{"id":14282,"date":"2022-01-14T05:32:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T05:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/?p=14282"},"modified":"2024-02-05T20:44:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T00:44:44","slug":"finding-the-best-campsites-in-algonquin-park-backcountry-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/blog\/finding-the-best-campsites-in-algonquin-park-backcountry-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Best Campsites in Algonquin Park\u2014Backcountry Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14282\" class=\"elementor elementor-14282\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49b5af4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49b5af4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cacde92\" data-id=\"1cacde92\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b32a475 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b32a475\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-77d04f1\" data-id=\"77d04f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d1c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55d1c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/blog\">&lt;&lt; Back to Blog<\/a><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e8423d\" data-id=\"2e8423d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa0f5bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa0f5bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Approx. 15 Minute Read<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b68aef\" data-id=\"7b68aef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00e597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a00e597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Algonquin Park is arguably the most popular provincial park in Ontario, and there\u2019s no shortage of areas to explore within the park. With 7,653 square kilometres of land area, more than 1,500 lakes, over 2,000km of canoe routes, and more than 1,900 campsites, you can spend decades camping in Algonquin Park and still find somewhere new to explore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Developed Campgrounds aka \u2018car camping\u2019 attract thousands of visitors every year, but the real beauty of Algonquin Park lies in its backcountry. In this article, we\u2019re going to talk about finding the best campsites specifically in Algonquin Park\u2019s backcountry. This isn\u2019t going to be a review of individual campsites though, if that\u2019s what you\u2019re looking for you can check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/algonquin-campsites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Algonquin Park Campsite Reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One quick note and one quick PSA before we begin:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Note: <\/b>The \u201cperfect\u201d campsite doesn\u2019t exist. Everyone has their own personal preference in what they look for in a campsite, and a good campsite in one situation might not be ideal in another situation. Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll explain what that means, just keep on reading!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c654fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c654fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>PSA:<\/b> Please, please, please, pretty please respect your campsite. The past few years during COVID has seen a big increase in demand for camping, and as a result many campsites are left in poor conditions. Follow \u201cLeave No Trace\u201d; don\u2019t cut down live trees, don\u2019t mark or damage any trees, put out your fire before you leave your site, don\u2019t leave any food or garbage in the fire pit or anywhere at the site, pack out everything that you pack in, etc. The site should look exactly the same, if not better, than when you arrived. The only thing that should be left behind when you leave a campsite is firewood for the next campers, if you\u2019re able. Please do your part in helping to preserve this beautiful park of ours for future campers and future generations!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea96e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea96e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Easy Nav<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Booking Backcountry Campsites in Algonquin Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Using Online Resources to Research Campsites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">The Journey vs. The Destination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">The Ultimate Campsite Checklist For Algonquin Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Other Variables to Consider When Choosing a Campsite<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc0237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5cc0237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14291\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-8-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57cbb78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57cbb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>1. Booking Backcountry Campsites in Algonquin Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Where you end up camping during your nights in Algonquin Park will have a big impact on your overall tripping experience. Fortunately, or unfortunately (depending on your personal views), individual campsites are not reservable in Algonquin Park\u2019s backcountry for canoeing campsites. Unlike developed campgrounds in Algonquin where you reserve specific campsites, for canoeing campsites in the backcountry, it\u2019s first-come-first-serve. You reserve a specific lake, and once you arrive on the lake, you\u2019re free to take any vacant campsite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can visit the Ontario Parks website directly to review the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/reservations\/rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reservation Rules and Regulations<\/a>. But here are a few key things that you should know:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Depending on the time of year, you can make a reservation on the Ontario Parks website, over the phone by calling Ontario Parks, or in person at one of several onsite locations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">When booking <i>before<\/i> your trip, you are making a <i>reservation<\/i> for a permit, you are not getting the actual permit at that time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">When you make a reservation, you will see that every lake has a number associated with it. For example, 10 &#8211; Burnt Island. This is not a campsite number! People often get confused and think they are booking \u201ccampsite #10 on Burnt Island\u201d but the number you see is just the lake number.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The earliest you can make a reservation is 5 months before the first day of your trip.