Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point (#1)

Overview

About Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point (#1)

Why stop

Direct launch into the park’s northwest canoe routes

Heads up

The final 6.6 km from South River is gravel

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SightKawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point (#1)45.92238, -79.18466

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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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Start on the west shoreKawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point 1 is a public canoe launch on the lake’s west shore and a…

Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point #1 is a public canoe launch on the lake’s west shore and a gateway to backcountry routes in Algonquin’s northwest. Come here to get onto the water; the launch is a practical staging point, not a developed day-use beach. Parking and toilets are listed at the access point.

Arrange your backcountry permit before setting out: the on-site access-point office permanently closed in April 2026, though the launch itself remains available.

The road inFrom South River, turn east at Ottawa Avenue and drive 21.6 km to the access point.

From South River, turn east at Ottawa Avenue and drive 21.6 km to the access point. The first 15 km is paved; the rest is gravel, so allow for a slower final stretch. Permits are arranged online or by telephone rather than at the closed office.

Routes from hereThe access opens onto canoe routes through Kawawaymog Lake and the Amable du Fond River toward…

The access opens onto canoe routes through Kawawaymog Lake and the Amable du Fond River toward North Tea Lake and the northwest interior. One described route to Lost Dog Lake uses four portages, each under 500 m: plan for carries as well as paddling distance.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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1,237 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

245 sightingsEastern WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

331 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

604 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

110 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

192 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

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