Point Farms Provincial Park Review & Campground Guide

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Point Farms Provincial Park Reservations – What You Need to Know Before You Go

Making a reservation to camp at Point Farms Provincial Park is pretty easy.

Just like all the other Ontario Park campsites, you can book your campsite up to five months in advance of your arrival date through the Ontario Parks reservation system.

In order to make a reservation online though, you will first need to have an Ontario Parks account.

Registrations begin at 7 am EST.

We really didn’t have much trouble booking our site at Point Farms, however we did visit in mid-September.

When we arrived at the park, the staff did mention that the park was full for the weekend. So maybe booking in advance is necessary for this park.

Point Farms is open for camping from the middle of May until after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October.

Point Farms Provincial Park Address:
82491 Bluewater Highway R.R.3, Goderich, ON N7A 3X9
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pointfarms

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Arriving at the Park

Once you arrive at the main entrance to the park, it’s a bit of a drive before you get to the main gatehouse.

Once we arrived at the gatehouse, we were able to grab a printed map, as well as purchase ice and firewood.

Just a heads up, Point Farms has gone paperless, so there are no more printed permits.

The Gatehouse also doubles as a Park Store.

We arrived just before the 2 o’clock check-in time, so we were lucky that our site was clear by the time we filled our rig with water.

There were plenty of parking spots for RVs in front of the gatehouse, which is always appreciated.

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Point Farms Provincial Park Map

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Navigating the Park

We found that Point Farms Provincial Parks was really easy to navigate.

There were plenty of signs to help you find your way around the park, as well as enough signs in the campgrounds themselves.

This made it easier, considering that many of the roads in the campgrounds were actually quite narrow.

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Parking

In general, we found the parking lots located throughout the park to be sufficient in size for this park.

Among others, there was a decent-sized lot at each beach, one in the day-use area, one at the comfort stations, and one at the gatehouse.

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Point Farms Provincial Park Camping

Point Farms Provincial Park accommodates a variety of camping styles.

From car camping to tenting, group camping, and RVs up to 32 feet (9.7 metres), you will find it all.

You will also have the choice between electric or non-electric sites.

Unfortunately, not all types of camping can be accommodated at all sites, so you will need to watch for this when making your reservations.

Point Farms Provincial Park has 2 main campgrounds – Huron Campground and Colborne Campground.

All in all, Point Farms is home to 215 campsites.

Both campgrounds offer a mix of electric and non-electric sites.

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Group Camping

Point Farms has a large Group Camping site located in the northern part of the park.

Point Farms has six group campsites available from approximately the middle of June to early September.

The non-electric sites vary in size and can accommodate nine to 45 people. 

A comfort station, vault toilets, and water taps are available. Showers are located in nearby campgrounds.

Unfortunately, trailers of any kind are not allowed on the group campsites.

The sites can be reserved in advance online or by phone.

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Campgrounds at a Glance

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Our Campsite Experience

During our visit to Point Farms, we were booked to stay in the Colborne Campground.

The campsite was a corner lot and pretty private from our neighbours to the one side.

There were also very thick shrubs, giving us excellent privacy from the road on the other side of us.

We also had plenty of privacy from the site behind us. We did find it odd that there was a worn footpath to that site.

The site was large, mostly shaded with some sun and was mostly flat. However, we did need to use levelling blocks under one of Nellie’s tires.

Other than that, the electrical box was in a good spot, and so was the fire pit.

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What Amenities Does Point Farms Offer?

Comfort Stations

There were 3 comfort stations at Point Farms.

Comfort stations (with showers and flush toilets) are located in the Huron and Colborne campgrounds.

Comfort stations without showers are located in the Group Camping area.

You will also find flush toilets at the beach.

The comfort stations were quite clean and well-kept. In fact, they were some of the nicest we have seen in Ontario parks.

There were also several vault toilets located at the beach and in the Group Camping area.

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Laundry

A coin laundry is available in both the Huron and Colborne campgrounds. They can be found attached to the comfort stations.

There were 2 sets of machines in the laundry at the Colborne Comfort Station. The machines appeared to be clean and in good working order during our visit.

Park Store

As we mentioned earlier, the Park Store is combined with the Gatehouse.

The store was pretty large, and very clean looking.

The park store sells Ontario Parks merchandise (like my patches!), clothing and souvenirs, as well as a variety of items that you may have forgotten when packing for your camping trip.

However, while there is no awesome ice cream counter like at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Point Farms’ Park Store did have a large freezer packed with a variety of novelty ice cream bars.