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, there is a tiered fee policy depending on how long you have had your reservation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">In 2021, Ontario Parks announced that Killarney backcountry and Algonquin hiking campsites were moving to a \u2018site specific\u2019 reservation system (similar to developed campgrounds). There are rumours that this will be implemented for Algonquin canoeing campsites as well, but at the time of writing this article, it has not happened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><br \/>Pro tip:<\/b> Want to see how many permits are issued for a given lake, and how many permits are still available? Use the Google Chrome extension\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sitescout.ca\/\"><span class=\"s1\">SiteScout<\/span><\/a>. The extension is completely free but if you find it useful you can buy the developer a coffee from the website (I am not the developer).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cba7f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7cba7f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14290\" alt=\"Finding The Best Campsite in Algonquin Park - view of Phipps Lake campsite from the water\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-7-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bbd32b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bbd32b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>2. Using Online Resources to Research Campsites<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The best way to research campsites in Algonquin Park is by visiting them yourself. Nothing beats some good old first-hand reconnaissance! But like I mentioned in the intro, there are over 1,900 campsites in Algonquin Park, so yeah, good luck scouting them all. It\u2019s no surprise that people are turning to online resources to find information about campsites in Algonquin Park while planning their next canoe trip. Here are some useful resources that I recommend checking out:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Algonquin &amp; Beyond:<\/b> Of course the first recommendation is going to be my very own <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/algonquin-campsites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Algonquin Park Campsite Reports<\/a>! I have 220 reports at the time of writing this article, and every year I continue to explore more of the park and grow that list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Algonquin Adventures PCI:<\/b> The \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.algonquinadventures.com\/PCI\/PCIindex.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portage and Campsite Inventory<\/a>\u201d, also known as the PCI, is an incredible resource on the Algonquin Adventures website. It\u2019s what inspired me to start my own database of campsite reports, and you\u2019ll find all of my reports included in the PCI. No campsite research is complete without first checking the PCI.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Algonquin Adventures Forum:<\/b> While we\u2019re talking about Algonquin Adventures, there\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinadventures.boardhost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forum<\/a> filled with knowledgable, friendly, and helpful people. If you\u2019re looking for some campsite advice from seasoned canoe trippers, join the forum and make a post. It\u2019s as easy as that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>MyCCR Forums:<\/b> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myccr.com\/phpbbforum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyCCR website<\/a> isn\u2019t specifically for Algonquin Park, but just like Algonquin Adventures the forums are filled with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people you\u2019ll find. And there\u2019s plenty of old posts and discussions to search through regarding campsites in Algonquin Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>All of Algonquin:<\/b> The personal blog <a href=\"https:\/\/allofalgonquin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All of Algonquin<\/a> is basically the same as my website, just with different content. In depth trip reports and countless campsite reports will help you find the perfect campsite for your next canoe trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>YouTube:<\/b> I\u2019m hesitant to recommend YouTube as a research platform because I see people giving really bad advice and blatantly breaking the rules way too often in their videos\u2026 but there\u2019s no denying a video showing you a campsite can be really helpful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>*You may see campsite numbers on the map when researching campsites in Algonquin Park (for example, on my <a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/algonquin-campsites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campsite Reports<\/a>). Just to clarify, there are no official campsite numbers for canoeing campsites in Algonquin Park; this numbering system is not associated with Ontario Parks and is simply a community-based effort to make referencing campsites easier. <\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef69012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ef69012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14286\" alt=\"Finding The Best Campsite in Algonquin Park - large fire pit inside of the campsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-3-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f59ad5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f59ad5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>3. The Journey vs. The Destination<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let\u2019s jump back to something that I mentioned earlier &#8211; canoeing campsites in Algonquin Park are not \u2018site specific\u2019 bookings. You book a lake, and campsites are first-come-first-serve when you arrive on the lake. So a big question you need to ask yourself is which do you care about more, the journey, or the destination?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Some people absolutely love finding the best campsite on their reserved lake. They\u2019ll hit the water first thing in the morning, paddle hard, portage fast, and aim to arrive at their destination as early as possible to snag a good site. On the other hand, some people enjoy taking their time during their travels. They may stop to take pictures, observe the wildlife, or take their time for any other number of reasons. There\u2019s no right or wrong approach, and finding a middle-ground is usually the best mindset in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s always nice to arrive early on a lake to try and get a nice campsite, but there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll get a specific campsite. Never plan a route that you\u2019ll only be happy doing if you get specific campsites, because you\u2019ll just be setting yourself up for failure. Maybe another group is coming to the destination lake from somewhere closer in the park, so they get there before you. Or maybe a group has already been camping on the campsite you want for a few days before you even arrive! The rare exception to this is if you book a lake that only issues one permit, but there aren\u2019t many lakes to choose from like this.