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Boasting one of the largest lakes on the Lake Superior Circle Tour, White Lake Provincial Park is home to nature trails, wetlands, and 187 beautiful campsites.

Come see for yourself what White Lake has to offer 🏕️🛶🌲 White Lake was established as a Provincial Park in 1963, making 2013 our 50th anniversary! We are a Natural Environment class of Park and we are well known for our fantastic fishing (especially the Walleye!). White Lake Provincial Park is situated in pristine boreal forest, 35kms west of White River, Ontario and is well worth the trip, no matter where you are driving from.

10/19/2026

Hey Grade 10 Teachers! Our friends at Neys Provincial Park are offering a FREE and engaging Virtual Discovery School Program.

Head over to their page to find out more details about booking this amazing program!

09/30/2026

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day🧡, we honour Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the children who never returned home.

Understanding this history means recognizing both the ongoing impacts of the Residential School system and the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Join us as we commit to reconciliation.

Take a moment today to learn, reflect, and hear the voices of Indigenous peoples.

Ontario.ca/TruthAndReconciliation

09/20/2026

🌲⛺️Today is the last day of the 2026 season at White Lake.
🙌 A huge thank you to everyone that visited this year and to our outstanding staff and their hard work and dedication all season!
😴 We will be going into hibernation and won’t be monitoring the inbox on this account. If you need to get into contact with the park, please email: [email protected], or call: (807) 825-3403.
🏕️🥾🛶 See you next year for the 2027 season!

09/13/2026

🍁SEPTEMBER GATEHOUSE HOURS🍁

🗓️Gatehouse hours for September 14th to 20th.

⚠️White Lake’s campground and gatehouse are closed for the year after 2:00 PM on September 20th.

🏕️We ask that campers and all their belongings are out of the campground by 2:00PM on September 20th.

📞If you have any questions, please call our gatehouse at: 807 822-2447

09/06/2026

🍁SEPTEMBER GATEHOUSE HOURS🍁

🏠Gatehouse hours are now running on a reduced, weekly schedule and will be updated every Sunday.

📞If you have any questions, please call our gatehouse at: 807 822-2447

09/06/2026

🍁SEPTEMBER OPERATIONS INFORMATION🍁

Although peak season has come to an end, White Lake is still open and ready for you explore and take in all the amazing sights and sounds September has to offer! If you're planning on visiting us this September, please read the following information carefully:

2026 CLOSING DATE:

🗓️White Lake’s campground and gatehouse are closed for the year after September 20th.

GATEHOUSE HOURS & SERVICES:

🏠 Gatehouse hours are now running on a reduced, weekly schedule and will be updated every Sunday. For the week of the September 14th to the 20th the gatehouse hours are:

Monday:11:15AM—6:00PM

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 11:15AM—6:00PM

Saturday: 11:15AM—6:00PM

Sunday: 8:15AM—2:00PM

🚙 Arriving to the park before or after the gatehouse has open or closed? Please visit our website at https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca/ or call the reservation phone number at 1 (888) 668-7275 to purchase a campsite or day-use permit. Reservations are available online and through our call centre up to 9:00PM on the day of arrival. This is the best way to secure your campsite during your stay outside of the gatehouse’s operating hours.

🪵Park information, campsite registration/check-in, day-use permits, merchandise, and firewood are available at the gatehouse.

🛶Canoe and kayak rentals are closed for the season.

GENERAL INFORMATION & REMINDERS:

🐻When you are camping at White Lake, you are camping bear country! Please be mindful and aware as we are guests in their home. Here are some tips to ensure you are being both respectful and during your stay: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

🐕‍🦺 Dogs must be kept on a leash (not exceeding 2m) at all times within the park, with the exception of the designated Dog Beach and pet exercise area:https://www.ontarioparks.ca/pdf/maps/whitelake/campground_map.pdf

👩‍💻Be sure to check the park website prior to visiting to stay up to date about park alerts such as closures, water advisories, and fire bans: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/whitelake/alerts

⚠️Remember: you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with park rules and regulations: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/whitelake/rules

QUESTIONS?

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team of passionate staff via phone or direct message for answers to your questions and trip planning assistance.

📞Gatehouse: 807 822-2447

🍂We can’t wait to see you this September!

09/03/2026

Today we have a special featuring some of the park’s most enjoyed structures!

🔄Our maintenance lead, Kate, took a stroll through the park comparing what the amphitheatre, playground, and comfort station look like now to what they looked like many years ago.

📷Do you remember any of the older structures in the throwback photos? Let us know in the comments below!
[Image 1: park staff holding a black and white throwback photograph of the amphitheatre in front of the present amphitheatre]
[Images 2-4: park staff holding a black and white and coloured throwback photograph of the playground in front of the present playground]
[Image 5: park staff holding a coloured throwback photograph of the comfort station in front of the present comfort station]

08/31/2026

🔎 Check out our final Discovery Programs for this Summer: September 4th-6th!

Come join us as we appreciate the trees of White Lake🌳, search for birds🐦, and to take time to pay some special attention to nature! 🌿🔍

❗Please note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

08/30/2026

Welcome back to another ! This week we’re shining the spotlight on our behind-the-scenes wizard: Sidney!

🌲Years with Ontario Parks: 5
📌Position: Head Gate
🏕️Favourite thing about working at White Lake: Helping campers and petting dogs 🐶
👕Favourite item at the gatehouse? Bird t-shirts
🌊Favourite thing to do on the North Shore: Drive around 🚗
🫐If you could be a plant or animal or animal at White Lake, what would you be? Ruffed grouse
📍Favourite spot at White Lake: Tiny Bog 🐸
🏞️What park have you not been to yet, that you would still like to visit? Sleeping giant and Quetico

Head Gate? More like Head GOAT 🔥🐐 Although Sidney is usually working away in her office, you may see her at the gatehouse, or around the campgrounds! If you see her around, be sure to say hi!
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[Image 1: park staff sitting at desk]
[Image 2: park staff showing off socks and holding stuffed animal]
[Image 3: park staff standing with back against a minivan]
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08/27/2026

How many times have you found yourself in this situation: You're enjoying your time in the park, and you see a beautiful flower that you NEED to find the name of. Despite your expert analysis, the internet doesn't seem to know which "pretty pink flower with petals" you're referring to.

If you've found yourself in this spot before, you might want to check out Naturalist!

Naturalist is a social network for nature lovers, a crowdfunded species identification system, and organism occurrence recording tool. Just upload your nature photos and allow the vast network of community scientists help to identify what species you've photographed. Not only that, but your photos will contribute meaningful data to the study of biodiversity in your area!

No service? No problem. You can upload photos to the Naturalist app whenever you're back online, or from a computer using the Naturalist website.
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[Image 1: park staff taking picture of flower]
[Image 2: insect on flower]
[Image 3: bee on flower]
[Image 4: orange mushroom]
[Image 5: insect on blue tablecloth]
[Image 6: toad in grass]
[Image 7: beetle on ground]
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Address

Hwy 17
White River, ON
P0M3G0

Telephone

+18078222447

Website

http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/whitelake

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