Algonquin - Shall Lake

Algonquin - Shall Lake

Ontario Parks
algonquin · Ontario

what to expect

North of Highway 60 between Whitney and Barry’s Bay.

Amenities:
  • Boat launch, but motorboats are not permitted
  • Park Office at km 26 on Major Lake Road
  • No trails, beaches or day use picnic areas available
  • Composting toilet
  • No garbage facilities – please pack out what you pack in
  • No cell service

Access to this location is on 11 km of paved road, then 15 km of gravel road.

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 Algonquin - Shall Lake. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Algonquin - Shall Lake

how far is Algonquin - Shall Lake from Edmonton?
Algonquin - Shall Lake is 2666 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Algonquin - Shall Lake?
Yes. Algonquin - Shall Lake is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Algonquin - Shall Lake.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Ontario Parks + open sources

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