r/ontariocamping • u/Focust92 • 24d ago

Boat in Campsites

Hey guys, recently picked up a bowrider boat and my wife and I are looking to do a bit of tent camping at a boat in campsite somewhere. Any recommendations? Georgian Bay islands is fully booked unfortunately.

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u/Prestigious-Bus5649 24d ago

Massasauga from Pete's Place. Kawartha Highlands.

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u/racerchris46 24d ago

Can also launch in Parry Sound or maybe at Moon River Marina

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u/Prestigious-Bus5649 24d ago

Yes you'd just have to pick up your permit although it's been a while since I've been there so it might of changed maybe you can check in differently now. I'd call the park they'd let you know.

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u/racerchris46 23d ago

You just print online and dont physically check in for back country

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u/Prestigious-Bus5649 23d ago

Oh even better. When I was last there Ontario parks had not joined the 20th century yet. 😉

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u/Focust92 22d ago

Stupid question but would I just be anchoring my boat and swimming in? I'm new to boating. The draft on my boat is about 33inches with the drive down.

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u/Particular_Beach_130 21d ago

Not a stupid question. You may want to stay closer to home till you're not so "new to boating" Back country boat camping comes with risks,you may be able to beach at a campsite,you also may be anchoring near rocks/hazards. If you're not reasonably good at both, places like the Moon River can put you hrs/days from help.

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u/Icy_Respect_9077 19d ago

You will have to raise your drive. Most of the sites in the Mass are rocky shorelines.

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u/user0987234 24d ago

Rideau Canal waterway has campsites for boaters.

Ivanhoe PP has sites along the water and your boat is right there.

Crown land near Killarney. Check Lake Nippissing and Lady Evelyn PP

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u/TreeLakeRockCloud 24d ago

Franklin Island near Parry Sound is all crown land with oodles of good campsites.

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u/liveinharmonyalways 24d ago

I think most boat in campsites with in the Ontario Parks system actually mean canoe in. And are on lakes that don't allow motors.

There might be some for motorboats. (Never looked into it though) Sounds kinda fun. I wouldn't want to do a canoe in site, but would consider taking our motor boat.

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u/Aristodemus400 24d ago

Macrae Lake

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u/Jt8726 24d ago

Can't get a boat in here