Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
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12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Went with the family, two small children ages 3.5 and 1.5. It was perfect for us. There are two beaches that small children can wade in and two short hiking trails. The discovery trail would have been too much for us, but the ridge trail wasn’t too long so we could carry the kids. The sites are all pretty good. We were on site 158 which backed on to a steep drop so we just set some logs and rope up as a barrier that the kids were instructed not to go past. Lots of sites back right on to the lake so if you are travelling with young kids I highly recommend bringing rope to Jerry-rig a fence.
At the ranger station, they have all kinds of kits you can sign out for free for the kids. There’s a discovery kit (activity book, large bucket and net), a night sky kit (constellation map and headlamp), an art kit (pipe cleaner, beads, Pom poms and water colour paint set), and you can borrow fishing rods and tackle box. You can rent canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. The rental is $30 for 2 hours or $50 for 24 hours. We stayed 4 nights and did something a little different each day. Oh and the playground beside the day beach is perfect for little kids plus it overlooks the lake which is great for parents.
The comfort station was very clean. The vaulted toilets weren’t terrible either. Any time I used a bathroom there was always toilet paper, and either hand sanitizer or soap. So it was well maintained.
Now for the downside. The traffic from the highway really is quite noisy for some of the sites by the entrance. Noisier than you’d imagine. But those sites are closer to the nice comfort station so they were all booked out. The further you get from
The road, the further you are from the nice bathroom. So it’s a balance. We are from the city so we don’t mind the sound of the traffic. We don’t need to feel that we are somewhere “unspoiled” since we are with 2 kids and their needs are so straightforward. But if you are looking for a complete escape from any trace of the scourges of society, you might want to avoid.
At the ranger station, they have all kinds of kits you can sign out for free for the kids. There’s a discovery kit (activity book, large bucket and net), a night sky kit (constellation map and headlamp), an art kit (pipe cleaner, beads, Pom poms and water colour paint set), and you can borrow fishing rods and tackle box. You can rent canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. The rental is $30 for 2 hours or $50 for 24 hours. We stayed 4 nights and did something a little different each day. Oh and the playground beside the day beach is perfect for little kids plus it overlooks the lake which is great for parents.
The comfort station was very clean. The vaulted toilets weren’t terrible either. Any time I used a bathroom there was always toilet paper, and either hand sanitizer or soap. So it was well maintained.
Now for the downside. The traffic from the highway really is quite noisy for some of the sites by the entrance. Noisier than you’d imagine. But those sites are closer to the nice comfort station so they were all booked out. The further you get from
The road, the further you are from the nice bathroom. So it’s a balance. We are from the city so we don’t mind the sound of the traffic. We don’t need to feel that we are somewhere “unspoiled” since we are with 2 kids and their needs are so straightforward. But if you are looking for a complete escape from any trace of the scourges of society, you might want to avoid.
Written August 30, 2023
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Tiffany L
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Sept 2020
Went for a three day, two night trip in September.
The park itself was not too busy, which was great.
We booked campsite 123, which is a premium site, so it costs extra. Definitely worth it as you can see Black Lake and you can walk down and do some fishing from your campsite.
Highway 7 was NOISY! Defeats the purpose of having a relaxing, peaceful trip, and the park is so close, you can see the cars and trucks traveling on the highway from the campsite.
There is only one loop trail, the discovery trail that I would not recommend for the little kids. Steep going uphill and downhill. Most of the lookout points were blocked by shrubs.
The vault toilet is closer to campsite 123 than it appears on the website. At night, it was kind of annoying to hear the constant bang of the toilet lid and the door being open/closed. No sink at this vault toilet, however there is sanitizer. On the first day, it was surprisingly clean, however it started to get its funk the day after. The staff did come by and clean everyday.
Beaches were small but very beautiful. Plenty of picnic benches.
