Marten River Provincial Park
Park Provincial park centered on Marten River recreation and camping
Marten River Provincial Park in Ontario centers on lakes and the Marten River; visitors camp, fish, canoe and hike forest trails, using the park as a gateway to northern Ontario’s lake country.
Marten River Provincial Park is a provincial recreation area in Ontario centered on the Marten River corridor, offering camping, boating and day-use amenities.
Recreation options include lakeside campsites, boat launches for small boats and canoes, short trails and shoreline fishing opportunities; the park is often used as a base for paddling and angling. Facilities are modest and focused on outdoor day use and overnight stays in a wooded lakeshore setting.
Established to protect shoreline and riverine habitat while providing recreational access, the park has long served regional visitors en route to northern lakes. Management emphasizes low-impact camping and water-based recreation.
The park lies on the Marten River in northeastern Ontario, north of the urban centres of southern Ontario and accessible from regional highways; it is situated within the Canadian Shield landscape of lakes and forests.
- Recreation options: The park provides short hiking trails and multiple boat-launch points, making it a common stop for anglers and paddlers exploring lakes and rivers in northeastern Ontario.
What to See #
- Campground: A small vehicle-accessible campground with basic facilities and lakeside sites that serve as a base for fishing and boating.
- River and lake access: Marten Lake and the stretch of the Marten River that runs through the park, offering shoreline access, short day-use trails and boat launches for small watercraft.
How to Get to Marten River Provincial Park #
Marten River Provincial Park is reached by road via Ontario Highway 11: take the highway to the small community of Marten River and follow local signed park roads to the park entrance. The park is served only by private car or local roads - there is no regular intercity rail; the nearest regional centre is North Bay (drive north on Highway 11 to Marten River). Parking at the park entrance leaves you a short drive from trails and lakes.
Tips for Visiting Marten River Provincial Park #
- Aim for early morning or late afternoon visits when lakes and rivers are calm and wildlife (especially birds and moose) are most active, and weekdays are noticeably quieter than holiday weekends.
- Check in at the park entrance/office on arrival to pick up any available maps and local route information for paddling and trails-this park is used for canoe routes and park staff can alert you to seasonal advisories or closures.
- If you plan to paddle, use the main day‑use/boat‑launch area to start trips so you avoid dragging boats through campsites; plan routes with portages in mind and allow extra time for insect pressure during midsummer.
Best Time to Visit Marten River Provincial Park #
Visit in summer (June-August) for the warmest weather and fullest access to trails, waterways and campground facilities.
Weather & Climate near Marten River Provincial Park #
Marten River Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (940 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
