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Ultimate Guide to Algonquin Park Camping 🌳🫎 🍁
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items Algonquin Park Camping has always been popular with 10 campgrounds for car camping, backcountry sites, group camping, and even some resorts. Staying in the park gives you easy access to the hiking trails, canoeing, museums and exhibits, beaches and m...
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Things to do in Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park Camping
Other Accommodation in Algonquin Park
What to Bring for Algonquin Camping
Transportation to Algonquin Provincial Park
Things to do in Algonquin Park
You can be as busy or as relaxed in Algonquin Park as you want. There are so many hiking trails for every level, canoe rentals, bicycle rentals, museums and picnic spots overlooking scenic lakes. And you may see some wildlife as well.
There are many Algonquin Park activities and this lists just a few including hiking, camping, canoeing, picnics, visiting the logging exhibit and more.
Best 37 Things to Do in Algonquin Park (2025 Travel Guide)
There are numerous hiking trails in Algonquin Park with varied terrain and difficulty. I break it all down so you can walk the best trail for you.
Best Hiking Trails in Algonquin Park 2025
Ontario Parks official Algonquin Provincial Park website with recommendations for visiting the park
Algonquin Provincial Park
The Algonquin Park Logging Museum is located near the east entrance. The visitor centre offering a film (worth the viewing) and small shop. Then walk the easy trail to view the cabins, logging boat, logging equipment from past years.
Algonquin Logging Museum | Algonquin Provincial Park
Canoeing has always been popular in Algonquin Park and is a great way to explore the park. This voyage is on Canoe Lake and besides the canoe includes lunch and other activities.
6 Hour Algonquin Park Canoe Trip
The Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has exhibits on the history of the park and about the wildlife. There is also a shop, cafe, and viewing platform.
Algonquin Park Visitor Centre | Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Park Camping
You can make reservations with Ontario Parks if you have your own camping equipment in one of the 10 campgrounds. No camping gear, no problems as there are trips from Toronto which include all you need with several including canoeing.
Don't have camping equipment, This tour includes transportation, camping equipment, some hikes and other activities. A great way if you are new to camping.
Welcome To Camping At Algonquin Park (2 Day)
Departing from the Toronto this 3 day visit to Algonquin Park includes your camping equipment, some meals, and activities.
Algonquin Group Camping Adventure (3 Day)
A 4-day camping and camping trip in Algonquin Park includes your camping equipment and meals. Includes other activities including hiking.
Algonquin Park 4-Day Luxury Moose/Beaver/Turtle Camping & Canoeing Adventure
Want to go camping in Algonquin Park but don't like using tents. How about an RV Motorhome in Algonquin with some hiking included.
Algonquin Park RV-Motorhome Trip with Hiking
Ontario Parks Reservations are required whether visiting for any length of time. Reserved campgrounds, backcountry sites, and group campgrounds.
Ontario Parks Reservation System
List of campgrounds in Algonquin Park includes those for car camping, group camping and backcountry
Algonquin Provincial Park - Camping
Lake of Two Rivers Campground is perhaps the most popular in the park as it is located near a store, bike rental and on a lake. Can be very busy during the summer.
Lake of Two Rivers Campground - Reviews & Photos
Mew Lake Campground is open all year and even offers yurts. Close to hiking trails and quieter than Lake of Two Rivers.
Mew Lake Campground - Reviews & Photos
Pog Lake Campground in Algonquin Park is one of the highest rated. Not as busy as some of the other campgrounds yet located close to many of the hiking trails and other facilities.
Pog Lake Campground - Reviews & Photos
Other Accommodation in Algonquin Park
If not a camper you do have options when visiting Algonquin Park. There is the Wolf Den Hostel in Oxtonque Lake just outside the entrance. Inside the park are several resort hotels with restaurant and access to outdoor activities.
Algonquin has a number of lodges located within the park with fine dining. They provide a great base for canoeing or hiking with a little more comfort.
56 hotels in Algonquin Park, Canada.
The Wolf Den is located in Oxtongue just outside the Algonquin Park west gate and is open all year. Great outdoor kitchen in the summer.
The Wolf Den Nature Retreat | Hostel & Cabins at Algonquin Park
Expedia offer accmodations within Algonquin Provincial Park with more comfort. The restaurants are worth booking for fine dining as well.
Best Hotels Near Algonquin Provincial Park, from CA $63 - Expedia
What to Bring for Algonquin Camping
These are a few of the items you will need to start you started to go camping in Algonquin Park or anywhere. The quality of items you purchase will depend on how much camping you intend to do.
Having a day pack fs essential while hiking or for a day paddle to carry your sunscreen, lunch, first aid kit and other iems.
Osprey Daylite Daypack
Dome tent available for 4 or 8 people while camping in Algonquin Park. Easy to set up and waterproof.
Amazon Basics Dome Camping Tent 4-Person
This Coleman model is the traditional 2 burner camp stove which has been around for years and is still very popular.
Coleman 2-Burner Gas Camping Stove
Waterproof and lightweight sleeping bag your Algonquin Park camping trip.
MalloMe Waterproof Sleeping Bag - Adults & Kids
Black Diamond Hiking poles from MEC. They will help you navigate the roots and rocks along the Algonquin Park trails.
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles - Unisex | MEC
A headlamp or flashlight is necessary when camping in Algonquin Park. To find your way to the washrooms or find items in your tent you need this.
LHKNL 1200 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp 2-Pack
Transportation to Algonquin Provincial Park
The best way to get to Algonquin Park is to drive with your own vehicle or a rental car. Remember to reserved a vehicle permit online up to 5 days in advance of your arrival as they can sell out during busy times. There is also the Parkbus from Toron...
Most people drive to Algonquin Park for flexible transportation. Four of the most popular driving routes and possible stops along the way.
How to Get from Toronto to Algonquin Provincial Park: 4 Ways
Parkbus operates buses from several locations in Toronto to Oxtonque Lake plus several Algonquin Park locations.
Algonquin Update
Expedia lets you compare car rental rates in Toronto for your drive to Algonquin Provincial Park.
CA $38 Car Rental Toronto - Expedia.ca