Sharbot Lake Provincial Park - Canada

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About Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

RV quick facts for Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

DetailInformation
Reservation windowUp to 5 months in advance through the Ontario Parks reservation system
Full hookupsNo full hookups; electrical (hydro) sites available, no water or sewer at site
Dump stationTrailer sanitation station available on site for registered campers
CampgroundsCampgrounds include Maple Grove, with a renovated comfort station and laundry facilities
Road restrictionsAccessed off Highway 7; paved park roads, no tunnels or mountain passes
Cell serviceGenerally available in the park area along the Highway 7 corridor; signal can be weak in wooded loops
Operating seasonSeasonal park, typically open mid-May through mid-October

Best time to visit Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

Late June through early September is the prime window, when warm temperatures support swimming, paddling and bass fishing on Sharbot and Black Lakes. July and August deliver the most reliable beach weather but also the busiest weekends, so midweek arrivals are easier for larger RVs. Fall is a strong shoulder season for Ontario colours with the comforts of an RV. Spring visits in May and early June can be cool and buggy, but campgrounds are quieter.

Jan 70 mm
-5°C - -15°C

Park closed for camping; gates closed in winter.

Feb 55 mm
-3°C - -14°C

Park closed for camping.

Mar 65 mm
3°C - -7°C

Park closed for camping.

Apr 75 mm
11°C - 0°C

Park closed for camping; check Ontario Parks for opening date.

May 85 mm
19°C - 7°C

Campground typically opens mid-May; cool nights, blackflies active.

Jun 90 mm
24°C - 12°C

Warm days, mosquito season; reservations recommended.

Jul 85 mm
27°C - 15°C

Peak season; book electrical sites well in advance.

Aug 80 mm
26°C - 14°C

Peak season; warm lake temperatures for swimming.

Sep 85 mm
21°C - 10°C

Quieter shoulder season; cool evenings.

Oct 80 mm
13°C - 4°C

Fall colours peak; campground typically closes mid-October.

Nov 85 mm
5°C - -2°C

Park closed for camping.

Dec 80 mm
-2°C - -10°C

Park closed for camping; snow cover typical.

Things to do at Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

  • Discovery Trail Moderate
    RV parking available

    The Discovery Trail is the park's signature hike, following a forested ridge between two lakes. It runs along the ridge of land that divides Black Lake and Sharbot Lake, passing through stands of maple, oak and birch with views of both lakes from the top. Trailhead parking near the day-use area accommodates trucks and tow vehicles. ontarioparks.com/parksblog/fall-rv-southeastern-ontario/

  • Bass fishing on Sharbot Lake
    RV parking available

    Sharbot Lake is a productive warm-water fishery known for largemouth and smallmouth bass, and has hosted bass tournaments. Anglers can launch boats from the park's boat ramp with day-use parking nearby. ontarioparks.com/parksblog/tag/sharbot-lake/

  • Swimming at the day-use beach Easy
    RV parking available

    The park has a sandy day-use beach on Sharbot Lake suited to families. Park amenities are within easy walking distance of each other, which is great for young families. ontarioparks.com/parksblog/campsite-vacancy-highlights-june-24-26/

  • Canoeing and kayaking Easy
    RV parking available

    Sharbot Lake and adjoining Black Lake offer calm, clear paddling conditions. Paddlers can put in from the day-use beach or boat launch for a relaxed loop along the shoreline.

  • Boating and boat launch
    RV parking available

    A boat launch within the park provides direct access to Sharbot Lake for motorboats and tow-behind craft. The lake's bays and shoreline are popular with anglers and recreational boaters, and RV-towed trailer boats can use the launch parking area. ontarioparks.com/park/sharbotlake

  • Day trip to Silver Lake Provincial Park Easy
    RV parking available

    Silver Lake Provincial Park lies a short drive east on Highway 7 and makes an easy day trip, set on the clear waters of Silver Lake between Sharbot Lake and Perth. An Ontario Parks day-use permit covers entry. ontarioparks.com/park/silverlake

  • Cycling park roads and area routes Easy
    RV parking available

    Paved campground roads and quiet rural concessions around the park provide casual cycling. Riders can connect to scenic backroads through the Frontenac highlands, and bike racks fit easily on RV exteriors and tow vehicles.

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How to get to Sharbot Lake Provincial Park

Sharbot Lake is 1 hour from Kingston, 1.5 hours from Ottawa, and 3.5 hours from Montreal. The park sits directly off Highway 7, the main east-west route across eastern Ontario, which is paved, two-lane, and generally RV-friendly with rolling terrain rather than steep mountain grades. RV drivers should still watch for sharp curves, deer at dawn and dusk, and narrow shoulders on secondary roads leading to the campgrounds. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent travelers is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), with Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) as a smaller regional option.

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