Mew Lake Campground in Algonquin Provincial Park

Campground · Algonquin Provincial Park

Mew Lake Campground

A year-round base with 131 sites, cabins and yurts.

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Type
Campground
Nearest trail
0.2 km
Audio stories
5 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

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Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe

Overview

About Mew Lake Campground

Why stop

  • Year-round camping with tent, RV, yurt and cabin options.

Heads up

  • Highway-facing sites can have traffic noise.

Map

Where it is

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CampgroundMew Lake Campground45.57784, -78.51365
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Plan your stop

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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Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe
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“Up ahead is Lake of Two Rivers Store and Cafe, a seasonal stop for groceries, camping supplies and a casual meal. The café serves hamburgers, pulled pork and poutine, with Kawartha ice cream for a treat afterward.”

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More stories near here in the app

  • Bat Lake Trail
  • Highland Backpacking Trail
  • Killarney Lodge
  • Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach
  • 107 audio storiesacross Algonquin’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
  • Wildlife heatmapsfor Moose, Eastern Wolf, Black Bear, and 13 more
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Guide

More about Mew Lake Campground

A Highway 60 base with room to chooseMew Lake Campground is a developed, vehicle-accessible campground at km 30.8 on Highway 60.

Mew Lake Campground is a developed, vehicle-accessible campground at km 30.8 on Highway 60. Its 131 campsites include RV and electrical sites, plus yurts and camp cabins, and it stays open all year. It’s a practical base if you want services and road access along Algonquin’s Highway 60 corridor. The park lists nearby walks including Bat Lake, Track and Tower, and Hemlock Bluff.

Choose your site carefullyThe sites don’t all feel the same.

The sites don’t all feel the same. Campers report that highway-facing sites can hear traffic, while some lakeside sites are roomier and have direct water access. Check the campground map before booking if quiet, privacy or being close to the lake matters to you.

Comfort station, beach and petsThe central comfort station has flush toilets, showers and laundry, with barrier-free access;…

The central comfort station has flush toilets, showers and laundry, with barrier-free access; two campsites are listed as wheelchair accessible. There’s a beach and a dog-free zone, plus a separate pet recreation area and beach on the east side. Pets must stay leashed.

Staying through winterYurts and camp cabins give you roofed options alongside the tent and RV sites.

Yurts and camp cabins give you roofed options alongside the tent and RV sites. Winter camping is available, with additional first-come, first-served opportunities. The nearby Two Rivers Store has basic groceries, camping supplies and a snack bar during its seasonal operating period, so plan other supplies for a winter stay.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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