Algonquin & Beyond

Erables Lake – Campsite #9

From a distance, this site looked like it could be epic because all you see is a big chunk of rock. As I got closer, I noticed that the rock is very sloped, completely overgrown, and full of downed trees. Not exactly the sunbathing haven I was hoping it would be. There are spots to wedge the canoe between some rocks in the water, and then there’s a climb to the top of the rock to find the main campsite, which is actually tucked away behind the big rock. The main campsite is behind the rock and lower down, so it’s completely sheltered from the wind in basically all directions. The fire pit is quite small and the seating is rather poor, but there are two large tent spots just off to the side. This is the type of site that offers good shelter in poor weather, but if that’s not the type of campsite you need, I can’t see any appealing reason to choose this campsite.

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Map of campsites on Erables Lake in Algonquin Park
Map of campsites
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Fire Pit and Seating
Fire pit and seating
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Interior of Campsite
Interior of campsite
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Path to Campsite
Path to campsite
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Tent Spot v1
Tent spot
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Tent Spot v2
Tent spot
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Canoe Landing
Canoe landing
Erables Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 View From the Water
View from the water

* Images and information taken September 2022

* Algonquin Map courtesy of Jeff’s Maps

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