Algonquin - Canisbay Lake Campground · Algonquin Provincial Park Photo: Ontario Parks

Algonquin - Canisbay Lake Campground

on parks inside Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park · Ontario

what to expect

Canisbay Lake Campground is located at km 23.1 on Hwy 60. The campground is situated at the south end of Canisbay Lake, in a hardwood forest setting. Campsites are located in three separate loops; one with electrical service and one which is designated a radio-free and pet-free zone. Sites can accommodate equipment ranging from tents to larger recreational vehicles. Good sand beaches are found both in the day use area and in the campground.

Description: Ontario Parks

the basics

has laundryhas showershas camp storehas electricityhas pit toiletsbackcountry onlyhas radio free camping

The campsites

Power at sites
up to 30A
Longest site
32 ft
Toilets
pit / vault toilets
Showers
yes

Things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 3 user-tagged viewpoints, 2 user-tagged beaches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

What's around

Algonquin - Canisbay Lake Campground plus 6 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

19 user-tagged water sources on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

This list adapts to Algonquin - Canisbay Lake Campground. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

If Algonquin - Canisbay Lake Campground is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Plus 532 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 14 named anchors.