Camping anyone?

[dean.f]

Nothing worse than camping beside people that have never done it before. When I go camping I like to drive 5-6 hrs north and out drive the citiots that think Bracebridge 'roughing it'.

Haha you might need to go even farther this year, I'll be going by motorcycle this time so I can get as far from a highway as possible by vehicle. I like to not see another person for the duration of my stay, that's the relaxing part.

[cantcatchacold]

BM, I sure agree with you about provincial parks. I stayed 2 nights in the fall for an MNR ball tournament at Thessalon and was astounded at the number of rules you had to follow. And their daily rates seemed a bit out of touch as well. I can say however those that were privatized were much worse when it came to cleanliness of facilities.
Until the borders are opened many lodges are going to suffer but crown land camping and canoe tripping sure has increased in the meantime.

I went up to woodys old place on white lake and couldn’t believe how crowded it was up there with crown land camping.
Hope your keeping well

[Bushmoose]

I went up to woodys old place on white lake and couldn’t believe how crowded it was up there with crown land camping.
Hope your keeping well

With the demise of many paper mills here in the north over the last several years, there are huge areas that are no longer being logged. No logging/pulp cutting, means no bush roads being maintained. They fall into disrepair, bridges are removed, washouts occur and that ends the access that folks have used for a good many years for crown land camping, fishing and hunting. Finding a decent spot to drag a trailer into is becoming a challenge, if not impossible, for some. If it's close to being accessible, it's probably taken? What you saw up near White Lake are the results of that squeeze. Add to that problem, the CO's don't seem to be enforcing the 21 day rule, with lots of people taking advantage of that.
Tent camping is about the only option left if someone wants to get to the good places with a 4WD, atv or boat/canoe. Forget dragging a trailer.

[Camoman]

Last summer we went back to a back lake we have been to for the last 5 years. Last year was the first time we didn't have the lake to ourselves. Had to find another campsite. Worked out for us. We caught 24in wallys most days from our new campsite.

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[Bushmoose]

Last summer we went back to a back lake we have been to for the last 5 years. Last year was the first time we didn't have the lake to ourselves. Had to find another campsite. Worked out for us. We caught 24in wallys most days from our new campsite.

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Yes, there is a bonus to "getting back there". Last year the wife and I left our trailer at home and went to a spot we had not been to for the last several years. It was a rough, boulder strewn road due to washouts and the like, but we had the place to ourselves. We did the tent thing, but with all the right gear, it was comfortable for this old guy. Caught some nice specks too! We'll be going back there this summer again.

[greatwhite]

we have noticed that many city people coming out often just for day trips don't carry chainsaws and often not even an Axe. So since we are the primary people who go to this specific lake we just clear enough of any fallen tree's to get the truck by many just turn around as they don't want to scratch their trucks. ATV paths we use something we clear only the minimum we need keeps the rift raft away

Yes, there is a bonus to "getting back there". Last year the wife and I left our trailer at home and went to a spot we had not been to for the last several years. It was a rough, boulder strewn road due to washouts and the like, but we had the place to ourselves. We did the tent thing, but with all the right gear, it was comfortable for this old guy. Caught some nice specks too! We'll be going back there this summer again.

[sawbill]

BM, I 'm surprised you have areas that campers aren't accessing. Around here you can block a road, take out a bridge or culvert and no matter how remote, a day or two later the blockage has been replaced or repaired and guys have their winter bagels already set up for the season, docks built, bbq pits finished and swing sets for the kids done. Seems too with the crown land camping limits of 21 days its hit and miss with enforcement but its been that way for years.

[Bowjob]

i know people who are already booked for this year lol those camp grounds are gunna be making lots of cash this summer

[greatwhite]

I have not been to a camp ground in 18 years. I love Crown

i know people who are already booked for this year lol those camp grounds are gunna be making lots of cash this summer

[Bowjob]

I have not been to a camp ground in 18 years. I love Crown

last one i went to was sleeping giant in thunder bay. by far the most beautiful place ive been to in Ontario so far. deer all over the camp sites at night and on the campground roads, campsites have steps to go down into the water. only thing is it was a 15 hour drive haha.