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Algonquin - Kingscote

algonquin - kingscote

Ontario Parks
algonquin · Ontario · reservable

what to expect

On the southern end of Algonquin.

Amenities:
  • 2 hiking trails: High Falls Hiking Trail (moderate, 1.9 km), Gut Rapids Spur Hiking Trail (moderate, 0.5 km, off the bike trail)
  • Biking trail in the area (back towards Maynooth on Elephant Lake Road): Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail (moderate, 5 km, open from June - Thanksgiving only)
  • Boat launch, maximum 20 horsepower permitted on Kingscote Lake
  • No park office on site
  • No beach or day use picnic areas available
  • Vault privy toilets
  • No garbage facilities – please pack out what you pack in
  • No cell service

Access to this location is on 7 km of gravel road.

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

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to algonquin - kingscote. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about algonquin - kingscote

how far is algonquin - kingscote from edmonton?
Algonquin - Kingscote is 2639 km from Edmonton — approximately a 35.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at algonquin - kingscote?
Yes. Algonquin - Kingscote 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 - kingscote?
Peak season at Algonquin - Kingscote aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of algonquin - kingscote.

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