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Isik

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Middle Earth

Due to vehicle problems, I was unable to make my way to the site. Therefore, I can not comment on the facilities and the site. However, Brian was very supportive and attentive throughout. I can say that he is a fantastic host. I will definitely go to this site next time.

Yumking

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Middle Earth

Host is nice and casual, place is clean have garage bin everything is good

dhanushma

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Highland Farms N Stables

We had a really good experience at the cozy cabin #2 in Highland Farm and Stable. It was a very pleasant stay, and we enjoyed a lot. The place was peaceful and comfortable — perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Emily

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Off-Grid Studios

Had an amazing stay at Sean’s place in the beginning of October. He was so accommodating and friendly. We had everything we needed and Sean was responsive to our messages. The lake is a short walk away and even though it was late in the season, we had warm enough weather to take a dip. We stayed on the landing site and had an overall amazing experience. Will definitely be back again. We went exploring and made a couple of new friends in the area as the people we encountered were very friendly. Not a single complaint and it’s nice for people who want to forgo the crowded campgrounds.

Laura

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

As always, an incredible experience. The site is pristine and the lake is gorgeous. My favorite aspect is the way the light hits the forest in the opposite shoreline in the morning and in the evening, it is so beautiful.

Wendy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Middle Earth

Always a pleasure tent camping at Middle Earth, this was our third time here, second time at the woodlands camp site! The fall colours were incredible and we got to hang out with the squirrels and toads. This spot is very private with lots of space for parking and tents, and a nice large fire ring. Definitely prepare the necessities for taking care of business in the wild!

Shernaaz

September 2025

2 nights at Highland Farms N Stables

We absolutely our stay at cabin 3. We did quite a lot of star gazing on both nights!! The place is so well maintained and are fully private. Highly recommend.

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Covered Bridge Park

Quiet and nice view, steps to beach and fishing area. Less light polluted area with lots of stars to watch. Overall very convenient to everything. (Cave, hiking trail, private beach for swimming or fishing, sunrise, sunset view

Tanya

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Highland Farms N Stables

I had a lovely stay at the little cabin. It was clean, quiet and private.

Jay

September 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Off-Grid Studios

It started raining right as we arrived and didn't stop until the next day, yet it was still a great trip! There's something special about this place! It feels very private and tucked into the woods, but there's a gravel road not far away, so you'll hear vehicles from time to time. Or people walking and talking and you'll think there are people in the bush, but they pass eventually.

william

September 2025

5 nights at New Frontiers Retreat

The place was very clean everything we needed was available. Chris was helpful and a great host

Lloyd

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Tiny Village Ottawa River - Camping

I was in S5 site for 3 nights. I am 78 years old and still tent camping. Probably spent years sleeping in a n out doors environment m. Likely the best it at least the second best site of my life. Thanks

Natasha

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tiny Village Ottawa River - Camping

We loved our stay at Tiny Village. The place is beautiful and very peaceful. It has a lot of great things to do, and easy access to the city nearby. The cleaning could be better, but other than that, great place to relax.

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

We are definitely coming back. Clean, quiet, private. Beautiful views all around.

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Burke’s Barnyard - Farm Camping

Nice spot, well kept bunkie, and lots of awesome chickens and ducks! A great spot to stay.

Jim

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tiny Village Ottawa River - Camping

The site was clean and private. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.

Dee

September 2025

With kids

3 nights at Highland Farms N Stables

We really enjoyed camping on Pennys land! The short drive to the cabin was beautiful! The trees really gave us privacy, which we loved :) The cabin was so cozy and clean, and the provided bbq, burner and propane was very convenient! Great experience!!!

Kassie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Trapper Lake

I had a lovely Labour Day weekend at the dam. The site is huge, private, and Trapper Lake was perfect for paddleboarding. The hike in was beautiful, but be prepared for LOTS of hills 😅 it was a fun challenge for my dog & I! Kelly is very thoughtful, communicative, and offers assistance in/out if needed. The only downside was noise from the other site. There's a good distance between sites, but unfortunately the sound traveled across the lake and they got quite rowdy. I would love to stay again, but maybe at a time when the other site is not booked!

