ferris provincial park

We had a nice peaceful autumn weekend away at Ferris Provincial Park. We stayed at site #30 in The Valleyview section. This hydro site was spacious and clean....in fact, all of the park was clean. There are many great views, lots of nice hiking trails, a very pretty area with a boat launch and of course the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. As an amateur photographer, I really liked finding the remnants of the pioneer fences strewn throughout the park. Enjoy!

I loved the community spirit during this weekend when like minded volunteers got together with aspiring 'wallers' to rejuvenate the dry stone walls on the property, a challenging project which has turned into an annual event. The washroom facilities do need upgraded but they are clean and that's all you would want or need over a short timespan. I might find them challenging if I was camping. Hat's off and big thanks to the hard working "Friends of Ferris' who give their time and energy so freely to facilitate such events and improve the park facilities and fundraise tirelessly 'to make it all happen' for both the locals' and visitors from farther afield.

first time camping here loved it we will be back lots to do camping trails fishing then has a play ground for kids

We just spent a week at Ferris. Very nice, well maintained park. Park staff were always walking around the park picking up garbage, cutting the grass etc. Our site was at the far end of Bedrock campground, the first two days we had a few people around us. The rest of the week we were the only ones there. Even with people around us it was very quiet.Park staff are very friendly they walk and drive around the park and stop and talk to all the campers.We had the pit toilets right behind our tent and they were cleaned daily as well as the comfort stations. There are only 2 showers, 1 for men 1 for women. Nicest shower I have ever used in a campground, only complaint is the grout has some mildew. There was no one there when we went to use the showers, which are in the other campground. We did find a path that you can walk from Bedrock into Valleyview campground where the showers are.Had a very nice, quiet time the whole week. We did 2 and a half of the trails and walked across the Suspension bridge. Doing the bridge is a must, the view is amazing. We tried our hand at some fishing in the river and caught a couple of little fish that we released.A short drive out of the park is the Empire Cheese factory, we went and checked it out. Campbellford is a few minutes drive away if you need to buy supplies, etc. We can't wait to return again next summer.

We travelled to Ferris Provincial Park for two nights tent camping in early July. Initially we chose this location to explore the area on our bicycles, unfortunately weather wasn't on our side so much.The park itself was very quiet, with ample vacant campsites. The spots are varied in size and location... Some are wide open with no shade at all, some are completely in deep woods. There are plenty with a good compromise of shade and open space. There are two separate areas to choose from, with one being on top of a hill, the other being more in the valley. Both areas have a communal washroom/shower area...and there are also pit toilets as well.There were lots of hiking trails in the park (though we didn't take advantage of them ourselves).A very cool suspension bridge crosses the Trent river, and is definitely worth taking a look at.The park is very close to the town of Campbellford, with all the amenities you would need... No Frills, Canadian Tire, Beer Store, LCBO, Tim Hortons... all within a five minute drive from the park.One thing worth noting, Campbellford is the single most FRIENDLY town we've ever been in. Every place we went, from the older lady working cash at the grocery store to the teenage boys at Timmies were happy, chatty, and very welcoming. We felt like we were in some twilight zone, because we've never experienced that before lol.Since the park has no swimming, and there doesn't seem to be very much to do in the general vicinity, I don't think that it ever gets busy. If you're simply looking to get away and hang out for a couple days, maybe do some hiking, it's a great place. Very quiet. And we would go back again.

I have nothing but good things to say about Ferris. The grounds are clean and extremely well maintained. The staff are some of the friendliest I've ever encountered (I’m pretty sure “smile and wave at everyone you see” is their #1 rule) and really make you feel welcome. The grounds include plenty of taps, outhouses and comfort stations (we thought we had read something about showers but we never did see any) and, if you’re in an RV, there are about 20 sites with power. The small size of the park works to your advantage if you’re looking for a quieter camping experience.I wrote a longer review here if anyone is interested: http://theletsgoladies.com/ferris-provincial-park-camping/

The park itself clean....just last fall they installed 20 more electrical sites totalling 40. I find the sites in Valleyview to be the nicest. Also the only 2 showers are in this area.The hiking trails are a hike just to get to them...nice hiking trails.... Swimming...forget about it...you have to go to Cambellford for a dip in the public pool.Fishing...you can borrow poles and reels to try your luck....me I got skunked.Would I return???? Of course..

As a frequent camper to Provincial Parks, I have seen my share of beautiful campgrounds and this one definitely falls short. Never seeing a cockroach before, I had to ask my bf if what I was seeing was for real. The campgrounds would be nicer if they were closer to the river. The campgrounds were extremely dry and not a lot of shade. As with any campground story comes the bugs, so this has no relevance to my rating, but I seen a 2" x 2" spider on the camping trailer floor. Eeeeck!! Again no baring on my rating. Not sure if the staff were only available during certain hours during the day due to cutbacks, but you would be hard pressed to find someone a the gatehouse during the day. There was one shower stall in my campground but because there were so few people at the park, I didn't see another person at the comfort station. The paint in the outhouses were peeling and far from clean (as clean as an outhouse could be) I won't be back.

