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Pog Lake Campground in Algonquin Provincial Park

Campground · Algonquin Provincial Park

Pog Lake Campground

A 286-site lakeside campground with a dog-free, radio-free loop.

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Type
Campground
Nearest trail
1.9 km
Audio stories
4 nearby
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Pog, Kearney and Whitefish Lake Campgrounds

Overview

About Pog Lake Campground

Why stop

  • Beach access and paddling are part of the campground stay.

Heads up

  • Privacy varies; some sites are more open or closer to comfort stations.

Map

Where it is

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CampgroundPog Lake Campground45.56713, -78.43880
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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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Pog, Kearney and Whitefish Lake Campgrounds
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“You’re approaching the campground entrances for Pog and Kearney lakes. These are camping bases rather than quick sightseeing stops, with beaches for swimming and lakes for paddling.”

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Guide

More about Pog Lake Campground

A substantial lake campgroundPog Lake Campground is a developed car campground off Highway 60 at kilometre 36.

Pog Lake Campground is a developed car campground off Highway 60 at kilometre 36.9, reached by a 2-kilometre gravel road. It has 286 sites in three zones and works best as a base for time on Pog Lake, rather than a quick roadside stop. Reservations are available and camping fees apply. The usual season runs from mid-May through October, though exact dates vary by year.

Choose your loopMore than 100 sites have electrical hookups.

More than 100 sites have electrical hookups. Privacy varies by site: some are screened and roomy, while others are more open or closer to a comfort station. The easternmost loop, sites 201–232, is dog-free and radio-free; pets and other audio devices aren't allowed there. Check the campground map before booking if that distinction matters to you.

Make time for the waterThe campground has beach access on Pog Lake, so swimming and paddling can be part of the stay…

The campground has beach access on Pog Lake, so swimming and paddling can be part of the stay without a separate drive to the shore. It's a good fit if lake time is the point of camping here.

Comfort stationsThree large comfort stations have showers, flush toilets and laundry.

Three large comfort stations have showers, flush toilets and laundry. Barrier-free showers and campsites are available as well.

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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

ChallengingCentennial Ridges Trail10.4 km · 4.5 hr · 1.9 km awayA very demanding 10.4 km loop over two rocky ridges.ModerateSouth Lookout Trail2.6 km · 1 hr · 2.8 km awayAn informal path reaches a rocky perch above distant lakes.ModerateLookout Trail2.1 km · 1 hr · 2.8 km awayA short climb opens onto a panoramic rocky ridge.ModerateBig Pines Trail2.9 km · 1.5 hr · 3.4 km awayMeet giant white pines on a mellow loop with a logging past.ModerateOld Railway Bike Trail16 km · 4.5 hr · 5.1 km awayFlat rail-bed riding past lakes, rapids, and old railway bridges.EasySpruce Bog Boardwalk Trail1.5 km · 1 hr · 5.5 km awayTwo northern spruce bogs, reached on a short boardwalk loop.ModerateTwo Rivers Trail2.3 km · 1 hr · 5.9 km awayA short loop to an open rock lookout above the pines.ChallengingBooth's Rock Trail5.1 km · 3 hr · 6.2 km awayA rocky climb to Rock Lake views and old railway history.

More stops nearby

Campground · 0.5 km awayWhitefish Lake Group CampgroundGroup camping for up to 40 per site beside the lake.Campground · 0.6 km awayKearney Lake CampgroundCamp beside a sandy beach and paddle Kearney Lake.Beach · 2 km awayEast Beach Picnic Ground and BeachA quick swim and picnic with a narrow sandy shore.Sight · 2.8 km awayLookoutA steep, short climb pays off with one of Algonquin's biggest panoramas.Picnic area · 3.7 km awayLake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and BeachA beachside lunch stop with a view across the lake.Campground · 4.1 km awayRaccoon Lake CampgroundA quiet lakeside campground with a beach and vault privies.Lodging · 4.1 km awayKillarney LodgeYour waterfront cabin comes with a canoe and all meals.Campground · 5.1 km awayLake of Two Rivers CampgroundA 241-site base with a beach on the Highway 60 corridor.

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