Algonquin & Beyond

Shirley Lake – Campsite #1

This is an all around pretty nice site on Shirley Lake. My one complaint would be the very basic fire pit and lack of seating, and I guess the incline from the water. Ok, maybe that was more than one complaint. But none of those things are really deal breakers either. There’s plenty of flat ground for tents, easy tarping options, and a beautiful westward view to watch the sunset from the beach landing. My favourite thing about this site though is its seclusion in the north of the lake. It almost feels like you’re on a different lake completely (in a good way), and the three small islands in front of the site make quite a beautiful backdrop.

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Map of Shirley Lake and campsites in Algonquin Park
Map of campsites
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 fire pit and seating area
Fire pit and seating
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 interior of the campsite 1
Interior of campsite
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 kitchen shelves beside fire pit
Kitchen Area
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 interior of the campsite 2
Interior of site
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 tent spot 1
Tent Spot
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 tent spot 2
Tent spot 2
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 canoe landing
Canoe landing
Shirley Lake Algonquin Park Campsite 1 view of the campsite from the water
View from the water

* Images and information taken August 2021

* Algonquin Map courtesy of Jeff’s Maps

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