25 acres hosted by Fen L.
1 lodging site · 1 bedroom · 4 beds
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
A tranquil sanctuary of peace and solitude to soothe the soul, Simcoe Island is a bird watcher paradise, so close to the city of Kingston yet a world where time has stopped. Accommodations are a 16’ x 20’ prospector wall tent, set up with queen size deluxe air mattress, bunk bed and single cots for extra guests. We have a food prep table, dishes, frying pan and cooking pot, a small microwave, single induction cooktop, small bar fridge and a kettle and coffee maker. You can eat your meals at the picnic table inside the tent or at the outside picnic table. There is a kerosene heater for cooler nights and a wood pellet stove which will heat the tent during the winter months. An outdoor dishwashing station is available with on demand hot water. We have a basic dug privy. There are bicycles available to use to explore the island and there are 3 kayaks and 2 canoes for paddling in the sheltered channel and the lake. Fishing generally is good. Ferry toll is $8 for a return trip and the ferry from downtown Kingston to Wolfe Island is free. Linens and sleeping bags are available if requested .The site accomodation is a spacious canvas prospector tent at the base of a 25 acre hayfield. Located on a 1500 acre island a couple of ferry rides from downtown Kingston, Ontario. Besides the equipped tent, bicycles, canoes and kayaks are available and stored in separate sheds. There are life jackets and some bike helmets available. The island is approximately 5km long with one main road up the centre which ends at a historic lighthouse built in 1847. Nature lovers will find a bird watcher's paradise and a peaceful location to unwind.