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Almost Paradise
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Jessica
November 2025
10 ft campervan
1 night at Almost Paradise
Magnificent place, enchanting view, peaceful in the heart of nature and very easy access from the transcontinental highway 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 The hosts are friendly and welcoming 🤩
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Grizzly
November 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Suzie-Q's Homestead
Came in very late after a World Series Game. We set up quietly with prior permission and got some well needed rest. Very quiet and peaceful. Washroom and parking were great. Highly recommend this host and will be back again on my travels. Here is a picture of the washroom and parking, I do not think there was one posted.
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This is the terrain and view of Lake Hope across the road. Our 4 season camp is to the right.
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Kylie
October 2025
29 ft Class A
1 night at Almost Paradise
Beautiful spot with a stunning sunset over the lake- definitely the highlight of our stay! Jackie was very welcoming, and the shower and toilet were clean and modern, which was a great bonus. Highly recommend!
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Kylie
October 2025
29 ft Class A
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Sue and her husband were very friendly and helpful! We had a quick one night stop but still had a good time. They were very accommodating even for our 9m RV which they helped us hook up to power.
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Wendy
October 2025
20 ft campervan
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Perfect place for a comfy nights stay. Electric available near parking spot and Sue and her husband were very friendly and helpful to make us feel welcome, including giving access to her bathroom which was close to entrance door in the house. Thank you!
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Cindy
October 2025
19 ft travel trailer
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Sue ( and her partner Bert) were so very accommodating. This was our first nite with our new to us RV, and getting help setting up, having shore power and water was really reassuring. Also, access to a bathroom ( toilet/shower) other than our own in the trailer was a bonus.
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Backwater Paradise
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Manthan
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
1 night at Backwater Paradise
Very nice host and very supportive. We were first timer so they even helped us to build our tent. Highly recommend to add on their fresh eggs
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This is the view of Lake Hope from Tent Site 1
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Roderick
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Almost Paradise
Have a good sleep on site and took advantage of the shower. Modern full shower facility. Wifi accessible from camp site. Will be happy to stay here again next time I am in the area.
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Catherine
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Great host and very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay at Suzy Q!
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This is the view of Lake Hope from Tent Site 1
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Pierre
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Almost Paradise
Gorgeous spot 👍 amenities ok, easy communication and good welcome by the host.
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Bill
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Sue was late coming home, but she told us to make ourself at home, and park anywhere we wanted. We spend just a little time with her visiting, but did not take long to feel right at home .
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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David
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead
Great communication. Quick stop on my cross Canada journey! Thanks!!
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This is the view of Lake Hope from Tent Site 1
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Sara
August 2025
Tent
1 night at Almost Paradise
We had a SUPER brief stay as we breezed through the area but I would absolutely stay again! The property is just lovely. We wish we had more time
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Site 1 RV/group site in relation to the shoreline. Tbis spot could easlily have 2 RVs or combination of several tents and RV
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Lauryn
August 2025
10 ft pop-up camper
Weekend Trip to Backwater Paradise
I really enjoyed my stay. The host is very considerate, the wood pile purchased was huge! The place is very private, would recommend bringing fishing equipment. I was surprised how close the campsites are but no one else was there during my stay and it was awesome.
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Backwater Paradise
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Cammy
August 2025
24 ft travel trailer
1 night at Backwater Paradise
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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Backwater Paradise
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Cameron
August 2025
Tent
1 night at Backwater Paradise
This was truly an Ontarian paradise. Jackie was so kind and helped us build an impressive bonfire despite the wood being wet from earlier rain. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this slice of heaven.
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Backwater Paradise
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Jazz
August 2025
Tent
2 nights at Backwater Paradise
Had an amazing couple nights, my favorite spot for the last 4 years. Feel like family now. The host is amazing, and super accommodating. Can't wait to go back.
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Backwater sign and our site
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Mike
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
3 nights at Backwater Paradise
Intimate campground. Just a few campsites. Never crowded or rowdy. Rustic. Good fishing. Friendly host.
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Suzie-Q's Homestead
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Michaela
August 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Suzie-Q's Homestead
Sue and her husband are really lovely! They have a great space, I loved chatting with her about her beautiful garden. There was a rain storm and she checked in on me. Felt super safe as a solo female traveller ❤️ would happily stay again!
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Backwater Paradise
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Shawn
August 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Backwater Paradise
Beautiful spot! Will definitely stay here again! We had the entire area to ourselves it was very private clean washroom/out house very very accommodating and our dog loved it as well!
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Top-rated campgrounds

  • Spring 2022. We work very hard at making all our spaces better each year.
  • June 2024. Tent Sites 1 and 2 and some of the common area. Things sure have changed a lot over the last 3 years. Including new picnic tables.
  • Spring 2022. We work very hard at making all our spaces better each year.

Backwater Paradise

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(95)
52km from Mississagi River Provincial Park · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Blind River, ON
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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  • Its that time of year!
  • This is the view of Lake Hope from Tent Site 1
  • Its that time of year!