Thomas

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Trapper Lake

Great spot for groups of people! Lots of room to pitch tents. Lots of space to park.

Iltaf

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Ball Lake Tent Camping

Amazing camp site , private and lots of space to be with family and friends

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Schoolhouse Inn Campsites

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14km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 6 sites · Lodging · Round Lake Centre, ON

Learn more about this land:Come camp at the corner of Algonquin Park!Our building used to be a school, it was abandoned for years, we decided to bring back the life, rent out rooms, and provide campsites. The campsites are ideal for tenters, van camping, and  (self-contained) RVs up to 40 feet. It is the perfect base camp for your Algonquin Park adventure. The washroom and shower are located inside the building. Communal Firepit on-site. Pets on leash welcome.The Round Lake public boat lunch is just 2 minutes, summertime you can enjoy the water, and in the wintertime the snowmobile trails, cross country skiing are here, waiting for you. End of the day you can relax in the hot tub. Free for our guests. 

The Knotty Pines by Round Lake

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(32)

14km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Killaloe, ON

(formerly Hop, Skip, Lake) THE AREA: If you’ve ever been to the Ottawa Valley, you know we’ve got it all. Boating, fishing, hiking, biking, rivers, waterfalls, caves, ATV’ing, horseback riding, and loads of things to do for any outdoor enthusiast at any pace. Come for relaxation, or come for exhilaration, we will welcome you with open arms and point you to all the places you may like to explore. THE CAMPSITE: At The Knotty Pines you shall enjoy 1 entire acre all to yourselves, while the beautiful, sandy-bottom Round Lake is a hop, skip, and a jump just across the street (3-5 minute walk). The site features a lovely natural forest canopy perfect for pitching tents, a campfire area, a toilet with a view, a picnic table, a field for stargazing, shaded+sunny areas, and plenty of hammock holders in the pine tree patches that border your site. If it happens to rain on your parade, we've got an upgraded pop-up trailer that sleeps 6 ready to rent for a few extra bucks. Come on over, we’re so happy to host you!

Covered Bridge Park

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(13)

19km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Killaloe, ON

Covered Bridge Park is a magnificent 150 acres waterfront campground on Bonnechere River with cottages, cabins, tent and trailer sites. We are located east of Algonquin Provincial Park and located in Tramore on the north side of Bonnechere River between Round Lake and Golden Lake. Enjoy beautiful Ontario summers with great fishing, swimming, canoeing and wildlife viewing. Discover Natures Playground on this old farm that has been preserved in its natural state with 100 acres of mature forest, meadows and trails; only a small portion of the property has been developed into a Campground. Most of what we offer here is pure Mother Nature.

Lakeside Bunkie - 35min to Alg.Park

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(29)

22km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 1 site · Lodging · Madawaska Valley, ON

Learn more about this land: Rustic bunkie located on 2 acres, is nestled among the trees beside a small, crystal clear lake. With 700 ft of untouched shoreline, privacy is second to none. From this lake, you can access 3 other lakes by provided canoe/kayak without portage. The site is 35 min. from Algonquin Park and 11 km from MKC, the world-famous white water paddling centre. 10x10 main floor with sleeping loft. Solar power provides lighting & a propane furnace for cool nights. Solar lights outside provide ambient lighting-may be turned off if preferred. The call of the loons & the barred owl will be your lullaby as you drift off to sleep after a day of hiking, paddling, or swimming.  There is no running water, you will have to bring your own drinking water. You will need to bring everything you require for cooking, eating and washing dishes. There is no sink, stove, or BBQ on site. As the site is off-grid, there are no appliances. There is a split log bench beside the self-contained fire pit.  Please bring your own firewood, matches/lighter,  and/or firestarter materials. Small fires only please, as this is a well-treed location. Fires must be extinguished prior to going to bed — there is a bucket by the firepit. If you are wondering if something is there, I suggest you reach out to check with me before arrival. There is a new private outhouse on site. The outhouse is past the bunkie along the path. Solar lights work with the flick of a switch — one switch by the door, one by the bed. You have access to 2 kayaks and 1 canoe, 2 adult lifejackets. These are located on the waterfront between the bunkie and the house @260 Matcheski Road. Please return these as you found them after each use. They are shared with the guests at the house. It is a natural shoreline at the bunkie, with a sandy bottom — pretty good swimming, actually! Absolutely no harsh chemicals/detergents in the water! Please leave the site tidy and as you found it. Take your garbage and recycling. This is a small lakeside community —  no loud music, please. Respect the solitude!  Please respect the natural setting — leave it as you found it, do not cut live growth.

