Killarney Provincial Park

One of my fav places go hiking in the north. The trails are well marked and there is trails for everyone of every age/ability. The fall is especially beautiful. I like this time of year too as it’s not overrun with tourists. The people you meet along the trails are always cheerful. I do suggest having a decent pair of hiking shoes or boots as the terrain is uneven and rocky. If you like scenic lookouts and challenging hikes, check out Killarney on the All Trails App. Happy Hiking !

We camped here on the Labour Day weekend and the campground was full, but we were so surprised it was very peaceful and quiet. The park itself is definitely beautiful and worth to visit. However, we are not sure if we do camp here again with 3 CONS: 1. Only one comfort station 2. Popular hiking trail need separate permit to campers(the Crack, the Chikanishing trail) 3. Lack of bins

If you haven't been - go!!!! The fall was hands down the prettiest of all the places we've travelled to in Ontario. Also, for a fully packed park, we could barely hear a peep from any of other campers.

Beautiful park! George lake is stunning! We rented our canoe through Killarney Outfitters. It sucked to have to leave the park to rent it and then come back in. But the canoes were super light and sturdy! The signs to find things around the park are super confusing, especially at night when you need to use the bathroom, the one close to your site is pad locked and you have to drive around to find one. That was not so fun! They only have 1 comfort station for a lot of sites. For a good way to improve the park I'd add another comfort station and fix up the signs. There needs to be a sign to show where sites 1-6 are because we drove in circles to find it. I'd also make some electric campsites for people with trailers that would like to stay longer then a couple nights. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our short stay here. Lots to do and enjoy! Sites are large and semi private. Site 6

A Must-Do Adventure at Killarney Provincial Park - Silver Peak Trail Killarney Provincial Park's Silver Peak Trail is an unforgettable adventure! The journey starts with a serene canoe ride across Bell Lake, which sets the tone for the stunning natural beauty you'll experience throughout the day. Be prepared—this trail isn't just a walk in the park! We encountered some wildlife, including a bear, so make sure you're well-prepared with bear spray and other safety precautions. The bugs can also be relentless, so don't forget your bug spray! The hike itself is challenging but rewarding. The views from Silver Peak are absolutely breathtaking and worth every step. Once you reach the summit, the panoramic views of the La Cloche Mountains and surrounding lakes are simply awe-inspiring. Overall, the Silver Peak Trail offers a perfect blend of adventure, stunning scenery, and a sense of accomplishment. Highly recommended for those who love the great outdoors!

Great Provincial Park with lots of trails and a nice beach. We stayed in one of the Yurts. It was much nicer than we expected, they sleep up to 6 people with 2 double beds and 2 single bunk beds, it includes a BBQ under a shelter, and the normal picnic table. They have been well maintained, or are new-ish. It can be stuffy and hot on a hot day, even with the windows open. The main washroom (comfort station) were reasonably clean, they were the only ones that were flush toilets aside for a couple at the main office. I mention this because not everyone expects that. There are a good number of trails in the area, most are moderate to hard, so expect hills, uneven, rocky paths, mud, etc. Good footwear and bug spray is recommended. Definitely read what the park provides about each of the trails, you want to be prepared. The views are amazing and being in nature is invigorating, it's well worth the effort.

It is a beautiful, serene place. The water is warm. The trail had no mosquitos. The locals said that they must have sprayed the trail and campgrounds. It was good to have no mosquitos, but we didn't even see a bird, leave aside an animal, during our hike. So not sure if spraying for bugs is good for the beautiful natural place.

Beautiful stunning park with serene lakes and unique rocky lake formations. Hot showers, very clean. HOWEVER, please be prepared for A LOT of mosquitoes if coming in June/July. Every single person in our group got 15+ large swelling mosquito bites, and even bug spray DID NOT help. Otherwise when there’s fewer bugs, this is a definite 5 star.

Absolutely amazing park, by far the most beautiful place in Ontario. We stayed at Lake George campground and did 3 hikes incl. the famous "Crack" and then rented a canoe for a day and went all the way to OSA lake and back. If you want to visit the park, plan far in advance, especially for summer months. Most sites are booked 6 months in advance. Bring sturdy hiking boots, especially for the "Crack" hike, there is a lot of climbing and jumping from rock to rock. Also, bring your own firewood, the one they sell in the park is wet and rotten, cut from the fallen trees. The only place you can buy dry firewood nearby is Killarney outfitters but it costs a ridiculous $16+tax for the bag of firewood that will last you for 2-3 hours.

