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Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park

Lake on the Mountain

Ontario Parks
Ontario

what to expect

Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park is located 9 km east of the town of Picton. The park has easy access from County Road 7 and features a viewing area of Lake on the Mountain on the north side of the road and the Bay of Quinte on the south side of County Road 7. There are several picnic tables amongst the property and a viewing platform overlooking Lake on the Mountain. The park is a popular spot for launching kayaks, canoes and paddleboards for fishing or going for a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Amenities:

  • One comfort station
  • Lake on the Mountain access for launching non-motorized vessels
  • On-leash dog friendly picnic area
  • Paved parking lot
  • Viewing platform
  • Information signs
  • Fishing

the basics

Drive from Edmonton
2833 km
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Drive from Calgary
2852 km
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Drive from Vancouver
3507 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 Lake on the Mountain. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Lake on the Mountain

how far is Lake on the Mountain from Edmonton?
Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park is 2833 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 Lake on the Mountain?
Yes. Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park 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 Lake on the Mountain.

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

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