Six Waterfalls

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(26)

33km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hastings Highlands, ON

Large private campsite available for rent on Kamaniskeg Lake Road. This campsite is tent camping only, some acceptations may apply (please message host) Large private family campsite located on Kamaniskeg Lake Rd private access to 10 acres with six stunning waterfalls and a pond. Wild Raspberry and blackberry and lots of wildlife to see. Driving: 5 minutes to hinterland beach, 5 mins to Combermere, 10 mins to Madawaska Kanu Centre, 15 mins to Barrys Bay, 35 mins to Bancroft, 3 hours to Toronto. Exclusive access to 6 privately owned stunning waterfalls. Surrounded by crown land. Kamaniskeg lake is a large lake known for its crystal clear waters, excellent fishing, loons, hiking/atv/snowmobile trails, and over 90 kilometres of boating. Absolutely no dumping/ littering on the property. To get to the waterfalls is considered to be a moderate to advanced level hiking ability required. There are no neighbours. There is no electricity or bathroom facility. Local amenities nearby: - Convenient store in Combermere - Hospital, banks, churches, restaurants, and unique shops to browse through in Barry's Bay - Metro & Valumart grocery stores Home Hardware Building Centre in Combermere) - Liquor store & Beer store - Pharmacy - Post Office - Gas Stations - Outdoor adventure outfitter, Mad Outdoors - Dollar store and Stedman’s department store - Madawaska kanu centre Dont forget to visit the beautiful Hinterland Public Beach when you visit and please check current fire ban status for hasting highlands. When you arrive there is no address number, please follow the approximate address on google. You will see a tree with several pink ties around it, thats the main entrance. Please be advised we have trail cameras set up around the property for security purposes only. You may consider using the rear camping site to be further away from the road, you will find a second fire pit there!

Hidden Gem on Lorwell Lake

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38km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 1 site · Lodging · Brudenell Lyndoch And Raglan, ON

The 1 acre site is nestled and hidden away at the end of a private road, in the forest, next to ancient Canadian Shield rockfaces, on a pristine clean lake in the Madawaska Highlands. The shoreline is left natural with a floating dock. Swimming, fishing and kayaking is excellent. We are surrounded by hundreds of acres of crown land with an extensive path network reaching up to Foymount, the highest elevation in Southern Ontario. Killaloe is the closest town and Brudenell, a logging ghosttown, off the beaten path, is being rediscovered for its quaint beauty. Near Eganville, Foymount, Barrys Bay, Algonquin Park, Bancroft

New Frontiers Retreat

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39km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 21 sites · Lodging · North Algona Wilberforce, ON

Immersed in forest along the shore of the Bonnechere River, New Frontiers offers comfortable three-season camping in our cozy domes. Walk the forest trails, paddle on the river, stare at the stars, and watch the wildlife outside your window. Enjoy nature from the privacy of your own little "domicile".

Highland Farms N Stables

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50km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 5 sites · Lodging · Bancroft, ON

Private, off-grid cabins tucked in the wilderness near Algonquin Park—it's camping without the hassle! Vehicle accessible and close to 3 quiet beaches. Enjoy horseback riding nearby, or kayak, canoe, hike, swim, fish, bird watch, snowmobile, or ATV. Fee includes off-grid cabin, deck, campsite, fire pit, screen tent, BBQ with propane, parking, and on some cabins, heat from Sept 15 to May 15. Are we full? Search for Cozy Cabin #2 , Fox Den 3, Moose Run 4 & Meadowlark #5—all our cabins are beautiful! Firewood available on-site, with stores nearby for supplies. PRIVACY PLUS!

