the beach and close to Poplar, Oak and Maple Campgrounds, has washrooms, showers and
laundry facilities.
Beach: 2 sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas, well maintained and raked
Outdoor Water Faucets: Well placed through out the park. Water quality is monitored daily, sampled and tested according to legislation.
Hiking Trails:
Three rugged, short, linear but interconnected hiking trails offer visitors the opportunity to take in the beautiful, natural and cultural heritage of Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Biking is not permitted on the hiking trails due to rugged terrain.
The Living Edge Trail 1 km, moderate
Catch a glimpse of beaver lodges in wetland areas, walk the rocky outcrops of the Canadian Shield and keep your eyes open for the wide variety of species that live in the forest!
The David Milne Trail 0.5 km, moderate
This trail celebrates the influence of one of Canada’s foremost artists who lived on Six Mile Lake and used the scenic vistas and majestic landscape as inspiration for his paintings. These paintings would later be recognized for their impact on Canadian culture. View the signature rolling rocks of the Canadian Shield that inspired so many of his paintings and sketches.
The Marsh Trail 1km, moderate
Hikers will circle a wetland area which provides important habitat for a wide variety of plants and wildlife. Keep your eyes open for all kinds of species from dragonflies to moose! Oddly, this trail has very little marsh land and actually goes mainly through a forested area. It joins up with the other two trails that do go through marsh areas.
nearby.
Staff: Were friendly enough and helpful
Bathrooms: Flush toilets available at some bathrooms as well as at the comfort station and the showers. A little run down looking but still in good
enough condition and clean. Mirror provided for the outdoor sinks.
Shower: The shower building located across from the main day use area and picnic shelter, is close to Pine, Cedar, Birch and Lakeview
Campgrounds, has washrooms, showers and laundry facilities. The comfort station located just past the entrance into Maple
Campground is within walking distance to the beach and close to Poplar, Oak and Maple Campgrounds, has washrooms, showers and
laundry facilities.
Beach: 2 sandy beaches with roped in swimming areas, well maintained and raked
Outdoor Water Faucets: Well placed through out the park. Water quality is monitored daily, sampled and tested according to legislation.
Hiking Trails:
Three rugged, short, linear but interconnected hiking trails offer visitors the opportunity to take in the beautiful, natural and cultural heritage of Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Biking is not permitted on the hiking trails due to rugged terrain.
The Living Edge Trail 1 km, moderate
Catch a glimpse of beaver lodges in wetland areas, walk the rocky outcrops of the Canadian Shield and keep your eyes open for the wide variety of species that live in the forest!
The David Milne Trail 0.5 km, moderate
This trail celebrates the influence of one of Canada’s foremost artists who lived on Six Mile Lake and used the scenic vistas and majestic landscape as inspiration for his paintings. These paintings would later be recognized for their impact on Canadian culture. View the signature rolling rocks of the Canadian Shield that inspired so many of his paintings and sketches.
The Marsh Trail 1km, moderate
Hikers will circle a wetland area which provides important habitat for a wide variety of plants and wildlife. Keep your eyes open for all kinds of species from dragonflies to moose! Oddly, this trail has very little marsh land and actually goes mainly through a forested area. It joins up with the other two trails that do go through marsh areas.
Pet Amenities: Wonderful pet beach. It's an actual beach and has picnic tables for the humans. Well maintained and raked.
Playground: Located in the picnic area at Birch Beach. Rope climber, slides, 2 jungle gyms.
Park Store: Located just past the park office before you get to the sites. Large range of souvenirs, ice cream, wood, ice, snacks, camping
supplies. The store also offers a propane cylinder exchange service. Oddly, they do not sell pens or paper though.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Canoes, kayaks and standup paddle boards may be available for rent at the park store in the spring and fall, or the rental
building at Canoe Beach in the summer months, weather pending.
The park participates in the personal floatation devices (PFDs) loaner program.
Playground: Located in the picnic area at Birch Beach. Rope climber, slides, 2 jungle gyms.
Park Store: Located just past the park office before you get to the sites. Large range of souvenirs, ice cream, wood, ice, snacks, camping
supplies. The store also offers a propane cylinder exchange service. Oddly, they do not sell pens or paper though.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Canoes, kayaks and standup paddle boards may be available for rent at the park store in the spring and fall, or the rental
building at Canoe Beach in the summer months, weather pending.
The park participates in the personal floatation devices (PFDs) loaner program.
Things To Do At Six Mile Lake Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Volley Ball
- Boating
- Picnicking
- Biking
- Discovery Program
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Volley Ball
- Boating
- Picnicking
- Biking
- Discovery Program
Attractions And Places To Go Near Six Mile Lake Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Port Severn, Ontario
- Neptune's Locker (snorkeling, diving, boat tours)
- Victoria Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
- The Hive (cottage supply store, eatery and spa)
- Casino Rama
- Big Chute Marine Railway (lock and bridging system that carries boats from one lake to another over land)
- Lock 45
- White's Falls
- Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia
- Splash On water park in Orillia
Closest City (town) - Port Severn, Ontario
- Neptune's Locker (snorkeling, diving, boat tours)
- Victoria Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
- The Hive (cottage supply store, eatery and spa)
- Casino Rama
- Big Chute Marine Railway (lock and bridging system that carries boats from one lake to another over land)
- Lock 45
- White's Falls
- Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia
- Splash On water park in Orillia
Directions:
Follow Trans-Canada Hwy /ON - 400 . Take exit 162. Head north on Whites Falls Road (Hwy 34) until it joins up with Joe Kings Road. Continue north on Joe Kings Road. The entrance is on the right.
Follow Trans-Canada Hwy /ON - 400 . Take exit 162. Head north on Whites Falls Road (Hwy 34) until it joins up with Joe Kings Road. Continue north on Joe Kings Road. The entrance is on the right.
Signs For Directions To Park - They are easy to see and easy to find.