The best camping near Matawatchan Provincial Park
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Matawatchan Provincial Park adventure.
Discover Matawatchan Park's ancient rocks and lush mixed forests.
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Ball Lake Tent Camping
5 sites · Tents300 acres · Cloyne, ON
A quiet place to get away with various wildlife to be seen including great swimming with more than 300 acres to explore, cleared trails for hiking, Thanks to a small blow down that went through a few years back.Dark clear nights for star gazing and so much more. There are five separate sites, each with their own picnic table, fire pit, and outhouse. This is back woods camping .There is a shared beach with plenty of room for everyone. The lake is weedy in spots but just makes it better for fishing .Great place for all ages and of course all pet's welcome.
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Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds
10 sites · Lodging, Tents32 acres · Gilmour, ON
Big Rock Eco Retreat is a serene and picturesque campground located on the shores of Weslemkoon Lake, in Addington Highlands Township. Situated amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding crown land, this eco-friendly retreat offers visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience.
The area is home to a variety of native wildlife, including moose, deer, black bears, loons, and eagles, which can often be spotted in their natural habitats. The campsite offers individual fire pits and gas BBQs at each site, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors while cooking up a delicious meal.
Hiking enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of hiking trails that wind through the woods, while fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the lake, which is teeming with fish in the summertime. In the winter, visitors can enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, with well-maintained trails for all levels of experience.
Each camping site can accommodate a hot tub for an additional fee, based on availability, making it a perfect way to unwind and relax. For those who want to explore the lake further, there is a marina with a general store open in the summer time. Visitors can purchase additional services such as smore kits, fishing rods, small boat rentals, private boat tours of the lake, and snowshoes in the winter.
In addition, the retreat also offers a skating pond in the winter when the ice is thick enough. Overall, Big Rock Eco Retreat provides an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.
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Woodland Park
17 sites · RVs, Tents96 acres · Kingston, ON
Welcome Woodland Park, a private campground spread across 96 acres of stunning nature, offering a variety of spots for every kind of camper. Whether you're into cozy cabins, fancy glamping, or just pitching your tent under the stars, we've got you covered. And if you're all about RVs, we've got serviced daily spots and even seasonal spots for those who want to make Woodland Park their home away from home.
Our mission? To provide an extraordinary experience for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. We believe that enjoying the great outdoors shouldn't come with a hefty price tag. So, whether you're roasting marshmallows with the family or taking a solo hike to recharge, we've designed Woodland Park to be your affordable escape into the beauty of Mother Nature.
Cherish the simple joys in life, for it's the little moments that transform your time with us into something truly special. We're here to ensure that your stay at Woodland is more than just a getaway – it's a memory in the making, filled with relaxation, adventure, and those unforgettable, cherished moments.
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Tiny Village Bon Echo - Camping
8 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Renfrew, ON
Tiny Village Bon Echo is a unique nature village located on our 70 acres of property. It is nestled on the shore of the beautiful Mississippi River, located just 30 minutes from Bon Echo Provincial Park.
Our sites offer all the benefits of a comfortable cottage lifestyle at a fraction of the cost, as our mission is to make enjoying the great outdoors accessible to everyone. Tiny Village Bon Echo is a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto and a 2-hour drive from Ottawa.
Our mission? To provide an extraordinary experience for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. We believe that enjoying the great outdoors shouldn't come with a hefty price tag. So, whether you're roasting marshmallows with the family or taking a solo hike to recharge, we've designed Tiny Village Bon Echo to be your affordable escape into the beauty of Mother Nature.
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Irish Hills
5 sites · RVs, Tents66 acres · Bancroft, ON
Just a few cleared lots in the woods. Always a work in progress but attached to lots of trails. New lots added monthly, very comunal atmosphere with a work for rent option. No showers or running water yet but coming soon. Lots of hardwood forest and soon a rising stable. Quiet and secure and friendly.
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Private Glamping Lakeside Paradise
1 site · Lodging2 acres · Cloyne, ON
Welcome to our two acres of pristine hardwood forest on the edge of a spring-fed lake, offering swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities. A brief five-eight minute row, rowboat provided, leads you to a secluded, off-grid delightful campsite equipped with all the supplies you'll need for a weekend or week of camping.
This private oasis includes a solar panel to charge devices, solar lights to illuminate your path, a screened-in kitchen tent with a camp stove and cooler, two picnic tables, dishes and cooking utensils, a food storage shed, two fire rings (one by the shore and the other at the top for cooking), a freshly painted outhouse, and the pièce de résistance – a beautiful large glamping tent with double bed.
