Campground Category: Ontario Tourism Region – North Central

Algoma Headwaters Provincial Park protects thousands of hectares in Ontario’s rugged Shield country, preserving the headwaters of several rivers. It’s a non-operating park—no developed facilities or services—but ideal for skilled adventurers wanting solitude. Canoeing, wilderness hiking, fishing, and nature immersion are the primary draws in this pristine backcountry.

Aubinadong River Provincial Park protects a wild stretch of river with 200 m of land along both banks as a designated waterway park. The park is non-operating, with no developed facilities — no campsites, no services. It’s ideal for paddling, fishing (brook trout, pike, walleye), river exploration, and backcountry adventures.

Aubinadong – Nushatogaini Rivers Provincial Park protects dynamic river systems in Ontario’s wilderness. As a non-operating waterway park, it offers no formal campsites or services. Access is via canoe or bush trails. Expect rugged terrain, native forest corridors, and opportunities for multi-day paddling trips, fishing (pike, walleye, brook trout), and quiet solitude.

Tucked away along the rugged Highway 129 in Ontario’s Algoma district, Aubrey Falls Provincial Park treats you to a dramatic gorge and the cascading waters of the Mississagi River over ancient bedrock. With a short trail to viewing platforms, rustic picnic spots and no full-blown campground, it’s a serene wilderness stop for those craving raw nature.

Batchawana Bay Provincial Park is a day-use only beach park on Lake Superior, just off Highway 17, about 40 km from Sault Ste. Marie. It features a sandy shoreline, picnic areas, vault toilets and a shelter, and no overnight camping is allowed.

Batchawana River Provincial Park hugs a wild section of the Batchawana River featuring meanders, rapids, forested shores, and a 13 km rugged canyon. It’s classified as a waterway park, supporting both car- and backcountry camping along the river.

Just outside Sault Ste. Marie, Bell’s Point Beach Campground offers lakeside campsites with a sandy beach, children's playground and refreshing swim spot on the St. Mary’s River. With a range of sites from seasonal trailers to overnight spots, it’s a relaxed base for families looking to mix beach time, nature and easy access from town.

Escape into nature at Blind River Provincial Park, north of the town of Blind River in Ontario. This expansive wilderness waterway stretches along the Blind River and connects lakes and tributaries, offering canoeing, fishing, and remote camping spots. With its forests, waterfalls, river canyons and cold-water trout habitat, it’s ideal for paddlers, anglers and intrepid campers seeking a back-country experience.

Explore this quiet corner of Manitoulin Island where Blue Jay Creek winds through cedar and spruce forest into Lake Huron’s Michael’s Bay. While the park is non-operating (no campsites or services), it’s rich in wetlands, wildlife and beach-ridge landforms—a peaceful day-use escape for nature lovers and anglers.

Just 15 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country, Blueberry Hill Motel & Campground offers cozy motel rooms and spacious campsites among century-old pines. Enjoy full- or partial-hook-up sites, hiking trails, an indoor pool and sauna, and easy access to the Goulais River. A welcoming base for anglers, families or RV travellers seeking comfort in nature.

Set just north of Thessalon on tranquil Brownlee Lake, Brownlee Lake Park offers cozy cottages, a small trailer park and camping beside open forest and water vistas. Relax lakeside, stroll wooded paths, or sit down to Bavarian-style comfort at the family-run restaurant on-site. It’s a friendly, peaceful spot for unplugged multi-night stays.

Five Mile Lake Provincial Park offers a quiet, back-to-basics wilderness experience near Chapleau in northern Ontario. With no developed camping facilities, it’s best suited for self-sufficient visitors. Explore unique glacial landscapes, enjoy peaceful surroundings, and take in the remote natural setting—perfect for those looking to truly unplug.