One of the best ways to get in touch with the wilderness is to try camping in Algonquin Park. The park offers every type of campsite, from well developed vehicle accessible sites to remote and rustic paddle or hike in only sites. Also available are the ever popular historical Ranger Cabins that are now available for rent. Algonquin Bound is proud to offer easy access to some of the most scenic Algonquin Park interior campsites and most popular Ranger Cabins in the park.

The Shall Lake area is a hidden gem just outside of the busy Algonquin Park corridor area. Our quieter area offers some of the most scenic and peaceful campsites Algonquin Park has to offer. Booth Lake, in particular, is spectacular with its rolling hills and fantastic beachfront campsites. Closer to the access point, Crotch Lake features easy to reach campsites that do not require any portaging. These sites are ideal for those looking to experience wilderness without venturing too far from the car.

All Algonquin Park campsites can be reserved in advance. And since there are usually limited sites available along your desired canoe route, we highly recommend you reserve your site. Even better, let Algonquin Bound take the hassle out of trip planning and do it for you. The busiest times are July and August, while the shoulder seasons of September (fall colours) and May (fishing) see much fewer paddlers. If you are looking for a little more solitude, June and October are great times to visit the park.

The historical network of Algonquin Park Ranger Cabins is another excellent way to experience the park. The Shall Lake access point offers visitors three different options. The Kitty Lake Cabin is a short paddle along Farm Lake, while the Tattler Lake Cabin is found further west beyond Booth Lake. McKaskill Lake Cabin will also take a good day worth of travel as it is found northeast of Shirley Lake. Reservations are made through Ontario Parks at (888) ONT-PARK. For more info on the cabins individually please click here.

Algonquin Park has long been a favourite place for those looking for the chance to view some wildlife. The park has an intricate management plan in place, allowing wildlife, such as moose, white-tailed deer, wolves, black bear and many smaller mammals to flourish. There are also plenty of opportunities for birders to enjoy the waterfowl and songbirds in the region.

Visitors to Algonquin Bound looking for good spots to see Algonquin Park moose will not be disappointed. Distinguished by their large snout and impressive size, they are commonly spotted in wetlands next to many of our lakes and portages. A few prime viewing areas including the along the McCarthy Creek area reached from the southwest side of Booth Lake, as well as the larger marshy areas found at the north end of Shirley and McKaskill Lakes.

Beavers are certainly one of the easiest animals to spot in Algonquin Park. Their mud and stick lodges can be seen on most of the lakes and streams within the park. They are most active at dawn or dusk when the lake is smooth. Listen for a loud slapping sound of their flat tail on calm lakes as a warning signal that beavers are close by.

Trippers can happen also upon white-tailed deer, black bear, wolves and smaller mammals such as foxes. However, sightings are usually brief as all species tend to flee at the sign of an oncoming human. Deer are most common in open, sparse forests and fields, such as around yellow birch trees. Black bear are commonly found around beech or other deciduous trees. Be sure to keep your campsite clean and food well stowed to avoid unwanted encounters. Wolves are more readily heard than seen. In fact, wolf howling tours are conducted by the park. Foxes are much more visible and can be seen using roadways and trails occasionally.

Algonquin Park comes alive in spring. Along with the newly formed tree buds and renewed animal activity comes an influx of canoe trippers starved to get a paddle in the water after a long winter slumber. The main attraction of the park in spring is the good fishing for lake and brook trout. Anglers from around the world flock to the park in search of that once in a lifetime Algonquin Park trout. This is also a good time for wildlife viewing. The best time to visit is late April to late May.

Those looking for better weather and warmer nights often wait until July to visit the park. At this time, canoe camping, fishing, hiking and swimming and are the most popular pursuits. Mid July to late August is the high season for Algonquin Park canoe tripping, but the park is well managed to ensure there is a campsite for everyone. Algonquin Bound services several quieter access points, like Shall Lake, which makes it all that much easier to find a scenic and peaceful campsite away from the crowds.

Fall is a special time in Algonquin Park. The fall colours display is world renowned and is simply something that must be experienced. Starting in late September, the deciduous forests turn from green to a vibrant array of yellow, red and orange. Although Farm and Crotch Lakes are popular destinations, there is no better a place to revel in this display than taking a weekend trip into Booth Lake. The rolling hills come alive with an amazing display of colour. Oh yeah, the fishing is pretty good then too!