Almost Paradise

98%
(22)
52km from Mississagi River Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Blind River, ON
Welcome to Almost Paradise in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes off the Trans Canada highway, north of 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. Need internet? We have Starlink!. We also have star gazing and sunsets! As a new camp spot, upgrades at Almost Paradise are ongoing, including renovations to make a house into a cottage. Our 4 season camper, equipped with a woodstove is also now back at Almost Paradise and is available again for those that need accommodations and want a rustic and cozy option. Backwater Paradise was flooded out from a very wet spring and Almost Paradise was created as a backup. We have a new seasonal shower unit at this location, available to all our campers. Check out our extras!! We have 1 tent site, 1 RV site and a 4 season camp with an extra 4 person dome tent to accommodate extra people. This past winter was very forgiving and gave us the opportunity to work on a new bush trail at Backwater Paradise, for visiting nature lovers and plan on keeping it useable in winter. The trail is available to all our campers. . Some is lakefront and some is marsh. There is seasonal berries everywhere here. Please bring binoculars!! Almost Paradise has all of the same benefits as Backwater Paradise campers and just across the road. Including use of the lake, and the nature trail to Left Field and all of the extras. (eggs, firewood sales, shower and paddle boat) In Lake Hope 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 with firepit and a picnic table to enjoy the water and the shoreline. Lately a family of geese have been frequent visitors over there. We host fires Friday and Saturday nights weather permitting at this location. Almost Paradise has a gravel driveway and slopes towards the lake so you still get a good view of the lake. The driveway is the best spot for an RV. Our Muscovy ducks are at Almost Paradise, beside the camping. They are quiet but funny looking 😊 The next property over is our farm, where we free range our chickens and ducks with 2 livestock guardian dogs. Fresh eggs are available.
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  • Suzie-Q's Homestead
  • Suzie-Q's Homestead
  • Suzie-Q's Homestead

Suzie-Q's Homestead

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51km from Mississagi River Provincial Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Spanish, ON
We live in a beautiful area nestled in the woods just seconds away from amenities, half a kilometer off Highway 17. It is very private here. We are homesteaders and love our land. We grow our own food, our own herbs and our own chickens. If you're here during the right time, you might see a few chicks running around . In our town we have a small grocery store, a convenience store with gas and we have an LCBO You can park in the driveway with you RV or on the lawn with your tent. You will have access to electricity and water. You can also use the bathroom and shower. You must provide your own extension cord and water hose I do have some here if need be but I am not sure they would be long enough. There is a beautiful Lake just down the street. Another half a kilometer away for you to go. Kayaking, swimming or just sightseeing. There is also a spot for you to climb the mountain. The marina here in town is absolutely beautiful and they have a lookout for you to climb. I believe it's 132 steps. This is the highlight of our little town.
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  • Waterfalls Lodge
  • Waterfalls Lodge
  • Waterfalls Lodge

Waterfalls Lodge

49km from Mississagi River Provincial Park · 4 sites · Lodging · Spanish, ON
Northern Ontario fishing lodge located in Spanish Ontario .We have a mix of rough camping ,Rv sites and glamping .Centrally located washrooms with showers laundry and dump station . Have wifi available on site .Located on a multi chain lake system . free beach area , canoes, kayaks hydro bikes and water trampoline available for all guest to use. The Landing - store/gift shop on site Licensed restaurant as well.
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  • The Nest Forest Retreat
  • The Nest Forest Retreat
  • The Nest Forest Retreat

The Nest Forest Retreat

67km from Mississagi River Provincial Park · 1 site · Lodging · Thessalon, ON
Tucked into a quiet, forested corner of Northern Skies Resort, The Nest is a canvas bell tent hidden away in a secluded wooded glen within a short walk to a beautiful, quiet spring fed and crystal clear large lake. Immerse yourself in nature while indulging in special touches that make you feel comfortable and well cared for. The Nest includes a queen bed with luxury linens, towels and robes; outdoor shower with hot water; outdoor kitchen with electricity, propane cooktop, fridge and sink with hot and cold running water; bbq and private campfire pit; and vertical log outhouse. Resort amenities available to all guests include a wood fired sauna, sand beach, canoes, kayaks, hiking, and fishing. At night, star gazing is unparalleled and the northern lights can sometimes be seen. You are welcome to stop by our Mini Makers Market onsite to purchase locally made art, food items and other goods. The Nest is located in Algoma Country's famous Mississaugi Valley, named after the wild and winding river that provides a stunning scenic drive at any time of year that starts just "up the road" - we highly recommend packing a picnic and taking a day to explore this hidden gem!
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The best camping in Mississagi River Provincial Park, ON guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure through Mississagi River Provincial Park, where the landscape's ancient hills and pristine lakes beckon. Traverse over 40 km of trails, indulge in backcountry hiking, or paddle the serene waters. Rustic camping sites offer a tranquil retreat, while the Helenbar Trail Lookout promises breathtaking vistas. Whether you're casting a line for trout or exploring scenic ridges, Mississagi is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early, as reservations can be made up to five months in advance to secure your ideal spot.
  • Be flexible with your dates to increase your chances of finding an available campsite.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Explore nearby camping options to have a backup plan in case your preferred site is booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Mississagi River Provincial Park is between May 17 and October 6, when the park is fully operational. Summer offers warm weather perfect for hiking and paddling, while fall dazzles with vibrant foliage. Winter visits are possible, but be prepared for cold temperatures and limited access to facilities.

Know before you go

  • Check for any active advisories, such as fire bans or boil water notices, before your visit.
  • Remember to pick up your backcountry camping permit at the main gate during business hours.
  • Prepare for rustic camping; amenities are limited, enhancing the natural experience.
  • Respect the park's ecological integrity by practicing leave-no-trace principles.
  • For any accessibility concerns or alternative format requests, contact the park's customer service.
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