Barachois Pond Provincial Park

Route 1

Barachois Pond is the largest Provincial Park in Western Newfoundland. Located off the Trans Canada Highway the park is 20 kilometres from Stephenville. All 3500 hectares of the park are in the Western Newfoundland Forest ecoregion which is characterized by a balsam fir forest with an under story of ferns and moss.

The Park has a variety of activities which make it one of the most popular parks in the province to visit. There are freshwater swimming beaches, bird watching, mountain streams, and invigorating hikes with panoramic views. A park interpreter provides a varied interpretive program including guided walks, environmental games and campfire sing longs.

Sites: 150

Season: Mid May - Mid Sep

Amenities: Amphitheatre, Day-Use Facilities, Convenience Store, Dumping Station, Laundry Facilities, Interpretation/Activity Centre, Nature Crafts Program, Showers, Freshwater Swimming, Boat Rentals

Location: Route 1, Barachois Pond Provincial Park

Mailing Address:
33 Reid's Lane
Deer Lake, NL, A8A 2A3

Telephone: 709-649-0048

Toll Free Telephone: 1 877 214 2267

Off Season Telephone: 709-635-4520

Fax: 709-635-4541

Email Address: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca

Rates: Call for rates.

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.