100% (35) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near North Bay
Deer Lake Wilderness Retreat
1. Deer Lake Wilderness Retreat
100%
(19)
54km from North Bay · 4 sites · Lodging
Escape to Deer Lake wilderness Retreat, a unique glamping getaway in the heart of the scenic Almaguin Highlands. With just two sites spread out across 10 acres, each one has its own private outdoor space making it a perfect place to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with each other. The Stargazer Geodome welcomes you with its large panoramic window and amazing view of the forest and the Cozy Cabin is just that cozy!
AN OUTDOOR PLAYLAND
Nestled in the hills and lakes of cottage country, the Almaguin Highlands is a four season outdoor playland. Winter brings snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling at our doorstep and dog sledding just 30 minutes away. In the warmer weather enjoy water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATVing, or take a road trip to visit our quaint villages and artisan galleries. From May to October your stay comes with a FREE PROVINCIAL PARK PASS to nearby Mikisew which has clean quiet beaches, great hiking trails, and a frisbee golf course. End your day mesmerized by "nature’s TV" as the flames from your campfire dance under the starry night sky.
MAGIC AND MAIN STREET
We are a 20-minute drive from South River where you’ll find the Crystal Caves, the biggest mineral exhibit in Canada and the most magical crystal shop you will ever set foot inside guaranteed. Then head 10 minutes down the road to Sundridge where you’ll find a quaint main street featuring a cozy cafe, shops and restaurants.
PETS WELCOME
Share your glamping adventure with your fur baby for a $50 pet fee. In summer Mikisew Provincial Park has a dog beach where they can romp around and cool off.
$99 SUNDAYS
If you book the Cozy Cabin on a Friday and Saturday night, ask me how to add Sunday night for just $99.
IT’S ALWAYS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE TOGETHER
Create memories with family and friends by SAVING 15% when you book more than one site at DEER LAKE WILDERNESS RETREAT at the same time. Ask me how!
REJUVENATE YOUR LIFE!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to slow down time and rejuvenate your life. When you are a guest at DEER LAKE WILDERNESS RETREAT you will understand why our moto is relax in nature, reflect on life, restore your soul. If you have any questions feel free to contact me, I look forward to welcoming you to my happy place ~ Sara
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$207
/ night
Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat
2. Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat
100%
(27)
50km from North Bay · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging
Nature’s Harmony is an all-season destination nestled in a remote wilderness setting overlooking the Laurentian Mountains.
There are 500 acres of lush forest, woven through a creek, bay, lake, 'Little Mountain', and countless trails.
We have a multitude of accommodation types to serve a variety of groups and needs, including a cabin, chalet, yurts, domes, glamping and camping. The abundant forest and off-grid accommodations allow our guests to disconnect and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Guests also have the option to explore and relish in outdoor activities such as hiking, trail running, biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, water and snow tubing, snowshoeing, and back-country skiing.
We invite our guests to embrace sustainable living by using our eco showers and compost toilets.
We are also grateful to be a location host of many retreats, events and gatherings, as well as host our very own trail race, Run Off The Grid.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$55
/ night
100% (35) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near North Bay
Deer Lake Wilderness Retreat
1. Deer Lake Wilderness Retreat
100%
(19)
54km from North Bay · 4 sites · Lodging
Escape to Deer Lake wilderness Retreat, a unique glamping getaway in the heart of the scenic Almaguin Highlands. With just two sites spread out across 10 acres, each one has its own private outdoor space making it a perfect place to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with each other. The Stargazer Geodome welcomes you with its large panoramic window and amazing view of the forest and the Cozy Cabin is just that cozy!
AN OUTDOOR PLAYLAND
Nestled in the hills and lakes of cottage country, the Almaguin Highlands is a four season outdoor playland. Winter brings snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling at our doorstep and dog sledding just 30 minutes away. In the warmer weather enjoy water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATVing, or take a road trip to visit our quaint villages and artisan galleries. From May to October your stay comes with a FREE PROVINCIAL PARK PASS to nearby Mikisew which has clean quiet beaches, great hiking trails, and a frisbee golf course. End your day mesmerized by "nature’s TV" as the flames from your campfire dance under the starry night sky.
MAGIC AND MAIN STREET
We are a 20-minute drive from South River where you’ll find the Crystal Caves, the biggest mineral exhibit in Canada and the most magical crystal shop you will ever set foot inside guaranteed. Then head 10 minutes down the road to Sundridge where you’ll find a quaint main street featuring a cozy cafe, shops and restaurants.
PETS WELCOME
Share your glamping adventure with your fur baby for a $50 pet fee. In summer Mikisew Provincial Park has a dog beach where they can romp around and cool off.
$99 SUNDAYS
If you book the Cozy Cabin on a Friday and Saturday night, ask me how to add Sunday night for just $99.
