The best waterside camping near Elliot Lake

The best time to camp in Elliot Lake is in summer and fall, when it's warm enough to enjoy lake activities. If you come before July, the blackflies can be brutal (and mosquitoes last into September). Pitching a tent in winter in Northern Ontario is for only the most extreme campers, so many parks (if they even offer services in this remote neck of the woods) are only open from May through October.

• Don’t even think about travelling here unless you’re bringing or renting a vehicle. It’ll be impossible to get around without one.
• Cell service can be patchy or non-existent in remote areas of Northern Ontario.
• Elliot Lake has a Canadian Tire store, as well as several grocery stores, where you can stock up on camping gear and supplies for your trip.
• There's a laundromat in Elliot Lake, and you can pick up free wifi at the city library.