Bass Lake Provincial Park

Bass Lake Provincial Park Bass Lake is the place to be for large campsites & beautiful sunsets! Located 10 minutes from Orillia

🍂FALL PARK STORE HOURS UPDATE🍂 Monday - Thursday: CLOSEDFriday: 10AM - 8PMSaturday: 8AM - 6PMSunday: 8AM - 5:30PM🛶 Monda...
09/07/2026

🍂FALL PARK STORE HOURS UPDATE🍂

Monday - Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10AM - 8PM
Saturday: 8AM - 6PM
Sunday: 8AM - 5:30PM

🛶 Monday - Thursday: Canoe and Kayak rentals are available at the Gate Office.

*Fall Park Store hours are subject to change based on staff availability*

🍁 FALL GATE OFFICE HOURS UPDATE🍁 Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 5:30PMFriday & Saturday: 8AM - 9PMSunday: 8AM - 6PM*Fall Gate ...
09/07/2026

🍁 FALL GATE OFFICE HOURS UPDATE🍁

Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 9PM
Sunday: 8AM - 6PM

*Fall Gate Office hours are subject to change based on staff availability*

Effective 2:57PM on Sunday, September 6th Bass Lake is at 100% capacity for day use. If you do not have a reservation y...
09/06/2026

Effective 2:57PM on Sunday, September 6th Bass Lake is at 100% capacity for day use.

If you do not have a reservation you will be turned away at the Gate Office.

Please consider exploring another park or visiting us another day!

📢 This weekend is the last weekend for Discovery Programs at Bass Lake!! Make the most of your Labour Day weekend and ta...
09/02/2026

📢 This weekend is the last weekend for Discovery Programs at Bass Lake!!

Make the most of your Labour Day weekend and take some time to connect to nature!

🌻 WILDFLOWER APPRECIATION | 2-hour Drop-in Program
Date: Friday, September 4th
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Day Use - Boat Launch area (look for the Discovery flag)

🪶 BIRD APPRECIATION | 2-hour Drop-in Program
Date: Saturday, September 5th
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Day Use - Boat Launch area (look for the Discovery flag)

🎨 NATURE IN WATERCOLOUR | 1-hour Guided Program
Date: Sunday, September 6th
Time: 10AM - 11AM
Location: Playfield in Eastside Campground (left of site 50)

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you at one of our programs this weekend, happy exploring! 💙💚

📢 Only 2 more weekends of Discovery Programs! Join us for some fun and interactive programs! Take a moment to slow down ...
08/26/2026

📢 Only 2 more weekends of Discovery Programs!

Join us for some fun and interactive programs! Take a moment to slow down and connect to nature, you'll be amazed what you can find! 🔎

🕸️ INVERTEBRATE TRACKING | 2-hour Drop-In Program
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Day Use - Boat Launch area (look for the discovery flag)

🎨 NATURE IN WATERCOLOUR | 1-hour Guided Program
Date: Sunday, August 30th
Time: 10AM - 11AM
Location: Playfield in Eastside Campground (left of site 50)

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you at one of our programs this weekend, happy exploring! 💙💚

Welcome back for another !! 🎉Today we are highlighting Leith (left), Cooper (middle) and Ava (right) three of our dedic...
08/23/2026

Welcome back for another !! 🎉

Today we are highlighting Leith (left), Cooper (middle) and Ava (right) three of our dedicated and hardworking maintenance staff!! 🦺

Whether they’re picking litter, shovelling out fire pits or cleaning the vault toilets, these three are always having a good time!

Here’s a little bit more about them:

How many years have you worked for Ontario Parks?

🥇 This is Leith and Cooper’s first season!
4️⃣ This is Ava’s fourth year!

Which Provincial Park do you want to visit?

🛶 Leith: Quetico Provincial Park!
🌲 Cooper:
🏖️ Ava:

What do you like to do in your free time?

🎸 Leith: Play the guitar!
🏍️ Cooper: Dirt biking!
👯‍♀️ Ava: Waterskiing, paddle boarding and hanging out with friends!

Thank you so much to Leith, Cooper and Ava for all their hard work and all the laughs along the way!!

If you’re visiting the park today, show some appreciation to our incredible maintenance team! Bass Lake wouldn’t be as beautiful as it is without them!! 💙💚

📢 Hey hikers: pack it in, pack it out! Bring everything you brought onto the trail back out with you, including wrapper...
08/22/2026

📢 Hey hikers: pack it in, pack it out!

Bring everything you brought onto the trail back out with you, including wrappers, food scraps, and dog waste 🗑️

Better yet: focus on reducing your waste by packing reusable items like water bottles, travel mugs, and food containers.

Need a trail etiquette reminder? Visit the Ontario Parks blog linked below⤵️
http://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/trail-etiquette/

Arriving early for your campsite reservation? You’re welcome to explore the park! You could: 🏊 Go for a swim🌲 Hike a tra...
08/21/2026

Arriving early for your campsite reservation?

You’re welcome to explore the park! You could:

🏊 Go for a swim

🌲 Hike a trail

🏠 Check out the Park Store

🛶 Rent a Canoe or Kayak and go for a paddle

Remember, campers have until 2 pm to check out. Please be considerate and give them space while they pack up!

Visiting us this week 🏖️ ?Don’t forget to reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance to guarantee access! You can rese...
08/20/2026

Visiting us this week 🏖️ ?

Don’t forget to reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance to guarantee access!

You can reserve your permit using our reservation service: reservations.ontarioparks.com

The Weekly Discovery schedule for the week is here! 💚💙 Upcoming events include:🌲 Tree Appreciation- Saturday, August 22n...
08/19/2026

The Weekly Discovery schedule for the week is here! 💚💙

Upcoming events include:

🌲 Tree Appreciation- Saturday, August 22nd, 1pm-3pm
📍 Day Use - Near the Beach

Nature Observation- Sunday, August 23rd, 10am-11am
📍Playfield in Eastside Campground

Visitors of all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you out exploring!

Address

2540 Bass Lake Sideroad East
Orillia, ON
L3V6H2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17053267054

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