S03E08 Murphys Point Provincial Park Review

We fell in love with Murphys Point Provincial Park. A small park with lots to offer. We explored the park by foot, bicycle, kayak and paddleboard. We had a tour of the Silver Queen Mica Mine. We visited the nearby town of Perth with it's beautiful shops and parks. We sampled some moonshine at Top Shelf Distillery in Perth. This is the first leg in a 3 park trip. From here we head straight to Bon Echo Provincial Park, then to Silent Lake Provincial Park.
00:00 Intro
02:06 Park entrance / Dump station
03:30 Campsites
04:45 Park amenities
07:39 Hiking/cycling trails
10:04 Weight limit warning (Narrows Lock Rd)
12:00 Silver Queen Mica Mine Tour
15:40 Visiting the town of Perth
16:56 Moonshine tasting at Top Shelf Distillery
17:26 Narrows Lock 35 - Rideau Canal
18:04 Coles Notes
24:23 Park rating
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Пікірлер: 69

  • @CampingwiththeColes
    @CampingwiththeColes14 күн бұрын

    Cell Phone Service: If you've been to this park please let us know your experience with cell service.

  • @gpslost2068
    @gpslost20682 жыл бұрын

    "Coles" an excellent video on Murphy's Point PP. I think it's actually the best one I've seen and the most thorough / inclusive of the activities the park has to offer. The access / safety warning about Narrows Lock and the weight limit of the bridge was very informative and I'm sure will be very helpful to some. I frequent this park quite a bit as it is only 1-1/2 hours away from east end of Ottawa. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Happy camping!

  • @markm6028
    @markm60282 жыл бұрын

    Loved this park too. Thanks for the video.

  • @darcycudmore949
    @darcycudmore9492 жыл бұрын

    A frequent watcher, excellent videos! We just returned from Murphys Point PP for the first time and LOVED it!

  • @carlandre8610
    @carlandre86102 жыл бұрын

    Good job as usual. The big Ree Doe Rideau is great for fishing. Perth is a lovely town. Thanks for the excellent information.

  • @dianamora6238
    @dianamora62382 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video again guys! added another park to my "must visit" list!!! cant wait to see where you go next!

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @joni1
    @joni12 жыл бұрын

    We loved Murphy’s Point PP. we stayed at site 46, the smallest pull through with just enough room for our 15’ trailer. Great review 👍

  • @mikehunter4317
    @mikehunter43172 жыл бұрын

    We absolutely love your videos, especially this one due to the very beginning content. Pretty sure we have a fairly good idea of the town you live in as I recognize the town and you drive by our old farm. Thanks for posting such informative videos

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching neighbour! Happy camping!

  • @sandy9295
    @sandy92952 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video! You explained exactly what we needed to know about the park and heading out there. Great music too! We are going out there this week. Perfect timing, and thx for the tip about Narrows Road. Stay well.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful. Have fun!

  • @j.v.7283
    @j.v.72832 жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual! We’re really enjoying your reviews.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them. Happy camping!

  • @thomaszielinski9743
    @thomaszielinski97432 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, good information. Thank you so much. we di visit this park in Spring these year.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @souadbelmoubarik7560
    @souadbelmoubarik7560 Жыл бұрын

    Big thank you for all the details and amazing video very effective to get an idea about eh park. Thank you!

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @pokematt8182
    @pokematt8182 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful video! Love your channel. I’m heading there this weekend!

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    Make sure you register for the mine tour when you check in. It's free but you need to register. Have a great trip!

  • @musicpaulweber
    @musicpaulweber Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video about Murphy's Point. We'd stayed there a few times before but never really explored much. You inspired us to do a bit more exploring and we really enjoyed it.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! We explore the parks so much more now that we are doing the park review videos. For years we would basically see our campsite, the beach and maybe a trail or two but now we see so much more and it's so much more enjoyable.

  • @rosiesgarden1820
    @rosiesgarden18202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review. I think we'll head out there this month! Great video!!!

  • @a.maidment7132

    @a.maidment7132

    2 жыл бұрын

    When you say accessible, would a stroller move through the trail?