Great hiking and views of the Trent. Not a large park, it is a nice place to spend a few hours. The suspension bridge is a must to cross! LOL

I have camped at Ferris Provincial Park for five consecutive seasons. I really enjoy Ferris because it offers a very tranquil, relaxing atmosphere for camping. Ferris can be enjoyed by all ages since it offers something for everyone. Whether your looking to relax, go fishing, play horse shoes, play volleyball, hike the network of trails that stretch throughout the entire park or check out the suspension walk bridge that crosses the Trent river. Ferris offers 163 campsites, 40 of which are electrical. Ferris's campsites are able to accommodate large RV's ranging over 30'. Ferris Provincial also offers fishing rods that can be borrowed free of charge through the OFHA's Tackle share program. Ferris offers a small boat launch which enable visitors to access the Trent River. Every year I visit Ferris I notice it to be extremely well maintained by park staff. The staff are always eager to assist campers and ensure that you have a very enjoyable camping experience. I would highly recommend camping at Ferris to anyone interested in camping!

Ferris is a lovely park to take a walk, ski or run. We have camped there in the summer. Limited swimming available but lots of nature trails.

It's great to have a Provincial Park an easy walk from a major town. Ferris is almost in Campbellford. And a walk across the steel bridge is quite the experience. Good parking at several locations near the park make for easy access.

Had a hard time finding much info on the park, so we weren't sure what to expect. I went with my 2 cousins (all of us are guys between 20 and 23), and we were pleasantly surprised. Take the time to look at the individual site photos on the Ontario Parks website. I picked out 114 for the treeline along the front, and the laid back firepit clearing towards the back. It was perfect, we set up our tents and parked near the front, we basically had absolute privacy. I got bit by 1 or 2 mosquitos the afternoon we showed up, it was raining a bit, but after that, not a SINGLE bug. There were also no raccoons whatsoever, so we didn't have to wrestle the coolers into my truck every night before bed. The sites were mostly grass, and mostly pretty private. The nearby town of Campbellford provided anything we may have needed over the weekend (+there's a beerstore 200 yards from the park entrance, Canadian Tire, etc...). We were hoping to get some fishing in but without a boat you sort of have to go in to town and make friends with the locals and hope they give away a couple of their secrets. There is no beach, but that didn't bother us, we tend to avoid beaches anyways. However there is a swimming pool in town, and many people were jumping in by the boat launch. There is a also a small waterfall near the Rainy Gorge Suspension Bridge with warnings posted about not climbing down to it, but most people seem to ignore the signs. We walked about a kilometer up the slow, shallow rapids on the smooth rock to the dam in town, which was a wicked experience as well. *Again, there are signs posted warning against this*. My cousin also swam off the waterfall, but the rocky area to climb up at one point had a small blood trail leading up it so I would advise against it to be safe. The park itself was very spacious, all 163 sites were filled, but it didn't feel crowded. It was also a beautiful park, with views of the Trent river, and an Osprey nest at the back of one of the sites. The park itself is built on an old farmland, and we were lucky enough to have an old stone fence run along the back of our site into the treeline. I didn't use the flush toilet facilities, but one of my cousins informed me that is pretty much only 1 or 2 showers for the whole park, usually with long lineups. The pit toilets for the most part were as clean as pit toilets go. The staff were friendly. We made friends with the neighbours across the street and the night walker stopped by and was very polite in reminding us to watch our noise levels when talking, and we never had any problems with them. The front gate staff were also friendly, but try and get your wood from an outside source. We had to work pretty hard the first night to get the fire hot enough to burn the wet wood. The convenience store near the BeerStore had dry wood, which we mixed in with the wet park wood. The park kindling was dry for some reason though. The garbage dumpsters were overflowing by the time we were leaving, but it was the end of August long weekend so I imagine the dumpster traffic was heavy. The boat launch crowded up at some points, so we waded out into the bay to try casting for fish, but nothing seemed to biting. Overall we had an amazing weekend. The weather was perfect, and we were able to stay up around the fire well into the morning without disturbing anyone. And for approx. $40/night, it was a very economical choice. We are going back again next year and already have great expectations. If you have questions be sure to look up The Friends Of Ferris Park on Facebook.

I spent a Friday night at this park while returning from picking-up my new trailer. The front gate staff was great and helped me choose the appropriate site that was private and quiet.The park was quiet for a Friday night and the facilities clean. I especially liked how close it was to Campbellford, I enjoyed dinner in a local pub and was back at my site all within an hour.I think I will return to the park another time and explore the hiking trails and other attractions.

Went to this park with the family with the obvoius intention of seeing the suspension bridge.The park is primarly kept alive by the Friends of Ferris park group and has a decent set of walking trails that include one that follows the Trent River on the top of a hill.A couple of covered picnic areas are also in the park as well as washrooms although they are vault toilets with no hand sanitizers.The park also has several camping sites availible as well but we just did the day permit thing.Its a decent park and suprisingly pretty quiet which would make it a good option for camping as the park is not as crowded as others.The park has a good mix of dense trees and with the sound of the river and falls give you a sense of being much further north than you are.Near the boat launch is a small childrens playground and a volleyball/badminton net set up. There is also a horseshoe pit.A day permit is just over $10.00 and overall the park is good but will not excite you with exception to the suspension bridge which is breathtaking.