Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Ontario
A wide, stepped waterfall on the Sauble River inside Sauble Falls Provincial Park, near Sauble Beach. Great for wading and watching the fall trout and salmon run; fishing is closed right at the falls.
Sauble Falls is a broad set of low limestone ledges on the Sauble River, a few minutes north of Sauble Beach. The water spreads across the rock in steps, and in summer visitors wade out, sit in the flow and jump into the pool below. From about mid-September, rainbow trout and chinook salmon run up the river, and watching them leap each ledge is a highlight.
The falls are inside a small provincial park with a campground. Campers describe clean showers and washrooms and even a laundry room, though site privacy is only so-so. Parking near the falls is limited. The washrooms by the falls are big enough to use as change rooms, and there's space for picnics.
Anglers come for the fall and spring runs of salmon and rainbow trout, plus brown trout later in the season. The area right around the falls is a fish sanctuary and is closed to fishing, but there are wading spots downstream on both sides. The river also has pike, bass and walleye.
The rock is slippery, so wear water shoes, and check water levels before jumping. One visitor found the park more developed than wild, with few trails, so it suits a relaxed visit more than a hiking day.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 73 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
