Macgregor Point Provincial Park
Macgregor Point Provincial Park
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- lesspeepsToronto, Canada76 contributionsCamping large in a special place.This is a large, reasonably well managed and quite clean park located on the scenic shores of Lake Huron. The picturesque summer beach town of Southampton is a 20 minute drive north. The check in staff although extremely new were pleasant. Park has a fine swimming each, excellent trails including a lookout and bird blind. Beware there were yellow jackets below boardwalk to bird blind when there in late July. Also quite a bit of invasive aliens including European Buckthorn at the wetland trail. The auto-on showers didn't seem to all work. Despite being in radio free camping zone an extremely large group of East Indians were playing "music" loudly . The firewood bought at the camp store was completely soaked! Several water spigot taps sprayed horizontally ..quite useless.Visited July 2022Written July 28, 2022
- Susan S2 contributionsSunset from Lake HuronFirst time I ever seen Lake Huron was from the shore of Macgregor Point Provincial Park. Perfect location to view the sun setting across the water, which was clear, refreshingly cool, and beautiful. Wonderful place to camp. Like being on the beach with the sandy ground, surrounded by foliage. Very private. Didn't see any wildlife, Not a bear, deer or a rabbit. Quiet with the echo of happy children in the distance.Visited August 2021Written September 5, 2021
- lesspeepsToronto, Canada76 contributionsRefreshing break in Nature despite climate change rains.This Park benefits from it's distant locale and bucolic setting on the shores of Lake Huron. Although rained out we were able to experience the old shore line trail, pitcher plant marl turtle pond, visitors centre , beach, trails ,park store and amenities. The level of maintenance does not match the setting however as much man-made debris was picked up, paths to washroom were muddy and rutted, campsite was filthy with garbage, an ugly picnic table was dragged out to the tip of Sunset Point spoiling the view and Park biologist giving the mushroom talk "did not know the species"! Most importantly there is quite of bit of invasive alien European Buckthorn spreading trough the entire area. No management or removal seems to be occurring. In fact the entire time there we saw ZERO park maintenance staff except for an extremely young pair slowly cutting a few grasses by roadside signage. The showers were also inexplicably extremely forceful and did not turn off ..this despite being told they would if button was "pushed" which did nothing! Huge waste of hot water!Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 15, 2023
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Nancy Madio
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Aug. 2023 • Family
Rangers are very helpful in making your stay pleasant. Some campers are very loud and need to be told to be quiet to make other campers enjoy peace and quiet. The staff are super pleasant and the park is beautiful I’d recommend it.
Written August 23, 2023
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lesspeeps
Toronto, Canada76 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
This Park benefits from it's distant locale and bucolic setting on the shores of Lake Huron. Although rained out we were able to experience the old shore line trail, pitcher plant marl turtle pond, visitors centre , beach, trails ,park store and amenities.
The level of maintenance does not match the setting however as much man-made debris was picked up, paths to washroom were muddy and rutted, campsite was filthy with garbage, an ugly picnic table was dragged out to the tip of Sunset Point spoiling the view and Park biologist giving the mushroom talk "did not know the species"!
Most importantly there is quite of bit of invasive alien European Buckthorn spreading trough the entire area. No management or removal seems to be occurring. In fact the entire time there we saw ZERO park maintenance staff except for an extremely young pair slowly cutting a few grasses by roadside signage.
The showers were also inexplicably extremely forceful and did not turn off ..this despite being told they would if button was "pushed" which did nothing! Huge waste of hot water!
The level of maintenance does not match the setting however as much man-made debris was picked up, paths to washroom were muddy and rutted, campsite was filthy with garbage, an ugly picnic table was dragged out to the tip of Sunset Point spoiling the view and Park biologist giving the mushroom talk "did not know the species"!
Most importantly there is quite of bit of invasive alien European Buckthorn spreading trough the entire area. No management or removal seems to be occurring. In fact the entire time there we saw ZERO park maintenance staff except for an extremely young pair slowly cutting a few grasses by roadside signage.
The showers were also inexplicably extremely forceful and did not turn off ..this despite being told they would if button was "pushed" which did nothing! Huge waste of hot water!
