This is a review for day-use only, as the park is actually closed for camping during this time of…read morethe year. There are a couple of day-use lots on the outside of the actual park for locals to use, I don't believe you can drive into the park proper to use it for day use. At the time we visited, Orillia was close to peak color, so it was a fantastic time. It was a nice day for a hike, and there were quite a few other people using the park as well -- there's a little beach area in the day use part as well as a playground and places for taking your dog on leash. We went and followed the trails in the park, there seems to be a few that can be used, one in the treeline and one along the lake. You can make a decent little loop of a couple of kilometers. There's nothing incredibly challenging about this little hike, to be honest, but the tree colors make for some gorgeous photos. I'll definitely want to come back and visit here and go camping during the season. A really lovely provincial park!

My friends and I have been using these cottages/cabins as accommodation in Wasaga Beach for years…read more The perks: - biggest cottage sleeps up to 16 people - cheap - can rent it for just a weekend - not strict about noise - 2 minute walk to the beach/bars - full of people in their 20's - each cabin comes with a bbq - parking is included - bigger cottages come with a fully stocked kitchen (including a stove) - bathroom and shower in the bigger cottages, plus extra facilities on site The booking process is sketchy. After verbally confirming over the telephone with someone that they will reserve a cottage/cabin for you, you have to go to TD bank and put the deposit (in cash) into their account. You then write to their email address to confirm you put the deposit in their account. Once you get there and pay (cash), everyone is given a bracelet they have to wear for the duration of their stay. Extra people cost extra money. Check out is a bit early (10am I believe?) but you can often leave your car their for the day after you've checked out. If you're looking for somewhere to stay with a group of friends in Wasaga Beach, this is a great option.

Very Tidy campground and cottages. We took a 3bdrm for the 7 of us and had lots of space…read more Recently renovated they were clean and welcoming. 2 min walk to the beach and not as much traffic/noise at night. Thanks guys!

Managers have the mentality 'Do as a say, not as I do'! They are rude, harsh and downright nasty…read more They don't know how to solve issues like a professional, and god forbid If you call head office and get them into trouble, as you have escalated the problem. Manger parks in the customer handicapped parking without a placard. Their dog is never leashed and roams free in the front office. They have told myself and others with service dogs they are not allowed in the front office. They will blatantly walk onto your site without asking permission. Maintenance staff are allowed to tell you off. Disgusting pool showers and bathrooms. No shower curtains, mold on the walls, missing toilet tank tops filled with black mold. I wouldn't recommend this park to my worst enemy.

When our camping plans fell through at another site nearby on a busy long-weekend we were referred…read moreto Lafontaine. Having not made reservations anywhere we were very nervous about finding something but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were setup on tent sites which are separated from the trailer/rv area and surrounded by trees. We bought firewood which was delivered to our site. The showers charged a quarter but not unusual for a private campground.Highly recommended.

The parking lot is a short walk to the sandy beach. There are some rocks when entering the lake but…read morethey aren't a problem if you wear water shoes. The water is shallow and safe. In June the water is cold but your body will adapt quickly on a warm day. Power boats aren't allowed in the roped off swimming area. There are picnic tables and a general store that sells fast food and souvenirs. The bathrooms are fairly clean with flush toilets, sinks and mirrors. The park also has change rooms. They offer educational sessions for children at certain times. The only thing keeping me from giving this provincial park 5 stars is the reservation process. Once you reserve a day pass, you can't get a refund if the weather forecast changes to cold or rainy and you can't even move your reservation to another date. So your money is lost. But if you don't reserve in advance for a Saturday or Sunday in the summer, there's a chance they will be full. The website doesn't give a price for seniors. There is a discount but it's well hidden.

Sibbald's provincial park is a great place for families. They have activities throughout the summer…read moreteaching kids and families about the different things around the park. A few walking trails. Some nice little fishing holes close by.

My husband and I stayed at Georgian Bay Park for 9 nights in September. The park is immaculate, the…read morewashrooms and showers are new and clean. I found the owner very approachable and friendly. Also contacted the Camp host and he was very helpful. I would stay here again definitely. Situated in a beautiful area of a beach resort community and close to Barrie, Collingwood and other major centers as well.

My family and I were there for 4 nights and we had an amazing time. We chose to RV this trip and…read morethe sites were beautiful, they included electricity, water, and sewage. The owner Don would drive by the sites every day and make sure everything was okay. Along with Don, the staff there is very friendly and always willing to help! Beautiful trails and scenery along with a watchtower looking over the water. If I could rate this park 6 stars I would, highly recommend for you and your family.

First time legitimately camping with a group of friends and away from any parents. It was an…read moreamazing time to say the least! The park doesn't have many things to do during the day for activities but that's why it's in Wasaga because everything you could want to do is less than a 10minute drive away! The washrooms and showers were okay just make sure to bring your own personal hygiene products as there wasn't even any soap in the washrooms. There was a live DJ Saturday night which unfortunately I didn't get to see but by the sounds of things was also pretty good! If you're looking to get away for a weekend and enjoy a cheap party/camping experience with friends this is definitely the place! Would have been five stars if there was running water and/or electricity at the sites...

