Boat-In Camping?

[-Smitty-]

That looks good...thanks for the information fellas

[Faceman]

Agree with OHB...good walleye/bass musky fishin!

[johnnyb]

Balsam Lake provincial park has a launch I believe....

[mwarner]

There are opportunities for boat in camping in Kawartha highlands on Long Lake. If memory serves, you can go between Long Lake and Loucks lake. This is just south of Apsley off of Long Lake rd. I think you can get your permits right at the boat launch(at least you used to). There aren't a lot of campsites, but there are a few. You would be in for bass and lakers.

Good luck

HWH

i would also suggest the kawartha highlands. there is just about every fish in an abundance of lakes . but it is now a provincial park with no on site office i beleive you have to register at the bancroft office.

[HardWaterHunter]

Last time I was in there it was still a signature site, and you could register right at the Long Lake store, paying a minimal fee for parking. You may be able to go online and get permits there. Not sure if the system has changed or not, but it is definitely first come first serve.

I may head into the highlands this summer for a weekend trip myself.

[kevin booth]

french river is the best ive been for boat camping.

[Blue]

french river is the best ive been for boat camping.

just watch out for the snakes, and dont camp on the west facing bare rocks

[mwarner]

Last time I was in there it was still a signature site, and you could register right at the Long Lake store, paying a minimal fee for parking. You may be able to go online and get permits there. Not sure if the system has changed or not, but it is definitely first come first serve.

I may head into the highlands this summer for a weekend trip myself.

no its gone through some changes the guy at the store has nothin to do with the park or the parking... should never have been charging for parking any way he doesnt own the parking lot and never has.

[itgeek81]

Hey Guys,

Im thinking of trying out Massasauga park with my son in 2 - 3 weeks (hes 12). We have never done a boat-in camping before, and I have only ever beached my 19' fish & ski boat on a nice sandy beach. Looking at the pictures on the Massasauga park website of there campsites, it looks pretty rocky. Can anyone who has stayed there provide some advice on the best way to beach your boat there?

Thanks

[last5oh_302]

Hey Guys,

Im thinking of trying out Massasauga park with my son in 2 - 3 weeks (hes 12). We have never done a boat-in camping before, and I have only ever beached my 19' fish & ski boat on a nice sandy beach. Looking at the pictures on the Massasauga park website of there campsites, it looks pretty rocky. Can anyone who has stayed there provide some advice on the best way to beach your boat there?

Thanks

I've only rented a cottage there (for the last 10 or so years in Woods Bay) but I've beached my boat many times for shore lunch. There are lots of islands and camp sites to choose from so take your pick. Each and every one is unique as far as the solid rock goes but there are some that have sandy beaches as well. Some of the rocky sites are tricky to get into but others are a breeze. You'll figure it out. You're not using a fiberglass boat I hope, otherwise you're best to stick with a sandy beach.