Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · Ontario
A large provincial park in Adjala–Tosorontio, ON, with private campsites, a man-made lake for paddling and fishing, and a trail up to a lookout. Swimming water quality is mixed, and the pool has been closed for years.
Earl Rowe Provincial Park is built around a man-made lake, formed by a small dam on the river, with campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches and trails around it. Campers describe private, flat, well-treed sites, each with a fire pit with a built-in grill and a picnic table. Some prefer the forest sites in the northern area to the riverside ones, and the open field nearby is a good spot for sunrise and sunset.
Facilities get consistent praise. Comfort stations are clean and well lit, the showers are warm with good pressure, and the dump and potable water stations work well. There are sites with and without electricity, flush toilets and vaults, and a park store for forgotten items, firewood and ice at fair prices. Registration staff are described as friendly and efficient, and nights are quiet after 11 pm.
Days here are spent canoeing and paddle boating, fishing, cycling and walking. The Lookout Trail climbs through the woods and is especially popular for fall colour, though one hiker found the lookout itself underwhelming and the signage confusing. Families use the playgrounds, beaches and picnic areas, and one visitor joined a fishing lesson.
The lake splits opinion. It has a muddy bottom and floating weeds, one visitor mentions goose droppings, and another says the bacteria levels are often too high for swimming. The outdoor pool has been closed since at least 2022. Bring tick repellent, since some trails have tick warnings, and bring shower shoes. Day visitors should note the parking office may be closed on weekends.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 1,463 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Earl Rowe Provincial Park directly.
