We stayed for one night only! and the reason why we didn´t put an "Excellent", is because of the camping next to the highway. This park is huge and so beautiful, but it´s hard to enjoy all that nature in the morning and evening (when you are at your campsite), when you have all the cars and trucks (90 km/h allowed- mostly they drive faster) just on the other side of the trees passing. Apart from that- the nature, the beaches and the scenery are just worth it visiting anyways! Unfortunately we had to put an "Average", as we´ve been to so many other parks with camping across Canada, that were way more worth the "Excellent".
This is one great park to visit and hike through. Be sure and visit the Potholes Provincial Park to the north of here too. Excellent too.
The park was outstanding especially with the fall colors that was still abundantly on display (even though a lot of leaves had fallen). The trails were great, though note that the moderately difficult trails still involved a lot of climbing up and down and searching for footholds. For beginners, I would suggest doing the Sand River and the Trapper's trails and spending some time at the Old Woman Bay and Kathleen Code. Orphan lake trail ahd some majestic lookouts, though it took us 4 hours and a lot of clambering up and down rocky sections. Note that this trail is a little easier if you take the path on the right at the fork and do the loop counter-clockwise.
We loved our site, directly on the beach. Sites are first come, first serve so perhaps arrive early if you are visiting in peak season. Felt a little expensive compared to other parks we've visited, but that won't stop us from coming back.
The colors and vistas were beautiful in October. The Visitor Center is very nice, with an interesting museum in back, and lake access. The staff is extremely helpful. We really enjoyed the Sand River trail with gorgeous waterfalls.
If you love nature then you will love this park. Set on the shores of magnificent Lake Superior it provides great beach areas and great views from the rugged shoreline and surrounding Canadian Shield hills
We have been coming to this park for the last 12 years and we are never disappointed. The scenery, kayaking, swimming, hiking are all excellent. Weather can be a problem but people know how to adjust. We also love going into Wawa for an ice-cream treat or just to walk around. The only draw back is that the highway, which is a beautiful drive, is very noisy. Excellent place for a wilderness vacation.
The park hugs the Lake Superior Coastline and offers amazing picnic stops and breath taking views. Stop often to see waterfalls and amazing lake views.
Amazing scenery and views from campsite. Was surprised how close campsite was to Highway 17 as there was significant truck traffic. Amazing hiking trails along rivers and to views Falls.No sandy beach and not an ideal park for swimming or young children.
Nice place to visit and get acquainted with the area, local people and to be able to make informed decisions about which trails to walk, falls to see and how many steps are part of the trails.