Here are ten provincial parks in Ontario with extended camping seasons in fall 2025, along with brief highlights to help you pick your next outdoor escape.
Ojibway Provincial Park
Open until: September 14, 2025
Why go: Six hiking trails with interpretive signs; good fishing (Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout). Running-water fish cleaning station at the north boat launch.
Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park
Open until: September 21, 2025
Highlights: Choose between waterfront views or solitude, depending on the campsite. Boreal Forest scenery. Excellent fishing by boat or canoe (Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch).
Aaron Provincial Park
Open until: September 21, 2025
What to expect: Right along the Trans-Canada Hwy near Dryden. Sandy beaches, birdwatching among white cedars, trails through boreal forest. Boat launching on Thunder Lake for Northern Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout.
Rushing River Provincial Park (Northwest & Northeast Campgrounds)
Open until: October 14, 2025
Good for: Dramatic landscapes—glacial boulders and rugged terrain. Hiking, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. Fishing in Dogtooth Lake.
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Open until: October 21, 2025
Why it’s special: Stunning fall colours, over 100 km of trails, 27 backcountry sites. For a more relaxed stay, there are 5 cabins by Marie Louise Lake.
Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
Open until: October 20, 2025
What you’ll like: Two clear lakes, lots of waterfront campsites. Great boating, paddling, fishing. Discovery Trail features changing terrain and woods (maple, oak, birch).
Port Burwell Provincial Park
Open until: October 26, 2025
Best for: Beach lovers along Lake Erie. Fall is a bird migration hotspot here—hawks, eagles, turkey vultures. Ideal for mixing beach, birds, and mellow end-of-season vibes.
Rock Point Provincial Park
Open until: October 26, 2025
Highlights: Natural sand/pebble beach (~1 km), delayed fall colours so you might get more “summer-like” warmth lingering. The Woodlot Trail moves through forest, wetlands, old farm fields, oak savanna.
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Open until: October 27, 2025
What to enjoy: Rich fall colours (goldenrod, asters). Wildlife sightings (red fox, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys). Slower pace here, great for reflection. Check out Eildon Hall Museum (weekends until Thanksgiving).
Rondeau Provincial Park
Open until: November 9, 2025
Why go now: Located in Ontario’s Carolinian Zone where colours peak later. Monarch Butterfly migration, beautiful fall wildflowers, tranquil shores. Great for visitors who missed peak colour further north.
Tips Before You Go
- Book in advance (camping & permits) to secure your spot.
- Be prepared for colder nights, especially in northern parks. Layer up!
- Check park-specific rules (boat launches, fishing, trail access).
- Fall brings quieter trails—and fewer bugs—but also shortened daylight. Plan accordingly.
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