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    A stroller would be fine for the McParlan House Trial and the Lally Homestead Trail. Happy camping!

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for warning on the Narrow Locks Rd. Key information.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish I would have known about the weight restriction before we went. It's not ideal for turning around there. Thanks for watching.

  • @garyzdj
    @garyzdj2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to our neck of the woods, and yes Murphy's point is a beautiful park, the water is beautiful the trails are great and the camping is fantastic Bon Echo is a beautiful Park as well, Dont leave out Charleston lake either. Happy Camping Cole's.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a great part of the province for camping. We love the parks in that area.

  • @douglizcarr4864
    @douglizcarr48642 жыл бұрын

    Wow, it was brave of you to take that route to Murphy's Point PP. We were doing some scouting and ended up on that route in just our truck. It would definitely be safer to stay on 15, our RV alone would exceed the weight limit of that tiny but beautiful bridge.

  • @martincurrie8195
    @martincurrie81952 жыл бұрын

    Been to a lot of provincial parks never this one. Now thanks to you guys we're going to have to squeeze it in hopefully this fall. Love your choice of music! Off to lake superior provincial park in the morning. If you have never been (Agua Bay), i highly recommend it!

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    We've been to Agawa Bay and it was beautiful. The water is sooooo cold to swim in though. We hope to head that way again next season. Have a good time. Happy camping!

  • @roadtripjunkies8966
    @roadtripjunkies89662 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful park and area. Big Rideau has some great bass and pike fishing for shallow water anglers. Perth is pretty little town, as is Westport, which is not too far off as well. Smiths Falls is also a nice little town for a half day trip. Thanks for your review, Glad you enjoyed your time there.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. Happy camping!

  • @campkayakadventures
    @campkayakadventures2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video we never seem to get there as we like Charleston Lake so much but maybe next year. We are off to Mikisew tomorrow and we booked that based on your review. No more solo camping this year we will all be going. Last weekend we had family camping at our place so it will be nice to get on the road.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should really check this park out. If you like Charleston Lake you'll like Murphys Point. If you can, do them both, one right after the other and maybe throw in Bon Echo to switch it up to a BIG park experience.

  • @scottdawe
    @scottdawe2 жыл бұрын

    We really enjoyed the park and the mine tour is a must (we did a night tour, very cool).

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. We didn't know you could do a night tour of the mine. Our youngest daughter couldn't make it on this trip but she wants to go so we'll be back and be sure to do the night tour. Thanks for the tip.

  • @KatherineMcG
    @KatherineMcG Жыл бұрын

    Love Murphy's Point

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    Love the mine tour and seeing the mica in the lake. Great park!

  • @OutdoorsygalO
    @OutdoorsygalO2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bridge weight lesson. That was eye opening about Narrow Locks Road. 😳 We loved seeing the mine and the mica too! Was that “Hen of the Woods” mushroom/fungus ?

  • @debo4706
    @debo47062 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing, your going to have a hard time topping this one. We went to Earl Rowe last week ,didn’t think much of it . No swimming due to bacteria and no pool because of Covid. It was to hot to walk on trails.Best thing about Earl Rowe 30 amp for air conditioning.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we're glad you like them. It will definitely be hard to top this one but we'll keep searching and try. We are going to Earl Rowe for Thanksgiving as it's central for many of the people joining us. It's close to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park which has great hiking and crevices. Back in the 80's I worked as a camp counsellor for the Big Brothers Organization at their camp that was right in what is now Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. It wasn't anything back then. Lots of good memories hiking in that area.

  • @johnstam4955
    @johnstam49552 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video and the tip about knowing the weight of your units and the heights of your unit is really great advice. Just curious did you actually go across that lock bridge you warned us about or would you rather not say

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL very good question...I would rather not say. 😁

  • @robertsitch1415
    @robertsitch14152 жыл бұрын

    I have seen a few weight restriction signs that have more generous limits for trailer towing too.

