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Camping
Turkey Point has 3 campgrounds with 235 campsites in total. The
campgrounds have many wooded areas to provide shade and shelter.
Most sites are shaded, large and well distanced from neighbouring
sites.
The park also offers 3 Group Camping areas (one at north end of
park and one at south end) which are rated for groups of 30 - 40
people.
Group Camping
There are three group camping sites, one accommodates 12-40 people,
and the second accommodates 12-30 people and the third accommodates 12-30 people. All sites have vault
toilets on-site and water nearby. It is approximately 2 km from
the beach, and a short walk to the comfort stations. Reservations
can be made by calling the park directly at (519) 426-3239.
Picnics and Day Use
The park has a picnic day use area with washroom, tables, water,
and playfield. It is situated close to campgrounds but not the the
beach which is located in the village of Turkey Point. The beach
is approx. 1 km from the picnic area and most people choose to drive
to the beach. The day use permit will allow entry to both the park/picnic
area and to the day use beach parking lot in the village.
Electric Sites
104 sites with electricity, (67 located in Walkingstick Woods Campground,
29 located in Whippoorwill Campground and 8 located in Fin &
Feather Campground).
Visitor Centre N
Barrier Free Access - Swimming, Laundromat,
Showers, Flush Toilets The park also has 2 disabled accessible campsites,
one with electrical hook up and one without. (Site # 81-E and Site
# 212)
Park Store
Turkey Point has a small store located in the park office/registration
office. Here you can purchase Ontario Parks souvenirs, ice, snacks,
firewood, some camper supplies and other necessities such as film,
batteries and bug repellent.
Showers
Yes. There are 6 showers located in each large campground for a
total of 12. Two of these, (1 in each comfort station) are handicapped
accessible showers.
Showers are located at the comfort stations in the Whippoorwill
and Walking Stickwoods Campgrounds
Flush Toilets - Yes
Flush toilets are located at the comfort stations in the Whippoorwill
and Walkingstick Woods Campgrounds. There are also flush toilets
located in the vault toilet buildings located in all campgrounds
as well as the Group Camping Areas.
Laundromat
Laundromats are located in each of the 2 main comfort stations in
Walkingstick Woods and Whippoorwill campgrounds.
Play Area - Yes
The main playground area is located on the main road entering the
campgrounds just south of Walkingstick Woods and next to the picnic/activity
shelter.
Boat Launch - No
Boat launching facilities are located in the village of Turkey Point
at the Turkey Point Marine Basin Marina. There is a charge to launch.
Rentals
Trailer storage. The group BBQ
is located at the picnic/activity shelter and is included in the
rental price of the shelter which is $50.00 per day. Trailer storage
is available by the day, week, month and overwinter from closing
at Thanksgiving until opening in early May. Consult the park for
rates.
Extension cords are also available for rent for those that require
additional length to reach the electrical pedestal.
Some sports equipment is also available free of charge (with a deposit)
such as horeshoes, basketballs, volleyballs.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)
are available through the ParkSmart PFD Loan Service. For a $25
refundable deposit, visitors can borrow a properly fitted PFD for
themselves and their children. Available at either the Beach Kiosk
or at the Park Office.
Off Season - Gated
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