Sandbanks Provincial Park is one of Ontario's best-known beach parks, set in Prince Edward County on Lake Ontario. Ontario Parks highlights the world's largest baymouth barrier dune formation, three expansive sandy beaches, dune and wetland trails, bird migration, summer interpretive programs, and year-round cottage rentals.
This is a high-demand park where day-use planning matters. The beach experience is the draw, but the park also works for families, campers, birders, trail walkers, and Prince Edward County travellers who want to combine lake time with wineries, food, cycling, and nearby communities.
Sandbanks is a strong choice for visitors who want a classic Ontario beach day with more landscape variety than sand alone. Outlet Beach is known as a family-friendly option because of shallow water and a gentle drop-off, while the dunes and wetlands add natural context to the shoreline.
The park's location jutting into Lake Ontario makes it useful for spring and fall bird migration, and the surrounding county gives travellers an easy way to build a larger weekend.
Plan around beach time, swimming when conditions allow, camping, cottage stays, walking trails, dune and wetland viewing, birding, interpretive programs, paddling or boating where appropriate, picnics, and Prince Edward County side trips.
Ontario Parks lists day use, camping, roofed accommodation, group camping, facilities, activities, maps, alerts, events, and park rules on the official page. Use those sections before assuming beach access or campsite availability.
Ontario Parks lists Sandbanks day use and camping from April 24 to October 26, 2026, and roofed accommodation as available year-round. Confirm day-use availability, reservations, beach conditions, alerts, facility hours, camping dates, cottage availability, parking, rules, and water safety through the official Ontario Parks source before travelling.