Written August 15, 2023
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OntarioTravellers2
Sarnia, Canada424 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Lots of great week marked trails. Campsites are large and fairly private. Lots of wildlife. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Written June 18, 2023
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CdnGoldy
Kitchener, Canada932 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
We camped in Algonquin/Ash Woods campground, site 6. It was semi-private, with open view into site across road, and also easy views into sites either side. Not ideal if you have dogs. Our site had just undergone improvement with road grading throughout campground.
It is a beautiful provincial park, with many fine features, and excellent staff. Along with lakes, marsh areas, lake Huron frontage, and great trails, it is a perfect place to camp.
It is a beautiful provincial park, with many fine features, and excellent staff. Along with lakes, marsh areas, lake Huron frontage, and great trails, it is a perfect place to camp.
Written May 2, 2023
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ibutterfly
15 contributions
Apr. 2023
One of my favourite Ontario Provincial Parks for all seasons.
Highlight for me in feeding birds in all seasons!
Listening to the frogs and toads sing at dusk in spring!
Watching turtles in the summer.
Yurt camping in winter is great, even better when there’s ice to skate on.
Kids programs in summer.
Highlight for me in feeding birds in all seasons!
Listening to the frogs and toads sing at dusk in spring!
Watching turtles in the summer.
Yurt camping in winter is great, even better when there’s ice to skate on.
Kids programs in summer.
Written April 12, 2023
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belletracy
Waterloo, Canada1 contribution
Aug. 2022
We camped there this past weekend. The sites were small but private. Lots of great trails, and clean bathrooms. However, I have never experienced such over zealous rangers before.
They came twice, between 11:15 and 11:30. We were talking in normal tone around the campfire , no music, all adults. They said only whispering was allowed at that time, and if they had to come back, they would ticket us. They acknowledged we were speaking in a regular tone, but said the whole park was asleep, so we had to whisper??? Never had this before. The night before, they shone a light in the kids tent because they were laughing, and told them to quiet down. Seems like enforced bedtime, not quiet time.
They came twice, between 11:15 and 11:30. We were talking in normal tone around the campfire , no music, all adults. They said only whispering was allowed at that time, and if they had to come back, they would ticket us. They acknowledged we were speaking in a regular tone, but said the whole park was asleep, so we had to whisper??? Never had this before. The night before, they shone a light in the kids tent because they were laughing, and told them to quiet down. Seems like enforced bedtime, not quiet time.
Written August 30, 2022
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Helen R
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Aug. 2022
McGregor Point is a beautiful, shady and comfortable park on the shores of Lake Huron. We had a tent, and a private campsite in the tent area, as we did not need electricity.
We went to the Park Store for delicious ice cream, and we went to the Nature Centre where we walked out on the boardwalk to see the sunset.
Swimming was better in Port Elgin, as there is a nice sandy beach there with all the amenities of chairs, showers and change areas.
We had a wonderful experience in McGregor Park
We went to the Park Store for delicious ice cream, and we went to the Nature Centre where we walked out on the boardwalk to see the sunset.
Swimming was better in Port Elgin, as there is a nice sandy beach there with all the amenities of chairs, showers and change areas.
We had a wonderful experience in McGregor Park
Written August 15, 2022
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lesspeeps
Toronto, Canada76 contributions
Jul. 2022
This is a large, reasonably well managed and quite clean park located on the scenic shores of Lake Huron.
The picturesque summer beach town of Southampton is a 20 minute drive north.
The check in staff although extremely new were pleasant.
Park has a fine swimming each, excellent trails including a lookout and bird blind. Beware there were yellow jackets below boardwalk to bird blind when there in late July. Also quite a bit of invasive aliens including European Buckthorn at the wetland trail.
The auto-on showers didn't seem to all work.
Despite being in radio free camping zone an extremely large group of East Indians were playing "music" loudly .
The firewood bought at the camp store was completely soaked!
Several water spigot taps sprayed horizontally ..quite useless.
The picturesque summer beach town of Southampton is a 20 minute drive north.
The check in staff although extremely new were pleasant.