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t ruin the journey by focusing solely on the destination, especially when most of the time there\u2019s no guarantee which campsite you\u2019ll end up getting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Pro Tip:<\/b> If you trip in the off-season when there are fewer people in the park, you can spend more time appreciating the journey, and still arrive to a lake with plenty of vacant campsites. Also, you can plan shorter travel days. Instead of pushing hard for 6-7 hours, you can plan to travel for maybe 2-3 hours each day so you can take your time during the journey and still arrive at your destination lake early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00b25ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"00b25ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14285\" alt=\"Finding The Best Campsite in Algonquin Park - rocky shoreline of a campsite with yellow canoe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-2-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e97df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55e97df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>4. The Ultimate Campsite Checklist For Algonquin Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Everything we\u2019ve talked about so far has been during the planning stages <i>before<\/i> your actual trip. Now let\u2019s get into the good stuff. You\u2019ve packed all your gear, driven to your access point, and you\u2019re ready to hit the water. Now that the trip has officially begun, let\u2019s find you the perfect campsite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The variables below are an overview of the mental checklist I go through when arriving at a campsite. Some of the variables are much more important than others, and the importance of each variable will change based on external factors (see section below \u201cOther Variables to Consider When Choosing a Campsite\u201d)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Before going through the checklist it\u2019s important to remember that there is no perfect campsite! There\u2019s a high level of personal preference when choosing a campsite; most people will follow a mental checklist similar to mine, but they\u2019ll give different weighted values to each variable depending on what they prefer to have at their campsite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Tent Spots:<\/b> I\u2019ll look at the number of tent spots, as well as their size and location. Flat, soft ground is crucial for a good night\u2019s sleep, and my preference is to have my tent sheltered by some surrounding trees. Don\u2019t forget to look above and make sure there are no widowmakers hanging over the tent spot!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Fire Pit and Seating:<\/b> Is there enough seating for your group? Are the benches flat so they\u2019re comfortable to sit on for long periods of time? Is the fire pit well built and are there grills to cook on? Most importantly, do you get a nice view onto the lake from the fire pit?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Shoreline:<\/b> I\u2019ll sacrifice a lot in a campsite if it has a nice rocky shoreline. Large, flat rocks are great for enjoying the sun as well as late-night stargazing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Swimming:<\/b> I don\u2019t swim too often in the backcountry, but it\u2019s always nice to have a campsite with deep water surrounding it instead of shallow, marshy, mucky waters. This is a perfect example of \u2018personal preference\u2019; a campsite without good swimming opportunities may be a deal breaker for some, but I personally don\u2019t mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Exposure Direction:<\/b> Which way does the campsite face? East will provide sunrise views and early morning sunshine, and west will provide afternoon sun along with sunset views. Personally, I love islands and peninsula sites that offer views both east and west because I\u2019m a sucker for both sunrises and sunsets!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Tree Coverage &amp; Shelter:<\/b> Is the campsite relatively sheltered or is it heavily exposed to the elements? The ideal campsite for me is one that has an exposed rocky shoreline, with a more sheltered interior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Hammocks &amp; Tarps:<\/b> The tree coverage around the campsite isn\u2019t only important for protection from the elements, but if you bring a hammock and\/or tarp you\u2019ll want to make sure there are places that they can be set up between the trees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>View From Campsite:<\/b> Is there tree coverage separating the campsite from the water, or do you get a nice view onto the lake directly from the campsite? I\u2019ve been to campsites that have a 20-30 metre walk inland from the water, and that\u2019s an immediate deal breaker for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Privacy:<\/b> Are there other campsites nearby? Is it near any portages? Will canoeists pass right in front of the site during their travel? Sometimes a site will be worth camping at if it\u2019s tucked away in a corner of the lake; some people may prefer privacy and solitude over some of the other variables listed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Canoe Landing:<\/b> The canoe landing can be small, rocky, and full of roots, or it can be a large beach. It varies widely, but a good canoe landing is one where there\u2019s enough space to comfortably and easily unload your gear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Accessibility:<\/b> Is there a steep climb or long walk from the canoe landing to the main campsite area? This is important when you need access to the water, whether it\u2019s for cooking, to put out your fire at the end of the evening, or if you\u2019re like me and enjoy getting into your boat numerous times throughout the day to go for a paddle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Food Hang:<\/b> If you\u2019re hanging your food overnight (<a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-hang-your-food-in-algonquin-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which I recommend doing<\/a>), it\u2019s important to check for a viable branch. And more importantly, where is it located? Ideally your food should be hung 30 metres or further away from the main campsite area. When you arrive at a campsite you can do a quick check to see your options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Firewood:<\/b> There\u2019s no denying it, I\u2019m a huge fan of island campsites. But small islands are usually picked clean when it comes to firewood, meaning you\u2019ll need to go on shore somewhere else to collect wood. That\u2019s a sacrifice I\u2019m willing to make for a nice island, but other people may prefer otherwise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Thunder Box:<\/b> Also known as the toilet, or privy, a good thunder box is an important aspect of any campsite. You\u2019ll want to make sure it offers privacy, while not being too far of a walk from the campsite (for those times when duty calls in the middle of the night). Hopefully it\u2019s not too full either!