The Municipality of Hastings Highlands has its office in Maynooth, at 33011 Highway 62 North. This guide covers what the municipality publishes about launches, beaches, fishing, burn rules and health care.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Municipal office | 33011 Hwy 62 N, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0; 613-338-2811 (toll-free 1-877-338-2818) |
| Public boat launches | Five: Graphite Lake, Salmon Trout Lake, Lake St Peter, Papineau Lake, South Baptiste Lake |
| Public beaches listed | Papineau Beach, Diamond Lake Beach, and Hinterland Beach (in Madawaska Valley) |
| Burn hours | Day and night Nov 1 to Mar 31; night only Apr 1 to Oct 31 |
| Nearest hospital | North Hastings Hospital, Bancroft: 24-hour Emergency Department |
Quick answer
Use the municipality’s five public launches and three listed beaches. Check burn hours before a campfire. For emergencies, the municipality’s health page lists North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft, with a 24-hour Emergency Department.
Boat launches
| Launch | Location as listed |
|---|---|
| Graphite Lake | Off Graphite Road at the end of Moxam Road |
| Salmon Trout Lake | At the end of Salmon Trout Lake Road |
| Lake St Peter | Off Center Road |
| Papineau Lake | At the end of Little Papineau Lake Road |
| South Baptiste Lake | At the end of Dock Road |
The page lists no addresses, fees or launch-specific rules.
Beaches
- Papineau Beach: Papineau Lake (about 831 ha, maximum depth about 64 m, about 25% Crown land around it). Southeast side, about 40 minutes from Bancroft. A small beach with lots of shallow area, which the municipality calls great for families with little kids. Secluded, with no facilities. Day use only, no overnight camping. The lake’s large Davis Island can be seen from almost anywhere on the water.
- Hinterland Beach: the municipality lists this small beach although it is in Madawaska Valley. It is an access point to Kamaniskeg Lake from the South Hinterland Beach. Sandy, shallow entry, secluded, day use only, no facilities. Water quality is not monitored regularly, so swimmers go at their own risk.
- Diamond Lake Beach: Diamond Lake (about 166 ha, maximum depth about 25 m) in Herschel Township, about 20 minutes west of Bancroft. Sandy shoreline, a public beach and a public boat launch. Fish include lake trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. About 74 properties line the lake, and it is 60% Crown land.
Fishing
The municipality says its lakes and rivers offer angling in all four seasons, including for what it calls the unique-to-our-area Jewel Lake Trout, as well as bass. Licences are available from the Ministry and local vendors, which the page names as Canadian Tire, Linkie’s General Store and Gas Bar in Lake St. Peter, and Makin’ Waves Marine. Fisheries Management Zone 15 includes Bancroft. See Bancroft Land O’ Lakes fishing.
Burn rules
From November 1 to March 31, day and night burning is permitted. From April 1 to October 31, night burning only is permitted. The Open-Air Fire By-law (2020-047) governs open burning. The page does not state permit or fee rules, so call 613-338-2811. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Forest Fire Information Map shows active fires, fire danger and restricted fire zones.
Health care
North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft has a 24-hour Emergency Department. The municipal health page lists no hospital, clinic or pharmacy in Maynooth. See Bancroft hospital and essentials.
FAQ
Where is the Hastings Highlands office?
33011 Hwy 62 N, Maynooth. Checked November 3 2026.
How many public launches does Hastings Highlands list?
Five. Checked November 3 2026.
Can I camp at Papineau Beach?
No. It is day use only. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages in this area
Browse cottages in Hastings Highlands or the Bancroft and Land O’ Lakes region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for Hastings Highlands. Our dataset has no confirmed short-term rental rule for this municipality yet, so confirm with its clerk before you list.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office 33011 Hwy 62N Maynooth; 613-338-2811; toll-free (877) 338-2818; five launches (locations listed, no fees); fishing in all four seasons; Jewel Lake Trout; licence vendors Canadian Tire, Linkie’s, Makin’ Waves Marine | https://www.hastingshighlands.ca/recreation-culture/boat-launches-and-fishing/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Beaches: Papineau (831 ha, 64 m, about 25% Crown land, Davis Island, SE side, 40 min from Bancroft, shallow, families with little kids, no facilities, day use only); Hinterland Beach in Madawaska Valley, Kamaniskeg access from South Hinterland Beach, water quality not regularly monitored (‘Hinterland Beach Road’ not on page: corrected); Diamond Lake 166 ha, 25 m, Herschel Township 20 min west, species, 74 properties, 60% Crown land | https://www.hastingshighlands.ca/recreation-culture/public-beaches-in-the-area/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | Burn hours; Open-Air Fire By-law 2020-047; MNRF map | https://www.hastingshighlands.ca/living-here/fire-department/fire-bans-restrictions-and-guidelines/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | Zone 15 includes Bancroft | https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-15 | 2026-11-03 |
| 5 | North Hastings Hospital 24-hour ED; no hospital/clinic/pharmacy listed in Maynooth | https://hastingshighlands.ca/living-here/health-care | 2026-11-03 |
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