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Visitor’s Centre

There is no Visitor’s Centre at Point Farms Provincial Park.

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Day Use Area

Point Farms has a pretty nice day-use area, which is not surprising given how beautiful the park is.

The day-use area is located between the Huron and Colborne Campgrounds.

The picnic area is equipped with picnic tables, water taps, a large fire ring, vault toilets and a large briquette barbeque.

Picnic tables are also located along the beach area.

You can reserve your daily vehicle permit to guarantee your day-use spot at this park.

Permits can be obtained up to five days in advance.

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Point Farms Provincial Park Beach

Point Farms Provincial Park is home to an awesome sand beach along the shores of Lake Huron. The beach is sandy with some pebbly areas and is perfect for swimming.

There is a large parking lot at the beach if you choose to drive there. However, we were able to walk to the beach in under 10 minutes from the Colborne Campground.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see an accessibility mat leading from the parking area to the water’s edge.

Just a heads up, if you are walking from the campground, you will need to head down a long set of stairs to get to the beach

While the swimming area is not roped off, you can go out pretty far before the water gets deep. In fact, I paddled out pretty far and the water was STILL shallow (just really rocky).

The water was clean and clear, and warm enough to swim in.

The best part was, that you are able to launch your paddleboards, kayaks or canoes right from the beach.

There are signs at all beach access points warning of no lifeguard on duty. But this is pretty common at all Ontario Parks.

Another thing to be aware of is that dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time.

🌅 Insider’s Tip: Head to the beach in the evening. The sunsets are spectacular here!

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What Services Does Point Farms Offer?

Point Farms has all the usual services found at other Ontario Provincial Parks.

Water

There is one sanitation station at Point Farms Provincial Park. It is located a short distance from the main gate.

You will find two water fill stations inside the sanitation loop.

The good thing is that there are two lanes with water fills, one on either side of the roadway. So, no need to worry about which side your tank is on!

There is no bypass lane so you may get stuck waiting for rigs that are dumping.

You will find plenty of water taps located throughout the campgrounds, as well as in the day-use area.

There are no water hookups at the individual campsites.

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Dump Station

Just like with the fill station, there are two dump stations in the sanitation area.

As we mentioned above, you will find two lanes, each with a dump station.

The dump stations are first, followed by the fill stations.

The sanitation area road is long enough that there is less chance of getting stuck on a main roadway while waiting your turn.

Still, with only one sanitation area, just expect it to be busy around check-out time.

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Garbage and Recycling

There was a small garbage area located at the entrance to the Colborne Campground.

You will find a similar setup outside both the Huron Campground as well as the Group Camping area.

One thing I did not like, was that the recycle bins could not be opened. There was a large hole to put your cans and bottles in.

The problem was, that John and I normally just have a recycling bag with a mix of all our recyclables.

This meant that I had to open the bag and remove my recyclables while leaving the trailer roadside (we were on our way out).

Small thing, but a bit of a pain! Especially since the bins were not even labelled, so you didn’t have to sort them.

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Wi-Fi

Just like at most Ontario Parks, Point Farms has pretty spotty cell reception.

This meant that I was only able to make phone calls from certain areas in the park (like at the beach), but I couldn’t do much else.

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Things to Do at Point Farms Provincial Park

1. Enjoy Some Hiking

Point Farms Provincial Park is home to six trails. The trails vary in difficulty but are all pretty spectacular.

The Old Farms Trail is a mix of dirt, grass, and pine needles. It’s not marked, but it’s simple to follow.

You’ll walk through forest paths, open grasslands, and orchards. You’ll even find picnic tables along the way to rest.

The trail is well-maintained and has a wide, clear path. We biked this trail and found it to be a little difficult in areas where the tree roots covered the path.

But to hike on the trail, would be a piece of cake!

You can grab a self-guided tour map at the camp desk to learn about the markers you’ll see.

In spring, the apple trees would make this trail stunning with all the blossoms.

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We really enjoyed this trail. More of a quick walk than a hike, this trail goes through a mixed wood forest.

The path is wide and mostly packed dirt. It would be pretty easy to maneuver with a stroller.

The best part is being able to listen to the birds above and the waves from nearby Lake Huron.

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This hike is a little more challenging. The trail has a lot more roots and rocks to navigate, as well as steep inclines that wind alongside a ravine.

You will find a set of wooden steps leading down to the beach at the end of the trail.

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I chose to combine these trails in this description because individually, they are quite short.

Not only that, but the park has turned the two trails into their Storybook Walk.