Activities abound, from swimming, and fishing to yoga on the platform by the water and boating. Make sure to bring water shoes as the shoreline is a bit rocky and your own fishing tackle if you want to catch a sweet bass. A canoe, paddleboat, and rowboat are at available at your leisure. Cook over an open fire, relax in a hammock, read a book, and truly slow down.
The spacious glamping tent comfortably sleeps four, and there are also two easy-to-set-up smaller tents that can be arranged in the grassy glade at the top of the hill or overlooking the lake. Experience the tranquility and natural beauty of our lakeside retreat for a memorable camping experience.
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White Wolf Acres
6 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Renfrew, ON
Gorgeous, serene 38 acres of pristine woodlands, trails and meadows. Our property is named after our large White German Shepard, don’t worry she’s friendly.
Stay in our trailer and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. Take a stroll down our personal trails, or bring your four-wheelers/bikes and enjoy the 1000s of kilometres of trails that begin after our driveway.
Piles of rocks throughout the bush indicate that this land once was farmed. A creek runs through the property with a beaver pond. The land has a main trail that goes right through to the back of the property. The land is a mixed forest with maple, pine, hemlock, birch and cedar.
The land is rolling and flat with good walking trails. Great hiking, cross country skiing or biking trails. Only 45 minutes to Kanata, 30 minutes to Perth, Almonte or Carleton Place, and for downhill skiing only 30 minutes to Calabogie. Many lakes in the area for fishing, swimming and boating.
We look forward to having you stay with us,
happy camping,
Jacob and Andreya
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Cartwright Springs Brewery
3 sites · RVs, Tents77 acres · Renfrew, ON
Our micro brewery is located here because of our springs. The campsites are within walking distance to the brewery. The sites are in the forest with either a view of the pond, of Cartwrights Creek or of the Ottawa valley from a hillside.
We have short hiking trails, some outdoor games such as horseshoes or beach volleyball, and we have beer.
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North Frontenac Lodge
4 sites · Lodging3 acres · North Frontenac, ON
Welcome to a space for peace, adventure, and joy. Discover North Frontenac Lodge in the heart of Ompah, under amazing starry skies, at the shores of Mosque Lake, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Ontario’s crownland.
North Frontenac Lodge is a classic Canadian outdoor experience to be enjoyed at your own pace, without a rush. Our log cabins give a new meaning to simplicity, taking the concept to a higher level through a nature-inspired experience.
From paddling adventures, hikes, and fishing to reading a book and enjoying a peaceful evening under the stars, North Frontenac Lodge offers an experience away from a fast-paced, complicated life, one that encourages you to breathe and feel nature as it is meant to be.
North Frontenac Lodge has a beautiful sense of community, and we’ve seen many guests leave as friends. Pets are always welcome to join your adventures at the lodge.
*Linens and bedding are available if you prefer not to bring your own.
If your party is larger than two people and you require more sleeping space, we offer a newly renovated Bunkie that accommodates two more guests. Please let us know if you are interested in reserving the Fern Bunkie, available to all our guests for $75/night (including cleaning).
If you’re looking for a special place for a family/friend reunion, friends glamping trip or any other special occasion, and you want to consider renting the 4 Lodge cabins, please let us know; we can plan with you to ensure that whatever event is on your horizon has the perfect setting to make a lifetime memory.
-- What to do around the cabin?
Mosque Lake and Ompah offer many adventures and places to discover. Go out on a hike and explore the trails in the area. Go on a photographic adventure and try to capture the best wildlife shots around the lake. Take a SUP or a kayak -available for free for the guests- and explore the islands. And if you like to prepare fresh fish-based dishes, Mosque Lake has great trout and perch fishing.
If you like to follow the winds of winter, take a pair of snowshoes available at the cabin and go across the lake and have a winter picnic. Set up your fishing shack outside your door, open a hole and fish!
*Winter roads require an AWD or 4WD vehicle to access Juniper Cabin.
Parking is available on-site for all guests. If you bring your boat, there is parking for your trailer as well.
*Power outages due to storms are always a possibility in cottage country. Typically, power is restored within a few hours if this should happen. Cottages will be stocked with candles and flashlights for guest safety.
*Internet/WIFI access is available at the property- connect to our WIFI and work from the cabins.
* If you’d like to bring your own boat, there is a free boat launch on the lake, and we can support docking your boat.
