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Slate River Dairy

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19km from Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Thunder Bay, ON
We are an on-farm processing dairy where we take the milk from our own farm and bottle this in glass returnable bottles. We also sell other local products. We let campers stay in our parking lot where they can enjoy a beautiful sunset and many hiking trail just minutes away from us. Please note that when you book our place we may not see your booking right away or any messages from you to us, since the Hipcamp app is not working properly at the moment. If we haven't responded in a timely manner please email us from our website. slateriverdairy@tbaytel.net Campers can walk down to the river and maybe see a beaver hard at work. Campers will not be allowed to walk to the farm as insurance won't allow us to host campers when we do. Please do not drive around the building or pitch a tent on our septic field. There is a black mailbox by the front doors where we will put a welcome package for you. This has a map and websites of in the area hikes and other businesses. There is a lake about 12 min drive from us with a nice beach. We will provide a pick nick table, unless other campers are using it. A short walk from us is a small Catholic country church, and you can walk to the Slate River Bridge on Hwy 608 and on Hwy 61.
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Silver Mountain Lux and Cozy Cabin

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(7)
25km from Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Thunder Bay, ON
Welcome to our charming Lux and Cozy Cabin in nature! Silver Mountain is a small village in the heart of the most Beautiful Scenery with a large nature area, Mountains, and plenty of nature to explore, including natural falls, lakes, Atv trails, beach for sports, and relaxing. Suitable for couples, single travelling adventurer, business traveller, and families (with children). Free WiFi available. Surrounded by nature but close to the city of Thunder Bay, which has plenty of adventure for those who enjoy history, and outdoor sporting. A charming cabin surrounded by nature but a short drive to the city. Traditional method of construction with all modern basics you need. BBQ, Hot Tub, beautiful firepit, which includes chairs, and wood for burning. Outdoor games available, and lots of room to bring your own. Plenty of room to ride bikes, park all your toys, boats etc. Enjoy your stay, Welcome to our Lux, and Cozy Cabin. The space offers 2 Bedrooms, 1 full washroom, making it perfect for 2 couples, or a family of 4. When you tire of exploring the trail, site seeing swimming and sea-doing etc. Cozy up around the firepit, or in the hot tub, under the stary sky, and take in the beautiful scenery of Silver Mountain.
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CA$50
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Peaceful Poolside Bliss!

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(24)
74km from Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Thunder Bay, ON
Learn more about this land: Entirely surrounded by nature, beautiful and peaceful. A place to let go and just be. The camp sites are located with 160 acres in the middle of the forest. There is no traffic, no motor boats, no sea-doo's, no lawn mowers, just nature. The sound of the birds and the sound of silence is all you can hear. The campsites are spacious and tucked within the trees. Not entirely private, but private enough. There are more than 2 campsites available. All are by the swimming pool, sauna and summer kitchen area.  The pool area consists of a wood burning sauna for enjoyment and washing up, a fire pit for socializing and cooking, propane or charcoal BBQ's and a summer kitchen with a propane stove and cold running water. The pool area is the common area. Most of the time it is vacant but there may be other friendly, welcoming guests or myself enjoying that space. You may get the entire area to yourself. You never know. There is an artesian well beside the creek behind the summer kitchen. It is pure spring drinking water. Seeing the property is totally off grid there is no hydro or city water. So no plumbed in toilets. There is an outhouse for human waste. There are solar lights around the pool and sauna and a place to charge and use cell phones if need be. There may be other options available for your stay. A 21ft RV trailer with all the amenities of home for $100 per night. You can view the trailer on the air bnb site called "Pool side bliss glamper RV trailer". Glamper meaning you have to bring your own blankets, sheets or sleeping bag and pillow.
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Niibing Tribal Tours

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(2)
37km from Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park · 13 sites · Lodging · Neebing, ON
Bring your family or organization to stay on my pristine land situated on 135 acres located 45kms south from Thunder Bay airport and 10 minutes north of the Minnesota border. I welcome you to rent one of my thirteen rustic cabins or pitch your tent in a private area to reconnect with nature and rediscover yourself. You can also purchase add-on experiences to learn more about Anishinaaabe practices and the rich culture of the region. For nature lovers and boating enthusiasts, the Little Trout Bay Conservation Area and Lake Superior boat launch are all less than 2 kms away. Enjoy the James Duncan Nature Trail located in the same area, perfect for a day hike. A firepit with firewood for purchase is also available for your family to enjoy. I look forward to meeting you soon. Niibing means 'it is summer' in Anishinaabe. My paternal ancestry is Anishinaabe from north of Lake Superior and Cree/French from northern Manitoba and my maternal ancestry is from England through my great-grandmother. I purchased this land in 2017 to fulfil a lifelong dream to live in the bush next to water and to offer tribal tourism opportunities to global visitors. My ancestors have been greeting visitors on Gichigami (Lake Superior) for thousands of years. I feel that when I am greeting visitors. It is important to me and to my role of Lodgekeeper to be welcoming and accommodating. As a Lodgekeeper, I was presented with the Spiritual guidance to conduct this work for all people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous. I am very passionate about this work and share the concepts of 'All My Relations' and our interconnectedness with the animals, trees, plants, mountains, water and all the other beings of Mother Earth. It is my life’s work. “I offer these teachings and experiences from my role as Lodgekeeper, gifted to me through ceremony. I do this work from the heart, with the understanding that healing is sacred — and sustainability is sacred. Every contribution supports the land, the Spirits, and the continuation of these opportunities for future generations.” Standing Strong of the Anishinaabe People
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The best camping in Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, ON guide

Overview

About

The crashing waters of Kakabeka Falls (Ontario's second-highest falls) are accessed by a wraparound boardwalk providing amazing views that make this a popular park for both day-use visitors and campers. Fed by the Kaministiquia River, the falling water has carved the rocks so that you can follow historic voyageur routes and view 1.6 million-year-old fossils at the bottom. Hiking trails range from easy to challenging, and an abundance of flora and fauna showcase the region’s natural splendour. Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park campsites are large, private, and shaded, with playgrounds, comfort stations, and many amenities.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for big groups: Mountain Portage is closest to a comfort station.
  • Best for RVs: Whispering Hills has pull-throughs and hook-ups.
  • Best for classic park views: Riverside is closest to the water.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. This popular park is on the major road through Northern Ontario to Manitoba, so many people opt to stop here on cross-country road trips.
  2. All sites at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park are reservable in advance via the Ontario Parks website, but you still may be able to walk up and score a campsite midweek or outside of July and August.

When to go

Though Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park is open year-round (and seeing the waterfall frozen in winter is amazing), the campgrounds are only open from mid-May to mid-October. To enjoy the beaches, you’re most likely to get warm waters at the end of July and through August, which is naturally the busiest time at the park. If you like a quieter stay, you might want to book earlier or later in the season. 

Know before you go

  • Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park offers barrier-free camping, a barrier-free comfort station, and two wheelchair-accessible trails. 
  • Some campsites are close to the highway and can be noisy, so check the campground map before booking your spot.
  • The mosquitoes at this park can be relentless. Bring plenty of extra-strength bug spray!
  • Cell reception can be patchy or non-existent here.
  • There’s a park store in the visitor centre where you can pick up basic essentials and souvenirs, but the city of Thunder Bay is also close enough to grab other supplies.
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