Camping and Exploring Killbear Provincial Park
I spent a few days exploring and camping in Killbear Provincial, hiking the trails and exploring the Ontario park’s wonderful territory, stunning sights and fun attractions.
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Where is Killbear Provincial Park?
Killbear Provincial Park hugs the shore of Georgian Bay in Perry Sound County near Nobel, Ontario. It is 270 kilometres north of Toronto and 550 kilometres west of Ottawa.
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What Makes Killbear Provincial Park Special?
Killbear Provincial Park covers kilometres of rugged rocky shoreline, a few sandy beaches, and square miles of pine forests. It is perfect for water sports and has excellent hiking and biking trails. In addition, the park offers some of the best camping experiences in the province.
Camping in Killbear Provincial Park
There are seven campgrounds in the park. They are all a minute’s walk away from the shore. Several campsites in this Ontario Park are wheelchair accessible (#’s 50, 51, 94, 228, 282, 434, 436, 594, 1178), and so are the comfort stations. All campsites have a picnic table and a campfire pit.
Lighthouse Point Campground
- Electrical and non-electrical campsites
- Music and generator-free campground
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Boat launch
Granite Saddle Campground
- Non-electrical campsites
- Music and generator-free campground
- Beach
Harold Point Campground
- Electrical and non-electrical campsites
- Music and generator-free campground
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Beach
Georgian Campground
- Electrical and non-electrical campsites
- Music and generator-free campground
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Beach
Beaver Dams Campground
- Electrical and non-electrical campsites
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Beach
Kilcoursie Campground
- Electrical campsites
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Beach
Blind Bay Campground
- Non-electrical campsites
- Comfort Station with showers and laundry facilities
- Boat launch
- Beach
Group campsites are also available.
There is one off-leash park and beach for dogs and their owners.
This map of Killbear Provincial Park shows the location of each campground, the group campsites and the dog off-leash area.
Hotels near Killbear Provincial Park
Hotel rooms are available in the closest city to Killbear Provincial Park in Perry Sound. Among the best-rated are the Bayside Inn, the Perry Sound Inn and Suites and the Town and Country Motel.
Hiking Trails in Killbear Provincial Park
The trails in the park are all easy trails ranging from one to 6 kilometres. They can be enjoyed with children. The trails wander in forested areas and come to beautiful views of the bay.
- Lighthouse Point Trail 1 km easy
- Twin Point Trail 3.5 km easy
- Lookout Point Trail 1.6 km easy
- Bike path – 6 km
This map of Killbear Provincial Park shows the different summer trails of the park.
Don’t Miss
On Sunset Rock, Killbear’s windswept tree is still standing with a bit of help. The tree has been the symbol of the park for years. It is impressive as it stands alone on the rock, braving the wind.
From Sunset Rock or anywhere on the rocky western shores of the park, the sun sets over the water and colours the sky. So many gather in the park to admire the sunsets.
Stop by the Discovery Center for the interesting interactive exhibits. You might get to pet a snake with the daily snake talks.
Other Activities in Killbear Provincial Park
There are numerous activities for adventurous souls in the park. On top of the hiking trails listed above, the beaches and water provide many more sports and ventures in the park.
- Kayaking, canoeing or SUP boarding
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Sailing or windsurfing
- Nature Shoppe – for their clothes, souvenirs or art
- Day-use area – enjoy a picnic cooking on the hibachis with the sandy beach nearby.
More Exploring around Georgian Bay
- Hike Lion’s Head Trail to a Stunning Lookout
- Hiking Cup and Saucer and Other Trails on Manitoulin Island
- Best Things to Do on Manitoulin Island
- 8 Days on La Cloche Silhouette Trail
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Amazing pictures! This looks like a beautiful place to explore (though cold). I’d be interested to know how kid-friendly the park is, as well as the bathroom situation (are they well-kept, changing situation, etc.?)
Hello Chelsea! The place is family-oriented, so kid-friendly, of course. The beaches are well-defined, and there is plenty of space to play in the sand. The bike path is flat and wide, so perfect for kids on bikes. They also have a children’s program with fun exhibits. The facilities I used were clean, they have flush toilets and showers at every campground and in the day-use area. I hope this answers some of your questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more!
thank you for this very informative post! We are always looking for a park to camp in Ontario and this one sounds amazing. Can’t wait to book a week of camping here.
You are welcome! It is a prime location for camping. I hope you can make it there!
I always wanted to go camping. Looks like a lot things to do in the area. Thank you for providing us with some fun ideas.
Killbear makes for an excellent camping adventure! It was a pleasure to share!