New Frontiers Retreat
Hosted by Chris · North Algona Wilberforce, Ontario
12 guests max · 4 bedrooms · 8 beds · 2 toilets
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Best RV & van spots in Canada
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Best glamping in Canada
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
What to expect
Barn
12 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Potable water available
Showers available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Playground available
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Select a site
Lodging
1 site
#2 The Loft
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
96% Recommend101 ratings · 79 reviews
Returning campers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and abundant activities at this campground, making it a fantastic family-friendly destination. Guests highlight the clean facilities and the variety of water sports available, such as kayaking and paddle boarding, that keep everyone entertained. Chris and Cathy, the hosts, are frequently mentioned for their helpfulness and responsiveness, ensuring that campers have everything they need. The natural setting, with its beautiful beach and forest trails, offers a peaceful retreat perfect for both relaxation and adventure.
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Recommends
· October 2026
With kids
Really enjoyed our fall stay. Can't wait to be back to check it out un the summer. Thank you for a great stay!
Recommends
· August 2026
Third Visit!
Third time back! Needless to say, we love it here! The beach is a favourite for the kids. Having kayaks, canoes and paddle boards available with life jackets right at the beach to use gives us lots to do.
Recommends
· August 2026
Our annual thing
With kids
Loved it. Our second time here. Chris and his wife are always a call away. Clean beach area. Kayaks and canoes. Clean accommodations.
Recommends
· August 2026
Highly recommend!
With kids
My two kids and I stayed in the Princeton, and it was absolutely perfect! Everything we needed was provided. It was very clean and comfortable and the forest setting was so beautiful and peaceful. We really enjoyed our evening camp fires, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and cycling. They also have peddle cars which both of my boys (5 and 10) loved. Chris and Cathy were so kind and welcoming and very quick to respond to any questions or requests. Chris even took the time to show the boys how to catch and hold the chickens in their coop! We can’t wait to go back and spend more time there as a family.
Recommends
· July 2026
With kids
Second time here celebrating my son’s bday and it was again so much fun ! The beach is great for young kids and has all the water boats you will need ! Also great fishing !
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· June 2026
With kids
Stayed in this property for the second time and it was amazing!The property has everything you need , you just bring your food and enjoy your stay!Chris is always there to help !
Thank you ! Will come back for sure!
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip
It was great over there during our stay there. And there were rlly helpful and nice people. I would definitely recommend 10/10.
Recommends
· September 2025
Couldn’t have been better!
15 ft Class C
Site is perfect!
Excellent time of year, leaves turning…serene..not a busy weekend!
Hosts very attentive/responsive!
Recommends
· September 2025
The place was very clean everything we needed was available. Chris was helpful and a great host
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We went mid week in September, it was beautiful, quiet. We enjoyed the beach, the canoes, kayaks and pedal boat. Washrooms were clean, campground clean. We enjoyed our stay. Chris was quick to get back to us with a question we had. I would recommend this to others!
Recommends
· September 2025
First time Camping with the family
24 ft campervan · Group trip
Relaxing, open, easy to find.
Chris is a great host.
Will be booking again.
Recommends
· September 2025
With kids
wonderful vacation, great conditions, Chris answered all our questions, I recommend
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip
Had a great weekend with the family. Grounds were well kept. Everything was quiet at a decent hour. Good communication with Chris. Will be back again :)
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent
Great place to stay, very friendly and accommodating. Second time here, will happily come back!
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent
I unfortunately had to cancel this stay at the last minute, as I was called away right after arriving at the property. But the campsite looked just as it was listed, and I would have been happy to stay there. Chris was also very understanding and accommodating of the last minute cancellation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this site!
Recommends
· September 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With pets
Great off grid camp site, beautiful view, easy access to beach with complimentary kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Nice park for the kids next to site. Overall wonderful weekend.
Recommends
· August 2025
Great spot
Tent · Group trip
Great private spot, has a bunch of kayaks and paddle boards for use.
Recommends
· August 2025
6 ft campervan
Nice little site, right on the water , great access to put our kayaks in , small trail for walking , nice quiet campground , we had a great time !
Recommends
· August 2025
Great retreat
21 ft travel trailer · With pets
We had a great stay at lot #8 with our 21ft. Camper. Nice view of the river and lots of fun with free use of canoes and kayaks.
Recommends
· August 2025
Great for families with young kids!
With kids
This was our second time at the Princeton this summer and we loved it just as much as the first! Way fewer bugs in August compared to June, which was a nice bonus. It’s such a great spot with kids. There was tons to do at the beach, fun trails to explore, and a few play structure options. We also went out on the canoe and paddleboards, which was awesome to have right there to use. The beach on the river offers a sandy area to play and the water is shallow enough for the kids to explore on their own out to the buoys.