Beautiful grounds and a slice of Canadiana about 4 hours north of the city (expect shoddy wifi). Stayed two night on the campgrounds steps from the lake where you can star faze in the evening after a late night dinner on the BBQ. You also have several options for hiking, we went to Granite Ridge across the highway where yoynare rewarded with splendid views of landscapes and vista's of Georgian Bay. Definately a great option away for the city, but don't forget to reserve your spot early! -Zuk

Killarney was the special gem we discovered on our travels for Lake Huron Circle tour. This was our 3rd of the 5 Great Lakes and this special spot did not disappoint. It's always tough blindly going into a park. You never know what you're gonna get until you arrive. We found ourselves nestled into the depths of the way back of the park with a stunning view from site 101 to George Lake next to the Cranberry Bog trail. I don't think you can go wrong with almost any campsite you choose in the back woods. No radios and just the quite, serene sounds of nature to serenade you. We hiked three major trails during our stay. Each trail was as big of a hiking adventure as the last. It also made the two nights and three days go by fast! Favorite trails from least to best go as follows. Cranberry Bog. This trail was literally up the hill and around the corner. It was a stunning walk and you climbed rocks and went through fields. It gave a stellar view of the landscape of this park. La Cloche Silhouette trail. About as stunning a hike as it gets. Lots to look and and it takes you through a maze of terrain with views to several different lakes in thee area. This one tired the epoch out pretty good. Granite Ridge Trail. This was by far our favorite hike. It wasn't so much a roundabout hike but it did take you from the canoe launch out to Lake Huron providing stunning views of the lake and the routes out to it. Lots to climb around on and just an all-around solid hike. By far Killarney was the best spot we had during our trip as a whole. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Killarney is the kind of place that makes you sit back and relax. So much to see and so much to take in. We loved it! Pictures do no justice to this Canadian wonderland!

The Group of Seven painted extensively around the Killarney Provincial Park, so it is not a surprise that Killarney Provincial Park is the "crown jewel" of the Ontario Parks system. The scenery at Killarney Provincial Park is breathtaking. The George Lake is exceptionally clear and unpolluted likely due to the fact that Killarney is classified as a wilderness park under the Ontario Parks system. The mountains are just as beautiful, showcasing the wild Georgian Bay Coast of pink granite and the La Cloche Mountains' white quartzite ridges. Please let me assure you that words do not do the beauty of this park justice. Killarney is primarily a backcountry park with a network of maintained portages, hiking trails and campsites. It has 218 backcountry campsites and 128 car camping campsites. There are 3 car camping campgrounds: George Lake A, George Lake B&C and George Lake D. There is only 1 comfort station offering hot showers, flush toilets and a laundry mat. It is located within the George Lake B&C campground. All the campsites that are close to the beautiful water are far away from the comfort centre. Please be prepared to drive to the comfort centre to shower. There are outpost flush toilets all around the campgrounds. It is a lot of fun to hike in Killarney. There are 6 hiking trails: - La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a loop trail that is 80km long. It is mainly for backpacking. - The Crack is a linear trail that is 3km long one way, so the whole trail is 6km round trip. It is rated as a difficult trail. As a matter of fact, calling it a trail is pushing it. The first 2km is flat and the last 1km is semi-rock climbing. I had to use my hands to climb down on the return trip. - The other 4 trails range from 2km to 4km long. They are rated from moderate to difficult. A camping trip to Killarney will not be completed without exploring the beauty of George Lake. Canoeing and kayaking is a breeze here because the lake is relatively calm except under bad weather. The scenary is, as mentioned, breathtaking. Even if you don't usually do water sports, I highly recommend doing it for a morning. There are outfitter stores that rent canoes and kayaks, and they post ads on board and park newsletters. Many people enjoy the small beach as the water is clear. Fishing is also a popular activity. If you love camping, you won't regret the long drive from Toronto to Killarney. Site reservation can be done via internet and by phone. It is exceptionally difficult to get a site. I usually resort to camping during midweek instead of during weekend.

So it was bad enough that this was the chosen venue for a Bachelor party (which the park ranger hilariously pointed out after issuing a fine on the last night), and even though I had to drive 5 hours and get bit a stupid amount of times, I would still have enjoyed it for the beauty of the place IF it was not for the absolute world class pricks of park rangers. Within an hour of us arriving, while we were still setting up our tents and unpacking, they came around with the first of many warnings of noise levels. No word of a lie the only noise was us talking and the occasional shout for someone to grab something from the trunk of a car. Also to picture how the sites were laid out. We had two booked, one was just for the cars and gear and the other was where we all camped and chilled. Next to the "car camp" was a huge space with washrooms and a grass area till the next occupied camp. (young family). On the other side of our camp site was an empty camp site and then an occupied camp site with an old fella by himself. Anyway evening went on, day turned to night, we lit up a fire, put some country on and started drinking. They came a third time and said they had received complaints. We had already by this time been to the two nearest sites (young family and old fella) and asked if they could hear us and they both said no. So we asked the parky who complained??? Because it just so happened old fella was with us....drinking! So that left the young family who were way to far away to hear us. So anyway they continued to bother us, ruined our stay and basically gave my friend a fine on the last night and then turned up with their chests out the next morning saying we have to leave......while we were packing to leave. Like seriously bunch of morons the whole bunch, were just fishing for excuses. Anyway it just finally confirmed that camping generally sucks.

This is my favorite Provincial Park in Ontario. The intricate layout of the lakes and streams with all the beaver dams is truly incredible. The quartz rocks make many of the hills look like snow is on them even in the summer. The loop trail around the park is well maintained. The BEST!

Stunning park. Overall really gorgeous but if you come to hike and are not a big hiker make sure your shoes have lots of tread. None of the trails are easy and of course the crack will kill you at some point but it's just picturesque and you really kind of feel you're just back to basics and seeing what life is like outside of cities, smartphones and "real world". Almost didn't post as don't want people to come here...