Ferris Provincial Park Park
Lakeside provincial park offering camping and swimming
On the northern shore of Rice Lake in Ontario, Ferris Provincial Park provides camping, a sandy beach and boat launches; visitors camp, swim and launch small craft into the lake.
Ferris Provincial Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/ferrisprovincial
Hours: Day-use: dawn-dusk; campground seasonal
How to Get to Ferris Provincial Park#
Ferris Provincial Park lies near Tweed in southeastern Ontario. From Highway 37, follow local roads as signed to the park entrance; parking and a small campground are on site.
Tips for Visiting Ferris Provincial Park#
- Reserve a campsite in advance during summer months - the campground fills quickly on long weekends.
- Walk the lakeshore near the ferry docks at sunrise for misty reflections and good birdwatching.
- Use the park's trail maps to plan a loop rather than an out-and-back; the terrain changes pleasantly between wetlands and open woods.
Best Time to Visit Ferris Provincial Park#
Best in summer for water activities and camping; autumn is excellent for quieter visits and foliage.
Weather & Climate near Ferris Provincial Park#
Ferris Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (933 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -3° | -15° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -2° | -13° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 3° | -6° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -9° - 0° | -10° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |