Kingscote Lake Access Point (#15)

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About Kingscote Lake Access Point (#15)

Why stop

Direct canoe access to Kingscote Lake.

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Walk-in campsites require a short gear carry from parking.

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SightKingscote Lake Access Point (#15)45.18854, -78.23213

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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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Kingscote Lake Launch and Walk-in Campsites

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“You're nearing Kingscote Lake's canoe launch, a practical starting point for a paddle in the southern backcountry.”

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Start a Kingscote Lake paddleKingscote Lake Access Point 15 is a canoe put-in on Kingscote Lake in Algonquin’s southern…

Kingscote Lake Access Point #15 is a canoe put-in on Kingscote Lake in Algonquin’s southern backcountry, with a gravel landing, a short dock and parking. It’s a practical place to start a paddle, and six walk-in campsites sit along a short path from the lot.

Plan for the drive inFrom Highway 648, 1.6 km east of Harcourt, take Elephant Lake Road north for 12.3 km.

From Highway 648, 1.6 km east of Harcourt, take Elephant Lake Road north for 12.3 km. Turn left onto Kingscote Lake Road and continue 7 km, then turn right to reach the access. Overnight backcountry camping requires a permit, so arrange that before you arrive.

The landing and campsitesParking and toilets are available at the access, and the Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail is also…

Parking and toilets are available at the access, and the Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail is also listed here. The walk-in sites are up to about 100 m from the lot, so expect a short carry with camping gear. Site 6 has the most open lake view, but its tent area slopes; sites 2 and 5 have more screened shorelines.

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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