Charleston Lake Provincial Park

A Lake And Forest Park On A Clear Canadian Shield Lake With A Campground, Paddling Routes, Hiking Trails, Ancient Rock Paintings And A Wildlife Rich Shoreline. A Quiet Park On The Frontenac Arch Biosphere, A Short Drive From The Thousand Islands · Lyndhurst, Ontario

Charleston Lake Provincial Park lies on the rocky Frontenac Arch in eastern Ontario, roughly 35 km north of Gananoque and a short drive from Lansdowne on the Thousand Islands Parkway corridor (confirm distances). The lake is deep and clear, with granite shores, small islands and quiet bays, and the park protects forest of oak, pine and maple above its western shore. The Frontenac Arch is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, a narrow bridge of Canadian Shield that links the Algonquin region with the Adirondacks and gives the area both northern and southern species. Visitors come to paddle, swim, fish, camp and walk on rocky trails with lake views. Rock paintings made by Indigenous people long ago can be seen along parts of the shoreline from the water (confirm access and rules). The park is calmer than the big beach parks, and it suits paddlers and families who like cooler, clear water. A vehicle permit is needed (confirm the price).

Charleston Lake Provincial Park, on the Frontenac Arch about 40 km north of Gananoque in eastern Ontario near Lansdowne; coordinates approximate, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada

Charleston Lake is open for day use from about mid May to mid October with full services, and the visitor centre, beach facilities and summer programs run mainly from late June to early September, so confirm dates with Ontario Parks before travelling. The gate is usually staffed in the daytime, and campers follow arrival and departure times set by the reservation system (confirm). The park closes most roads and services in winter, while the trail network may be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in limited areas. Canoe and kayak launching depends on the season and on water level in the lake.

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