Algonquin Backcountry Opens For The 2023 Season
As of 7:00 a.m. this morning, Backcountry camping in Algonquin Provincial Park has opened!
Although lakes in Algonquin Provincial Park are mostly ice free now, we are still experiencing high water levels and some access points remain inaccessible. Please exercise extreme caution and good judgement if planning an early spring trip.
Remember that shifting winds may create a navigation hazard as ice is blown around. Water temperatures remain near freezing and submersion could quickly become a life-threatening situation. Please continue to check our Alerts Page and social media channels for updates.
The following Access Points remain inaccessible and are not yet available for backcountry camping:
Lake Travers Access Point is inaccessible due to a road closure at km 43
McManus Access Point is inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
Brent/Cedar Lake Access Point is inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
Magnetawan Access Point: inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
Rain Lake Access Point: inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
Shall Lake Access Point: inaccessible due to poor road conditions
Wendigo Lake Access Point: inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
North River Lake Access Point: inaccessible due to snow/ice on the road
Access Point Roads are not yet maintained and could be in poor condition. Expect some roads to still have snow, ice, potholes, minor washouts and even water over the roads. Use at your own risk and please drive with caution. The following require 4WD to drive:
Barron Canyon Road
Mallard/Sec Lake Access Point Road
Tim River Road
Brain Lake Road
Basin Lake Road
Backpacking Trails:
Western Uplands Trail is closed due to flooding and snow/ice on road
Highland Backpacking Trail is closed until Friday, April 28
Eastern Pines is open
Roads:
Access Point Roads are not yet maintained and could be in poor condition. Expect some roads to still have snow, potholes, minor washouts and even water over the roads. Use at your own risk and please drive with caution.
Closed Roads:
Centennial Ridges Road
Arowhon Road
Hiking Trails:
Hikers may encounter flooded sections on our trails and should be prepared for wet, snowy, muddy and icy conditions. You may not be able to complete a hiking loop and have to return the way you came if you encounter an impassable section.
Whiskey Rapids Trail is closed
Mizzy Lake Trail is closed between posts 9 and 10
Brent Crater Trail is inaccessible
Booth's Rock Trail is inaccessible due to bridge construction
Closed Day Use Areas:
Tea Lake Dam
Boat Launches: Please note that we are experiencing high water levels and docks and ramps may by underwater.
Gates and Offices:
East Gate and West Gate: Daily: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Opeongo Access Point Office: Friday April 28 – Sunday April 30: 7:00 am – 2:00pm
Canoe Lake Access Point Office: Friday April 28 – Sunday April 30: 8:00 am – 3:00pm
