Where can you camp for free in Ontario?

Q: Where can you camp for free in Ontario?

In Ontario , Canada, you can camp for free on Crown land, which makes up about 87% of the province. Crown land offers dispersed, backcountry camping with no facilities, so you'll need to be prepared and practice Leave No Trace principles. Some popular areas for free camping in Ontario include: Algonquin Provincial Park 's non-operating parks and conservation reserves (note: permits and fees are required for backcountry camping) Temagami region Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park Massasauga Provincial Park's backcountry sites (note: permits and fees are required for backcountry camping) Keep in mind that you'll need a Crown land Camping Permit if you're a non-resident of Canada. You can find more information about Crown land camping and regulations on the Ontario government's website.

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In Ontario, Canada, you can camp for free on Crown land, which makes up about 87% of the province. Crown land offers dispersed, backcountry camping with no facilities, so you'll need to be prepared and practice Leave No Trace principles. Some popular areas for free camping in Ontario include:

Algonquin Provincial Park's non-operating parks and conservation reserves (note: permits and fees are required for backcountry camping)
Temagami region
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
Massasauga Provincial Park's backcountry sites (note: permits and fees are required for backcountry camping)

Keep in mind that you'll need a Crown land Camping Permit if you're a non-resident of Canada. You can find more information about Crown land camping and regulations on the Ontario government's website.