The Hare Trail can be accessed at the far end of the Playing Field (near the horseshoe pitch) and off of the Old Farms Trail.

There you will find a large plaque with the cover of the storytime book.

Follow the easy trail around to find more pages of the book.

At the end of the Hare Trail, you will hit the Tortoise Trail which will circle back to the start point, while still continuing the story.

This trail is perfect for families with young kids as it is short, easy, and lots of fun.

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We found this trail to be similar to the Old Farms Trail, and not well marked. In fact, we had no idea that we had actually stumbled onto it until we looked at the map.

The trail runs through the day-use area, connecting the Old Farms Trail to the Colborne Campground.

The trail is relatively flat (with some tree roots) and easy to walk.

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2. Enjoy a Bike Ride

All the trails at Point Farms are appropriate for biking.

Most of the trails are relatively flat, well-groomed, and easy enough to bike on.

We did find some parts of the trails to have some significant roots growing over the Path. This might make it difficult for younger kids to ride.

Also, just be aware that there is a section of trail that takes you from the Old Farm Trail to the Lower Bluff Trail that requires cyclists to dismount and walk.

This is because the trail is extremely steep.

We really enjoyed riding the trails and found it a great way to explore the park and do some photography for the blog!

Of course, you are also welcome to ride your bike on any of the roadways throughout the park and campgrounds.

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3. Head Out on the Water in a Kayak or Paddleboard

We thoroughly enjoyed taking our paddleboards out at this park. Not only was the water crystal clear, but it was also pretty calm.

As we mentioned earlier, it’s really easy to launch a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard from anywhere on the beach.

And while you can boat on Lake Huron, there are no boat launches anywhere in the park.

Just a heads up, Point Farms does not offer canoe or kayak rentals.

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4. Go for a Swim

We were more than happy to enjoy a hot September day going for a swim! The water was the perfect temperature.

The beaches were quite clean, with a mix of powdery sand and pebbly areas. You also need to cross a small strip of pebbles in order to get into the water.

While I didn’t need water shoes, you may want to bring a pair if your feet are sensitive.

My only complaint was that even though we went out pretty far, the water never got deep enough to really swim.

We mainly enjoyed sitting in the water, floating, and just splashing around with our “Granddog”!

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5. Take Part in the Discovery Program

From what we can see on the website, a basic Discovery Program is offered at Point Farms.

During July and August, kids can pick up a Discovery Activity Book, and use the equipment and materials provided to explore the park.

As we mentioned earlier, the Tortoise and the Hare Trails had the Storytime Pages as well as clues for the Park’s Scavenger Hunt.

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6. Do Some Birding

While we are not avid birders, Point Farms is a great place to spot some truly interesting species.

Some of these include turkeys, Red-tailed Hawks, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, chickadees, Orioles, and Blue Jays.

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Is Point Farms Provincial Park Accessible?

We found the buildings at Point Farms to be pretty accessible.

All the comfort stations allowed for barrier-free access to both flush toilets and showers.

The Park Store/Gatehouse was also barrier-free.

You will also find an accessible beach mat leading from the parking lot to the edge of the water.

One barrier-free campsite was located across the street from the comfort station in both campgrounds.

While there was no paved section in the campsite, it was extremely level with hard-packed dirt.

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Are Pets Allowed at Point Farms?

Yes. Dogs are welcome at Point Farms Provincial Park.

Pets are allowed at the campground and on the hiking trails but must be leashed at all times.

You will even find a small pet beach area near the day-use area. It is located off the far end of the beach parking lot.

The beach and water were a little pebbly at this point, but still very clean.

You will even find picnic tables on the beach in this area, and vault toilets in the parking area.

⛱️ Insider Tip: If you head to the part of the Dog Beach closest to the “People-only” beach, you will find it to be nice and sandy, with fewer rocks.

Dogs are not allowed on the other areas of the beach, however.

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Is There Winter Camping at Point Farms?

No. The park is not open for winter camping.

However, cross-country skiing and hiking are permitted on roads and trails. You can also Snowmobile on roadways only.

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Our Park Rating

We give this park 5 out of 5 stars for having:

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Point Farms Provincial Park Camping – Final Thoughts

Point Farms was a wonderful surprise.

This park was very well maintained, with a ton of activities available to keep the whole family busy.

We really enjoyed the beautiful forests, the clean lake and the wonderful trails.

We had a pretty private campsite with plenty of mature trees.

I also couldn’t get over how peaceful the park was, especially at night!

Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer!

This has become one of my new favourite parks. So you just know that we will be back!

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