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Backwater Paradise

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· Blind River, Algoma, Ontario
30 acres hosted by Jackie E.
1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site · 4 tent sites
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Welcome to Backwater Paradise in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes north off Trans Canada Highway, Blind River. 5-6 hours northwest of Toronto and 9 hours east of Thunder Bay, between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury. Looking for a wilderness get away or just driving through? We can accommodate. Backwater Paradise has possibilities for several camping styles. whether you bring your own RV, easy tenting or choose to go deep and experience raw wilderness/survival in our Left Field. There is a water tower providing utility water for washing or extinguishing camp fires. We have a quiet atmosphere for new and savvy nature lovers. s. There are no lights on this lake which makes it perfect for star gazing. The main entrance is very well marked and leads to the lake. This is where we host RV sites and tent sites. All nature watchers and sky gazers will enjoy the spaces we have here. Moose, bald eagles. wolves, otters, beavers, bears, owls and several migratory birds are common visitors. You will get to hear whippoorwills, several species of frogs, crickets, and sometimes wolves/coyotes at night. It is very important that pets be kept on a leash. In the lake there is plenty of bass and pike to keep a fisher and kid fishers busy. Common gear will work here and strongly recommend using wire swivel leaders. We promote 'lake 2 plate' principles and if you need anything let us know!! All campers have use of the water front no matter where your site is. On the shore of the lake front is a very large common area and firepit and picnic tables for everyone to access and enjoy the water and the shoreline. We host fires Friday and Saturday nights weather permitting at this location. There are several firepit rings to allow campers to have their own camp fire and we sell hardwood. We also have a paddle boat rental. There is 30 acres of mixed forest, lake and marsh, and now we are able to be open year round. You will notice that some of the photos have brown for grass. Those are earlier pictures of when we first opened. All of our expanded areas are like that at first, and things have changed a lot over the last 4 years and, will continue to have "unkempt" areas as we continue to expand. Our newest listings this year are called Almost Paradise (shower unit) and more recently Rootbound Ranch (camping for those travelling with livestock or horses.) This also available for those that like to stay at a farm. If Backwater Paradise is full, you can enjoy the same attributes just across the road at Almost Paradise. Another site we have is Left Field. Its raw bush and field space in the center. This is where the marsh is. We are also working on a new trail between Backwater Paradise and Left Field and encourage our campers to enjoy the views of both of these spaces. Backwater Paradise can be discovered at 220 Lake Hope Road, Blind River, Ontario
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Lake
Swimming hole
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70 ratings · 54 reviews
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Given C.recommends
September 29, 2024
Backwater Paradise Easy Tent site 1
Jackie is working hard to continually improve the property to help ensure the best possible semi-rustic camping experience. This was our third time camping at Backwater and we keep adding to our camp setup to maximize the resources at hand. We had the benefit of calm weather which made the lake smooth and glassy for dreamlike canoeing. If Jackie has spots available we will likely be back to try some winter camping. Big skies, warm campfires and fantastic hospitality…we are big fans of this Hipcamp!
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Beth Ann S.recommends
September 29, 2024
Backwater Paradise Easy Tent site 1
Loved the location, lake was peaceful and inviting. Jackie was super cool, I enjoyed spending time around the campfire with her. The outhouse is amazing, a real outhouse, not a portajohn!
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David A.recommends
September 8, 2024
Backwater Paradise Easy Tent site 1
An nice spot, out of the way, beautiful lake and sky without a lot of light pollution.
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Given C.recommends
September 2, 2024
Backwater Paradise Easy Tent site 1
Pretty sure we’re lifers!
We were return campers because we really enjoyed Jackie’s property! She is an amazing host who is constantly looking to improve the camping experience of those who choose to spend time in a genuine backwater paradise. We canoed the lake and found fishing holes that reminded us of why we enjoy wetting a line. We plan to camp again in the Fall and are excited about a winter camping opportunity! The outdoors brought us, but the big sky, bonfires, and finding likeminded people will keep us coming back!
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Isaacandtash C.recommends
August 26, 2024
Backwater Paradise Left Field Tents
We arrived late. Jackie came to meet us and let us put up our tent anywhere. Beautiful, spot. You could tell a lot of care went into the creation of her place. Thanks For the camp spot!
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Karthik S.recommends
August 22, 2024
Backwater Paradise Easy Tent site 1
Awesome experience would recommend
My friend and I stayed here for one night and we absolutely loved it! Jackie and Len were extremely friendly and welcoming. The campsite itself is also great! We were the only guests there that night and the star gazing was incredible even though we had some clouds that were blocking some of the stars as they passed through. The lake next to the campsite is very nice too, we went out on the water in the morning before we left. Overall, would highly recommend staying here!
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Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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