It was unfortunate to see campers leaving their garbage strewn all over their campsite after they had left. While driving to the beach, we noticed water bottles, firewood bags, etc left all over the empty campsites, and even one with a fire still going. Very disappointing.
Other than that, we were never bothered by the Park Warden as I’ve read on most reviews, and had a great but short getaway from the city!
The park itself was not too busy, which was great.
We booked campsite 123, which is a premium site, so it costs extra. Definitely worth it as you can see Black Lake and you can walk down and do some fishing from your campsite.
Highway 7 was NOISY! Defeats the purpose of having a relaxing, peaceful trip, and the park is so close, you can see the cars and trucks traveling on the highway from the campsite.
There is only one loop trail, the discovery trail that I would not recommend for the little kids. Steep going uphill and downhill. Most of the lookout points were blocked by shrubs.
The vault toilet is closer to campsite 123 than it appears on the website. At night, it was kind of annoying to hear the constant bang of the toilet lid and the door being open/closed. No sink at this vault toilet, however there is sanitizer. On the first day, it was surprisingly clean, however it started to get its funk the day after. The staff did come by and clean everyday.
Beaches were small but very beautiful. Plenty of picnic benches.
It was unfortunate to see campers leaving their garbage strewn all over their campsite after they had left. While driving to the beach, we noticed water bottles, firewood bags, etc left all over the empty campsites, and even one with a fire still going. Very disappointing.
Other than that, we were never bothered by the Park Warden as I’ve read on most reviews, and had a great but short getaway from the city!
Written September 15, 2020
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holidaySnowcountry
Ottawa, Canada226 contributions
Aug 2020
Spent two nights as a extended family Aug 21-23 2020
The campsite was less than great as it was situated between two service roads.
The hourly nightly park vehicle traffic was very disturbing for sleeping as the noise from the truck and sweeping lights was annoying . As well , the noise from the highway nearby was quite loud and disturbing as it is very close to this park. An escape to nature was certainly not a feature here .
Our site was very close to the next site so privacy was an issue.
The wood purchased on site for campfires was wet and soggy and this caused all the campfires around to smolder and smoke excessively. In fact the whole site was wreathed in smoke and made for a less than optimum experience for all.
Sand flies were everywhere and small houseflies were incessant at all areas .
The beach was lovely, people were friendly and the vault toilets were clean.
If you are staying in tents rather that tent trailers this site is not ideal .
I imagine those with trailers would have a better experience due to the ability to mitigate noise at night.
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The campsite was less than great as it was situated between two service roads.
The hourly nightly park vehicle traffic was very disturbing for sleeping as the noise from the truck and sweeping lights was annoying . As well , the noise from the highway nearby was quite loud and disturbing as it is very close to this park. An escape to nature was certainly not a feature here .
Our site was very close to the next site so privacy was an issue.
The wood purchased on site for campfires was wet and soggy and this caused all the campfires around to smolder and smoke excessively. In fact the whole site was wreathed in smoke and made for a less than optimum experience for all.
Sand flies were everywhere and small houseflies were incessant at all areas .
The beach was lovely, people were friendly and the vault toilets were clean.
If you are staying in tents rather that tent trailers this site is not ideal .
I imagine those with trailers would have a better experience due to the ability to mitigate noise at night.
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Written August 29, 2020
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Reynier R
Ottawa, Canada73 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We went twice to sharbot lake and we totally will return. This park is nice spot for perfect and quit camping weekend . At black lake you can enjoy small loop kayaking and swimming. If you looking for more space then sharbot lake is ideal
Written November 4, 2024
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Melanie T
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Aug 2023 • Family
Had planned on staying at park for 4 nights. Left after 1 because noise from traffic was so loud that I did not sleep. Campsites not private at all. The swimming area was small and lake was weedy. It looks like there might be some nicer sites away from traffic but they were all booked up. Avoid stretch of campsites next to highway 7.
