Our family has been to this park several times over the last 20 years. We just love coming here.
SITES: we have found the sites in the lower area vary greatly. There are some huge open sites and some that are more secluded. However, all of them have good separation from your neighbors. The upper campground, valley view I believe it is called, gives spectacular views of the area below. If you can get in when the leaves are changing, I highly recommend space 38 or 39 for the best views of the valley and the changing leaves. However, all of the sites are beautiful in the fall.
As you move around the campground, you'll notice remnants of walls from the early settlers of the area. They've done a great job to restore some of these walls and documented in their signs.
WALKING TRAILS: there are great trails whether you like to walk along the river's edge or explore the forest nearby, there are several trails to choose from. Many of the trails are not bike friendly but, you can easily get to all of the main locations by bicycle. You can also bicycle into town which is right beside the park and has several of its own beautiful bike paths along the trend Severn waterway.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE: The suspension bridge gives you a magnificent view of the river below and the area around it. It also provides a convenient path to go into town by bicycle or walking. Don't forget to look down through the floor of the bridge and you may be lucky enough to see turtles enjoying the sunshine on the rocks below.
CANOE OR KAYAK: The park has kayaks to rent or bring your own to enjoy the calm river areas. Of course, stay away from the boat locks just to be safe.
FACILITIES: there are three comfort stations; two in the lower campground and one in the upper campground. While they are dated, they serve their purpose. There are only two shower stalls and they are located in the upper campground comfort station. There is also a bike path to get from the upper campground to the lower one and it is a fun ride!
PLAYGROUND: there is a playground with new equipment located near the water in the boat launch. My kids were too old to use it but it looks like it is in great shape.
BOAT LAUNCH: there is a boat launch area which is downstream from the boat locks. When we were there during the week, this area was not busy at all.
DOGS: They have recently added an off-leash area for your four-legged friends. It is near a parking lot so you can easily drive there.
AREA: campbellford, town beside the park, is a beautiful town in itself. There is a quaint downtown area with many small shops. There is an outlet for the world's finest chocolate factory (a favorite stop of ours :) there are bike paths along the Trent Severn waterway. There's also a Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire and a no frills for convenience. Don't forget to visit the giant toonie in the park just south of the bridge over the waterway.
TRAILER AND RVs: The water fill station and dump station are near the entrance. There is only one fill station and one dump station and they are behind each other so you may have to wait to get to your desired station. We left about 11:00 a.m. and there was nobody in front of us in line so you probably won't have to wait long.
Overall, it is a beautiful park and a beautiful area. I know our family will definitely go back!
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