Ontario Camping Meetup Group

• The parking permit fee is extra and is paid directly to the park. $15/Night.
• Camping with the Coles park overall and review
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MomXwQmUwhA
• A breathtakingly beautiful park with 10 km of sand beach on the shores of mighty Lake Huron.
• Extremely rare and fragile Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems with extraordinary biodiversity – over 800 vascular plants, over 300 bird species.
• Sunsets here are ranked by National Geographic as among the “Top 10 Best in the World”!
• Excellent year-round outdoor recreation in 21 square kilometres of rare forests and rolling dunes. Enjoy 10 walking trails, a 14 km bike trail and 38 kms of groomed ski trails.
• Rent a canoe, hydro bike, paddleboat or a single or double kayak to explore the Old Ausable Channel - a provincially significant wetland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qRprZpDMK8

## Biking

The local Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club (TPMBC) has a network of trails both within and adjacent to the park for mountain bike riders. Mountain Bike Trail Maps are available. For further information visit: www.TPMBC.com
The privately-owned Long Point Eco-Adventures (1 km west of park) also offers a network of mountain bike trails at their facility.
Besides mountain bike trails there are several kilometres of hard surfaced and park campground roads to ride bicycles.

## Birding

Although bird watching is not a main activity within the park, the area is well known for bird migration and many bird watchers frequent Turkey Point and Long Point Provincial Parks The head office for the Long Point Bird Observatory is located in Port Rowan (15 minutes) which offers a bird banding station along with information on many bird species in this part of the province.

## Boating

Although boating is not offered within the park, boats can be launched at a nearby marina in Turkey Point (Turkey Point Marine Basin) for a fee.

## Canoeing

Canoes can be launched from the beach that fronts the village. From here you can paddle westward towards the Turkey Point marsh area.

## Discovery Program

Join Discovery staff at an Exploration Station during the months of July and August. Bring along your Discovery Activity Book (or pick one up at the Exploration Station), and use the equipment and materials provided to explore the park, observe plants and animals, and discover the wonders of nature. Be sure to share your observations with park staff! For more information keep an eye out for weekly calendar of events posted throughout the park.

## Fishing

Visitors can fish from shore at the breakwall adjacent to the marina at the south end of Turkey Point. For those that have boats or wish to rent them from the marina, the fishing on Long Point Bay is excellent for bass and perch.

## Hiking

Turkey Point has three hiking trails within or adjacent to the park.
Lookout Bluff Trail – 2.2 km, easy
Hike from the park office to the edge of the bluff overlooking Long Point Bay and return.
Fin & Feather Trail – 4.0 km, medium
Begin at the north end of the Fin & Feather Campground and hike along the old hatchery pond to the Normandale Fish Hatchery, around to the north boundary of the park and then retrace the trail back into the park.
Oak Savanna Trail – 1.0 km, easy
This trail is located just east of the Whippoorwill Campground and takes you through an area of plantation and naturally forested areas that have had controlled fires (prescribed burns) to return the area to a natural oak and pine forest cover.

## Swimming

The beach is located in the village and stretches over two kilometres. It can be accessed at the main parking lot as well as two other access points. There is also free street parking outside the parking lot. The beach is very sandy and safe for swimmers, especially children. There are no life guards posted so parents and guardians must be responsible. The swimming area at the main parking lot is also marked by a buoy line to keep swimmers and boaters at a safe distance from one another. The water is generally warm with a sandy bottom and there is no undertow. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are available (with a small refundable deposit) from the parking lot entrance.

• Nicely treed campsites with good privacy
• Three hiking trails
• Great beach in the village of Turkey Point – shallow, buoyed swimming, great for kids.
• Marina, restaurants, zip lining, winery all within two kilometres
• Group camping

We are in site number 902. We will rent the group campsite at this great park. We are looking for people to join us. This is a tent-only site, as there are no electrical hookups.
3 nights $63/tent or 4 nights/ $84. Please indicate if you want 3 or 4 nights in the comment section when you RSVP. The cost of the site is shared amongst all campers who wish to join us. Firewood is included in the cost of your tent fee.
The parking permit fee is extra and is paid directly to the park. $15/Night.
Camping with the Coles, park overall and review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB4IpkXzBJI

## Details

## Biking
There are no dedicated bike trails; however, campers enjoy bike rides along the park roads.

Bring your binoculars!
## Boating
Power boats are not allowed at Grundy Lake Provincial Park.
## Canoeing
Countless inland lakes are offering endless canoeing and kayaking adventures, which are great for beginners. There are canoe and kayak rentals available nearby. Those looking for a nearby adventure can canoe to their campsites at one of the park’s ten backcountry sites, a popular way to explore the interior of the park.
## Discovery Program
During the summer, park staff offer a variety of fun, interactive educational programs. Join one of our knowledgeable park naturalists on a guided hike, learn about the Voyageurs and the logging history, discover the Pre-Cambrian Shield, and see the park’s wildlife and plant life! Take part in the campfires and come stop by our amphitheater and visitor centre. Take part in the ‘Art in the Park’ programs. There is something for the whole family to enjoy.
## Fishing
The numerous lakes offer excellent fishing and include species such as Northern Pike, bass, panfish, walleye, and crappie.
Enjoy our Learn to Fish program, a free, hands-on program that teaches new anglers how to fish in Ontario. This fun and engaging two-hour program combines a practical teaching session with an hour of supervised hands-on fishing. For more information and program times visit ontario.ca/learntofish
## Hiking
Swan Lake Trail – 1.5 km loop (1 hour) moderate to difficult.
Wind through a special area in the park which is protected as a nature reserve. This short hike crosses rocky ridges and lookouts as well as a variety of interesting wetlands. The centerpiece of the trail includes a boardwalk, where wetland plants and animals can be studied. While there, be sure to watch for the Great Blue Heron, beaver, waterfowl, bitterns and other varieties of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, deer, moose and carnivorous plants.
Gut Lake Trail - 2.5 km (1 ½ hours) moderate to difficult.
For some, this is the most popular trail in the park. It travels by two different areas: the rugged rock of the Precambrian Shield (which supports most of the life in this area), and the lakes, streams and wetlands (which drain excess water into Georgian Bay). There are many points that are ideal for photos, rest stops or a picnic. If you walk quietly, you may see Great Blue Heron, other birds, amphibians, fox, deer and moose.
Beaver Dams Trail – 3.6 km (2.5 hours), moderate to difficult.
This trail passes through dense forest and wetlands. Moose, deer, fisher, grouse and many other species of birds and mammals may be seen. The highlight of the trail is the Great Blue Heron rookery, identified as large bunches of branches at the tops of swamp-killed trees. In the spring, a few of these nests are active so bring your binoculars! Finally, you will also see a dammed rock fracture which controls the water level of Bucke Lake and affects Grundy and Gut Lakes as well as Nisbet Creek. Beavers are amazing engineers!
Pakeshkag Lake Trail – 5.2 Linear (2 hours) easy.
This multi-use linear trail is 2.6 km each way and will take approximately 2 hours at a leisurely walking pace. Pack a lunch and enjoy it on one of the picnic tables at the Pakeshkag Lake landing.
The trail will take you past the Beaver Lake wetland which is a favourite with birdwatchers in the Spring.
This trail can also be used as a portage to access the backcountry sites on Beaver Lake and Pakeshkag Lake.
## Swimming
There are six natural sand beaches recommended for swimming. The Main Beach is located on Grundy Lake and is marked with buoy lines. This beach and most of the other beaches have gradual drop-offs. Please note: there are no lifeguards posted at the beaches and pets are not permitted.