Is Killbear provincial park good?

Is Killbear provincial park good?

Killbear is one of Ontario’s best parks for summer camping. The park is loaded with beaches and great hiking opportunities. And, yes, you can even try cliff jumping, plunging 10 meters into the waters of Georgian Bay.

What makes Killbear Provincial Park special?

Many of Killbear’s visitors today are members of families who have been camping in the park since it opened. It is a place that makes you want to come back. Killbear Provincial Park is working hard to protect its ecological integrity, so that what makes this place special will be there for the visitors to come.

Are there bears in Killbear Provincial Park?

Black Bears are a fact of life at Killbear Provincial Park. For most park visitors, seeing a bear is an exciting experience. However, if they’ve had luck finding food at campsites, some bears lose their fear and start visiting campsites looking for food left out by people.

Where is kill ear Provincial Park?

Georgian Bay
Killbear Provincial Park is a provincial park located on Georgian Bay in the Parry Sound District of Ontario, near the town of Nobel. Killbear combines sandy beaches typical of the Great Lakes with the rock ridges and pines of the Canadian Shield.

Is Killbear open for day use?

Killbear is open from June 25 until the last weekend of October. During this time all visitors must have either a Camping Permit, or a Day Use or Seasons Pass (available for purchase at the park offices). To reserve a campsite click www.ontarioparks.com or phone 1 888 668 7275. Killbear in winter.

Can you drink the water at Killbear?

There are 2 potable water stations located in the Park. One on the edge of the Park Office parking lot and one at the grey water pump out station located off Day Use Beach road.

How much does it cost to camp at Killbear?

How to Reserve. The cost to rent this facility is $39.75 per person per night HST included. A $250 reservation deposit will be taken at the time of booking and a $500 damage deposit will be taken at time of arrival. Please contact the park directly for lodge reservations at 705-342-5492.

What animals are in Killbear Provincial Park?

Mammals of Killbear Provincial Park

• Masked Shrew 1 Sorex cinereus.
• Smoky Shrew. Sorex fumeus.
• Hairy-tailed Mole 2 Parascalops breweri.
• Star-nosed Mole 3 Condylura cristata.

Are there snakes at Killbear Provincial Park?

The Massasauga rattlesnakes of Killbear Provincial Park are part of what makes this place special and unique. As Ontario’s only venomous snake, this snake deserves our respect. Massasaugas are a thick-bodied snake that can grow to a maximum of around 3 feet in length.

Does Killbear have bathrooms?

Comfort Station(s) Comfort stations (complete with showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities) are located in Kilcoursie, Beaver Dams, Georgian, Harold Point, Lighthouse Point and Blind Bay Campgrounds. The only campground without a comfort station is Granite Saddle.

Are the showers open at Killbear?

Showers in all other campgrounds remain unaffected and are available for Blind Bay campers. Are you heading to Killbear? Don’t forget you can even Book a Naturalist to come to your campsite for one on one nature program! Lots of fun for everyone!

How do I book a campsite at Killbear?

To reserve a campsite click www.ontarioparks.com or phone 1 888 668 7275. You can make reservations 5 months in advance of your arrival date.

Where to camp in Killbear Provincial Park Ontario?

As with all Ontario Provincial Parks, electricity is the only hook-up offered. The campground areas with electrical sites are “Harold Point Campground”, “Beaver Dams Campground” and “Kilcoursie Bay Campground”. Overall, the campsites at Killbear Provincial Park are generally good.

Where are the electrical campsites at Killbear?

The campground areas with electrical sites are “Harold Point Campground”, “Beaver Dams Campground” and “Kilcoursie Bay Campground”. Overall, the campsites at Killbear Provincial Park are generally good. The Ontario Parks website gives pretty accurate descriptions regarding sites especially in terms of privacy, pad slope etc.

Which is popular attractions are close to Killbear Park?

Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. Which popular attractions are close to Killbear Park? Nearby attractions include Killbear Provincial Park (2.0 miles) and Snug Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse (3.4 miles). See all nearby attractions.

Are there any dog friendly beaches in Killbear?

There are beautiful beaches in Killbear, some of which are dog friendly. The park maps show these and are easily found online. Hello. For any of you who have stayed at Lighthouse Point campground, how far are sites 1418 & 1419 from the water?