captainsunshine Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'm looking for suggestions on good camping spots in Southern Ontario.. I'm looking for somewhere I can camp in beauty and peace, with little to no disturbances from the outside.. (not a campground) I know that in the US, any National Forest is game to camp, as long as you comply with the fire level warnings.. I'm not familiar with the rules and stuff of Canada.. Are there Protected National Forests? Is it open camping? Do I need to notify park rangers, etc.? I'm really looking for a variety of places of beauty and nature to explore, since I'm not from around here.. I've been searching on-line, but haven't found much information, I just thought some of you might know of different resources or have first-hand experience camping anywhere.. I live in Burlington, and I'm really looking for places no longer than a 4-5 hour drive away.. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Algonquin Park would suit ya perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 You should hit the Bruce Trail. It runs from Niagara right up to Tobermory. Check out this site for some details. It's pretty much in your back yard too http://www.brucetrail.org/ I've gotta get up to Rattlesnake Point and go for a hike with the dogs and the kids soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Go north to the crownland.We did 7 weeks (3 yrs ago) in this sweet area just south of North Bay and never saw a single person on the lake we camped. No road access, no cottages or cottagers no anything but lake and good fishing and pure solitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainsunshine Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check up on those areas! Anyone else have suggestions? I'm hoping to be quite the explorer this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Killarney Provincial Park is about 4.5-5 hours away.Definitely worth the drive. Killarney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanagon Scott Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 there some cown land where I go camping up by Port Severn. Highway 400 exit at Georgain Bay Rd , there a parking lot off the on ramp south.The lake is called McCray Lake. There a website friends of McCray lake. You need a canoe but there are walking trails in. There`s a Swift canoe rental on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Here is the link to the MNR site pertaining to Crown land in Ontario.At the bottom you can use the map to show you where all crown land is located. MNR - Crown Land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) Yup, Kanada Kev's suggestion of the Bruce Trail is a good one. Particularly if you're into spectacular hiking. Cypress Lake is nice and has access to some beautiful amenities, but it gets pretty busy.Cape Croker Native Reserve is a better choice if you're looking for something relatively more quiet. It is located just north of Wiarton. If you're interested in this PM me, and I can give you details as well as recommendations of sites, hiking trails and eats to check out. If you're into scuba diving the Bruce Peninsula is the place to be (particularly Tobermory). They also have boat rentals, fishing charters, etc, etc.Ontario is full of gems. Even within a relatively short distance drive. We're quite fortunate actually. Kilbear is also a nice park. Awenda is nice. All of these parks including Killarny surround GEorgian Bay.Further south, the Long Point area is absolutely beautiful as well. But it can get busy. Edited May 28, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I don't know all that many in southern ontario, but camping in Temagami is heaven. One of the best places on earth...if you ever want to drive about 5 hours, go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Algonquin is ideal. You can go to a campsite with amenities like hydro and hot and cold water, or you can go portage through uninhabited lakes and streams with only the wolves and loons keeping your ears company at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Jaimoe, you dont even own a fucking tent and you HATE camping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Jaimoe, you dont even own a fucking tent and you HATE camping!woah there he owns a tent as i sold him minei bought a travel trailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 yeah I second tobermory and algonquin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Jaimoe, you dont even own a fucking tent and you HATE camping!I've been camping every summer since I met Vicki, which is seven years. Just two years ago I camped at the Fundy National Park and then I went to the Cavendish National Park on P.E.I.. I have a tent, sleeping bags, air-matress, portable stove and BBQ. Coolers au plenty too. Sounds like I camp eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I spent 3 months canoe tripping in Algonquin Park one summer. I'd highly recommend it. There's a highway that runs through the park (Highway 60 I think?) that has the most access points from it - and near these you'll find the most people.If you want the most isolation, it would depend on how far you're willing to portage/paddle away from these access points. The farther you get from them, the less likely you are to run into folks. From my experience, most people (weekend type campers) do 2-3 day loops near these areas.If you have a lot of time, the other suggestion I would have is starting from access points in the NE section of the park. I always found those areas to have the least amount of people near them.Beauuutiful lakes and campsites up there!! If you decide to go there, let me know and I can suggest specific lakes and even sites -- I'll dig up my old map I used that summer.Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I've lived in Ontario about 10yrs now and thought I had seen alot of areas but you guys have brought up a great bunch of well, MORE..ha I'm so excited to explore alot of these areas you all have mentioned here,Thankyou the best part is I get to do it with the captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 McCrae's Lake, just a little North of Barrie. Crown property, you have to canoe or hike to get into the camping spots. If you go to the lower lake, you don't hear any traffic. There's great cliff diving there (from 2ft up to 80ft!!) Beware of the rapids though, meaning don't send your canoe down them, canoes tend to break over those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 oops I see Scotty suggested the same place, who would have known Scotty'd know the same place??: Here's some more photos of the lake: McCrae's Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainsunshine Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks y'all!!This is gonna be a great summer, I can't wait to explore these many beautiful places you all have suggested!I'll probably be in touch with some of you for more information, at some point soon!Thanks again, all! You rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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