FIrst of all, if you're not into loud, raucous parties, this place is not for you. This place is…read moreadvertised as party central, and they are not kidding. The place itself is pretty nice, very big, lots of trees and decently clean bathrooms and showers. Every site has a huge garbage can, which is emptied every morning and a fire pit. They sell firewood and ice at the front, where there is also a beach volleyball setup and basketball court. It is a 5 minute walk to a 24 hour grocery store, and the Walmart (in case you forget your tent. *cough*.) It's probably a 20 minute walk to the beach, but we drove because we didn't want to drag all our stuff there. They do everything to make sure everyone has a good time. From 9pm-12am, they have a tent set up with music and laser lights for a dance party. Let me tell you, dancing on soft sand is AWESOME! At 10pm, a car from Dominos comes, selling large pizzas at $10 each. At midnight, music has to be turned off, but most parties go on until dawn with no hassle from the Party Police. When we left, the friendly girl at the front suggested that we visit their Facebook page and tag ourselves in the pics that they took at the dance tent. Everyone who works there was friendly, which can't be easy seeing as their entire clientele is made up of drunk partiers. My only complaint has more to do with the other campers than the campsite, and has a LOT to do with the difference in ages. It's been a long time since I could party all night and wake up at 9am and party some more. Nowadays, blasting music out of my car in the morning (MORNING!) after a big booze down is too ridiculous a concept to imagine. The average person who goes there is in their early 20s, and from the Kitchener/Waterloo area, it seems. Other than the loud mornings, this was totally fine, as everyone is very laid back and just out for a nice time. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a camping experience they will never remember!

We stayed overnight here in our RV at the last minute when we realized provincial park was full and…read moreweren't in the mood to keep on driving. It was a great spot. Very clean and well serviced for a good price. There is a pool and playground if you have young kids. It's only a short drive to the beaches of Collingwood and Wasaga.

Came here twice this summer. Had an amazing time! We did the aqua park, inflatables! They also have…read morewake boarding and paddle boat. Super super fun! The kids had an amazing time as well! They've got really great burgers and also beer :). Definitely worth the visit!

From the owner: Beginning in June 2018, Rail Yard is adding an inflatable water park, one of the largest in…read moreOntario! Families can enjoy the 18+ exciting features of the Aqua Park including: trampolines, monkey bars, flippers, slides, hurdles, rockers, rollers, a climbing wall, and much more. Explore the Course - Beat the Obstacles - Race your friends & family - and watch them totally wipe out! On a private 25-acre lake try cable wakeboarding, wake skating and kneeboarding.... no need for boats. All equipment needed for rent or bring your own. No experience required! Take a lesson with a Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario certified instructor. We offer summer camps in July & August for children ages 8 - 15 years. We offer cable rentals for birthdays, family gatherings, schools, camps, and even bachelor/ette parties. BBQ food and snacks available on-site, including a licensed waterfront patio.

It's a beautiful day to spend at Awenda Provincial Park!…read more We walked while others were biking the trails enjoying the outdoors while not having to wear a mask but social distancing when encountering others. Remember to pay and display your park use permit on your vehicle dash; strictly enforced or you can pay a $30 parking ticket. The machine accepts cash or credit card. It was a $15.50 charge for day use since the machine didn't allow an hourly selection. Gorgeous and tranquil nature along the shores of Georgian Bay.

I pulled a 'walk in' at Awenda park last weekend (July 1st long weekend). Have never been to Awenda…read morebefore, but read stellar reviews so my friends and I thought we'd give it a try. I knew we could only get walk in, but I didn't realize that if they have sites available, you can only have it for one night. They keep approx 60 sites each night for walk ins. Since we wanted to stay for two nights, we had to put our name on a 'roll call' list for the 2nd night. We also had to be at the office for 1pm SHARP and if our name was called, we got a 2nd night. I don't understand how, if they have 60 sites on Friday, they don't have 60 sites on Sat, since you can only stay for one night without getting on the list. But the next day they only had 5 sites available. Luckily we got there early enough and we got 2nd on the list, and got a site across the road (still in Turtle). A short move. The park itself is huge. There are 5 campgrounds in the park I believe. We chose Turtle. There are also 4 beaches, one dedicated to the fury friends. YOU WILL NEED TO DRIVE TO ALL THE BEACHES. If you try and walk, be ready for 45 minor 1.5 hr walk. They are not close. If you have bikes, the ride is nice, but also a bit far... and there's a steep hill on the way to the beaches so be ready to walk or I hope you're cardio is good :) I can only speak for Turtle... it was lovely, sites spaced far apart and heavily shielded above from the sun. Large, tall hardwood trees cover the park. There is warning of lots of poison ivy. Even though they have a plant at the office, I still couldn't spot it in the forest. Thankfully I didn't run into any. Bathrooms were relatively clean, till of course the next morning when there's flies and moths flying about. They close the bathrooms from 11:50-12:10 daily to clean them. The beaches are ROCKY. VERY VERY ROCKY. On beach 1 there is a sandy part on the FAR left (when looking at the water) that has been cleaned up a bit so you can walk on the sand. Otherwise, if you try to walk out in the middle, you will be stepping on rocks and it friggin hurts. Ladies: do not get a pedicure before you go to the beach. You'll be severly p-o'd if you did. I never do, but just a word of advice. I would definitely go back, try the other campgrounds. I hear there are some nice trails for hiking... the road to the beach is a hike itself.. It's nice and only 2hrs from Toronto. Great getaway!