Sauble Falls Provincial Park is a small park on the Sauble River in South Bruce Peninsula, a short drive from Sauble Beach. Ontario Parks describes it as a base for the beach and the Bruce Peninsula, with a picnic area, a children’s playground and trout and salmon spawning runs at the falls. This guide uses the park’s own Ontario Parks pages.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Sauble Falls Road, South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2T0 |
| Phone | 519-422-1952 |
| Size | 20.24 ha; established 1971 |
| Class | Recreational |
| 2026 operating dates | April 24 to November 1, 2026 |
| Beach | Less than 3 km from the park, per Ontario Parks |
Quick answer
Reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance, because the Falls Viewing Area has automated gates that scan the barcode on your advance permit. Fish near the falls in spring and fall, but the area of the falls itself is closed to fishing year-round.
The falls and the fish
Ontario Parks says the falls were once used to power a timber mill and a generating station, and now mark the end of the Rankin River canoe route. Rainbow trout and Chinook salmon run upstream in spring and fall, and visitors can watch them struggle over each ledge. Anglers will find the areas next to the falls productive for trout and salmon in those seasons, but the area of the falls is closed to fishing year-round, so check the park’s signs and the current fishing regulations before you cast.
Canoeing and boating
Canoe rentals are on the north side of the Sauble River near the parking lot, and the park also rents paddle boats and kayaks next to the day-use area. A canoe launch at the portage on the north side of the falls gives access to a paddle up the Sauble River. Many paddle from Sauble Falls to County Road 8. Ontario Parks says that downstream trip is 10 km and takes about 3.5 hours, through farmland and steep sand dunes, with the Rankin River joining just above the rental and bridge. Ask park staff for advice on paddling the river.
Camping
Sauble Falls has electrical sites in two campgrounds, and the park has three campgrounds in all, each with a comfort station with showers. West Campground is radio-free. There are two group camping areas, one for 15 to 20 people and one for 30 to 40, both within five minutes’ drive of the beach. Barrier-free showers and flush toilets are in each campground. One dual-head Level 2 EV charging station sits at the west comfort stations. The park has laundry and one picnic shelter.
Trails and wildlife
The Sauble Trail is 2.5 km, takes about 2 hours and is easy. It runs mostly through a red pine plantation and across ancient sand dunes, with an interpretive leaflet about forest management. Bicycles are not allowed on it. Cycling is allowed on park roads, and Ontario Parks suggests riding to the beach. Osprey are often seen at the mouth of the Sauble River and nest in the Isaac Lake area.
Park rules
Pets must be on a leash of no more than 2 metres and are not permitted in the swimming area or on the beach. Adults 19 and over may have alcohol in most areas of operating provincial parks. Fireworks are prohibited, off-road vehicles are not permitted, a campsite holds at most six people and the longest campground stay is 23 consecutive nights.
FAQ
Can I fish at the falls?
The area of the falls is closed to fishing year-round. Checked November 4 2026.
Do I need an advance permit to see the falls?
Yes, for the Falls Viewing Area gate. Checked November 4 2026.
Is Sauble Beach in the park?
No. Ontario Parks says the beach is less than 3 km away. Checked November 4 2026.
Cottages on the water
Browse cottages on the Bruce Peninsula and Lake Huron. See also the Sauble Beach guide.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula (Sauble Beach). In the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, no one may operate or advertise a short-term rental without a current licence under By-law 11-2026. The first-year fee is $800 and renewal is $350. Municipal accommodation tax is 4% of the room rate for stays of 30 days or less. Rules change; confirm with the municipality before you list.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Address 1400 Sauble Falls Road, South Bruce Peninsula N0H 2T0; 519-422-1952; 20.24 ha; established 1971; Recreational; April 24 to November 1 2026; base for Sauble Beach and the Bruce Peninsula; picnicking and children’s playground; spawning runs of rainbow trout and Chinook; falls once powered a timber mill and generating station; end of the Rankin River canoe route | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/saublefalls | 2026-11-04 |
| 2 | Beach less than 3 km; cycling on park roads; osprey; canoe rentals north side; canoe launch at portage; Sauble River 10 km, about 3.5 hours to County Road 8, Rankin River joins above rental and bridge; fishing near falls in spring and fall, area of the falls closed year-round; Sauble Trail 2.5 km, 2 hours, easy, red pine plantation, no bicycles | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/saublefalls/activities | 2026-11-04 |
| 3 | Electrical sites in two campgrounds; showers at comfort stations in three campgrounds; two group areas 15-20 and 30-40 within five minutes’ drive of the beach; West Campground radio-free | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/saublefalls/camping | 2026-11-04 |
| 4 | Barrier-free showers and flush toilets; daily vehicle permit up to five days ahead; Falls Viewing Area automated gates scan barcode; EV station dual-head level 2 at west comfort stations; laundry; one picnic shelter; canoes, paddle boats, kayaks rent next to day-use area | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/saublefalls/facilities | 2026-11-04 |
| 5 | Pets on 2 m leash, not on beach; alcohol for 19+ in most areas; no off-road vehicles; fireworks prohibited; six campers per site; 23 consecutive nights | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/saublefalls/rules | 2026-11-04 |
| 6 | South Bruce Peninsula: no STR without a current licence (ss. 2.1, 2.2), By-law 11-2026; first-year fee $800, renewal $350 | https://southbrucepeninsula.civicweb.net/document/116942/ ; fees: https://southbrucepeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/sbp-residential-rental-licenence-application-jan-27-2026.pdf | 2026-11-04 |
| 7 | Municipal accommodation tax 4% of the room rate, stays of 30 days or less (By-law 30-2021) | https://southbrucepeninsula.com/municipal-accommodation-tax | 2026-11-04 |
Photo: Simone Wessels-Bloom, on Unsplash (Unsplash License).