Kawartha Highlands
Ontario Parks Limited
Silent Lake
Ontario Parks Ontario
what to expect
Silent Lake offers year-round camping and day use. The park has two campgrounds, Granite Ridge and Pincer Bay, with electrical and non-electrical campsites. For a quieter experience, there are three loops of walk-in campsites. In winter, Granite Ridge offers two loops of plowed electrical sites, and both campgrounds offer non-electrical, walk-in sites.
Silent Lake also offers four-season roofed accommodations. The Six Point Camp Cabins are located away from the main campground with easy access to the lake and are close to a four-season comfort station. Yurts are found in both campgrounds with electrical and non-electrical options.
For day use, enjoy any of the three hiking trails, varying in length and difficulty. There is also mountain biking, fishing, and paddling. Visitors can …
the basics
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 Silent Lake. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Silent Lake
- how far is Silent Lake from Edmonton?
- Silent Lake Provincial Park is 2712 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 Silent Lake?
- Yes. Silent Lake 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 Silent Lake.
want to camp at Silent Lake?
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