McManus Lake Access Point (#21)

Location

At a point 6.4 kilometres beyond the Sand Lake Gate, turn right (north) and proceed 8.3 kilometres to the south end of McManus Lake. Note that travel below McManus Lake on the Petawawa River is prohibited because of the military artillery range, and travel upstream is difficult beyond Whitson Lake. This access point serves chiefly as a pick-up spot for canoeists descending the Petawawa River from the Lake Travers Access Point. Latitude and longitude of Access Point: 45.945182°, -77.606144°

Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets

Backcountry Permits

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Equipment Rental

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Water Levels

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

Related Information

• Petawawa River Whitewater Guide
• Whitewater Canoeing - Petawawa River
• Sand Lake Gate
• Lake Travers Access Point
• Mallard (Sec) Lake Access Point
• Grand Lake - Achray Access Point
• Achray Campground
• Barron Canyon Trail
• Backcountry Canoeing
• Canoe Routes Map - Explore Online