IT’S ALWAYS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE TOGETHER
Create memories with family and friends by SAVING 15% when you book more than one site at DEER LAKE WILDERNESS RETREAT at the same time. Ask me how!
REJUVENATE YOUR LIFE!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to slow down time and rejuvenate your life. When you are a guest at DEER LAKE WILDERNESS RETREAT you will understand why our moto is relax in nature, reflect on life, restore your soul. If you have any questions feel free to contact me, I look forward to welcoming you to my happy place ~ Sara
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$207
/ night
Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat
2. Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat
100%
(27)
50km from North Bay · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging
Nature’s Harmony is an all-season destination nestled in a remote wilderness setting overlooking the Laurentian Mountains.
There are 500 acres of lush forest, woven through a creek, bay, lake, 'Little Mountain', and countless trails.
We have a multitude of accommodation types to serve a variety of groups and needs, including a cabin, chalet, yurts, domes, glamping and camping. The abundant forest and off-grid accommodations allow our guests to disconnect and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Guests also have the option to explore and relish in outdoor activities such as hiking, trail running, biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, water and snow tubing, snowshoeing, and back-country skiing.
We invite our guests to embrace sustainable living by using our eco showers and compost toilets.
We are also grateful to be a location host of many retreats, events and gatherings, as well as host our very own trail race, Run Off The Grid.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$55
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Laura
July 2025
With pets
Jennifer is lovely! So helpful & great service. The property is beautiful and off the beaten track. If you want to get away from people and unplug, this is the place for you! When the description says no cell service, it’s not kidding. I did a solo trip, and to contact my husband I had to drive about 8 minutes up the road on hwy 533 just to get 1 or 2 bars of service.
Some things to be aware of - the Little Dipper dome is right next to the Big Dipper dome. There’s a swath of trees between the two sites, but they don’t really provide much of a sound barrier (good privacy, though). Unfortunately, my neighbouring campers were quite loud, which wasn’t ideal.
It’s worth noting, that in summer (I stayed in July), the dome gets uncomfortably hot inside during the day, even with the screen door open, air vent on, and curtain closed and stays that way through the entire day, until the cooler morning/evening hours (enjoyable inside when cooler).
The hosts provide all the essentials, which is awesome! The composting toilet did not smell at all, and was clean/no flies.
I loved the nature sounds very much. The only thing I didn’t like, was the amount of bugs. Bugs don’t usually bother me, but even with bug spray they were incessant, which ruined my plans to soak up nature while there - since the nature experience was my whole reason to go, I was a little disappointed by that.
But I definitely will stay again, maybe in a different season (when there’s less bugs).
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Where to go
Restoule Provincial Park
Surrounding Stormy Lake, this park has some of the best views in Northern Ontario. Hike to the top of the 100-metre Stormy Lake Bluff on the Fire Tower Trail, a moderate 4.1-kilometre loop across rocky ridges and boardwalks. Then, see that same view from below, paddling a canoe along its base. And bikers will love Angel’s Point Trail, which offers an inner loop for more advanced cyclists, and an outer, double track, for those simply looking to cruise.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Set in the Mattawa Valley, this is where some of the first Europeans to explore Canada would have passed through seeking furs to line their coats, paddling big Voyageur canoes down the river. You can do that, too—it’s a signature interpretive experience here. Plus, there’s plenty of hiking, biking, and swimming on the clear waters of Moore Lake.
Mikisew Provincial Park
Calm and placid, Eagle Lake is dotted with wooded islands—the perfect place to explore. Launch a boat or paddle a canoe, rolling through the channels in between. Then return to the park for some fun—Mikisew has three sandy beaches, plus basketball, volleyball, and even a disc golf course.
When to go
In Northern Ontario, spring arrives a little late, while fall comes a bit sooner than in the rest of the province. The hottest weather tends to stretch from the middle of June to the end of August, and sunlight follows the same pattern—in June, twilight can linger until well after 9pm, while autumn days shorten rapidly. Summer is by far the busiest time, so book your campsites well in advance, especially for weekends and national holidays. Spring is lovely but potentially buggy, and in fall, the forest becomes an artist’s palate of colour. Winter is cold, but hardy people will find plenty to do, from snowmobiling and skiing to snowshoeing and ice fishing.
Know before you go
- Don’t fear the shad flies—every year in early summer, millions of these peculiar bugs fly into town off Lake Nipissing. They’re harmless, but weird.
- North Bay is about a four-hour’s drive north of Toronto, but this drive can double on summer weekends, when people head north to the Muskoka Lakes along this route.
- While North Bay has all the modern conveniences you’d expect in a small city, things can get very remote very quickly once you leave town. Be prepared to lose cell phone signal and pack enough supplies, especially on overnight trips.
- If you have a little extra time, visit The Hole, a former bunker sunk 200 metres below the Canadian Shield, built to withstand a major nuclear attack.