Middle Earth

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51km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 10 sites · Tents · Hastings Highlands, ON

Middle Earth is nestled in a small valley in the highland hills in the middle of Lake St Peter and Mink Lake. We offer a variety of campsites on 150 acres with easy access to Algonquin trails, lakes, rivers, and attractions. These sites are ideal for campers looking to explore natural wilderness and enjoy pristine lakes. Pets are most welcome at all of our sites. Come and enjoy the natural wonders of the Highlands!

Burke’s Barnyard - Farm Camping

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52km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging · Harcourt, ON

420 Friendly Camping on the Farm! Welcome to Burke's Barnyard, where the fun never stops! Located on a breathtaking 4-acre property nestled in the beautiful Boulter hills, just 30 minutes from either Barry's Bay or Bancroft. Gather around our campfires, indulge in delicious food, and mingle with our friendly animals, including pigs, ducks, chickens, and turkeys. Take a dip in our nearby lakes or soak up the sun on our sandy beaches. And that's just the beginning – there's so much more to explore here at Burke's Barnyard. Our ACMPR-registered hosts ensure your safety and comfort throughout your stay, and we pride ourselves on being cannabis-friendly. So come on over and experience the ultimate getaway with us. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube – just search for @burkesbarnyard. Don't miss out on the fun – see you soon!

Off-Grid Studios

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52km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bancroft, ON

Oct 7Update- Price reduction for the rest of the year. If you haven't gotten outside enough this year I'd love to help you. Sit by a camp fire, go for a walk in the leaves, get out on the water. Use code BOYWKRYG for 20$ off bookings of more than one night during the week. 40 acres of off grid property in the monteagle valley. We live year round on the property, growing food, tending the apple orchard, and wild foraging. Campsites nestled in the woods with lots of trails to explore. Less than 2 minute drive to Salmon Trout Lake or 15 minutes to Papineau Beach or Fosters Beach, both great for kids. Great area for canoeing, hiking and fishing. 15 minutes from Maynooth and Bancroft, 30 minutes to Algonquin Park. Queer and 420 friendly.

Tiny Village Ottawa River - Camping

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53km from Bonnechere River Provincial Park · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Deep River, ON

Tiny Village Ottawa River is a unique nature village resort located on our 59.1 acres of property. It contains 2000 feet of gorgeous sandy shores along the Ottawa River and Crown land on the opposing shore. No matter the kind of camper you are, our serviced/tent/glamping sites offer all the benefits of a comfortable lifestyle at a fraction of the cost, as it is our mission to make enjoying the great outdoors accessible to everyone. Tiny Village Ottawa River is a 2-hour drive from Ottawa, 4.5 hours from Montreal and 4.5 hours from Toronto.

The best camping in Bonnechere River Provincial Park, ON guide

Overview

About

Immerse yourself in the tranquil wilderness of Bonnechere River Provincial Park. Here, the gentle flow of the Bonnechere River sets the stage for a day spent fishing, swimming, or paddling in the calm waters. Venture along the river's edge, where the echoes of history blend with the rustling of red and silver maples, and the call of the wild beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

When to go

The best time to visit Bonnechere River Provincial Park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the river invites for a refreshing dip. However, the park's beauty can also be enjoyed in the fall, with vibrant foliage offering a stunning backdrop. Winter visits are serene, though some activities may be limited due to weather conditions.

Know before you go

Check for any park advisories or fire bans before planning your visit to ensure a safe experience.
Remember to bring water purification methods as boil water advisories may be in place.
Accessibility may vary across different areas of the park; contact the park office for the latest information.
While the park is non-operating, designated campsites are available; familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations.
For a smooth visit, note that the park is a waterway, so prepare accordingly for water-based activities.

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