The best camping near Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park adventure.

Campgrounds set around 40-metre-high waterfalls and hiking trails.

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Slate River Dairy

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · 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 make many different products as can be seen on our website www.slateriverdairy.com 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. 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 let us. There are many activities that can be done around here in nature and we will provide a map and explanation of where the activity is and provide website links as well of the many hiking trail around us. There is a lake about 12 min drive from us with a nice beach. We will provide a pick nick table and can set up a badminton net as well for those that like to have a badminton game. A short walk from us 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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Kaministiquia Camp

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Thunder Bay, ON

Learn more about this land:Park your RV / trailer/ camper/ or pitch a tent on this 5-acre property located on Highway 102 in Kaministiqua, Ontario. We have a water hookup and potable water available. The community center and post office with playground are across the road with Strawberry Creek and the Kam River a short walk away. Lots of room to park and different areas to make camp under mature spruce trees.

Boreal Wilderness Retreat

1 site · Tent114 acres · ON

114 acres of forest with the Arrow river running through it. Soil is clay so water isn’t clear but it’s nice and deep and refreshing. Extremely peaceful, no sounds except nature! Totally off the grid property with tons of space along the river to camp and be private. Outhouse with shower located closer to the house. Dogs allowed as long as they are friendly. We have a 2 year old and there is a small play structure closer to the house as well. Canoe can be used to paddle the river. Tons of trails on the property, and very close to many waterfalls and lakes! The spring flooding this year smashed up our gazebo so currently not useable, sorry!

The best camping near Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park 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

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.
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.