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Cleanliness:<\/b> No one wants to stay at a campsite that is messy from previous campers, whether it\u2019s food leftover in the fire pit, garbage on the ground, or miscellaneous items left behind. Don\u2019t be that group! Be the group that follows \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/blog\/15-important-tips-backcountry-canoe-trip-algonquin-park\/#tip-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leave No Trace<\/a>\u201d and helps keep the campsite in better condition than the way you found it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Wildlife:<\/b> Nothing will scare you away from a campsite quicker than seeing fresh bear scat. When you arrive at a site, walk around and see if there are any signs of wildlife. If I see signs of a bear, I won\u2019t want to stay at the site. But oftentimes I\u2019ll see moose prints or moose scat; that won\u2019t deter me from staying at the site, but I\u2019ll know to be mindful of the fact that I may have a visitor at some point during my stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa44c85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa44c85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14287\" alt=\"Finding The Best Campsite in Algonquin Park - green tent and green tarp pitched inside of the campsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-4-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c55ce9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c55ce9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>5. Other Variables to Consider When Choosing a Campsite<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The previous section \u201cThe Ultimate Campsite Checklist For Algonquin Park\u201d offers a comprehensive list of things to look at when you arrive at the campsite. It focuses on the physical features and characteristics of the campsite, but there are some other external factors to consider as well. The importance of each variable from the previous section may change based on the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Group Size:<\/b> There\u2019s a huge difference in campsite requirements if you\u2019re travelling solo, or if you\u2019re travelling with 5 other people. I mostly travel solo, so I only need one small tent spot. Flat seating around the fire pit is nice, but I bring a lightweight folding chair so campsite seating isn\u2019t a necessity. Plus, I really enjoy going out for paddles so I look for a site that has easy access to the water. Simply put, certain variables are more important when you\u2019re solo, and certain variables are more important when you\u2019re with a large group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Season:<\/b> Some of my favourite campsites in the summer would be very non-ideal in the off season. A small, exposed island campsite may be great on a sunny day, but if it\u2019s a cold, windy, rainy October evening, you\u2019ll be cursing at yourself for choosing a site like that. And if you\u2019re brave enough to camp during peak bug season in the spring, you\u2019ll want to find a site that\u2019s exposed to the breeze to help keep the bugs away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Water Levels:<\/b> The water levels are always changing based on the amount of rainfall throughout the season, and this will have a huge impact on the perimeter of the campsite. Low water levels can expose an otherwise hidden beach or rocky shoreline, and can make the canoe landing much more accessible. Alternatively, high water levels may do the opposite and cover up most of the shoreline and can make the canoe landing a PITB (pain in the butt!). Generally speaking, low water levels result in \u2018nicer\u2019 campsites; who doesn\u2019t like more exposed rock and accessible canoe landings?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Weather Forecast:<\/b> Don\u2019t be fooled by that pretty island campsite if the weather forecast is calling for buckets of rain and strong winds. If you see forecasts of 45km\/hr winds coming from the west, don\u2019t choose a site that\u2019s heavily exposed to the west. It may be a beautiful campsite, but trust me you will regret it. And if it\u2019s calling for heavy rainfall, you\u2019ll want to prioritize a campsite with good shelter and places to pitch a tarp instead of sunset views. There\u2019s no point in prioritizing a sunset view if it\u2019s just going to be blocked by overcast anyways, right?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Length of Stay:<\/b> This one ties in with every other variable simultaneously. For example, if I arrive at a campsite late in the evening and it\u2019s raining and I know that I\u2019ll be leaving early the next morning, I won\u2019t care about swimming or having a good fire pit. If the site is sheltered and has flat ground for a good night sleep, that would be way more important in that situation. However, if I\u2019m base camping on a campsite for a few days, my priorities will definitely be different.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Age and Physical Ability of Group:<\/b> I\u2019m still a pretty young guy (or so I like to think) but with each passing year I find myself more drawn to flat, easily accessible campsites. If you\u2019re travelling with people who are older or physically less fit, look for a campsite with a flat canoe landing and minimal incline to the main campsite area. It\u2019s ok to save those scenic cliff campsites for another time!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05fbc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f05fbc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14288\" alt=\"Finding The Best Campsite in Algonquin Park - view of a campsite from the water with blue canoe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Finding-The-Best-Campsite-In-Algonquin-Park-5-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2c8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be2c8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>6. Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">There you have it, my ultimate guide to finding the best campsite in the backcountry of Algonquin Park. Keep in mind this article is just my personal opinion and is based on my own experiences and preferences. Even my own preferences seem to evolve with each passing year. I\u2019ve\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/algonquinbeyond.com\/algonquin-campsites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visited well over 200 campsites<\/a>\u00a0in Algonquin Park so I like to think I know what makes for a good campsite, but who knows, maybe when I visit 200 more I\u2019ll have a different opinion than I do now. I guess I should start preparing for v2 of this article!<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algonquin Park is arguably the most popular provincial park in Ontario, and there\u2019s no shortage of areas to explore within the park. 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