The best forest glamping near Thessalon, Ontario

Looking for a unique camping experience? Hipcamp offers over 50 options for glamping in the forest near Thessalon, Ontario. Campsites such as Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), LTBB Rental Cabins (52 reviews), and Mountain Magic (25 reviews) provide popular amenities like showers, campfires, and toilets. With activities ranging from climbing and swimming to visiting historic sites, there's something for everyone. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average cost of $84 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a unique camping experience? Hipcamp offers over 50 options for glamping in the forest near Thessalon, Ontario. Campsites such as Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), LTBB Rental Cabins (52 reviews), and Mountain Magic (25 reviews) provide popular amenities like showers, campfires, and toilets. With activities ranging from climbing and swimming to visiting historic sites, there's something for everyone. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average cost of $84 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Almost Paradise

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44km from Thessalon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Blind River, ON

Welcome to Almost Paradise in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes off the Trans Canada highway, north of Blind River. 5-6 hours northwest of Toronto and 9 hours east of Thunder Bay, between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury. Looking for a wilderness get away or just driving through? We can accommodate. Need internet? We have Starlink!. We also have star gazing and sunsets! As a new camp spot, upgrades at Almost Paradise are ongoing, including renovations to make a house into a cottage. Our 4 season camper, equipped with a woodstove is also now back at Almost Paradise and is available again for those that need accommodations and want a rustic and cozy option. Backwater Paradise was flooded out from a very wet spring and Almost Paradise was created as a backup. We have a new seasonal shower unit at this location, available to all our campers. Check out our extras!! We have 1 tent site, 1 RV site and a 4 season camp with an extra 4 person dome tent to accommodate extra people. This past winter was very forgiving and gave us the opportunity to work on a new bush trail at Backwater Paradise, for visiting nature lovers and plan on keeping it useable in winter. The trail is available to all our campers. . Some is lakefront and some is marsh. There is seasonal berries everywhere here. Please bring binoculars!! Almost Paradise has all of the same benefits as Backwater Paradise campers and just across the road. Including use of the lake, and the nature trail to Left Field and all of the extras. (eggs, firewood sales, shower and paddle boat) In Lake Hope there is plenty of bass and pike to keep a fisher and kid fishers busy. Common gear will work here and strongly recommend using wire swivel leaders. We promote 'lake 2 plate' principles and if you need anything let us know!! All campers have use of the water front no matter where your site is. On the shore of the lake front is a very large common area with firepit and a picnic table to enjoy the water and the shoreline. Lately a family of geese have been frequent visitors over there. We host fires Friday and Saturday nights weather permitting at this location. Almost Paradise has a gravel driveway and slopes towards the lake so you still get a good view of the lake. The driveway is the best spot for an RV. Our Muscovy ducks are at Almost Paradise, beside the camping. They are quiet but funny looking 😊 The next property over is our farm, where we free range our chickens and ducks with 2 livestock guardian dogs. Fresh eggs are available.

2. Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

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27km from Thessalon · 1 site · Lodging · Thessalon, ON

Learn more about this land:Enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, and fishing! There are many places to hike and plenty of beautiful lakes in the area to explore. Or, you can just relax on the provided deck or around the campfire with s'mores!This spot is great for the whole family. The cabin features one double bed and plenty of room to bring an air mattress. We have a canoe and paddleboard available for use. Firewood provided.Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome.

3. The Nest Forest Retreat

31km from Thessalon · 1 site · Lodging · Thessalon, ON

Tucked into a quiet, forested corner of Northern Skies Resort, The Nest is a canvas bell tent hidden away in a secluded wooded glen within a short walk to a beautiful, quiet spring fed and crystal clear large lake. Immerse yourself in nature while indulging in special touches that make you feel comfortable and well cared for. The Nest includes a queen bed with luxury linens, towels and robes; outdoor shower with hot water; outdoor kitchen with electricity, propane cooktop, fridge and sink with hot and cold running water; bbq and private campfire pit; and vertical log outhouse. Resort amenities available to all guests include a wood fired sauna, sand beach, canoes, kayaks, hiking, and fishing. At night, star gazing is unparalleled and the northern lights can sometimes be seen. You are welcome to stop by our Mini Makers Market onsite to purchase locally made art, food items and other goods. The Nest is located in Algoma Country's famous Mississaugi Valley, named after the wild and winding river that provides a stunning scenic drive at any time of year that starts just "up the road" - we highly recommend packing a picnic and taking a day to explore this hidden gem!

Stories from the community

James

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

We had a great time at the cabin. Gord and Penny we're very welcoming and helpful. The dogs loved dock diving and swimming in the lake. Unfortunately, we were hit with rain at nights along with a fire ban for the duration of our stay but we still loved our time here. It was great to unwind and disconnect.

The unicorn was not included/that was our own

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Jenny

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

Penny is probably the best host I’ve ever encountered. She was beyond welcoming. She invited my daughters and I to a tour of her private flower & vegetable gardens at her private residence just 5 minutes away from the camp. She was more than accommodating and even was going to have her husband help us down to the camp with our stuff as the driveway at the top of the camp is too steep for my front wheel drive to get back up so we parked just off to the side where there was a clearing. We assured her we could handle our stuff down to the camp though. All the firewood was supplied. There is a nice pit with a swivel grill to cook right over the fire as there’s no hydro to the camp (that’s what makes it so special). We brought a bag of charcoal to make cooking in the pit easier as we’re veteran campers now lol. I do suggest you bring your own life jackets if you plan to use the canoe that is also supplied. If you’re bringing children & they aren’t picky about Rocky, mucky, full of beautiful lily pads (where you’ll get the joy of hearing all the frogs at night), with lots of little minnows/perch then they will likely be the only ones swimming right at the camp, otherwise there is a beautiful rock you can canoe over to around the corner to the right that you can jump off and it’s nice and clear water for the adults and teens! Bring your flashlights, spare batteries & back up batteries as that’s all you’re living off. Sit back & enjoy!