ONTARIO
Non-Operating Parks
There are more non-operating parks in Ontario than there are operating parks. Some you can camp in and some you can't. They generally do not have facilities or dedicated staff. Many protect recreational waterways and nature reserves protect rare flora, fauna and geological landscapes.
Visitors to Ontario must pay non-resident fees to camp overnight in a non-operating park.
Visitors to Ontario must pay non-resident fees to camp overnight in a non-operating park.
Alexander Lake Forest Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
Indian Point Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Waubaushene Beaches Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Widdifield Forest Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Indian Point Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Waubaushene Beaches Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Widdifield Forest Provincial Park, Ontario - ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Crown Land
Ontario provides many opportunities for crown land camping outside of provincial parks. In general, residents of Canada may camp free of charge on crown land for up to 21 days at any one site, unless posted otherwise. No facilities are provided on crown land, and ecological sustainability is of utmost importance. At these sites campers must practice ‘leave no trace' camping as well as safe backcountry cooking and food storage.
The majority of Ontario's crown land is located in the north of the province.
Visitors to Ontario must pay non-resident fees to camp overnight on crown land.
Non-residents who need a permit can buy one online or through participating ServiceOntario centres and authorized licence issuers in northern Ontario.
Cost = $9.35 + tax (per person, per night)
The majority of Ontario's crown land is located in the north of the province.
Visitors to Ontario must pay non-resident fees to camp overnight on crown land.
Non-residents who need a permit can buy one online or through participating ServiceOntario centres and authorized licence issuers in northern Ontario.
Cost = $9.35 + tax (per person, per night)
Timber Lake, Ontario - ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Activities that require approval
You will need to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for approval under the Public Lands Act if you want to:
You will need to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for approval under the Public Lands Act if you want to:
- create a new trail
- build a water crossing
- hold an organized event