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East Beach Picnic Ground and Beach in Algonquin Provincial Park

Beach · Algonquin Provincial Park

East Beach Picnic Ground and Beach

A quick swim and picnic with a narrow sandy shore.

Type
Beach
Nearest trail
3.9 km
Audio stories
4 nearby
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms
  • Parking
  • #14 of 28 sights
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East Beach Picnic Ground and Beach

Overview

About East Beach Picnic Ground and Beach

Why stop

  • An easy Highway 60 stop for a picnic and swim

Heads up

  • The sandy shoreline is small for a full beach day

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Where it is

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BeachEast Beach Picnic Ground and Beach45.57735, -78.46056
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Before you go

4 active Algonquin alerts

  • ClosureProvoking Falls Bridge ClosedThe Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is closed because of safety concerns; the bridge has been removed. - Use the posted reroute, which adds 2.5 km.Official details
  • CautionLow Water on Backcountry Canoe RoutesOntario Parks currently lists low-water alerts for six backcountry canoe-route sections: - Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake - Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake - Carcajou Creek north towards…Official details
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“East Beach is coming up, a public picnic and swimming stop with a small stretch of sand. I'd choose it for a quick dip or lunch at the picnic tables rather than a full day on the beach.”

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More stories near here in the app

  • Pog, Kearney and Whitefish Lake Campgrounds
  • Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach
  • Killarney Lodge
  • Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe
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  • Wildlife heatmapsfor Moose, Eastern Wolf, Black Bear, and 13 more
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More about East Beach Picnic Ground and Beach

A swim stop on Highway 60East Beach is a day-use swimming beach and picnic area at km 35.4 of Highway 60.

East Beach is a day-use swimming beach and picnic area at km 35.4 of Highway 60. It’s a convenient place for a quick swim or picnic, but the sandy shore is limited; think short lakeside break rather than a full beach day.

What’s hereThe public day-use area has picnic tables and flush toilets.

The public day-use area has picnic tables and flush toilets. The East Beach Picnic Pavilion nearby is a separate rentable building, so its indoor amenities belong to a different visit. A valid daily vehicle permit is required to enter Algonquin Provincial Park.

Lake and tree viewsThe shore looks across water to a forested far bank, with trees along the beach and fall colour…

The shore looks across water to a forested far bank, with trees along the beach and fall colour adding interest in autumn. For a phone photo, keep some shoreline in the foreground with the water and opposite tree line behind it; a wider view shows the beach’s wooded setting better than a tight crop.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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Moose1,237 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapEastern Wolf245 sightingsEastern WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapBlack Bear331 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapLoon604 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapBald Eagle110 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapRiver Otter192 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Algonquin. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.

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Trails nearby

ChallengingCentennial Ridges Trail10.4 km · 4.5 hr · 3.9 km awayA very demanding 10.4 km loop over two rocky ridges.ModerateTwo Rivers Trail2.3 km · 1 hr · 4.1 km awayA short loop to an open rock lookout above the pines.ModerateSouth Lookout Trail2.6 km · 1 hr · 4.2 km awayAn informal path reaches a rocky perch above distant lakes.ModerateLookout Trail2.1 km · 1 hr · 4.2 km awayA short climb opens onto a panoramic rocky ridge.ModerateBig Pines Trail2.9 km · 1.5 hr · 4.8 km awayMeet giant white pines on a mellow loop with a logging past.ModerateBat Lake Trail5.8 km · 3 hr · 4.8 km awayA hemlock forest loop past a lookout and acidic lakeChallengingHighland Backpacking Trail42 km · 18 hr · 5.1 km awayA demanding overnight loop of rocky climbs, lake camps and a lookout.ChallengingHighland Backpacking Trail – Provoking Lake Loop21.6 km · 9 hr · 5.1 km awayA 13-mile backcountry circuit to Provoking Lake and its shore camps.

More stops nearby

Campground · 1.6 km awayKearney Lake CampgroundCamp beside a sandy beach and paddle Kearney Lake.Picnic area · 1.7 km awayLake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and BeachA beachside lunch stop with a view across the lake.Campground · 2 km awayPog Lake CampgroundA 286-site lakeside campground with a dog-free, radio-free loop.Campground · 2.1 km awayWhitefish Lake Group CampgroundGroup camping for up to 40 per site beside the lake.Lodging · 2.1 km awayKillarney LodgeYour waterfront cabin comes with a canoe and all meals.Campground · 3.3 km awayLake of Two Rivers CampgroundA 241-site base with a beach on the Highway 60 corridor.Store · 3.6 km awayLake of Two Rivers Store and CafeA handy stop for groceries, ice cream, and rail-trail bike rentals.Sight · 3.8 km awayLookoutA steep, short climb pays off with one of Algonquin's biggest panoramas.

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