Grand Lake - Achray Access Point (#22)

Location

At a point 19.2 kilometres west of Sand Lake Gate, turn left and proceed 4.8 kilometres to the access point and Achray Campground on the southeast tip of Grand Lake.

Upon the closure of the Achray Campground, the road to Achray is gated one kilometre from the Achray Campground/Grand Lake - Achray Access Point but visitors may still access the trails and the backcountry on foot from the locked gate. Permits are required for all Park use, year-round, and are available at the self-serve fee station at the Sand Lake Gate. Latitude and longitude of Access Point: 45.867061°, -77.758159°

Facilities

• Parking
• Flush toilets
• Campground
• Yurt
• Stonehouse (office/store)
• Outside-In Interpretive Exhibit
• Jack Pine Trail

Backcountry Permits

Make a reservation for your backcountry camping permit up to 5 months in advance. Permits are only available online or via telephone.

Equipment Rental

Do you need to rent a canoe, tent, or other camping equipment? Find a business that can supply some or all of the required equipment for your backcountry trip.

Water Levels

Check for special advisories prior to your departure at Algonquin Park Advisories.

Related Information

• Sand Lake Gate
• Achray Campground
• Berm Lake Trail
• Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail
• Jack Pine Trail
• Wenda Lake Ranger Cabin
• Barron Canyon Trail
• Mallard (Sec) Lake Access Point
• McManus Lake Access Point
• Lake Travers Access Point
• Backcountry Canoeing
• Petawawa River Whitewater Guide
• Canoe Routes Map - Explore Online