Notable Campgrounds
- Best for classic Georgian Bay views: Kilcoursie Bay Campground
- Best for beach lovers: Beaver Dams Campground
- Best for more rustic camping: Granite Saddle Campground
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Killbear Provincial Park is one of the top five most popular Ontario parks. Online reservations for Killbear campsites open at 7am each day, five months in advance. Scout out your preferred locations early and book right as early as possible via the Ontario Parks online reservations service.
- Because the park is located within weekending distance of Toronto, July through mid-August is always busy. Try to come midweek or in the spring or fall.
- If Killbear is completely booked, consider Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park, about 40 minutes farther north.
When to Go
Killbear Provincial Park is open from mid-May through October, the main camping season for much of Ontario and Canada. The summers are warm, and autumn is especially beautiful. Black flies and mosquitoes can be a nuisance in spring, although they’re not normally as bad as they are in more northern locations.
Know Before You Go
- You can pick up basic camping supplies in Nobel, the town closest to the park. Parry Sound, a 30-minute drive from the park, has a larger selection of shopping.
- Be sure to bear-proof your campsite. Black bears are periodically spotted in and around the area.
- The Killbear region is home to the endangered Massasauga rattlesnake. You’re unlikely to see one, but listen for its rattle—and stay away—when camping or exploring the hiking trails. Learn about the rattlesnake at the park visitor centre’s wildlife exhibits.
Killbear Provincial Park
Watch the sunset over Georgian Bay when you camp along the rocky shoreline.
The views toward the 30,000 Islands help make Killbear Provincial Park one of Ontario’s busiest parks. Here, you can go canoeing or kayaking along the rocky shore, or paddle to several offshore islands. Hikers head for the iconic “Killbear Tree” near the Beaver Dams Campground, one of Canada’s most famous windswept pines. Other bay hiking trails lead to Lighthouse Point or the pink granite rocks near Harold Point Campground. With more than 800 campsites across seven campgrounds, campers have plenty of options, including waterfront sites. The park has several sandy beaches, and all campgrounds except for Granite Saddle have comfort stations with washrooms, showers, and laundry facilities.
The views toward the 30,000 Islands help make Killbear Provincial Park one of Ontario’s busiest parks. Here, you can go canoeing or kayaking along the rocky shore, or paddle to several offshore islands. Hikers head for the iconic “Killbear Tree” near the Beaver Dams Campground, one of Canada’s most famous windswept pines. Other bay hiking trails lead to Lighthouse Point or the pink granite rocks near Harold Point Campground. With more than 800 campsites across seven campgrounds, campers have plenty of options, including waterfront sites. The park has several sandy beaches, and all campgrounds except for Granite Saddle have comfort stations with washrooms, showers, and laundry facilities.
Notable Campgrounds
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Killbear Provincial Park is open from mid-May through October, the main camping season for much of Ontario and Canada. The summers are warm, and autumn is especially beautiful. Black flies and mosquitoes can be a nuisance in spring, although they’re not normally as bad as they are in more northern locations.
Know Before You Go