Written August 21, 2023
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Lori
Kirkland, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very disappointed with Sharbot lake. I had read the reviews and thought I was prepared for some road noise. The park rests between the lake and highway 7, and highway traffic is a constant with trucks, and motorcycles as the worst. Hiked the main trail 1.5 kms, biked the park, all very small. Recommend canoeing to the portage and continuing in Sharbot lake. Drove into Perth, 30 minutes away for dinner, at Fiddlehead’s, beautiful view from the patio of the park. Glad we visited Sharbot but definitely not a return visit for us.
Written July 25, 2021
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bananabrianna
Consecon, Canada139 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Worth the drive 10 minutes past Silver Lake PP to go here instead! Lots of sites with varying topography. Walk-in waterfront sites, electrical sites, tent sites. Kids park is great-beach very small but nicely groomed. Enjoyed our stay here
Written August 3, 2021
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StellaNM
Silver City, NM63 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Lovely campground with many sites on the water or with water views.
Yes, there is traffic noise from the highway but the pros of this park outweigh the cons.
The staff is friendly and helpful, there are two beaches and canoe and kayak rentals, firewood for purchase and exceptionally clean showers and restroom.
Yes, there is traffic noise from the highway but the pros of this park outweigh the cons.
The staff is friendly and helpful, there are two beaches and canoe and kayak rentals, firewood for purchase and exceptionally clean showers and restroom.
Written September 6, 2022
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KWB354
Sanger, CA37 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Park is nice. We had a site across from the playground and near the Black Lake beach. Clean and well ordered, and the grandkids had a wonderful time. Only real complaint is that the entire park is very close to Highway 7, and traffic noise is noticeable at all times.
Written September 5, 2021
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Karen H
Mississauga, Canada1 contribution
Aug 2012 • Couples
We camped at Sharbot Lake recently (mid-August 2012). We picked the most remote site we could find on the map, #176. It is rated as a premium site, and although it is beautiful, the road noise was just brutal! We were supposed to stay for 3 nights, but left after only 1 due to the constant noise from the highway.
I wandered around the campground before we checked out, wondering if there were any sites we could move to that were quieter, but no luck. The quietest area seems to be on the opposite ridge - where there are no campsites at all, ironically!
Lovely lake, beautiful area, and nice hiking trails, but if you are looking for a quiet, serene experience, keep driving!! Honestly if I wanted to listed to transports driving by on Hwy 7 I would have pitched my tent in my own backyard and saved myself $40 a night! Disappointing, and I wish the website would have mentioned this little detail.
I wandered around the campground before we checked out, wondering if there were any sites we could move to that were quieter, but no luck. The quietest area seems to be on the opposite ridge - where there are no campsites at all, ironically!
Lovely lake, beautiful area, and nice hiking trails, but if you are looking for a quiet, serene experience, keep driving!! Honestly if I wanted to listed to transports driving by on Hwy 7 I would have pitched my tent in my own backyard and saved myself $40 a night! Disappointing, and I wish the website would have mentioned this little detail.
Written August 27, 2012
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To be fair, it's not the parks fault and the caterpillar infestation was wide spread this year. Look out for next year, as they have a 3 year cycle.
Written August 6, 2018
This isn't really a question, but I did see tiny caterpillars which live in the trees. You can sometimes hear them drop to the forest floor....but never actually saw any on the tables etc. as they keep the trees kind of clear of your tent space. But that said, you are in nature and going to find bugs. I certainly don't want parks to spray poison around, let nature be!
Written August 7, 2018
Anybody knows if there is signal for internet in the park? If yes what was your provider?
Thank you
Written June 17, 2018
The 4g phone reception is very good so you can set up your own hot spot that is very fast and reliable.
Written September 21, 2018
How is the fishing? I have a boat
Regards
Written June 4, 2018
Motor size is limited and as such, not appreciated by the people who canoe and kayak. Small lake best suited for paddleboards, inflatables, canoes and kayaks. Lots of sunfish, perch etc. Nothing of any size.
Written September 21, 2018
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