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Camping
The park has 604 campsites, one of the largest number in the provincial
park system. All sites have fireplaces and picnic tables and 284
have electrical outlets. Comfort stations with flush toilets and
showers, water taps and vault toilets are scattered throughout the
campgrounds. Sites 1-145, 501-586 and 901-965 are radio-free zones.
All sites are within easy walking distance of the fine, sandy beach.
An alcohol ban is in effect during the Victoria Day weekend and Labour Day weekend each year.
Group Camping - The
campground has six group sites that accommodate 15-50 people. Water
taps and vault toilets are available on site. Sites are a 15 minute
walk to the beach and a five minute walk to the comfort station.
The sites are available primarily for youth groups. Reservations
can be made by calling the park directly at (905) 722-8061.
Picnics and Day Use
Picnic sites can be found in quiet, grassy spots throughout the
park and at the main beach. Most are close to flush toilets and
drinking water taps. Group picnic shelters in the day-use area accomodate
50-100 people and can be reserved for weekend use. Please call the
park for reservations starting May 1, 2002.
Electric Sites - 192
Visitor Centre
Eildon Hall museum, once home to the Sibbald family, displays 19th-century
artifacts and furniture and is open during July and August. St.
George's Anglican Church, built in 1877, is located at the northwest
corner of the park. Its graveyard is the final resting spot of famous
Canadian authors Stephen Butler Leacock and Mazo De La Roche.
Barrier Free Access - Showers, flush
toilets
Park Store
The Park Store sells groceries, fast food, ice cream, park souvenirs
and camping supplies. It is open from May until September.
Showers - Yes
Flush Toilets - Yes
Laundromat - No, but there is a laundromat
in nearby Sutton.
Play Area
The large play field next to the Park Store is ideal for baseball,
football and soccer. There are two equipped playgrounds in the west
campground, one in the east campground and one at the main beach.
Boat Launch
There is a boat launch and docks for temporary and overnight docking.
Rentals
Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are
available at the registration office and boat rental concession.
For a refundable deposit, you can borrow a properly fitted PFD
for you and your children.
Off Season - Gated
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