Esker Lakes Provincial Park Campground

Trails as published

• Prospector's Trail — 1.4 km, 1 hour, easy
• Lonesome Bog Trail — 1.5 km, 1 hour, easy
• Recreation Trail — 1.5 km, 1 hour, easy
• Trapper's Trail — 9 km, 4 hours, moderate

Activities the source lists

• Biking
• Birding
• Canoeing
• Discovery Program
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Swimming

Facilities as published

• A barrier-free campsite is available with a modified picnic table and campfire pit and is located close to the barrier-free comfort station. The picnic shelter located in the day- use area is also barrier-free.
• There are two barrier-free comfort stations available in the campground. Each includes hot water, showers and flush toilets.
• A day use area, with a sandy beach, picnic tables, privy toilets, a picnic shelter and trails is located on the south side of Panagapka Lake.
• Flush toilets are located in the two comfort stations.
• The Park Store is a one-stop shopping experience for your camping needs. Located within the front gate, the store maintains a stock of ice, firewood, ice cream, Ontario Parks merchandise and other amenities.
• A barrier-free picnic shelter is located close to the day use area. This shelter is available to rent for events and gatherings. Reservations can be made online or by phone .
• Rentals are available for personal floatation devices, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, stand-up paddleboards, trailer storage and a picnic shelter. The park participates in a Tackleshare program and provides fishing rods and tackle free to visitors.

Camping information as published

• Backcountry Camping: Esker Lakes Provincial Park provides a quiet, family-friendly backcountry experience. The park contains 29 glacial formed lakes, many of which are connected by short portages over the eskers throughout the landscape.
• Backcountry Camping: The lakes in the backcountry offer great wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities for Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.
• Backcountry Camping: The two backcountry campsites in the park are on Lulu Lake. They serve as a basecamp for exploring other small lakes in the area through day trips. The main canoe routes are well marked with portage and campsite signs.
• Backcountry Camping: Each campsite has picnic table, cleared area for tent, fire pit, and box privy.
• Backcountry Camping: Campsite specific reservations are available online or by phone up to five months in advance of your arrival date. Winter reservations are available by contacting the park directly at 705-272-7139. Reservations are recommended to secure your campsite.
• Backcountry Camping: Interior camping permits are required for backcountry camping at Esker Lakes Provincial Park. Permits are obtained in-person at the park office during business hours.
• Backcountry Camping: Maps are available at the park gatehouse.
• Backcountry Camping: The main backcountry access point and parking lot is located at the trail head of the Trapper's Trail where visitors can access either Panagapka Lake or Lallan Lake.
• Backcountry Camping: More information about exploring Esker Lakes backcountry can be found here .
• Backcountry Camping: Please be respectful of the natural environment and other visitors. Practice leave-no-trace camping, camp only on designated campsites, and be aware of your surrounding neighbours, ecology, and wildlife. We appreciate your efforts to maintain this pristine environment.
• Car Camping: More than half of Esker Lakes' campsites are electrical, and usually available for reservation.
• Group Camping: There are three group camping areas in the park. These secluded areas are great for family reunions or spending time with a group of friends. Reservations can be made online or by phone .

Official maps

Source confidence

Low

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