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Selkirk
Overview
Selkirk Provincial Park offers a tranquil escape located on the northern shores of Lake Erie. Unlike busier tourist hubs, this park provides a quieter experience where the sound of the waves and local birdlife take center stage. It serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds, making it a premier destination for naturalists and RV travelers seeking a slower pace within the Ontario provincial park system.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of Haldimand County, the park is surrounded by lush agricultural land and the vast expanse of Lake Erie. The landscape features a mix of grassy meadows and shaded woodlots, providing a varied environment for campsites. Its lakeside location ensures cool breezes during the summer months, while the nearby marshes offer a unique ecosystem that feels worlds away from the urban centers of Southern Ontario.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is well-equipped for RVers, featuring over 130 campsites, many of which provide electrical hookups to accommodate modern trailers and motorhomes. Visitors have access to essential facilities including:
- Comfort stations with flush toilets and showers
- A trailer filling station and a dump station
- A boat launch for easy access to the lake
- A playground and large grassy picnic areas
The park maintains a natural pebble beach, perfect for those who enjoy the rugged beauty of the Great Lakes shoreline and afternoon sunbathing.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Nature enthusiasts can explore the Wheeler’s Walk trail, which includes a scenic boardwalk through a local marsh area. This trail is particularly popular during the spring and fall for observing rare bird species. Beyond the park gates, travelers can visit the charming village of Selkirk or take a short drive to Port Dover to experience its famous lakeside culture. The surrounding rural roads are also ideal for long-distance cycling and exploring local farm stands.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for nature lovers and birders who appreciate a rustic, quiet atmosphere over high-energy resort amenities. It is a fantastic choice for families looking for a safe, natural environment where children can bike and explore the outdoors. Because of its manageable size and peaceful vibe, it is also well-suited for retirees and couples looking to unwind by the water while enjoying a traditional camping experience.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
TheBlairSisters CleaningCo
This park has been great so far, we’re still here for a few more days. The campsites are a great size and have trees between each site. The washrooms are decent, the showers could use a better clean. The only thing that I really dislike is the beach. There is more rocks and sticks than sand. On the “people beach”, there is no sand at all it’s all rocks…and the “dog beach” is half sand, half rocks and sticks. There is a park for kids, it’s perfect for the little ones, and there’s a huge open space that has lots of room for picnics and games, etc, and there’s a sand volleyball court. If the beach was cleaned up this would be a perfect park! Oh ya…. It’s dog friendly.
Nicole N
Visited just for the day. Smaller park, but the dog beach area was nice - beach is sand and rock, and water is rocky/muddy until further out just muddy/sandy - I suggest water shoes. shade options available on the beach, which is nice. Explored the marshy area near the dog beach a bit by kayak (and nearly got stuck - it's quite shallow), lots of turtles. Park area is nice and shaded. Regular access beach is sandy with slated rock (can be slippery). Vault toilets were clean. Garbage and recycling from campers needed clean up (was overfull). Sites seem generally well shaded and private, mostly grassy. Saw lots of bunnies and squirrels.
Scott Payette
This is a tiny park. It has surprisingly good campsites with a lot of privacy, a decent quick hiking trail and is very, very quiet. A good place to pitch your tent and drive to Turkey Point or Port Dover. The beach here is almost non-existent and is stoney.
T B
The park staff are amazing! They called me the day before my trip as the area had a serious of severe weather as the campground was half flooded - were amazing during my trip cancellation and changing of dates and sites. This time of year, the water is still cold so no swimming but I love coming here to relax. There is a really big field for picnics, a dog beach, and a regular beach. The beach is rocky, so you'd have to be very careful when going in. If you go closer to the private cottages, it's a bit less rocky, and rocks are smaller. If you like bird watching - there are plenty and will be your alarm clock for 5am 😆 I saw an American Woodcock, it's like a mini kiwi bird - pudgy body with a long beak at site 29. I do have one complaint, but that's not enough for fewer stars - the people next to me got loud on my second night. All in all, the campground is great. There's lots of nature and space for everyone. I did notice people complaining that it's a 'basic' campground - all provincial parks are pretty much the same, with the exception that some have cabins or oTentik like structures but none have a pool or lots of games. Those are usually private campgrounds, or some national campgrounds may have extra amenities. There is a comfort station with hot water showers and a laundry room. I'd say the only downside for people with trailers is that when it rains, the ground doesn't soak in because the soil has a lot of clay. So it's muddy and it floods. There is a trail - beautiful but not recommended the day after rain. It becomes extremely muddy.
BAM
Very nice place for camping, with spacious sites. Has a small beach , and a dirty dog beach area. Can really use some cleaning. The park staff should pick up the dead fish i At the shore by the parking area. Has one Small trail. And lots of beautiful picnic areas. The water is waist high in the dog beach area. to get any deeper you have to walk a km Over all we still enjoyed our day