Sandbanks Provincial Park

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Sandbanks Provincial Park

Home to the largest freshwater baymouth barrier bar on Earth! A great destination for swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing, programs and camping!

06/11/2026

🚗✨ Skip the line and start relaxing sooner!

Sandbanks Provincial Park now offers self check-in for campers with advance reservations. That means you can head straight into the park without visiting a gatehouse!

✔️ Your confirmation letter is your permit
✔️ Complete self check-in via the day-of email
✔️ Your licence plate is used to verify your reservation
✔️ No paper permit will be issued for your dashboard or post

Be sure to bring a digital or printed copy of your confirmation (or your reservation number) with you while in the park.

More time at the beach, more time on the trails, more time enjoying your visit. 🌊☀️ See you soon!

06/10/2026

💭 Imagine yourself here…

A quiet bench, an open horizon, and the gentle reminder that you’re part of something bigger.

From lake breezes to bird songs, every visit to Sandbanks is a chance to rediscover your connection to nature. 😌🌿

06/09/2026

🍃 Cool, moist, and leaf-littered? — Sounds like home to this Red Backed Salamander!

Salamanders thrive in damp, shaded habitats, spending most of their lives hidden beneath logs, rocks, and fallen branches.

If you’re exploring wooded areas at Sandbanks, remember that what looks like simple forest debris is actually important habitat. Leaving logs and stones undisturbed helps give these tiny amphibians the shelter they need to survive.

🔎🌿 Look closely, tread lightly, and help protect the hidden life of our park forests.

06/08/2026

⚠️ On Tuesday June 9th, the Dunes Beach parking area will be closed for paving.

Foot traffic and vehicle access will be prohibited during this time.

Visitors in the area may experience increased noise and machinery while crews complete this work. We encourage visitors to make use of Lakeshore Beach and Outlet Beach during this temporary closure due to limited parking at West Gate.

For everyone’s safety, pedestrians and motorists should use extra caution in the area and follow all posted signage and staff direction. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we complete these necessary repairs.

Please visit our Alerts page for updates:
https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/sandbanks/alerts

06/05/2026

Heading to Sandbanks for a camping trip? Here's what you need to know:

🎫 Your reservation confirmation (digital or printed) is your campsite permit. No additional permit is required!

💻 Preregister anytime through your Ontario Parks account by selecting My Reservations → View Registration Details → Preregister. You can also call 1-888-668-7275.

🚗 Complete self check-in via the email reminder on the day of your trip.

✅ No need to stop at the gatehouse when you arrive! After 2:00 P.M., simply drive directly to your campsite, set up, and start enjoying your stay!

🔍 Park wardens verify campsite registrations using vehicle licence plates, so make sure your plate number and occupant information is up-to-date before entering the park.

👋 The gatehouses are still open if you need firewood, additional vehicle permits, maps, or directions. We look forward to welcoming you!

06/04/2026

Golden beaches, rolling dunes, and fresh lake air—Sandbanks is worth protecting. 🌞

As visitors, lets be good stewards: respect the land, minimize our impact, and leave the park better than we found it. 🌿

06/03/2026

✨ Come DISCOVER with us! 🌿

Get ready to explore, learn, and connect with nature in a way that suits you best. Choose your adventure from three unique guided hikes, or stop by our Outdoor Awareness drop-in table to chat, learn, and discover something new at your own pace.

📅 Check out the schedule below for dates and details.

06/02/2026

Which way is up? 🤔🙃

For a Red‑breasted Nuthatch, it doesn’t really matter.

These tiny, energetic birds are famous for hopping head‑first down tree trunks, clinging to bark at angles most birds wouldn’t dare try. By moving upside down, nuthatches can spot insects and seeds hidden in crevices that others might miss. Talk about a different perspective!

If you see a little bird defying gravity, it just might be a nuthatch doing what it does best.

06/01/2026

🚗⛺ An Ontario Parks road trip? Say less. We've got the gear for wherever the highway takes you:

✅ Road Trip Bumper Sticker $5.95 CAD
✅ Road Trip Chilly Moose 40oz Tumbler $45.95 CAD
✅ Ontario Parks Scratch Map $29.95 CAD
✅ Ontario Parks Passport $10.95 CAD

Visit the Park Office to find these items and more!

05/28/2026

Ready to start a collection?

One that takes up zero space on your shelves or in your garage?...

Start collecting nature observations using on your phone! Every observation counts and anyone can participate.

With your location turned on you'll automatically contribute to the Sandbanks Project which helps measure and protect our province’s amazing biodiversity!

No storage required, just curiosity and a love for nature. 🌿🦋📱

Parks

Address

3004 County Road 12
Picton, ON
K0K2T0

Telephone

(613) 393-3319

Website

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks

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