Backcountry Camping
1. The Experience:
Grundy Lake’s backcountry campsites offer a secluded connection to nature which range from a challenging portage to a short paddle from the campgrounds. Exploring the lakes, relaxing in a pristine setting, and taking in the local wildlife are all part of the experience. Backcountry visitors can experience the Visitor Centre and enjoy Discovery Program activities at the main campground.
All backcountry campsites are accessible by canoe (except for B10 which is a hike-in or canoe-in site). Each has a fire pit, picnic table, food locker, and box privy.
2. Reservations and Backcountry Camping Permits
Campsite specific reservations are available online or by phone up to five months in advance of your arrival date. Reservations are recommended to secure your campsite.
Interior camping permits are required for backcountry camping at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Permits can be obtained in-person at the park office, open for backcountry check-in from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the spring and fall, and 8:00 am to a half hour before sunset during July and August.
3. Trip Planning
Basic maps indicating campsite locations are available free of charge at the park office.
Please be respectful of the natural environment and other visitors. Practice leave-no-trace camping, camp only on designated campsites, and be aware of your surrounding neighbours, ecology, and wildlife. We appreciate your efforts to maintain this pristine environment.
Car Camping
Grundy Lake offers car camping in nine campgrounds: White Spruce, Hemlock, Trailer, Poplar, Red Maple, White Pine, White Birch, Jackpine, and Balsam Campgrounds.
Many campsites have electrical hook-ups. Amenities such as water taps, toilets, comfort stations and laundry facilities are close by. Swimming, boating and the Visitor Centre are located only a short distance away from the main beach.
Dog-Free Camping
Along with being audio device and generator-free, Red Maple Campground and Group Site 902 are also pet-free.
Generator-Free Camping
Hemlock Campground, Red Maple Campground and Group Site 902 are generator-free.
In the other 7 campgrounds, generator use is restricted to the following hours: 9am – 11am and 5pm – 7pm, for one hour at a time.
Group Camping
Grundy Lake has one group campsite available that can accommodate from 20 to 50 people. A beach borders each group camping area. There is a water tap on site and the comfort station is nearby. Red Maple Beach is a short walk from the site. Camping trailers are not permitted on the group site.
This group site is audio device-free and generator-free.
Radio-Free Camping
Hemlock and Red Maple Campgrounds are radio-free, as well as Group site 902.
Roofed Accommodation
Rustic Cabins
Number at Park: 1
Site Number(s) / Name: White Birch Cabin
Cabin is waterfront overlooking the beautiful Grundy Lake and beach area. Cabin occupants get full use of park facilities i.e. comfort station, beaches and trails. The cabin features a queen bed sleeps (2), and twin-over-double bunk beds (sleeps 3).
Check-in/Check-out:
4pm/10am
Sleeps:
5
Amenities:
The cabin has 360-square feet of interior open-concept space, including kitchen area with: counter, bar fridge, kettle, microwave, an eating area with a dining table and electric fireplace. A large enclosed porch includes 4 chairs with a picnic table and fireplace outside. The large deck provides a barbecue with side burner (propane provided). Water tap and flush toilet washrooms are located nearby and a comfort station with showers is nearby as well.
What to Bring:
Visitors should bring their own food, all cooking utensiols, pots and pans, dishes, pillows, linens, towels and lawn chairs.
Restrictions:
There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
Please note that domestic animals (pets) are not permitted in the cabin or on site and smoking is prohibited in all facilities. No cooking is permitted in the cabin and campfires are allowed in approved area only, all natural objects are protected.
Parking:
Space for two vehicles, fee for one vehicle included.
Reservations:
Reservations can be made online or by phone.