# Lakeside Retreat

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- **Location:** Tichborne, Ontario, Canada
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (23 reviews)
- **Size:** 30 acres
- **Host:** Stephen B.

## Overview

Lakeside Retreat is a quiet slice of heaven, camping in the heart of Land-O-Lakes country, on the edge of the geological formation known as the Frontenac Arch, characterized by crystal clear spring-fed waters, large granite outcroppings, majestic pines and hardwoods (mostly red and white oak, sugar maple and white ash).  Crow Lake is beautiful and clear beyond belief, sitting near the very top of the Tay and Rideau watersheds.  Crow Lake also offers access to Bob's Lake which is famous for trophy bass, walleye, northern pike and lake trout fishing.

## Recent reviews

> Stephen and Carole have such an amazing private camping retreat, we only wished we had booked a longer time. The access is easy, Stephen met us at the parking to help haul some of our gear to the camp sites. Both site were beautiful and setup with a picnic table, fire pits and wood. About 200 metres was a trail down to their private beach which was the perfect place to hangout all afternoon. Our niece loved playing in the shallow sandy water while we enjoy the stunning view. We highly recommend this camping location as we’ve struggled to find great options over the last two years with how busy…
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> - Liam B., September 13, 2021

> Camping at Lakeside Retreat was wonderful! Crow lake and the trails on the property were beautiful. We would definitely go there again! If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the perfect place!
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> - Tsitra M., September 1, 2021

> Perfection in all ways. Great location host was fantastic
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> - Debbie M., August 30, 2021

> So Stephen was super friendly and helpful. However listing led you to believe that you would be on the water with the photos, that’s not the case this site is up a cliff about a 600 m walk to the beach. The fire pit is on a pretty steep slope so that’s not ideal. Also the facilities looked nice but were not clean (my wife refused to use them due to the cleanliness) we understand it’s an outhouse but there was poo on the seat the whole time we were there. There is only one outhouse for 3 campsites and it is quite the walk to get there. Firewood was supposed to be provided (this had been changed…
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> - Matt L., August 16, 2021

> We camped at Lakeside Retreat for 2 nights and only wished we had a little more time to rest and explore. The beach and Crow Lake are exceptional, with crystal clear water perfect for paddling. Keep in mind that if you’re bringing your own kayak or canoe, it’s a bit of a journey from the parking area down to and up from the water. We had amazing weather and paddled out to Snake Island but didn’t make it as far as the jumping rock. That will have to be an adventure for another day! Thanks to Stephen and Colette for being so hospitable and for helping us get our gear to the site. A great time!
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> - Ellen W., August 16, 2021