Your Adventure Guide to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park is a favourite Ontario Park for family camping, located off Highway 400 in Muskoka, less than two hours north of the GTA. The Park features iconic Canadian Shield scenery, a peaceful campground with options for tent and RV camping, great paddling, hiking and more.

Where is Six Mile Lake Provincial Park?

Getting to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park is easy. The Park is located 10 kilometres north of Port Severn, just off Highway 400. Take exit 162 and follow White’s Falls Road, staying straight on Joe King’s Road to arrive at the Park gate. Six Mile Lake is a quick 45-minute drive from Barrie. Arriving from the north, it’s 45 minutes south of Parry Sound.

Camping at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

There are 217 campsites divided into seven campgrounds at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table, and all are located within easy walking distance to water taps, toilets, and comfort stations with showers and laundry facilities. Several campsites are designated barrier-free. The campground also offers a charging station with a class 2 charger with space to charge two EVs.

Each Six Mile Lake Provincial Park campground appeals to a certain type of camper. For the most privacy and least traffic, check out the non-electric sites in the Maple, Oak and Poplar campgrounds. On the other end of the spectrum, the Pine and Birch campgrounds have space for larger RVs, with hydro hookups. The Birch campground is great for families within a stone’s throw from the beach and playground.

Lakeview Heights offers a mix of options, including electric sites as well as more private walk-in sites, some located on the waterfront of Six Mile Lake. The Cedar campground is limited to three walk-in waterfront campsites, situated close to the Park’s dog-friendly beach area.

The campground is open from early May through Thanksgiving weekend in October. Campsite reservations for Six Mile Lake Provincial Park are mandatory and can be made online or by phone.

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park day use and reservations

Besides allowing you to reserve campsites up to five months in advance of your arrival date, the Ontario Parks reservation website provides brief descriptions and photos of each campsite to help you choose the best for your needs.

Six Mile Lake day use tickets, also known as Daily Vehicle Permits, can be purchased up to five days in advance online (recommended for weekends and in July and August) or at the Park office for $12.25 per vehicle. 

Things to do at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Six Mile Lake offers a range of classic Ontario cottage country activities, including swimming, paddling, hiking and more.

Beaches

Three distinct beach areas make Six Mile Lake a fantastic destination for families and sun-seekers. The beaches adjacent to the Oak and Birch campgrounds are designated pet-free, with buoyed-off areas for safe swimming. The latter, which is conveniently located close to the Park entrance for day users, includes an entire bay that’s off-limits to motorboats, as well as a beach volleyball court. All Six Mile Lake Provincial Park beaches include picnic tables and plenty of space for building sandcastles and enjoying the sun.

A separate dog beach is also available near the Cedar campground. There are no lifeguards at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park beaches. Check the park alerts webpage for beach postings indicating elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding

Six Mile Lake is a good destination for canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding, with plenty of diverse shorelines to explore. Canoes, kayaks and SUPs can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis, to be used within the Park only. Rental PFDs (life jackets) are also available. The Park also offers a launch ramp for small powerboats. A valid campsite permit or daily vehicle permit is required to use the boat launch.

Hiking

Six Mile Lake maintains three linear, interconnected hiking trails with a total distance of 2.5 kilometres. The one-kilometre Living Edge Trail traces the interface of rocky Canadian Shield outcroppings and wetland habitat that’s actively used by beavers. The half-kilometre David Milne Trail celebrates a famous Canadian landscape painter with iconic scenery. And the one-kilometre Marsh Trail circles productive habitat where you may see moose, dragonflies and many bird species.

Fishing

Casting a bobber, hook and worm from the dock is a great way to introduce your family to fishing at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park, with the opportunity to catch bass, northern pike and walleye.

Activities at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Keep an eye on Park bulletin boards for Discovery Program activities at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. These family-friendly activities are led by park naturalists to help you learn more about nature and the environment throughout July and August. 

General information

This general information will help you plan your trip to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park.

Weather

Weather patterns at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park are typical of Central Ontario. Expect ice-out from mid-to late April or early May, with temperatures warming rapidly and moderate precipitation through the spring. Summer weather can be hot and humid, with regular thunderstorms. Cooler temperatures return in late August and early September, with occasional bursts of summer-like conditions in autumn. The leaves change and the risk of frost arrives in late September. Check out Environment and Climate Change Canada for detailed weather forecasts and historical conditions.

Map

Download a park overview map, including campsite numbers and recreational features, from Ontario Parks. The park also offers a detailed map of hiking trails.

Accommodations near Six Mile Lake

Do you want to make day trips to Six Mile Lake and stay in nearby accommodations? There are plenty of options to choose from. Check out the Rawley Resort, Spa and Marina for upscale lodging on the Severn Waterway. Meanwhile, the Tay Motel offers a basic and convenient place to stay in Waubeshene. The Severn Lodge offers waterfront accommodations near Six Mile Lake Provincial Park.

Supplies and equipment rentals

Located near the Park office, a park store sells basic food staples, snacks, ice cream, merchandise, firewood and some camping supplies, as well as propane cylinder exchange. The park store offers canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in the spring and fall. Go to the Canoe Beach for rentals in July and August. You can also rent canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards from Swift Georgian Bay in Waubeshene, provided your vehicle is equipped with appropriate roof racks.

Book your adventure at Six Mile Lake

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park is a perfect gateway destination for those looking to progress their camping experience. The Park features a wide array of campsites, sand beaches, paddling and hiking trails, with easy access off Highway 400, less than two hours north of the GTA.

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