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Canisbay Lake Campground in Algonquin Provincial Park

Campground · Algonquin Provincial Park

Canisbay Lake Campground

A wooded campground with a 30-minute paddle to interior sites

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Type
Campground
Nearest trail
1.2 km
Audio stories
6 nearby
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
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Canisbay Lake Beach and Camping

Overview

About Canisbay Lake Campground

Why stop

  • Wooded, spacious sites with access to a sandy lake shore

Heads up

  • The beach is small, and some sites are a walk from the water

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Where it is

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CampgroundCanisbay Lake Campground45.56365, -78.59219
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Before you go

4 active Algonquin alerts

  • ClosureProvoking Falls Bridge ClosedThe Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is closed because of safety concerns; the bridge has been removed. - Use the posted reroute, which adds 2.5 km.Official details
  • CautionLow Water on Backcountry Canoe RoutesOntario Parks currently lists low-water alerts for six backcountry canoe-route sections: - Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake - Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake - Carcajou Creek north towards…Official details
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“You're approaching the turnoff for Canisbay Lake, with a sandy day-use beach and picnic ground a short drive off the highway. Choose it for a swim and a lakeside break without a hike.”

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More about Canisbay Lake Campground

Camp beside the lakeCanisbay Lake Campground is a 242-site drive-in campground in the hardwood forest beside…

Canisbay Lake Campground is a 242-site drive-in campground in the hardwood forest beside Canisbay Lake, along the Highway 60 corridor of Algonquin Provincial Park. The sites are divided among three loops, with sandy lakeshore for swimming and paddling. It suits a wooded car-camping stay where you want a lake outing close by.

Choose a loop and siteAbout a quarter of the sites have electrical hookups.

About a quarter of the sites have electrical hookups. One loop is both radio-free and dog-free, so check its rules when booking if either matters to your trip. The campground is spread out: some sites are uneven, and walks to the beach and comfort stations vary by location.

Take the lake fartherThe campground has sandy beach access on Canisbay Lake.

The campground has sandy beach access on Canisbay Lake. For a longer paddle, 16 interior sites are about a 30-minute paddle from access. Those are reached by water and follow interior-camping rules, so they are a separate canoe trip rather than extra drive-in sites.

Getting in and aroundThe turnoff is at Highway 60 km 23.

The turnoff is at Highway 60 km 23.1; a paved access road runs about 1 km north to the campground office. Comfort stations have flush toilets and laundry, with an accessible shower and toilet at one station. The campground has a seasonal operating window, so check dates for your travel year.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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Moose1,237 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapEastern Wolf245 sightingsEastern WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapBlack Bear331 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapLoon604 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapBald Eagle110 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapRiver Otter192 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ModerateTrack and Tower Trail7.5 km · 4 hr · 1.2 km awayRocky climbs and stairs lead to a broad Cache Lake lookoutModerateHemlock Bluff Trail3.5 km · 2 hr · 3.1 km awayA hemlock stand and Jack Lake view in one forest loop.ModeratePeck Lake Trail2.3 km · 1.5 hr · 4.8 km awayShort lake circuit with marsh boardwalks, roots, and two stair sections.ChallengingHighland Backpacking Trail42 km · 18 hr · 5.3 km awayA demanding overnight loop of rocky climbs, lake camps and a lookout.ChallengingHighland Backpacking Trail – Provoking Lake Loop21.6 km · 9 hr · 5.3 km awayA 13-mile backcountry circuit to Provoking Lake and its shore camps.ModerateBat Lake Trail5.8 km · 3 hr · 5.6 km awayA hemlock forest loop past a lookout and acidic lakeModerateTwo Rivers Trail2.3 km · 1 hr · 6.4 km awayA short loop to an open rock lookout above the pines.

More stops nearby

Beach · 0.3 km awayCanisbay Lake Day Use AreaAn easy Highway 60 stop for a sandy swim and lakeside picnic.Sight · 1.3 km awayCache Lake Access Point #8 and Historic Site ExhibitA canoe put-in beside the story of a railway-era resort.Lodging · 1.8 km awayBartlett LodgeA four-course dinner starts with a boat ride across Cache Lake.Sight · 2.9 km awayTrack and Tower LookoutA long loop rewards hikers with Cache Lake and old rail tracesSight · 3.1 km awaySource Lake Access Point (#7)A gravel-road put-in for backcountry paddles on Source Lake.Sight · 4 km awayAlgonquin Art CentreWildlife art fills a hollow stone gallery beside Found Lake.Sight · 6.2 km awayProvoking FallsA low, broad cascade for a quiet pause beside the Madawaska.Campground · 6.3 km awayMew Lake CampgroundA year-round base with 131 sites, cabins and yurts.

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