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Sparrow Lake Camp

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· Severn Bridge, Simcoe, Ontario

126 acres hosted by Brendan T.

3 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Boat-in sites

Some sites are accessible by boat.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

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Sparrow Lake Camp is situated on the southernmost tip of the majestic Canadian Shield. The site is known to have been a campground for bands of the Huron people prior to the European intrusion. It is considered probable that Samuel de Champlain, the first European to explore Huronia, spent a night on this site in the 17th Century. In 1892, what would become the west side of the current property was sold by pioneer Captain Thomas Stanton to Toronto's renowned Massey family to act as their summer resort. The resort sported the main lodge, dining room, and cottages and was only accessible by train and steamer. From the onset, the Masseys used the site as a summer retreat for the Young Men's Bible League of the Central Methodist Church. Today, the property is a thriving summer camp that also offers overnight tent stays with stunning lake views.

Activities

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Hiking

Wildlife watching

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77 ratings · 47 reviews

Tenzin T.recommends

July 14, 2024

Duck Bay Paddle-in Site

Camping to remember

I just love this site. This camping site is something special moment to remember. Anyhow my most heartfelt appreciation goes to the staff who has been able to guide us and ready to communicate when we needed help. Thanks too the staff and the service for this trip. Thank you again…

Daniele F.recommends

June 30, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

The cranberry camp site is a lovely place, even though it’s close to the main camp site, we had full privacy. Well organized and super friendly staff. Nice fishing and bird watching. My kiddo loved it.

Ashley W.recommends

June 13, 2024

Duck Bay Paddle-in Site

Great place with very hospitable hosts. The value can’t be beat. Sites are nicely done on a nice lake. Wish campers would pack-out and leave the space the same or better than they found it. Overall, appreciate what they’re doing and hope to visit again.

Eric H.recommends

June 10, 2024

Duck Bay Paddle-in Site

10th year camping with the boys!

We absolutely love camping at the "Duck bay paddle in site" at Sparrow lake campground! It is by far one of the best camp sites that me and my group of friends have been to in the 10 years that we have been camping together, and this is the second year in a row that we booked this site. Over the years we have been to a few provincial parks and and nothing can compare to the space and privacy at duck bay! It takes about 15-20 minutes to canoe to the site, or you can take the hiking trail. The site has a great view and lots of space to set up multiple tents. I would highly recommend camping here to anyone that's up for the challenge!

Vadim P.recommends

June 4, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

The campsite is great - both accessible via a short hike or by boat/canoe - all within 5 minutes from the parking yet it is very secluded. It is clean, enough space for 2 decently sized tents and the view is pretty amazing. Only minor downside is that you can hear the passing trains quite well from across the lake but that did not bother us much. Will be sure to come back later this summer!

Jaril B.recommends

May 28, 2024

Duck Bay Paddle-in Site

Nice, private, well priced.

Staff were friendly and accommodating. Site was private, well priced and not too challenging to paddle into. It was a good first time paddle-in camp trip for a family or a group looking to have camping experiences that are a little more removed from traditional camp ground settings.

Location

Severn Bridge, Simcoe, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking