Algonquin
December 19, 2018
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Update to Spring Reservations in Algonquin
Over the past 5 years, inaccessible roads and unsafe ice conditions in many locations have delayed the spring backcountry reservations and the opening of some campground locations within Algonquin. This traditional weekend date has coincided with the spring opening date of the trout fishing season in Algonquin, which has motivated many users to access the backcountry. In response to persistent late winter conditions, Ontario Parks has modified the reservation window for backcountry camping and hiking as well as some campgrounds for spring 2019.
Reservations can be made up to five months in advance for arrival dates starting with the first Friday in May (May 3 in 2019), rather than the fourth Friday in April.
If conditions permit, we will allow access to the backcountry and select campgrounds for April 26th, 2019, on a first come, first-served basis. In some locations, the backcountry may be accessed as a day-use area once trout season opens.
This change to our reservation will impact the following backcountry and campground locations:
Canoeing or backpacking camping, and all Ranger Cabins.
The following northern Access Points: Kiosk, Brent and Achray
The following Highway 60 Corridor Campgrounds: Rock Lake, Tea Lake and Mew Lake (please note that sites 1-33 and the yurts remain reservable year-round in Mew Lake campground).
If you have comments, questions or concerns, you may send them directly to ontarioparks.com/contact
We appreciate your patience and understanding the challenges of a wilderness landscape.
Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact the park if you would like more information.
Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Update to Spring Reservations in Algonquin
Over the past 5 years, inaccessible roads and unsafe ice conditions in many locations have delayed the spring backcountry reservations and the opening of some campground locations within Algonquin. This traditional weekend date has coincided with the spring opening date of the trout fishing season in Algonquin, which has motivated many users to access the backcountry. In response to persistent late winter conditions, Ontario Parks has modified the reservation window for backcountry camping and hiking as well as some campgrounds for spring 2019.
Reservations can be made up to five months in advance for arrival dates starting with the first Friday in May (May 3 in 2019), rather than the fourth Friday in April.
If conditions permit, we will allow access to the backcountry and select campgrounds for April 26th, 2019, on a first come, first-served basis. In some locations, the backcountry may be accessed as a day-use area once trout season opens.
This change to our reservation will impact the following backcountry and campground locations:
Canoeing or backpacking camping, and all Ranger Cabins.
The following northern Access Points: Kiosk, Brent and Achray
The following Highway 60 Corridor Campgrounds: Rock Lake, Tea Lake and Mew Lake (please note that sites 1-33 and the yurts remain reservable year-round in Mew Lake campground).
If you have comments, questions or concerns, you may send them directly to ontarioparks.com/contact
We appreciate your patience and understanding the challenges of a wilderness landscape.
What You'll Like :
The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes. The only way to explore the interior of this park is by canoe or on foot. There is also a second Algonquin - along the 56 kilometre stretch of Highway 60. Here you can enjoy camping at one of eight campgrounds, hike one of 14 trails, take part in extensive Natural Heritage Education programs, and visit Algonquin’s exceptional Visitor Centre, Logging Museum and Art Centre. For over 50 years, each Thursday in August, park staff have offered the “Public Wolf Howl”, a highly engaging program on wolf ecology that includes howling for wolves. Weather and wildlife dependent. Check for details on park events.
- Excellent trout fishing, particularly in the month of May
- Amazing moose viewing opportunities along Highway 60 as the moose are attracted to roadside salt left after the winter sanding operations
- Spring also features outstanding birding opportunities throughout the park with spring arrivals and migrants
General Information
Phone:
705-633-5572
Size: 772300.00 ha
Year established: 1893
Park Classification: Natural Environment
705-633-5572
Size: 772300.00 ha
Year established: 1893
Park Classification: Natural Environment
Address:
Hwy 60, P.O. Box 219
Whitney
K0J 2M0
Hwy 60, P.O. Box 219
Whitney
K0J 2M0
