Photo: Ontario Parks Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Ontario Parkswhat to expect
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park has over 100 backcountry campsites spread over six recommended loops. Most sites have three tent pads, a designated fire ring, a picnic table and a privy toilet. Campsites can only be reached by canoe; there are no car campsites in the park. Trips range from: introductory with minimal or no portaging; to experienced with portages over 1.5 kilometres.
Description: Ontario Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park.
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Hemlock Lake
- Crab Lake
- Fair Lake
- Boat launch (ON 103604697)
- Boat launch (ON 103606130)
Plus 9 user-tagged lakes, 3 user-tagged boat launches, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
what's around
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Backcountry Campsite #453
- Bennett Cabin
- Backcountry Campsite #461
- Tanney Cabin
- Backcountry Campsite #470
- Backcountry Campsite #471
- Sugar Shack
- Jack's Lake Trailer Park
Plus 24 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
keep an eye on Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Every Thursday we send the weekend list: which campgrounds still have sites for the coming weekend, plus fire bans and new conditions. We’ll tag you to this park so its alerts reach you first as they roll out.
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