Sand Lake Gate

General Description

The Sand Lake Gate is a major permit office for the "East Side" of Algonquin Park. This office offers Park information, permits, and bathroom facilities for access to the Achray Campground, Barron Canyon Trail, Grand Lake - Achray Access Point, Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail, McManus Lake Access Point, Mallard (Sec) Lake Access Point and Lake Travers Access Point.

Operating Hours & Dates

Location

• The Sand Lake Gate is approximately 40 km from Pembroke, Ontario. On the Highway 17 bypass 3.5 km west of the Forest Lea Road (approximately 9 km west of Pembroke), turn south on County Road 26 (Doran Road). Travel 300 metres, then turn right onto County Road 28 (Barron Canyon Road) and travel 26 km (on pavement, then gravel) to the Sand Lake Gate at the Park boundary. The Sand Lake Gate is about 145 km from the Park’s East Gate.
• Lat/Long: 45.854863°,-77.545536°

Features & Amenities

• Park information
• Permits & Fees
• Accessible facility
• Flush toilets
• First Aid
• Non-smoking facility
• Parking

Nearby Attractions

• Mallard (Sec) Lake Access Point
• McManus Lake Access Point
• Achray Campground
• Barron Canyon Trail
• Grand Lake - Achray Access Point
• Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail
• Lake Travers Access Point

Related Information

• West Gate
• East Gate
• Access Points