Tattler Lake Cabin

Overview

About Tattler Lake Cabin

Why stop

Historic quarters for Preston fire-tower keepers

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Paddle-in only, with no running water or electricity
Tattler Lake is a poor swimming spot

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Where it is

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LodgingTattler Lake Cabin45.65480, -78.23731

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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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More about Tattler Lake Cabin

A cabin in the backcountryTattler Lake Cabin is a one-room log rental for up to four on the west shore of Tattler Lake.

Tattler Lake Cabin is a one-room log rental for up to four on the west shore of Tattler Lake. A small landing beach beside the grassy clearing gives you a place to bring in a canoe, but this is a poor lake for swimming. Book it for a roofed stay and the backcountry setting, not a beach day.

Paddle in and plan aheadThere’s no road to the cabin: you reach it by canoe from Shall Lake or Lake Opeongo.

There’s no road to the cabin: you reach it by canoe from Shall Lake or Lake Opeongo. From Shall Lake Access Point 17, the paddle is about 12.7 km. This is booked accommodation, not a public building to drop into, so only plan to go inside if you’ve reserved it.

What the cabin providesInside are two bunk beds, a table and chairs, and a wood stove; the bunks have no mattresses.

Inside are two bunk beds, a table and chairs, and a wood stove; the bunks have no mattresses. There’s an enclosed outdoor toilet, but no running water, indoor bathroom, electricity or cell service. Bring drinking water, bedding, food, cooking gear and lighting. Pets and tents outside the cabin aren’t allowed.

A fire-tower connectionSuccessive keepers of the Preston fire tower used this cabin as their living quarters.

Successive keepers of the Preston fire tower used this cabin as their living quarters. The tower stood about 2 km west, on a 579 m hill, and was built in 1932. The cabin’s own construction date was never recorded.

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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