Silent Lake Provincial Park in winter
Silent Lake Provincial Park lists winter operation for May 8, 2026 to March 28, 2027. Winter activities Ontario Parks marks as available at the park: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (the listing covers the whole year, so confirm what runs in winter). Winter camping is offered, including roofed accommodation. There are 2 warm-up shelters. Rentals: snowshoes. The nearest town on our map is Bancroft.
Park page and alerts Day-use permits and reservations
Open the full Ontario Crown land map
Snow report
From the Ontario Parks snow report, checked il y a 1 semaine. Out of season the last report of the previous winter stays up; reports start again when the trails open.
| Trail | Condition | Type | Last groomed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Loop (16.5 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic | N/A |
| Green Loop (2.5 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic | 20/03/2026 |
| Red Loop (5 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic | 20/03/2026 |
| Yellow Loop (10 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic | 20/03/2026 |
Trails open to winter use
77 km of trail in or around the park list a winter use in the Ontario Trail Network. See every trail with its length and uses.
- Silent Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail · 40 km · snowshoeing
- Mountain Bike Trails · 19 km · snowshoeing
- Lakeshore Hiking Trail · 15 km · snowshoeing
- Lakehead Loop Trail · 1.5 km · snowshoeing
- Bonnie's Pond Trail · 1.2 km · snowshoeing
Surveyed lakes within 20 km
Winter camping
Silent Lake Provincial Park offers winter camping, and roofed accommodation such as yurts or cabins. Sites and roofed units are booked through Ontario Parks reservations. If you would rather camp for free, Canadian residents can camp on Crown land for up to 21 days a year on one site; our winter camping on Crown land guide covers the rules and the cold.
Other parks open in winter nearby
Sources: Ontario Parks operating dates, park facility listings and snow report (ontarioparks.ca), read October 25, 2026; park boundary and trails: Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario); fishing rules: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary. Operating dates and services change; check the park's page before you go.