Photo: Ontario Parks Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Ontario Parkswhat to expect
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park has over 100 backcountry campsites spread over six recommended loops. Most sites have three tent pads, a designated fire ring, a picnic table and a privy toilet. Campsites can only be reached by canoe; there are no car campsites in the park. Trips range from: introductory with minimal or no portaging; to experienced with portages over 1.5 kilometres.
Description: Ontario Parks
the basics
the campsites
things to do here
Activities you can do at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park.
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Hemlock Lake
- Crab Lake
- Fair Lake
- Boat launch (ON 103604697)
- Boat launch (ON 103606130)
Plus 9 user-tagged lakes, 3 user-tagged boat launches, 1 user-tagged beach on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
what's around
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
water + services
- Nearest dump station
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km.
- Backcountry Campsite #453
- Bennett Cabin
- Backcountry Campsite #461
- Tanney Cabin
- Backcountry Campsite #470
- Backcountry Campsite #471
- Sugar Shack
- Jack's Lake Trailer Park
Plus 24 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
keep an eye on Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
We track fire bans, reservation-window openings, and conditions across Canadian campgrounds. Join the list for the weekly digest — and we’ll tag you to this park so its alerts reach you first as they roll out.
One email. Unsubscribe anytime. We don’t share addresses. — chris@calgaryanalytica.ca