Point Farms Provincial Park- A Complete Guide

The location of Point Farms Provincial Park is on Lake Huron’s eastern shore, or what Tourism Ontario refers to as Ontario’s western shore. Point Farms Provincial Park was created in 1965, but the hotel is no longer open for business.

Water shoes are advised because there are smooth rocks at the water’s edge.

Lovely natural sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets can be found there. Unfortunately, erosion has destroyed much of the beach. You can see both organic and human waste to the left of the beach.

After you’ve explored the park, take the stairs down the valley to the sandy, family-friendly beach for a refreshing dip in Lake Huron.

The Colborne campground steps almost reach the dividing line between the dog beach and the regular camper’s beach.

Many family-friendly activities are available at the park, including beautiful sunsets and a large sandy beach on Lake Huron, as well as camping, hiking trails, and playgrounds.

The cleaning and maintenance staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. There were also the best nearby restaurants available.

Point Farms Provincial Park Complete Guide

1. Things to like about the park.

• This park is on the north of Goderich. It is a well-known Victorian resort that offers breathtaking views of Lake Huron’s azure waters and lovely sunsets.

• The park has 6 kilometers of hiking trails, playgrounds, and playing fields in addition to a sizable sandy beach with good swimming.

• For families who decorate their campsites and go trick-or-treating throughout the park, Halloween activities (typically held over Thanksgiving Weekend) are a special treat.

• Camping for everyone: RVs, trailers, and tents.

• The area is pet friendly.

2. Transportation Facilities

(a) Driving

The park is located near the town of Goderich, so you will be close to any supplies and amenities you will need to enjoy your stay at the park, whether it is short or long.

Other nearby towns include Lucknow (about 16 miles or 26 kilometers away), Clinton (about 13 miles or 21 kilometers away), and Lamberton Shores (around 43 miles or 70 km away).

Goderich is just four miles (seven kilometers) from the park if you do need anything.

Since there are no known obstacles and the park’s roads are flat and well-maintained, getting to the park should be very easy.

The entrance road to the campground is also kept in pristine condition and is sufficiently wide for easy turning.

You won’t have access to any park roads once the off-season starts because the park is closed for the winter.

Parking is abundant at Point Farms Provincial Park. There are no public transportation options to Point Farms Provincial Park.

3. Campsites in Provincial Park Point

(a) Alternate Camping

Colborne Campground

The primary beach campground at Point Farms Provincial Park is the Colborne Campground, which is open from May to October.

The campground has many pull-through sites for bigger rigs and can accommodate any kind of equipment.

There are water taps, comfort stations, laundry rooms, a playground, a playing field, trails, and additional parking in addition to nonelectric campsite hookups in the majority of the campground.

Another great feature of the Colborne Campground is the proximity to swimming and even a dog beach area. Both locations have easy access to running cold and hot water.

There should also be cell phone reception on the majority of major networks. Because the park is visitors’ Favourite campground during the summer, it is recommended to reserve a site ahead of time, either online or by calling the park. From the month October to May, the campground is closed.

Huron Campground

The smaller of the two campgrounds at Point Farms Provincial Park, this one is open over the May long weekend, once more in late June until Labor Day, and once more over the Thanksgiving holiday (which in Canada is in October).

The main distinction between this campground and Colborne is that it is radio-free and welcomes tent and mid-size trailer campers.

Due to the smaller size of the sites, the Colborne Campground is advised for larger RVs.

Many campsites in Huron provide electrical hookups, as well as amenities such as water taps, comfort stations, laundry facilities, a playground, and nearby trails.

Huron campground is accessible by foot from the beach despite being a few more steps away.

Pets are welcome, but they must always be kept on a leash. Because the park is very popular during the summer click pictures with your group as a campground sign.

It is advised that you book a site in advance, either online or by contacting the park directly.

(b) Group Camping

From about the middle of June to early September, Point Farms has six group campsites available. The non-electric sites range in size from nine to 45 people.

There is a comfort station and vault toilets, as well as showers in nearby campgrounds. There are water faucets and steps leading to a nearby beach. Reservations are accepted up to 5 months before the arrival date. Reservations can be made online.

4. Seasonal Activities in Point Provincial Park

(a) Swimming

If you enjoy swimming, you will stay at Point Farms Provincial Park.

The park’s stunningly undeveloped sandy beach, which is north of the point, is open to visitors during the warmer months.

From the Colborne Campground and the beach parking lot, it is simple to get to the beach.

After you’ve finished swimming, you can relax on the sand and work on your tan, or you can build sandcastles. Please keep in mind that there are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so swim to your ability.

(b) Paddling

Point Farms Provincial Park does not have a boat ramp, but paddlers enjoy the lake.

Visitors of all skill levels and experience levels will find countless paddling opportunities due to the enormous size of Lake Huron.

(c) Biking

Lovely walking and biking trails are available in the Point Farms Provincial Park.

(d) Discovery Program

During the months of July and August, the park offers a fantastic discovery program for the park’s little explorers and adventurers who come with their families.

You can obtain a Discovery Activity Book and use the equipment and materials contained within it to explore the park, observe plants and animals, and discover the natural wonders that can be found there.

After that, be sure to inform park staff of your discoveries so they can sign the Discovery Ranger Pledge with you and give you a Discovery Ranger button.

(e) Hiking Trails

During your visit to the park, you can choose between three different hiking trails if you enjoy the activity.
There are approximately three and a half miles (5.6 km) of trails to explore, all of which are either easy or moderate in difficulty.

It is advised for more seasoned hikers to choose the Ravine Trail, which leads along the side of a ravine and has rough terrain and steep inclines.

(f) Birding

Due to the huge park’s size and varied terrain, bird watchers have plenty of opportunities to see some of the park’s residents. The birds include migratory waterfowl such as turkeys, red-tailed hawks, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, chickadees, orioles, and blue jays.

(g) Winter Recreation

When the snow begins to fall at Point Farms Provincial Park, the park closes, and no regular services or amenities are available.

In the winter, cross-country skiing draws the majority of park visitors, but hiking and snowmobiling (but only on roads) are also allowed.

Keep in mind that the ice thickness levels are not monitored, so proceed with caution if you want to go ice skating on the lake.

5. Facilities

(a) There are no barriers.

There are barrier-free campsites available, as well as a nearby barrier-free comfort station.

(b) Station of Convenience 

Colborne and Huron Campgrounds have comfort stations (complete with showers and flush toilets). The Group Camping area has a small comfort station with flush toilets.

(c) Day use

Picnic tables, a water tap, a large fire ring, vault toilets, and a large briquette barbeque are all available in the picnic area.

Picnic tables are available along the beach. The sandy beach is ideal for swimming, but there are no lifeguards on duty.

To guarantee your day-use spot at this park, obtain your daily vehicle permit up to five days in advance.

(d) Toilets Flush

There are flush toilets in the comfort stations in Colborne, Huron Campgrounds, the Group Camping comfort station, and the brick vault in the beach day-use area.

(e) Laundromat

Laundry services are available at the comfort stations in the Colborne and Huron Campgrounds.

(f) Camp Store

The Park Office sells merchandise from Ontario Parks, souvenirs, basic camping supplies, firewood gravel, and ice.

Outside the park, a nearby general store or a short drive into Goderich both sell groceries and camping equipment.

Point Farms Provincial Park sits on a 20-meter bluff overlooking Lake Huron. There isn’t much left of this once-beautiful beach to sit on and keep your distance also there is a most private shady site in campgrounds to live with small provincial parks.