Park has a fine swimming each, excellent trails including a lookout and bird blind. Beware there were yellow jackets below boardwalk to bird blind when there in late July. Also quite a bit of invasive aliens including European Buckthorn at the wetland trail.
The auto-on showers didn't seem to all work.
Despite being in radio free camping zone an extremely large group of East Indians were playing "music" loudly .
The firewood bought at the camp store was completely soaked!
Several water spigot taps sprayed horizontally ..quite useless.
Written July 28, 2022
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Leslie F
Fergus, Canada3 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Family
Beware. Poison Ivy is everywhere here with no indication online of which campsites most affected. Also at the kids playground.
Written June 17, 2022
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Cathy V
Strathroy, Canada86 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Such a beautiful park! Escape to the woods , listen to the birds, enjoy the wildflowers, bike the trails, watch the sunset. Ahhhh….
Written May 26, 2022
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Dave A
Chatham, Canada134 contributions
Hi I have seen information online that winter outdoor skating is available, however I see information also on their website that states the park is closed. Could you please confirm if the park is open for winter activity currently on weekends? Thank You
chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,550 contributions
I think portions of the camp are closed relating to seasonal activities but it is open for winter activities
Hi I'm looking at renting a private cottage from a couple named Marg and Jack. Do they have a cottage at the park? Or do you have contacts to private rentals
Thanks Julie
MarthaWatt
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
There *Are* private cottages that are surrounded by MacGregor park (there are still some legacy properties sprinkled around parks in the province); they would probably be leasing through a commercial booking site, though. Also try the "Friends of McGregorPP" for info.
How is the fishing at McGregor?
Rob T
Hamilton, Canada42 contributions
No fishing that I know of in the park.
Dynamite2805
Brampton, Canada1,290 contributions
how much is the entrance to the park for a day picnic?
Are there picnic spots close to the parking? Can you suggest spots numbers if you know please?
MarthaWatt
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
The best place to check this is the OntarioParks website. They charge by the car, normally. If you are staying close and ride a bike into the park, for example, there would not be a charge.
Sticks_and_Bugs
Dundas, Canada18 contributions
Hi, is there a BBQ with a side burner at every yurt in this park?
Sticks_and_Bugs
Dundas, Canada18 contributions
Are all the yurt kitchen areas roofed? We are staying there in July and are planning whether we need to bring tarps etc. Thanks so much!
MarthaWatt
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
In our experience, the yurts at this park and at KillarneyPP have excellent cooking areas: the decks have solid roofs and a sheltered picnic table.
Hi, I would just like to know what price are the fees for camping with a tent. Max two tents with max 4 people. Looking at May right now. Thank you.
fmichaluk
Windsor, Canada5 contributions
Go to Ontario Parks website...they can answer any questions you have.
Ladyblue1956
Cambridge, Canada
How much does it cost to rent a yurt. I was wondering if it would be available September 14 - 17
HummingbirdClover
Alliston, Canada43 contributions
It cost us $207.36 in total for 2 nights after taxes. I am unsure if there would be yurts available for September 14th (you usually have to book months in advance but sometimes you get lucky if your booking for during the week so it's worth a try). You can call the Ontario Parks number 1-888-668-7275 and ask or you can go to the Ontario Parks website and click on "reserve site" and "roofed accommodations". Hope this helped
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Frequently Asked Questions about Macgregor Point Provincial Park
- Hotels near Macgregor Point Provincial Park:
- (4.11 km) Super 8 by Wyndham Port Elgin
- (5.26 km) Silken Retreat
- (5.20 km) Paradise Inn
- (12.20 km) Quality Inn
- (7.05 km) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Elgin, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near Macgregor Point Provincial Park:
- (4.09 km) Lord Elgin Restaurant
- (5.19 km) Saffron
- (11.35 km) The Walker House
- (5.56 km) Allan's Fireside Grill
- (5.54 km) Rabbit Dash Coffee House
- Attractions near Macgregor Point Provincial Park:
- (11.31 km) Southampton Board Walk
- (3.00 km) Gobles Grove Beach
- (11.31 km) Southampton Olive Oil Company
- (3.27 km) The Links at Piper's Glen Golf Club
- (3.34 km) Holiday Golf Club