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The best RV sites in Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site, ON
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Discover the echoes of history at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site.
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site
Backwater Paradise
1. Backwater Paradise
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78km from Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Backwater Paradise in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes north off Trans Canada Highway, Blind River. 5-6 hours northwest of Toronto and 9 hours east of Thunder Bay, between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury. Looking for a wilderness get away or just driving through? We can accommodate. Backwater Paradise has possibilities for several camping styles. whether you bring your own RV, easy tenting or choose to go deep and experience raw wilderness/survival in our Left Field. There is a water tower providing utility water for washing or extinguishing camp fires. We have a quiet atmosphere for new and savvy nature lovers. s. There are no lights on this lake which makes it perfect for star gazing. The main entrance is very well marked and leads to the lake. This is where we host RV sites and tent sites. All nature watchers and sky gazers will enjoy the spaces we have here. Moose, bald eagles. wolves, otters, beavers, bears, owls and several migratory birds are common visitors. You will get to hear whippoorwills, several species of frogs, crickets, and sometimes wolves/coyotes at night. It is very important that pets be kept on a leash. In the lake there is plenty of bass and pike to keep a fisher and kid fishers busy. Common gear will work here and strongly recommend using wire swivel leaders. We promote 'lake 2 plate' principles and if you need anything let us know!! All campers have use of the water front no matter where your site is. On the shore of the lake front is a very large common area and firepit and picnic tables for everyone to access and enjoy the water and the shoreline. We host fires Friday and Saturday nights weather permitting at this location. There are several firepit rings to allow campers to have their own camp fire and we sell hardwood. We also have a paddle boat rental. There is 30 acres of mixed forest, lake and marsh, and now we are able to be open year round. You will notice that some of the photos have brown for grass. Those are earlier pictures of when we first opened. All of our expanded areas are like that at first, and things have changed a lot over the last 4 years and, will continue to have "unkempt" areas as we continue to expand. Our newest listings this year are called Almost Paradise (shower unit) and more recently Rootbound Ranch (camping for those travelling with livestock or horses.) This also available for those that like to stay at a farm. If Backwater Paradise is full, you can enjoy the same attributes just across the road at Almost Paradise. Another site we have is Left Field. Its raw bush and field space in the center. This is where the marsh is. We are also working on a new trail between Backwater Paradise and Left Field and encourage our campers to enjoy the views of both of these spaces.
Backwater Paradise can be discovered at 220 Lake Hope Road, Blind River, Ontario
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Lake Huron Private Beach/Sauna Site
2. Lake Huron Private Beach/Sauna Site
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28km from Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located just outside of Bruce Mines and 40 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie, this waterfront property is only 2 minutes off Hwy 17 and leads down to the crystal blue and aquamarine hues of Lake Huron. South-facing and with almost 2 acres of land and 300 feet of shoreline, a wood-fired sauna sits at the water’s edge. Although it is private, homes can be seen in the distance.
The beach is mostly sand, although some rocks do wash up, but just a few feet out, the bottom is all pristine white sand. Along the side is a creek, which is home to dragonflies, ducks, sandhill cranes, and sometimes deer.
Internet, electrical, and septic hookups are available. An outdoor dining table and chairs are provided, and kayaks and fishing gear are available upon request. The area is known for excellent backroad cycling and hiking.
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Northern Heritage Village Camping
3. Northern Heritage Village Camping
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75km from Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We've dedicated up to a couple of acres on our large 150-acre piece of land that is also home to our Northern Heritage Village intentional community as well. We welcome responsible, friendly travellers from all over who want to enjoy one of the most beautiful, wild spots in all of Ontario! We are a family friendly environment and ask that our visitors remember that. We are also very pet friendly so long as pets are kept on leash or within the tents/setups of their owners. Unleashed pets are not permitted.
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Rootbound Ranch Camp n Horse
4. Rootbound Ranch Camp n Horse
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78km from Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Rootbound Ranch in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes north of 17 highway, Blind River. 5-6 hours northwest of Toronto, 9 hours east of Thunder Bay, between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury. We have 2 large pasture spaces. 1 has been cut and 2 has not. The pastures are not fenced. However there are portable livestock panels available, as an extra. We have clean well water and the capacity to get water to troughs. You will need to bring your own supply of feed and hay. You can choose to camp out with your horse or livestock. Camping is also available at Backwater Paradise and Left Field on Lake Hope. We do have a shower and toilet facilities on the property of Almost Paradise. It is walking distance or a short drive. Google maps is not dependable out here. We do ask for an arrival time, if possible so we can meet at the road/entrance to avoid confusion.
Rootbound Ranch, formally known as Lake Hope Farm, was a cattle farm and recovery center with a team of work horses that was closed down in 1980. The old barn has since collapsed, the farm had become overgrown. I grew up here and moved to the city for a few years but my love for this land never left. I had a camp here for several years before moving back. We have been here 5 years, breathing life back into the properties, pushing back the bush, mowing fields and brush/brambles back to grass and this year, prepared to share this space. We are happy to be able to do this, be it a learning curve. We went for low prices to figure it all out and hopefully, get feedback for any improvements we can make here. Got goats? We could use some goats!!
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Callum
April 2026
33 ft campervan
Host was great attentive helpful and more than accommodating. Appreciate all the help she gave. Would recommend - be careful of the weather but all round great!
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Cammy
August 2025
24 ft travel trailer
It was a gorgeous ride on country roads to get to Backwater Paradise, but once you turned onto the site you are greeted by a peaceful lake surrounded by trees. They offered free use of a rowboat or paddle boat, and my husband and I took the paddleboat for a spin around the lake. You get a light workout in the process. It is a nice place to meet people with only a handful of sites. We shared a nice campfire with young couple from Canada who were moving to Calgary. Jackie helped them get the fire started. When it got dark, the stars were amazing, lighting up the entire sky. Our only regret is we didnʻt book it for a second night.
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Mike
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Intimate campground. Just a few campsites. Never crowded or rowdy. Rustic. Good fishing. Friendly host.
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Melilou
July 2025
16 ft campervan
With kids
Nous avons passé chez Jackie deux merveilleuses journées en famille. L'endroit est magnifique, calme et très bien entretenu, le paradis porte bien son nom! Jackie nous a accueilli avec enthousiasme et générosité ! Certainement une place à visiter.
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Susan
July 2025
19 ft campervan
Peaceful, clean, quiet and welcoming. Would definitely stay there again if we are in the area. Thank you for your friendly hospitality.
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