Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Charleston Lake Provincial Park adventure.
Nicknamed the Queen of Lakes, Charleston Lake reigns supreme for its scenery and water sports.
Situated just east of Kingston in the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere, Charleston Lake Provincial Park encompasses some 2,400 hectares of wilderness on the shores of Charleston Lake. The lake has 100-plus islands to call its own, plus over a dozen fish species and several at-risk species of turtles that thrive in its fresh water. Geologically, Charleston Lake is divided between the hard granite of the Canadian Shield and the softer sandstone to the east, both of which provide a special landscape of rock formations, caves, and deep ledges. Whether you paddle its rugged shores, hike its trails, or just relax on the sandy beach, the Queen of Lakes enchants.
The park is open from May to October. July and August are the busiest months because of its popularity with families, while fall is ideal with fewer crowds, fewer bugs, and beautiful fall colours.