Murphys Point Provincial Park opened in 1979 and is located about 20 minutes south of Perth, Ontario on Big Rideau Lake. This 1,239-hectare park is part of the historic Rideau Waterway (named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007), and boasts many features that tie in with the area’s rich past. One of these is the popular Silver Queen Mica Mine, which can be visited during guided tours in the summer. It was voted one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County. You’ll also find a bunkhouse, two pioneer homestead sites with outbuildings, and the ruins of one of the earliest saw mills on the Rideau.
In addition to these cultural features, Murphys Point is a natural paradise that is home to a range of ecosystems. Part of the southernmost extension of the Canadian Shield known as the Frontenac Arch, its geology, wetlands, forests and meadows combine to make a home for a diverse range of flora and fauna species, offering protection to several species at risk.
Enjoy more than 20 kilometres of hiking trails at Murphys Point (click here to see a trail map), as well as groomed cross-country ski trails in winter. This natural environment class park offers about 200 tent and trailer sites, some with electricity, several boat-in sites and a group camping area. There are excellent boating, paddling and fishing opportunities, as well as three beaches, a playground, a boat launch and an extensive natural heritage education program.
Learn more by visiting the Ontario Parks website.
Click here for a map of the campgrounds. Click here to access the Ontario Parks reservation system. Call 613-267-5060 to reserve a group campsite or for more information about the park.
Click here for a Map to Murphys Point Park.
