2016 Backcountry Camping Opening Dates For Ontario Parks

Numerous Ontario Parks locations will be opening for the camping season shortly, including some incredible backcountry...

April 22nd (*Delayed opening until April 28th*)

• Algonquin Park - Achray, Brent, Kiosk, Rock Lake, Whitefish Lake

April 29th

• The French River
• Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater
• Makobe-Grays River
• The Massasauga
• Obabika River
• Solace
• Sturgeon River

May 6th

• Biscotasi Lake
• Lake Superior Interior
• Missinaibi
• Spanish River

May 13th

• Arrowhead
• Bon Echo
• Charleston Lake
• Grundy Lake
• Murphys Point
• Silent Lake

May 19th

• Algonquin Park - Canisbay Lake, Lake of Two Rivers

May 20th

• Fushimi Lake
• Mississagi
• Sleeping Giant
• Windy Lake

June 9th

• Algonquin Park - Coon Lake, Kearney Lake, Pog Lake, Tea Lake

Reservations are open (you can reserve five months ahead of your actual arrival date) and you can book online, or by phone (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST) at 1-888-668-7275. Here's a handy list of backcountry camping fees for each park. Before booking, have a read-through of the rules, which will also make your reservation process go a little smoother. If you enjoy day trips to Ontario Parks, also consider getting a Seasonal Day Use Permit.