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McRae Point
Overview
McRae Point Provincial Park offers a serene escape on the shores of Lake Simcoe, known for its tranquil atmosphere and lush greenery. This **Ontario Provincial Park** provides a classic camping experience that blends natural beauty with essential comforts. It serves as a peaceful peninsula retreat where RVers can enjoy the gentle breezes of the lake while being surrounded by a mature hardwood forest. The park is particularly famous for its spectacular sunsets and the **Waterway Trail**, which offers a gentle stroll through diverse habitats.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just minutes from the city of Orillia, Ontario, the park is nestled on a point of land extending into the northeastern portion of **Lake Simcoe**. The geography provides stunning water views and a sheltered environment for outdoor activities. Its proximity to Highway 11 makes it easily accessible for travelers, yet the dense forest canopy ensures a sense of seclusion. The surrounding area is characterized by the **Trent-Severn Waterway**, making it a prime location for those who appreciate the intersection of land and water in the heart of lake country.
Amenities & Park Features
The park caters well to RV travelers with a variety of electrical sites that accommodate different rig sizes within a forested setting. Visitors have access to **modern comfort stations** featuring flush toilets and hot showers, ensuring a convenient stay. For those bringing watercraft, the **protected boat launch** and docking facilities provide easy access to the lake for a day of exploration. Additional features include a sandy swimming beach, a playground for families, and a park store where guests can pick up firewood, ice, and camping essentials.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the park gates, the vibrant city of Orillia offers cultural experiences like the **Stephen Leacock Museum** and the historic Orillia Opera House. Anglers will find Lake Simcoe to be a premier destination for perch, bass, and lake trout fishing throughout the season. If you are looking for world-class entertainment, **Casino Rama** is a short drive away, offering concerts and dining. Nature lovers can also explore the nearby Mara Provincial Park or cycle along the scenic local rail trails that connect the region's small towns.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for **family vacationers** and couples seeking a quiet, nature-focused getaway rather than a high-energy resort. Its layout and amenities make it perfect for **mid-sized RVs** looking for a shaded, wooded environment with easy water access. If you enjoy morning coffee by the lake and evening campfires under a canopy of ancient trees, McRae Point provides the quintessential Ontario camping vibe. It is a top choice for **nature photographers** and birdwatchers who want to remain close to urban conveniences while feeling miles away.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Brent
Beautiful provincial park. We stopped here for a few hours to explore the park and a hike. We hike the waters edge trail. It takes you to both points for the park. So beautiful, breathtaking views. The hike was very easy and took us just over an hour to complete. The beach was clean and well taken care of and the park staff were all very friendly.
JR harvey
Park is very nice. Camped in a no radio, no generator zone. Ultra light sail plane making constant loud noise. Flying over at extremely low altitudes. Flew right over my campsite twice. But the droning noise is obnoxious. After Sat. park was much quieter. Beautiful lake and swimming beach. Nice showers and clean restrooms. Bring your own grill for the fire pit. The one provided is too high to be useful for much. South camp ground has more privacy between sites. Southwest loop has electricity, southeast loop does not. North loop most sites have electricity although there are a few on the edges that don't. Edge sites, a few with electricity are nicer in the north loop. Camp registration booth has both ice and firewood. Prohibition on radios seems to be more of suggestion or doesn't include Bluetooth speakers. Fortunately the music players during my stay played mostly easy listening so I didn't mind.
Mary Chatz
We had a lovely time at this beach. The sand was clean, and the water was clear. The grounds were well maintained. Very few people were on the beach because the weather was overcast and the rain started. The only drawback is thar the sandy part is very narrow, however the grassy part has lots of trees and picnic tables. Day passes are $12.50.
Rona Rempel
Small park, needs some serious upgrades at the comfort stations and bathrooms. Facilities, even though outdated they were kept very clean. Park staff always visible and always working around the park. Nice waterside trail but no amenities. No kayak or canoe rentals, no pool and the shore of the beach and grass are full of goose poop.
Bernard Tam
Just finished a short camping trip at this park for Labour Day weekend. The park itself is a smaller one, with limited trails but had a good layout. We were at site 193. Pros: - easy to drive to - park was easy to navigate - good size camp site with greenery (grassy) - was not over capacity - staff were friendly - lots of places with beautiful scenery and views of the sunset - data reception for bell was acceptable, Roger’s was not. Cons: - south camp site has limited toilets (small size) with no comfort stations (showers) - our site had a lot of garbage when we checked in (but that’s more of a previous camper issue) - toilets needs to be cleaned more frequently Overall we enjoyed our stay.