@SamdeChamPP

We are a beautiful park on the historic Mattawa River with great camping, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking opportunities.

 Mattawa, Ontario
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Joined May 2015
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Please be advised that the Boil Water Advisory for Babawasse Campground has been lifted, as of Friday, August 21. All water taps are potable.
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Restoration plans are currently being developed. We anticipate it will be at least a week before the park is accessible. Overnight reservation holders have been notified.
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To check for the status of the closure of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, please visit the Park Alerts webpage ontarioparks.ca/alerts.
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Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is currently inaccessible and closed to the public due to the effects of a severe storm on June 21, 2025. The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions throughout the park.
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Emergency workers have been actively working to assess the damage, clear debris, and provide assistance to those affected. The Ontario Parks team is coordinating with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the safety of all personnel involved in the recovery efforts.
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Thank you! The park is now closed. If you need to speak to someone over the winter, please call the office at 705-744-2276. Please be patient as this number is not monitored closely until May. We hope you have a wonderful winter and look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!
A person sitting on a bench overlooking tranquil Moore Lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

ALT A person sitting on a bench overlooking tranquil Moore Lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

A campground road lined with tall trees displaying yellow autumn colours. A gate blocks the road, with a sign that reads 20 km/h max speed.

ALT A campground road lined with tall trees displaying yellow autumn colours. A gate blocks the road, with a sign that reads 20 km/h max speed.

A metal barrier gate blocks a dirt path leading through a lush, mixed forest with autumn-coloured leaves.

ALT A metal barrier gate blocks a dirt path leading through a lush, mixed forest with autumn-coloured leaves.

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Samuel de Champlain retweeted
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@OntarioParks13 Oct 2024
Did you know #FlyingSquirrels will (adorably) snuggle together in their nests to stay warm during the coldest stretches of winter? 👉🥺👈 Even our furry friends appreciate a good cuddle during chilly times: bit.ly/3XXAVZr
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I really enjoyed going on the self-guided Ghost Walk at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on Thursday! It was so cool to see the spirits from the past illuminated in the dark alongside the river! Definitely recommend checking this out before the park closes on October 14th!
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Wow! What a show! The northern lights were spectacular last night! They were the best I've ever seen so far! 📍 Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Ontario. #ontarioparks #northernlights #AuroraBorealis #ShareYourWeather #adventureswithjosie
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Samuel de Champlain retweeted
Ontario Parks
@OntarioParks10 Oct 2024
As the days get shorter and the colder weather arrives, it’s time to talk self-care. Have you considered adding nature to your self-care toolkit? bit.ly/4dA1F86 #WorldMentalHealthDay #HPHP
A person with a backpack happily spreading arms on a forest trail, surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.

ALT A person with a backpack happily spreading arms on a forest trail, surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.

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Happy #staffsunday! This week we'd like to introduce you to some of our store attendants, Alyssa and Katherine. If you see Alyssa or Katherine in the store, feel free to say hello 👋 Years in parks: 1 Favourite campsite: 171 & 15 🏕️
Two park staff stand in front of the park store sign, smiling and giving the camera a thumbs up. Fall foliage is seen in the background.

ALT Two park staff stand in front of the park store sign, smiling and giving the camera a thumbs up. Fall foliage is seen in the background.

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Explore some history of the Mattawa River on a self-guided #GhostWalk in the park. Spirits come alive with lights daily, 3:30pm-9:30pm. Brochures, with a map and an explanation of each spirit, can be picked up for free in the Park Store during operating hours. #OntarioParks
An illuminated wire sculpture wearing LED lights and using an easel by a river, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

ALT An illuminated wire sculpture wearing LED lights and using an easel by a river, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

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Hiking is one of the best fall activities you can enjoy in the park. This is a view from the lookout on the Red Pine Trail. The crisp air and beautiful colours make it the ideal time for an outdoor adventure.🍂 Join Breanna October 5, 2pm, trailhead, to see it for yourself!
Scenic view of the Mattawa River seen through pine trees under a clear sky.

ALT Scenic view of the Mattawa River seen through pine trees under a clear sky.

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Samuel de Champlain retweeted
Ontario Parks
@OntarioParks4 Oct 2024
In October, we experience longer nights than days. 🌙 While the amount of time for daylight activities has decreased, we can look forward to more time to appreciate the night sky’s splendours: bit.ly/3yH8fIr #SpaceWeek
Glowing tent with canoe beside it. Dark sky with purple and blue hues. A lake reflecting silhouettes of the trees.

ALT Glowing tent with canoe beside it. Dark sky with purple and blue hues. A lake reflecting silhouettes of the trees.

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October is here, and it brings my favourite thing about fall, the beautiful colourful leaves! 📍Moore Lake in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Ontario. #fallcolours #ShareYourWeather #DiscoverON #OntarioParks #october #canoncanada
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Samuel de Champlain retweeted
Ontario Parks
@OntarioParks26 Sep 2024
Nothing beats walking in a park with piles of poop left behind for others to see, smell, or step in. 😍 Wait, what? That sounds "pawful!" 🤨 When visiting Ontario Parks with your pet, picking up your dog’s waste is required. And no, hanging it in a tree does not count. 💩🌳
person holding dog poop in bag. Dog on leash in background

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Samuel de Champlain retweeted
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@OntarioParks22 Sep 2024
When the forest glows with red, orange, and yellow, you know it "moose-t" be fall! 🍂🍁 Happy first day of fall, park-lovers! #AutumnEquinox What are you most looking forward to this season? 😊
A moose standing among colorful autumn foliage in a dense forest.

ALT A moose standing among colorful autumn foliage in a dense forest.

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It's #StaffSunday again! This week, we'd like to introduce you to our Parks Program Educator with our Discovery program, Breanna. As a Program Educator, Bre helps facilitate our Spirit Night here at Sam D! In this photo, she is dresses as artist Frances Anne Hopkins 🎨
A park staff member stands dressed in a historic costume, pretending to paint a picture stood on an easel. The Mattawa river and greenery is visible in the background.

ALT A park staff member stands dressed in a historic costume, pretending to paint a picture stood on an easel. The Mattawa river and greenery is visible in the background.

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How to handle amphibians like a pro: 🚿🤲Wash your hands before using only water & after using soap and water. ❤️ Be gentle, only hold them for a short period of time. 🐸 Put them back where you found them. #OntarioParks #Amphibians #NatureConnection #BeKind
A small American toad resting in a person's hand, with a background of grass.

ALT A small American toad resting in a person's hand, with a background of grass.

A Northern leopard frog camouflaged among dense grass.

ALT A Northern leopard frog camouflaged among dense grass.

A juvenile Eastern newt lying on the sidewalk outside the Mattawa River visitor Centre.

ALT A juvenile Eastern newt lying on the sidewalk outside the Mattawa River visitor Centre.

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Staff recently discovered a blue-spotted salamander. These creatures can be hard to find as they require specific habitats—moist, forested areas with clean water. Many of these habitats are disappearing or becoming polluted, which makes it challenging for them to survive.
Blue-spotted salamander on the Visitor Centre steps.

ALT Blue-spotted salamander on the Visitor Centre steps.

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