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Roofed Accommodation - Algonquin - Lost Coin Lake Cabin

Number at Park: 1

Site Number(s) / Name: Lost Coin # 755

Lost Coin Lake Cabin was built in 1936. This waterfront, (waterfront is not suitable for swimming - weedy shoreline) one room, log cabin is located on Lost Coin Lake in Algonquin. Visitors must hike the 7 kms from the Park boundary to the cabin after driving the Bissett Road to the Park boundary where there is a small parking lot at km 17. This is beyond the Big Bissett access point # 24, after turning off Highway 17 one km east of Big Bissett Creek village.

Check-in/Check-out

4pm/10am

Sleeps:

4

Amenities

All cabins are equipped with fire extinguishers, wash basin, metal pail, shovel, broom, dust pan, bunks (no mattresses), CSA-approved wood stove and chimney with heat shields, table and chairs, and an outside closed-in toilet.

Please note there is no running water, indoor bathrooms or electricity and no cell phone reception.

What to Bring

Sleeping bags, air mattresses, cooking stove, pots and pans, utensils, flashlight, lantern, matches, food, drinking water.

Restrictions

Domestic animals (pets) are not permitted in the facility or on site. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Tents are not permitted to be set up outside of the cabin.

Absolutely no unauthorized vehicles are permitted past km 17 on Bissett Road. Bicycles are not permitted to access Lost Coin Cabin.

Closest Access Point

Bissett Creek

How to access

hike to (7km)

Parking

Available at access point parking lot at km 17. Parking for 1 vehicle is included in the rental fee. All additional vehicles require an additional vehicle permit.

Check in Process: No check-in required. Cabin is unlocked.

How to Reserve

Call 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) (or 1-519-826-5290 for outside of North America) or online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/

To reserve this cabin on https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/ select the following: 'Backcountry' tab, 'Paddling' button, and ‘Algonquin Backcountry' under the park drop down menu.  Select ‘24 – Big Bissett Lake’ under the access point drop down menu for the closest access point to this cabin and select the cabin on the map view.

Lost Coin Lake Cabin