# The BlueJays Nest

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- **Location:** Gorrie, Ontario, Canada
- **Price:** from CA$50.00/night
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (78 reviews)
- **Sites:** 6
- **Size:** 100 acres
- **Host:** Bernice K.

## Overview

Wake up to the chirping of birds and a beautiful sunrise! Bald Eagles and Great Blue Heron are seen sometimes! Take a stroll along the river, go to the pond to go swimming, or relax on the beach!

Gaze at the starry heavens and fall asleep to the sounds of the night!

There are three sites to choose from: plus we have 3 Cabins

The Cardinals Nest - A

charming whimsical off-grid cabin that sits on a hill and is close to the river!

Riverview seasonal sites - Near a pond for swimming with a sandy beach, great for longer-term stays.

River Overlook -

4 ppl per site

5 spacious sites overlooking the Maitland River and several sites in a

large open area, a great place for kids to explore

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Picnic table
- **RV amenities:** Generators
- **Activities:** Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Off-roading (OHV), Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Beach, Forest, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Field, Farm

## Sites

- **Maitland Campsites River Overlook** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, CA$50.00/night)
- **The Cardinals Nest** (cabin, up to 4 guests, CA$95.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> I loved being so close to the moving water, hearing the water ripple off the rocks added to my relaxing weekend. The host checked in a few times to make sure everything was going well. I will book again and recommend others to do the same. My next visit, I will definitely bring my swim suit for the swimming hole! Thank you again to Branice and her team!
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> - Tina Q., July 19, 2026

> We liked it . Quiet and peaceful, washroom could be improved
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> - Rubi P., June 28, 2026

> Loved staying here had an awesome spot right down by the river. We will defiantly stay again.
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> - Tyler B., June 26, 2026

> My husband, our two dogs, and I stayed here this past weekend and had a wonderful experience. The site was clean, quiet, and very relaxing. The river was a beautiful added touch and made the stay even more enjoyable. The location was great, with plenty of amenities and stores just a short drive away if you happen to forget anything. There was also a good variety of shops and services nearby. The only suggestion I would make is adding some type of light inside the outhouse, as it would be helpful after dark. The only real downside was the bugs, but that's to be expected when camping right besid…
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> - Bonnie K., June 14, 2026

> Great place to stay. Nice property. Bathroom wasn’t too far.
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> - Jana S., June 4, 2026