Rock Point Provincial Park

Rock Point Provincial Park is a 187-hectare protected area along Lake Erie's northern shore that includes wetlands, forests, and sandy dunes. The landscape varies from marshy areas to open beach sections, creating different habitats throughout the park.

The park was established in 1957 to protect geological formations and fossils from the Devonian period. This protected status marked the beginning of formal conservation efforts for these significant natural features.

The park contains archaeological evidence showing that early people fished and worked with stone materials along these shores. Walking through the area, you can understand how communities used the lake for survival and craftsmanship.

The park is open from May through October with camping facilities, a 2-kilometer hiking trail, and a 1-kilometer sandy beach. Visitors should plan their trips within this season since facilities close during winter months.

The limestone shelves contain marine animal fossils roughly 350 million years old that visitors can observe along the shore. The surrounding forests also harbor Big Shellbark Hickory trees, which grow at the northern edge of their natural range.

Location: Haldimand County

Inception: 1957

GPS coordinates: 42.84820,-79.55250

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06