Getting there
A paved access road north of Route 6 leads to the parking area. From the lot, a boardwalk and dune crossing take you over to the beach.
Overview
About Ross Lane Beach
Why stop
- Sandy beach with broad coastal views
- Generally quieter than larger nearby beaches
Heads up
- Unsupervised beach
- Exposed coast can be windy
This is a smaller beach than Brackley, with much the same sweep of sand and open water. That combination is the whole appeal: good coastal views without the busier feel of the larger beaches nearby. Plan on a swim, a walk, and a sit, rather than a full day of organized activities.
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Getting there
3 active Prince Edward Island alerts
- ClosureTwo unauthorized Ross Lane trails closed year-roundMentions this placeDo not use the two unauthorized trails leading to Ross Lane beach in the central sector of PEI National Park.Official details
- ClosureOceanview cliff area closed beyond signs and fencingStay out of all unmown areas beyond the signs or fencing at Oceanview (46.49951N 63.38272W), including the rocks and cliff edges.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Prince Edward Island Tour Guide
Your drive to Ross Lane Beach, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Prince Edward Island National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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“Ross Lane Beach is coming up, a smaller stretch of sand with dunes and coastal forest behind it. I'd try this one for a quieter beach walk: a boardwalk takes you from the parking area across the dunes to the open shore.”
Plays as you drive up to Ross Lane Beach in the Parkwolf Prince Edward Island Tour Guide.
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More about Ross Lane Beach
What you'll findSandy shoreline backed by dunes and coastal forest
- Sandy shoreline backed by dunes and coastal forest
- A boardwalk leading from the parking area out to the sand
- Parking off a paved access road north of Route 6
- Composting toilets just off the parking lot, so expect basic facilities only
Dunes and the boardwalkThe dunes and coastal forest here are fragile and help hold the shoreline together.
The dunes and coastal forest here are fragile and help hold the shoreline together. Use the authorized dune crossing rather than unofficial shortcuts through the grass.
Honest tradeoffsThis beach is unsupervised, so swim within your limits and keep a close eye on anyone in the…
This beach is unsupervised, so swim within your limits and keep a close eye on anyone in the water with you. Facilities here are basic, with parking and composting toilets, so treat it as a simple beach stop and bring what you need. In exchange, you generally get a quieter stretch of sand than the larger beaches nearby.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Prince Edward Island
100 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
95 sightingsOspreyMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
67 sightingsGreat Blue HeronMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
104 sightingsRed FoxMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
97 sightingsSnowshoe HareMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
13 sightingsMuskratMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Prince Edward Island. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
