Discover the best campgrounds in Manitoulin Island with showers

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5 top campgrounds in Manitoulin Island with showers

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The Kicking Mule Guest Ranch

1 site · Lodging27 acres · Tehkummah, ON

Upon a hill within Manitoulin Island along Highway #6 sits over 25 acres that houses an old time ranch and western feel. A Horse Riding Stable steps away next door. You can find yourself mingling with farm animals such as chickens, babydoll sheep, rabbits and more. Outdoor covered community kitchen is available.

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Anokawen on the Alvar

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Gordon/Barrie Island, ON

Anokawen on the Alvar is a beautiful, secluded and private property located about 10 minutes south of Gore Bay. A woodland alvar set amongst the trees in a mixed forest of evergreens Cedar, Pine, Fir and Spruce interspersed with Maple, Oak and Birch. The Black Birch Yurt is an inviting space to unwind, unplug and wake up to the sounds of the birds after enjoying the stars on a clear night.

Whispering Pines

1 site · Tent200 acres · Silver Water, ON

15 acres on my back portion of my property. Vigorously cleaned and raked with beautiful path along natural stream and spring feed. Practically big free bc we clean all the sticks and leaves on the ground so air blows through clean wooded area for tenting. Located on Kemp lake side road. Silverwater west end of Manitoulin Island. Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 Features garden and glow path in the dark.

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Executive Trailer by the Water

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON

Learn more about this land:Beautiful treed lot on Manitoulin Island, nestled inside Silver Birches Resort. Hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming, and much more. We are right on Honora Bay!!!!The trailer comes with a kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms.We are taking bookings as follows:Monday (check-in 2 pm) to Friday (check out 11 am)Friday (check-in 2 pm) to Sunday (check out 11 am)*can add Sunday to either booking. We are organizing our bookings so that our guests can book weekly and/ on weekends.We look forward to hosting you.

cabin dot calm

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Billings, ON

Learn more about this land: Enjoy the outdoors on our 10 acres of heaven! If you're looking for somewhere to unplug you've come to the right place. Our cabin is off grid and dry. We have solar to light up your nights and a large screened in porch to sit in, chill and listen to Mother Nature's orchestra each night before going off to bed. Next to the cabin is a bunkie that sleeps three. This too has solar lighting and a mini generator. Have you ever showered in the forest? Now's your chance. Heat up the water bladder and enjoy your hot shower in the woods. ***COMING SOON***Our second spot is so secluded it has it's own path. Follow the winding road down to our newest addition, "the Ulley". This bunkie has double doors on the front with a funky eclectic vibe that will bring some back to their childhoods :) Here too you can shower in the forest and be one with Mother Nature. We have a plethera of beautiful beaches for the sun worshippers and incredible hiking trails for those who love to be on the move. There is truly something for everyone on the island!

Camping in Manitoulin Island with showers guide

Overview

In the waters of Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island. Pending the season, campers can hike scenic summer trails around the island’s 100 lakes, snowmobile on winter snow, or fawn over fall foliage and native springtime wildflowers. Visit Misery Bay Provincial Park for birdwatching on a boardwalk, or Meldrum Bay to launch a boat by the historic lighthouse. Then, stop by Manitoulin Eco Park for a spectacle of stars and astronomic beauty. Or travel to Cup and Saucer Nature Reserve, which features 400-million-year-old Silurian deposits and epic cliffs. Campgrounds, cabin rentals, RV parks, and backcountry camping are spread throughout the island, offering amenities like picnic tables, free wifi, dumping stations, fire pits, and 30-amp hookups. With respect to the First Nation lands of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Canada, Manitoulin Island welcomes campers to its sacred beauty, eco-exploration, and nonstop adventure.

Where to go

Misery Bay Provincial Park

Misery Bay is the only active provincial park on Manitoulin Island. Take a day trip to this day-use park to explore its 1.5-km hiking trails, watch native birds, take a stroll on the boardwalk, or eat lunch at picnic tables throughout the area. Or walk the longer 8-km Coastal Alvar Trail Loop, which runs along the shoreline of old glacial beaches. Previously a flat rock sea bottom, Misery Bay now has a unique alvar shoreline with limestone jagged rocks.

Meldrum Bay

On the island’s west end, Meldrum Bay highlights the history of logging and milling on the island. A small local campground with full hookups and a boat launch brings campers to the bay, popular for paddling and sailing along its shores. Meldrum Bay campers can explore the iconic 130-year-old Mississagi Lighthouse, which guards the Mississagi Strait. However, the lighthouse is only accessible in the summer from Victoria Day weekend through the third Saturday of September.

Manitoulin Eco Park

Settle in for stargazing at Manitoulin Eco Park (previously Gordon’s Park), a dark sky preserve on the east end of the island. The forested eco-park provides tent campsites, RV hookups, tipis, bunkies, and “dark sky” camping options with access to eco-friendly showers and washrooms, flush toilets, and a playground. After setting up at a dark sky campsite, lie under the night sky and enjoy the strict no-lights rule, which provides stellar views of the Milky Way or aurora borealis.

Cup and Saucer Nature Reserve

Camp in an Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy site while visiting Cup and Saucer Nature Reserve. Noted as the organization's first reserve, Cup and Saucer spans 354 acres and features cliffs, plateaus, and plenty of plant life along every trail. The Cup and Saucer Trail, located west of Little Current, highlights the area's natural beauty—and the EBC offers a certificate of completion to all who complete it.