Question by Headwha: What is a good place to go camping in southern Ontario?
I know about Sandbanks, but am looking for something more woodsy (I live right by a beach). Specific interests….Hiking, beautiful view, swimming (maybe some cliff diving) , in the Hamilton area or Toronto preferred, Niagara Falls works as well. Alcohol friendly a plus. Thanks!!
Best answer:
Answer by MountainMan
Algonquin
Canisbay Lake Campground
This campground is located at the south end of Canisbay Lake, one km north, on a paved road, from Highway 60, 23 km from the West Gate and 33 km from the East Gate. Canisbay Lake Campground feature 242 sites, 66 of which have electrical hook ups. 101 sites are located in a designated radio-free and dog-free zone. Sixteen paddle-in sites are also available. There are large comfort stations with flush toilets and laundry facilities, and a handicapped accessible shower and toilet. The Canisbay Lake has two sand beaches, one in the day use area and one in the campground.
Canisbay Lake is open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. It is operated by Whiskey Jack Park Services under contract to Ontario Parks.
Coon Lake Campground
Coon Lake campground is located 5km south of Hwy 60 on the Rock Lake road (gravel), 40 km from the West Gate and 16km from the East Gate. This small campground has 49 sites and a beach on Coon Lake. Vault privies are located within the campground while showers, laundry facilities and flush toilets are located at nearby Rock Lake Campground.
Coon Lake is open from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by Ontario Parks.
Kearney Lake Campground
This campground is located on the south shore of Kearney Lake, just off of Highway 60, 36 km from the West Gate and 20 km from the East Gate. It has 103 sites and two small beach areas in a predominantly pine setting. There is a small, handicapped accessible comfort station with flush toilets and showers. Laundry facilities are available in the Pog Lake Campground, one kilometre to the east.
Kearney Lake Campground is open during the May long weekend and from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by PKW Campground Services under contract to Ontario Parks.
Lake of Two Rivers Campground
Lake of Two Rivers is the oldest and best known of the Algonquin Park campgrounds. It is located on the west shore of Lake of Two Rivers just south of Highway 60, 32km from the West Gate and 24 km from the East Gate. The campground is situated in a beautiful White Pine forest and features an excellent beach. It has a total of 241 sites of which 160 have electrical hook ups. There are two modern handicapped-accessible comfort stations with flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities.
Lake of Two Rivers Campground Is open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving. It is operated by Algonquin Park services under contract to Ontario Parks.
Mew Lake Campground
Mew Lake Campground is located just south of Highway 60, 31 km from the West Gate and 25 km from the East Gate. The campground has 131 sites, half of which are located in a White Pine forest. The other half have a more open situation with scattered trees. Sixty-six sites have electrical hook-ups and another 37 are located in a dog and radio-free zone. There is a beach and handicapped accessible comfort station with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities.
Mew Lake Campground is open all year round. It is operated by Algonquin Park Services under contract to Ontario Parks from late April to Thanksgiving after which it is operated by Ontario Parks.
Pog Lake Campground
This campground is located in a pine forest setting on Highway 60, 37 km from the West Gate and 19 km from the East Gate. It has a total of 286 sites, 83 of which offer electrical service. Thirty-two campsites are located within a radio-free and dog-free zone. There are three large comfort stations with showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities.
Pog Lake Campground is open during the May long weekend and from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by PKW Campground Services under contract to Ontario Parks.
Rock Lake Campground
Rock Lake Campground is located 8km down the Rock Lake Road south of Highway 60. The turn off is 40 km from the West Gate and 16 km from the East Gate. The campground has a total of 121 sites, 72 of which have electrical hook-ups. It features 2 great beaches and has flush toilets and a new comfort station with shower facilities, flush toilets and laundry.
Rock Lake is open from late April to Thanksgiving. It is operated by Ontario Parks.
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