Six Mile Lake Provincial Park — Attraction in District Municipality of Muskoka

Camped with a tent for a couple days and spent most of my time on the water.

They made it pretty easy to book online and either check in at the entrance before 4PM or check in online and just drive through to your site after putting in your license plate and such on the check in forum.

There are plenty of sites on the different sides of the property. We opted for one closer to the launch, which meant we were clothes to the park, as well as the beach and washrooms. This did mean that we had to walk about 5 minutes to the showers and laundry mat.

Many of the campsites have large rock beds that aren't ideal for setting up a tent, especially with stakes but you can find a spot on the site usually that is clear of that. The sites are pretty clean, the campfire/grill area was also clean in the various sites we tried.

You aren't allowed to gather dead wood, but they have a general store onsite that sells wood, that is kept in an outdoor large shed with pretty good coverage.

The shower water pressure is great and can get really hot or cold, depending on your preference. There were about 10 showers, 5 on each side or so. They also had a handicap shower and washroom. From what I seen, the showers didn't have a time they were locked, so you can enjoy a nice hot shower whenever you felt like it.

The park was average size, enough for most young kids. with the option to swim on a relatively large sand beach but once you got in the water, the ground was pretty muddy.

They also rented canoes and paddleboats. They also have various programs running on different days, like fire building classes and such.

The noise can be annoying for some, with the highway seeming to be pretty close to the campsite, as becomes evident at night when it's car after truck, after car but if you are from the city, it's not a huge deal.

This park isn't for someone who wants to be going on trails or spending their time swimming, it's more beneficial for those who like to be on the water. The launch has quite of bit of space with there being 2 docks, one side for mooring and the other for launching. There is a third dock but there is a sign that says it's not meant for boats. The lake is vast so if you're looking to get on the water and catch fish, you can spend all day and catch some decent largemouth (5lbs and down) and a couple small pike, then this may be the park for you. Watch out for the resident water plane.

Ultimately, I will probably continue to come back and explore the lake and connecting lakes, if I can get a site by the water with minimal rock bed. Good facilities, quiet environment (besides the cars on the highway) and good...

Overall, it was an enjoyable time for our first time camping at Six Mile Lake PP, checked-in on Wednesday and checked-out on Friday so it wasn't as busy. We had two waterfront campsites, one in Cedar (walk-in) and one in Lakeview Heights (drive-in). See attached pictures to give you an idea of the campsites and hiking trails.

Below is a recap and hope it will be helpful for you in deciding whether or not you want your next camping experience at Six Mile Lake.

Pros: -Pet friendly as they have a Pet Beach right by the entrance (right beside Cedar Campground) -Great for families with kids as there is also a playground -Waterfront campsites -Comfort stations were open and clean (i know some reviews said it was not clean) -Both the sites we chose were waiting distance to the beaches -Three hiking trails - not too long and loops. I recommend the Living Edge and David Milne Trail as you come to a body of water filled with lily pads and another body of water where you stand on this big rock where you can sit and enjoy a snack. I would cautious these trails as its you go up and down rocks of height. It's not entirely all nicely paved. Other than that, great exercise. -Fishing by our campsites, caught a bass and many sunfishes with worm. We didn't keep them, let them all go. -No mosquitos what-so-ever at our campsites, we got lucky. Maybe because it was already late-August.

Cons: -Depending which campground you are at, the traffic on 400 can get a bit noisy, especially at night. It was louder for us at Cedar than Lakeview Heights -Beaches were a tad small but not a dealbreaker -Some sites can have very little privacy, literally side by side (our site at Lakeview had little to no privacy) -Our site on Lakeview was at situated at an intersection so there were quite the car/foot traffic, it was also close to Maple Beach -The Cedar campsite was right beside the pet beach and day use picnic area so heard all the families/kids. Otherwise, it was quite quiet at night. Best to either choose campsite 2 or 3. -The firepit at Lakeview was so high that it was hard to enjoy/look at the fire, no room for more than two to gather around the firepit -It was weedy near the water so entering the water was a bit difficult but I'm sure you can if you wanted to. -There are mosquitos present at hiking trails (not buzzing but got bites), which was expected. Better to put on some...

It is with genuine regret that I need to express my disappointment following our recent visit to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park. Our hopes for a serene, enjoyable vacation were marred by encounters with unprofessional park rangers and office staff, placing a damper on the entire experience.

In a realm where manners and respect should be the norm, it is indeed disappointing to encounter such inappropriate behavior from those representing an establishment revered by many for its natural beauty. The park rangers, instead of being the helpful, guiding presence we expected, displayed disrespectful behavior that was quite unbecoming of their roles.

Instances of their discreditable conduct ranged from dismissive attitudes when addressing our inquiries, to a lack of courtesy towards park visitors. These are the frontlines of the park, individuals whose role should be to ensure visitor comfort and safety above all. However, their behaviour did nothing but cultivate a hostile environment which, in turn, compromised the overall visitor experience.

Equally concerning was the unprofessional conduct of the office staff. In any establishment, the administrative personnel are expected to serve their clientele with utmost respect and professionalism. Regrettably, Six Mile Lake Provincial Park failed to meet these basic standards. The office staff lacked both efficiency and patience, often displaying a lack of regard towards addressing visitor grievances.

The beauty of Six Mile Lake Provincial Park is undeniable, however, the enjoyment of such surroundings became significantly soured, overwhelmed by the distressing encounter with the park staff. While it’s the natural beauty that attracts visitors to the park, it is the experience and the human factor that leaves the lasting impression.

In conclusion, while the park’s natural allure remains a redeeming factor, it is my sincere hope that the management of Six Mile Lake Provincial Park takes this feedback seriously. Respectful, professional conduct from all staff should be the norm, not the exception. Until noticeable improvements are made in this area, I regretfully cannot recommend this park for...