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.
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