The trailer is spacious and has everything we needed for our few days away. The hosts are friendly and responsive, and make sure we have everything we need. Highly recommend for families or anyone wanting a Q peaceful getaway!
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent
Clean, level, fairly private campsite, just stayed a night but it was great. Thanks Chris.
Not recommend
· August 2025
Most peculiar campground
20 ft travel trailer
Check-in was interesting. We in what we thought at first was the campground but still weren’t sure. Some random guy comes from out of nowhere and as we tell him the name of the booking he confirms our reservation and gave very confusing instructions. We drove through what could possibly be someone’s private property. Then we drove about a kilometre on a sandy road along a hydro line. We approach our site and we managed to back in without any issues, however, our camper was then only feet away from an abandoned 5th wheel and about 15 feet from the washrooms. Great for some for convenience but every time someone flushed the toilet we would get a smell of sewage in our kitchen area window. Not great! The bathroom was is disrepair but somewhat functional with no showers. The view from our front door was old boating equipment to use at your own risk and some metal and wood junk. I wanted to leave but we were committed and were short on time and was attending a nearby event. There are 9 sites but on 2 or 3 will accommodate a camper trailer. If you are adventurous well this campground is for you. We still never found the office, lol.
Recommends
· August 2025
With pets
Chris was a good host, made sure we had everything we needed and if not just had to message him and he would get back to you right away. The place was really clean and tidy, peaceful and relaxing. Had a great time relaxing with my family over the past few days, would definitely come back and recommend to friends and family
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Tent
We had a very nice stay at campsite #10 which was very much as Chris described: quiet, peaceful, nice beach, grassy area for tents, and not far from washrooms and shower. Special bonus was the availability of plenty of canoes and gear to help yourself and get out on the water. Chris was available if needed but also nice to be basically left alone to enjoy the lovely camping experience that Chris has set up. Thanks so much!
Recommends
· August 2025
With kids
Amazing time at the Princeton site!! The beach was a minute away by foot, and offered various water activities like paddle boarding and kayaking! My kids had a blast. Chris and Cathy were so welcoming and helpful. I'm looking forward to booking again! 😍
Recommends
· August 2025
HipCamping Gem :)
23 ft travel trailer · With pets
We really loved our week long stay here, right beside the Bonnechere River :)
We had our 21’ trailer and services included water hook-up and 30 amp hydro.
Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and boards/lifejackets were available for our use. Lots of trails/little roads to walk on with our little dog :)
Peace & tranquility at its finest with absolutely no traffic noise!
If you want to “get away from it all”, this is the place :)
Recommends
· August 2025
A Great Stay for our Family
With kids
Great location. Our kids made good use of the provided paddle boards, kayaks, and fishing equipment. Cabin was the perfect size for our family of five. Host was amazing, stocked the cabin with essentials plus some treats before we arrived. Overall, a great place to stay!
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent
Chris offers a beautiful camping experience right beside a beautiful peaceful river.
Campsites are nice and well maintained.
Recommends
· August 2025
Incredible Riverfront Retreat
18 ft pop-up camper
We loved camping at New Frontiers Retreat site #5 riverfront on the Bonnechere River. The view was incredible and it was so peaceful and pleasant, practically had the whole place to ourselves except for a couple of other campers. No complaints whatsoever, couldn't ask for a nicer spot! Our host Chris and his lovely wife Cathy were right there to greet us, answer any questions we had, check in on us to make sure everything was perfect, and it definitely was! We loved this retreat, what a beautiful peace of land and the fishing was great! We will definitely be returning. Thanks Chris and Cathy for making our first Hipcamp experience one we will always remember and talk about to our family and friends. See you soon :) Best regards, Mira & Clarence
Recommends
· August 2025
Peaceful and enjoyable stay!
28 ft travel trailer · With kids
We recently stayed at this campsite and had a great experience overall! Our camp site was right in front of the lake and there was a fun play area that my toddler absolutely enjoyed. The paddle boards and kayaks were in good condition, and we really appreciated having free access to use them whenever we wanted.
We spent most of our time outside the campground, but when we were there, everything went smoothly.
Chris was very helpful in guiding us to our site, as the entrance was a bit unclear and different from what we’re used to at other campsites. It felt like a long drive in with our big trailer before reaching the actual camp area.
Our campsite was conveniently located just a 20 second walk from the toilets, which was a big plus. We had our own bathroom in the trailer, but since the campground doesn’t have a sewage hookup, we ended up using the campground toilets and it worked out just fine, they were very clean.
All in all, it was a peaceful and enjoyable stay.
Location
North Algona Wilberforce, Renfrew, Ontario, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Chris T.
Joined in March 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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