ALWAYS check Alerts and other information on the official website, as conditions and facility availability are subject to change.
New Camping Rules for 2023 (14-night max) – new for 2023 are revised rules about the maximum number of nights you can camp. In this park, if you are camping between July 1 and the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend, you’ll be restricted to no more than 14-nights at this park. Outside of those dates, it’s still the old 23-night maximum. Ontario Parks promises this will be clear when booking.
Rules for backcountry camping and the roofed accommodation haven’t changed.
Facebook and Website Links
Emily Official website
Emily Official Facebook
Information
Phone #: 705-799-5170
Main entrance co-ordinates: 44.340451 -78.534350
Address: 797 Emily Park Rd., P.O. Box 340 Omemee K0L 2W0
Opening seasons: May 12, 2023 to October 10, 2023
Activities
Camping & Accommodation
Car Camping
Emily offers car camping in four campgrounds. The Hilltop, Hill, and Circle Campgrounds offer many large, private, and grassy sites that can accommodate various types of equipment ranging from tents to large trailers. Many of the sites offer electrical hookups.
Cedars Campground offers private tent-only sites. Sites in the Cedars Campground are non-electrical.
Group Camping
Occupants:
Emily Provincial Park operates three group camping areas, with all group campsites accommodating a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 50 people per site.
Equipment:
Campsites 1 and 2 are for TENTS ONLY. Campsite 3 can accommodate up to ONE TRAILER. Electricity is available on site (2 x 15 amp, 2 x 30 amp). Group campsites are not designed for large trailers.
Park Rules and Regulations:
All regulations associated with provincial parks apply to group camping. Please call the park office for more information in regards to rules and regulations.
Litter:
The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that the campsite and associated facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Litter can quickly overrun a campsite and will lead to the degradation of the site. Bagged garbage should be regularly removed to the park’s designated waste disposal areas.
Cancellation:
In the event of a cancellation, the party is charged a cancellation fee or penalty based on how long the site has been reserved.
Reservations:
Reservations are available online or by phone.
Radio-Free Camping
Campsites #1 to #36 in the Cedar Campground are radio-free.
Hiking, Biking & Paddling
Hiking
there are some good hiking trails around the area where Emily provincial park is for more info please click here
Biking
Quiet campground roads and the nearby Trans Canada Trail offer ample opportunities for biking. For more information check out www.kawarthatranscanadatrail.ca.
Paddling
The wide Pigeon River offers excellent canoeing for beginners. If you do not have a canoe, you can rent one at the Park Store. Many unique frogs and birds can be found in the wetland along the River. Head out exploring to see wetland wildlife in their natural home.
Maps & Resources
here is a link to a pdf map of the park so just click here for more information
Local Facilities
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