Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Balsam Lake Provincial Park adventure.
Go fish! Balsam Lake is an angler’s paradise in the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Campers and day-use anglers flock to Balsam Lake to catch large-mouth and small-mouth bass as well as walleye and muskellunge. The campgrounds offer a wide range of options from RV sites to radio-free campgrounds and even a few walk-in “eco-sites” for campers who prefer peace and quiet. Non-fishers can enjoy swimming at the sandy beach and exploring a network of hiking trails. It’s only a 10-minute drive from Indian Point Provincial Park, so you can pop over for a day walk.
Since most people staying at Balsam Lake are there to fish, things get busy when fishing season opens in June (check provincial guidelines for dates for each species). The park is open from mid-May to the end of October. Waiting until after summer will help you beat the crowds, especially on weekdays. But be aware that Thanksgiving weekend in October is a popular time to visit, both because of the holiday Monday and because the fall colours are vibrant at that time.