French River Provincial Park

what to expect

The French River is a favourite of beginner and experienced backcountry canoeists alike. Its rugged landscape, windswept pines, easy to reach road access options, and choice of routes make it a popular trip. Paddle the route of Indigenous peoples, Samuel de Champlain, and 18th century fur traders. The park offers 286 backcountry campsites accessible only by boat, canoe or kayak. There are no car campsites in the park. Designated campsites and portages are clearly signed and can be found on the official park map which is available for purchase at the French River Visitor Centre. Some campsites are not outfitted with a privy due to the local geology and topography. Otter Bay is the only access point located within French River Provincial Park. All other access to the park is through priv…

Description: Ontario Parks

the basics

the campsites

things to do here

Activities you can do at French River Provincial Park.

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

• Dokis Marina Boat launch · 1.6 km · Google Maps ↗
• Limbo Lost Lake Lake · 3.2 km · Google Maps ↗
• Spruce Lake Lake · 4.8 km · Google Maps ↗

what's around

French River Provincial Park plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

• Nearest dump station 20 km · Google Maps ↗

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

• Restoule Provincial Park Public campground · 18 km · Google Maps ↗
• Restoule Park - Kettle Point Campground Public campground · 20 km · Google Maps ↗
• Fish Tale Cabins & Campground Private campground · 21 km · Google Maps ↗
• Restoule Park - Putts Point Campground Public campground · 21 km · Google Maps ↗
• Restoule Park - Bells Point Campground Public campground · 21 km · Google Maps ↗
• Big Oak Park & Cottages Private campground · 23 km · Google Maps ↗
• Glenrock Cottages & Trailer Park Private campground · 23 km · Google Maps ↗
• Dutrisac Cottages Private campground · 24 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 5 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.