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Algonquin - Basin Lake

algonquin - basin lake

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algonquin · Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Basin Lake access point 19 is located on Basin Depot Road, off Turners Road (opposite the Bonnechere Provincial Park entrance). Day use permits to Basin Lake offer access along Basin Depot Road to the Hydro-Electric Transmission line corridor. Day use opportunities include paddling, biking along the Hydro-Electric Transmission line corridor, access to McKaskill Lake (portage), Little Norway Lake (car access), Foys Lake (portage), and Basin Lake (car and water access). There are no motorized vehicles permitted beyond the Hydro-Electric Transmission line without authorization. For more information on lake access through Basin Lake please refer to the Algonquin Park Canoe Routes map, located on the Friends of Algonquin Provincial Park website. There are no other day use facilities at this …

the basics

drive from edmonton
35.2h · 2639 km
drive from calgary
35.6h · 2668 km
drive from vancouver
44.4h · 3329 km

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what to know

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no fire ban active
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what to bring

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common questions about algonquin - basin lake

how far is algonquin - basin lake from edmonton?
Algonquin - Basin Lake is 2639 km from Edmonton — approximately a 35.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at algonquin - basin lake?
Yes. Algonquin - Basin Lake is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at algonquin - basin lake?
Peak season at Algonquin - Basin Lake aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

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within ~100 km of algonquin - basin lake.

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