Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Facil
ities and Services
Sport Fishing - Annual stocking of rainbow trout provides good fishing.
Camping - There are 110 campsites, 23 with electrical hook ups, as well as a large group use area. A shower building was constructed in 1996. Winter camping is allowed in the day use area; power is not available.
Swimming - Traditionally local people have used Moonshine Lake for swimming. There is a developed beach area.
Boating - Gas powered boats are not allowed on the lake but rowboats, canoes, kayaks, wind sails and electric motors are used.
Hiking - There is over 20 kilometers of trails throughout the park, although not all are well developed. A Watchable Wildlife trail that circles the lake is the most used trail during the summer months. Jack Bird Pond has an interpretative trail along the pond.
Day Use - The day use area includes a beach, playground, a large open area, 6 horseshoe pitches, a baseball diamond, tether ball, etc. There is typically a concession in operation on weekends.
Interpretation Programs - For special
events, long weekends, and on request from school groups the park staff
will typically offer an interpretative service, such as a nature walk.
Nature Viewing - Jack Bird Pond has two bird viewing platforms connected by an interpretative trail. The trails in both areas provide good opportunities to view nature, and both are Watchable Wildlife areas.
Cross-Country Skiing - Over 20 km of trails are groomed for classic cross country skiing. The trails are rated novice to intermediate in difficulty.
Ice Fishing - Fishing is popular during the winter months.
Skating - There is a lighted outdoor skating rink with an adjacent shelter and fire pit.
