Murphys Point Provincial Park is a natural environment park near Perth on Big Rideau Lake, part of the historic Rideau Waterway. Ontario Parks lists the park at 1,238.78 hectares, established in 1967.
The park combines lake camping, cultural history, interpretive programming, wildlife habitat, and winter trail use. It is a strong option for visitors who want a southeast Ontario park with both water access and a clear heritage story.
Ontario Parks highlights the park's location on Big Rideau Lake, the Silver Queen Mine from the early 1900s, mine tours and other interpretive programs from late June to Labour Day, winter-groomed hiking trails for skiing, car and RV camping, group camping, and a mix of forest, wetland, old field, and three-lake habitat.
The park also carries Canadian Heritage Rivers System recognition through the Rideau Waterway context, giving paddling, boating, and historic interpretation a shared thread.
For visitors based near Perth, Murphys Point can work as either a camping trip or a day-use route into lake, mine, trail, and wildlife experiences.
Plan around car camping, RV camping, group camping, roofed accommodation, swimming when conditions allow, canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking, Silver Queen Mine tours, interpretive programs, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, and winter day use.
Ontario Parks lists Murphys Point day use, camping, and roofed accommodation from May 8 to October 13, 2026, with a winter day-use window from December 11, 2026 to March 14, 2027. Confirm reservations, mine tour schedules, program dates, winter trail status, water conditions, alerts, facility hours, and park rules through the official Ontario Parks source before travelling.
