Algonquin & Beyond

Maple Lake – Campsite #9

I’ve paddled by this island before but I had always been curious to check it out on shore. I have to say, it’s a pretty great campsite. The island is teeny tiny, you can see the whole thing from anywhere you stand. The front of the site faces south with a pretty view towards the narrows of Maple Lake. The front of the campsite is dominated by large, smooth, relatively flat chunks of rock that make it easy to find somewhere to land and unload, and even easier to find somewhere to swim, sunbathe, and stargaze. It’s small enough to satisfy a solo traveler yet somehow simultaneously big enough to comfortably fit a large group. The fire pit is located right near the front shoreline without much tree coverage; it is heavily exposed to the elements. There’s one big rock and one small log to sit on beside the fire pit, which isn’t great for a large group. Tucked away and a bit more sheltered are two large tent spots, one of them being supersized and could easily fit two to three tents. One final feature is a quick path leading to some rocks facing northwest that can be accessed for another viewpoint out onto Maple Lake. Personally, I love these types of stranded island campsites, but I can see how people may want more space to explore, or more protection from the elements during the shoulder seasons.

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Map of Maple Lake campsites in Algonquin Park
Map of campsites
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Fire Pit and Seating v2
Fire pit and seating
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Fire Pit and Seating
Fire pit and seating
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Front of Campsite
Interior of campsite
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Interior v1
Interior of campsite
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Tent Spot v1
Tent spot
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Tent Spot v2
Tent spot
Maple Lake in Algonquin Park Campsite 9 Rocky Shoreline
Rocky shoreline
Maple 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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