Ontario is Canada’s main economic hub. There are approximately 330 provincial parks. And more than 100 parks have camping facilities for visitors. Also, there are over 8,000 backcountry campsites. Lake Huron in Ontario is well-known for its glorious sunsets. On the shoreline of Huron lies Inverhuron Provincial Park. This article is a basic guide to Inverhuron Provincial Park and campsite. Below you will find some interesting things about the campsite.
You might have camped and visited many places. But, Inverhuron Provincial Park provides a great camping experience for visitors. It is an RV holiday paradise. It is located in the best sandy beach area in south Ontario. The best time to visit is in summer. The space features a hardwood forest and wetland. It also has rocks and many woodland animals. Despite this, you can also find comfort stations here.
Address – 19 Jordon Rd, Kincardine, ON N0G 2T0, Canada. The campsite is situated near Inverhuron, a small town.
Inverhuron Provincial Park is a historic campsite. It was opened as a campsite in 1959. Until 1973, it was one of the busiest parks in Ontario. In 1973, it was closed for camping due to safety concerns. The On Hydros Heavy Water Plant was under construction. But then the plant closed by 2000. Then the park was again opened for camping.
You can indulge yourself in various in-season or off-season activities and have a great time there. The In-season activities at the campsite include boating, canoeing, and hiking; while the Off-season activities at the Inverhuron Provincial Park include discovery programs, bird viewing and swimming.
Some Interesting Sites for Camping in the Park
If you have a plan for camping, the park offers you three camping sites. All of them are unique in their own ways.
1. Holmes Bay Camping Site
Holmes Bay Campground, a private site, features about 78 campsites. These campsites are available for tents and RVs. As a result, they are pet-friendly too. The length limit of RV is 10 m (32 ft). Here, in this campground, 66 campsites are available for reservation. However, many amenities are also available for visitors.
2. Gunn Point Camping Site
Gunn Point Campground in the park features about 76 campsites. These campsites are pet-friendly and also available for tents and RVs. Almost all the campsites here have the option of electric hookups. Gunn Point Campground has various amenities. This includes restrooms, laundry facilities, a parking lot, and water taps. There are even garbage dumping places and clean washrooms. The space also has a waterfront view and comfort stations.
3. Lime Kiln Camping Site
Lime Kiln Campground is also one of the private sites that features about 86 campsites. These campsites are pet-friendly and also available for tents and RVs. Among these campsites, 68 have electric hookup options. Whereas, the remaining ones do not have electrical service options.
Campers with large RVs can contact the concerned officials. They can get to know whether the space is available or not. This campground also has the basic amenities as the others. Out of the 86 campsites on this campground, 73 are available for reservation.
How to Reach There?
Taking up public transport for your trip might be time-consuming. But, it will surely save you money to some extent. Public transport is available to go to Inverhuron. For example- if you want to travel from Toronto to Inverhuron you can take the Coach. It operates bus services once daily. Similarly, many public transport facilities are available throughout Ontario. You can also opt for private transport and enjoy your whole journey. Inverhuron provides access to RVs, vehicles and trailers. Interestingly, there are no driving restrictions at the campsite.
There are eight designated parking areas at the campsite. These are distributed all around the campsite. One parking lot is at the gatehouse and the second one is near the beach. The remaining six parking areas are around the three campgrounds. Apart from this, RV campers can park their trailers on their campsites. An overnight parking facility is also available at the campsite.
Some Rules to Follow
Check out the suggested rules you must take care of
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in Inverhuron. If you are 19 years of age or above, you will be permitted. But, this is applicable only at the registered campsites.
- Campgrounds and campsites must be kept clean. Depositing garbage dumps might cause you to pay a fine.
- During the closing hours, only registered visitors are allowed at the campsite.
- The campsite was established for a quiet, pleasant, peaceful and natural experience. So, any excessive noise is not allowed. And obscene gestures or language and rowdyism are restricted.
- You are required to park your vehicles in the designated parking areas only.
So, what are you thinking about? Get your bags packed and plan your trip soon. Ontario parks are worth visiting and are mostly featured in ads. The best time to visit here is in summer, in fact specifically in July. Take your bike to explore more. You can take a short walk, swim, have a nice dinner and spend your weekend beautifully, mesmerized by the sunset along the beach coast.
Last Updated on March 31, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