-- In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is:
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, 33 Drummond St W, Perth, ON
K7H 2K1
Guest are welcome to bring their own firewood. The first crate of firewood is included with your stay, and each additional crate is $5. The firewood is self-serve and we ask you to simply let us know how much wood you have used during your stay, or leave the appropriate funds on your table at check out.
Guests are responsible for removing their garbage and recycling from the cabin and bringing it to the garbage shed. The township requires all waste to be sorted, and the containers in the shed are labelled accordingly. Please sort your garbage and do your part to help save our planet.
We do have neighbours on one side of our property and share the peninsula with our amazing cottage community. Please be courteous to our cottage neighbours. We ask that you respect them and the noise levels while staying with us.
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Pedja’s Tree House
1 site · Lodging80 acres · Griffith, ON
It is tree house in the middle of the forest. Tucked away in the lush forest, our tree house offers a sense of seclusion and privacy that's perfect for those seeking a break from the noise and chaos of everyday life. Surrounded by the towering pines and cedars, you'll find yourself in a peaceful oasis, far removed from the stresses of the modern world
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Spirit Wild Estate
2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Renfrew, ON
Welcome to Spirit Wild A place, in nature, where you can let your spirit be free, to feel the healing power of nature. A private lake with no public access, and quite/peaceful. Lake is limited to 10hp outboards, and seldom seen - so no large boats or noise. Access to boat ramp. Located just outside Calabogie Village. Paved road to property. Many local attractions and things to do.. River Rafting, Hiking Trails, Cave Exploration, Galleries, Dining, etc. - Ck it out.
Over 2 acres of mixed bush, fruit trees, organic garden, large open grassy play area, Virgin Lake (Dempsey) beautiful, clear clean water - sandy bottom - great waterfront for the smaller children. Charging Station @ House.
Camping from bicycle - to Overland campers.
Site 1 - Waterfront Turn right at end of driveway, left across lawn, to Herbert St. best suited for small units, tent trailers, smaller RV's, etc. No access for large trailers.
Site 2 - Waterview Turn right at end of driveway, straight ahead, large site, easy access. larger trailers. Site for Tents - anywhere.
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Camping at our Earthship/tire-house
13 sites · Tents4 acres · L'amable, ON
Join us on our property, where we are building our dream home (and earthship) made of tires!!!
We have just under 4 acres of land,
Where we offer tent camping in our forested property, in the village of L'amable. We are just south of the town of Bancroft (The Mineral capital of Canada).
Surrounded by deer, moose, bear, fox, raccoon, rabbit, to name a few, you are sure to see wildlife.
When booking with us you will have the ability to choose 1 of 6 campsites, where you will camp in mature forest, immersed in the beautiful vibrations and energy of the minerals that cover the land.
If you have children, they are welcome to play with all of our boys, on their trampoline and play equipment, and enjoy the animals that live on our property as well.
There are countless amazing local stores, and many natural attractions to visit nearby to rock hound, hike, swim, boat, and fish. There is also, an extensive trail systems to enjoy on your bikes, quads, and sleds close by.
We are very child and pet friendly as well! Being newer to hipcamp, our campsites are always evolving and improving. So if you have visited in the past and enjoyed your stay, you can be certain it will be even better this time around :)
**DIFFERENT OPTIONS**
You have the ability to book a stay with us for either tent camping alone, or camping with a tour of our dream home (currently under construction)
Either way we are sure you will enjoy our campsites and the beauty that our property and the surrounding area has to offer.
***Read our fantastic reviews from various hipcampers, as we continually strive to improve and develop our campsites for your continued enjoyment!
HAPPY CAMPING!
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The best camping near Matawatchan Provincial Park guide
Overview
About
Embark on a journey through Matawatchan Provincial Park, a treasure trove of geological wonders and diverse ecosystems. Venture into a world where sugar maples and hemlocks stand tall, and the rare walking fern adorns marble outcrops. With no campgrounds to speak of, this nature reserve is a day-tripper's paradise, offering a serene escape into Ontario's natural heritage.
When to go
The best time to visit Matawatchan Provincial Park is during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn, when the full splendour of the forest can be truly appreciated. Winter visits offer a stark, silent beauty, but accessibility may be limited due to weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Research local flora and fauna to enhance your visit to this nature reserve.
- Check for any park advisories or restrictions before planning your trip.
- Wear appropriate footwear for hiking on rugged terrain.
- Remember to leave no trace; take all trash with you when you leave.
- Photography is encouraged, but the collection of natural objects is prohibited.
- Matawatchan Provincial Park
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