  • @Greeningdon
    @Greeningdon2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'd like to explore more of eastern Ontario but having to go through Toronto is a bit of a deterrent.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    We hear ya! We do everything in our power to not have to drive through Toronto. What we do now is visit 3 or 4 parks in the same general area on the other side of Toronto so we don't have to do multiple trips through it. On this trip we did Murphys Point, Bon Echo and Silent Lake. Last year we did Charleston Lake and Presqu'ile in one trip. Happy camping!

  • @douglizcarr4864

    @douglizcarr4864

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have the same issue from the East side of Toronto, there are so many parks in Southern Ontario for us to visit. There are scenic routes around the "Smoke" if that helps you at all

  • @TheCoonluv
    @TheCoonluv2 жыл бұрын

    I’m heading to Murphy’s Point from Burlington Ontario for the first time with my 32ft TT and was wondering what route to follow to avoid lock 34. Do i take hwy 15 to Smiths Falls then head towards Elmsley and follow road 21 to Murphy’s campground?

  • @michellepeirson7046
    @michellepeirson70463 ай бұрын

    Hi Cole’s! Love your videos! Re: Murphy’s point……are there a ton of caterpillars there? Would you say it’s not a good idea to bring a dog due to ticks? We are thinking of going mid Sept. Also how long does the Mica Mine trail take? Thank you so much for the always great tours and info.

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    3 ай бұрын

    We didn't notice any caterpillars there. As far as ticks, they're in pretty much every park. I wouldn't hold back bringing your dog. Just make sure he has tick prevention like Simparica Trio, which is what we use. The Mica Mine tours are only in July and August and take 1.5 hours. Other times, you can do the self guided tour along the trail but you won't be able to enter the mine. Have fun and happy camping!

  • @RVRollingWithMJ
    @RVRollingWithMJ2 жыл бұрын

    We are planning a trip to Perth and Canada for next summer so we will check out this campground!! Thanks for sharing!! Is it hard to get a site here? Excited to follow along!! We also post videos of our travels and campground reviews on our channel!! Melissa from RV Rolling with MJ

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I checked out your channel and had a good laugh at the song you used for you channel trailer. We used the same song in our Bruce Peninsula Nation Park Review this past June. It's a good song. You mush use Epidemic Sound too. Happy camping!

  • @RVRollingWithMJ

    @RVRollingWithMJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CampingwiththeColes yes!! Great song!!😃

  • @davidclt
    @davidclt2 жыл бұрын

    This is a much appreciated video that prompted me to book for the end of August for a full 7 days. My mid size truck, and 14ft trailer have a 7100lbs dry weight. Say at 8200lbs I should be ok for that narrow Locks passage, right? Thanks for all your videos

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should have no problem. The max weight is 5 tonnes which is about 11,000 lbs. You're well under that. Have a good time. It's a great park.

  • @inzerinzer5425
    @inzerinzer5425 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for your video. Could you please explain. What is the red stick on 3:08 for?

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    Жыл бұрын

    The red stick is the non potable (not drinkable) water tower at the trailer sewage dump station. It has a hose attached to it that you can use to help clean out your sewer hose and hose down the sewage dump area if you make a mess.

  • @inzerinzer5425

    @inzerinzer5425

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CampingwiththeColes Thank you for your answer.

  • @randallsguaranteedsold6361
    @randallsguaranteedsold63612 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love the local content for us Ontarian’s…. Thanks also for mentioning the water filling station. Not that “scenic” but it would be helpful to get some details or mention on the dump station setup, location. Thx again!

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure. Happy camping!

  • @PAPIKen0728
    @PAPIKen07282 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like a north approach from Hwy 7 might be better with a larger trailer?

  • @dawnmacmillan7062

    @dawnmacmillan7062

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can also stay on Highway 15 until Rideau Ferry Rd (County Rd 1). That would avoid Narrows Lock Rd

  • @PAPIKen0728

    @PAPIKen0728

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dawnmacmillan7062 thanks!

  • @jason.3011
    @jason.30112 жыл бұрын

    Mississauga

  • @monikakochalskamalinowski8885
    @monikakochalskamalinowski88852 жыл бұрын

    Where can we expect a review from Bon Echo?

  • @CampingwiththeColes

    @CampingwiththeColes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't created it yet but I'm hoping to have it out next Thursday morning (Sept 9th).