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Bon Echo Provincial Park

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Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Bon Echo provides day use, car camping, roofed accommodations, and backcountry camping. The park offers hiking trails, three sand beaches, a dog exercise and swimming area, boat launches, a Visitor Centre, and a Park Store. Rentals for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are also available at the park.

The Mazinaw Lake Campground has three camping loops: Sawmill Bay, Midway, and Fairway. Campsites on these loops can accommodate tents to large trailers and many have electrical service. Water taps, comfort stations, and laundry facilities are close by. The Hardwood Hill Campground features non-electrical sites and can accommodate tents or trailers. Toilets are nearby and there is one comfort station. The Midway loop of the Mazinaw Lake Campground and Hardwood Hill Campground are ra…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from edmonton
36.9h · 2764 km
drive from calgary
37.2h · 2791 km
drive from vancouver
46h · 3450 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to bon echo. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about bon echo

can dogs camp at bon echo?
Yes. Bon Echo Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does bon echo have electric hookups?
No. Bon Echo Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is bon echo from edmonton?
Bon Echo Provincial Park is 2764 km from Edmonton — approximately a 36.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at bon echo?
Yes. Bon Echo Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at bon echo?
Peak season at Bon Echo Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of bon echo.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from ontario parks + open sources

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