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McRae Point Provincial Park

mcrae point

Ontario Parks
muskoka georgian bay · Ontario · reservable

what to expect

McRae Point Provincial Park is located on the shores of Lake Simcoe. McRae Point offers access to swimming, fishing and boating on Lake Simcoe with its large grassy day use area and boat launch access. McRae Point is noted for bird watching, and offers 3kms of shoreline trails.

Camping: The North Campground at McRae Point is fully serviced with electricity and has large pull-through sites that accommodate extra-large trailers and motorhomes. The South Campground features both electrical and non-electrical campsites. Generators are not permitted. This campground has access to the shower buildings in the North Campground and has washrooms located throughout.

the basics

drive from edmonton
35.3h · 2650 km
drive from calgary
35.5h · 2665 km
drive from vancouver
44.2h · 3319 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.

what to bring

this list adapts to mcrae point. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about mcrae point

how far is mcrae point from edmonton?
McRae Point Provincial Park is 2650 km from Edmonton — approximately a 35.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at mcrae point?
Yes. McRae Point 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 mcrae point?
Peak season at McRae Point Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of mcrae point.

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

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