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Jessica

November 2025

10 ft campervan

1 night at Almost Paradise

Magnificent place, enchanting view, peaceful in the heart of nature and very easy access from the transcontinental highway 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 The hosts are friendly and welcoming 🤩

Grizzly

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Suzie-Q's Homestead

Came in very late after a World Series Game. We set up quietly with prior permission and got some well needed rest. Very quiet and peaceful. Washroom and parking were great. Highly recommend this host and will be back again on my travels. Here is a picture of the washroom and parking, I do not think there was one posted.

This is the terrain and view of Lake Hope across the road. Our 4 season camp is to the right.

Kylie

October 2025

29 ft Class A

1 night at Almost Paradise

Beautiful spot with a stunning sunset over the lake- definitely the highlight of our stay! Jackie was very welcoming, and the shower and toilet were clean and modern, which was a great bonus. Highly recommend!

Kylie

October 2025

29 ft Class A

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Sue and her husband were very friendly and helpful! We had a quick one night stop but still had a good time. They were very accommodating even for our 9m RV which they helped us hook up to power.

Wendy

October 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Perfect place for a comfy nights stay. Electric available near parking spot and Sue and her husband were very friendly and helpful to make us feel welcome, including giving access to her bathroom which was close to entrance door in the house. Thank you!

Cindy

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Sue ( and her partner Bert) were so very accommodating. This was our first nite with our new to us RV, and getting help setting up, having shore power and water was really reassuring. Also, access to a bathroom ( toilet/shower) other than our own in the trailer was a bonus.

Manthan

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Backwater Paradise

Very nice host and very supportive. We were first timer so they even helped us to build our tent. Highly recommend to add on their fresh eggs

This is the view of Lake Hope from Tent Site 1

Roderick

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Almost Paradise

Have a good sleep on site and took advantage of the shower. Modern full shower facility. Wifi accessible from camp site. Will be happy to stay here again next time I am in the area.

Mark

September 2025

5 nights at Summerhill Farm

I had a wonderful week enjoying the Hilltop Cabin on St Joseph Island. The cabin is a quiet and cozy place to relax, and the porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Catherine

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Great host and very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay at Suzy Q!

Pierre

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Almost Paradise

Gorgeous spot 👍 amenities ok, easy communication and good welcome by the host.

Bill

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Sue was late coming home, but she told us to make ourself at home, and park anywhere we wanted. We spend just a little time with her visiting, but did not take long to feel right at home .

David

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Suzie-Q's Homestead

Great communication. Quick stop on my cross Canada journey! Thanks!!

Sara

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Almost Paradise

We had a SUPER brief stay as we breezed through the area but I would absolutely stay again! The property is just lovely. We wish we had more time

Site 1 RV/group site in relation to the shoreline. Tbis spot could easlily have 2 RVs or combination of several tents and RV

Lauryn

August 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Backwater Paradise

I really enjoyed my stay. The host is very considerate, the wood pile purchased was huge! The place is very private, would recommend bringing fishing equipment. I was surprised how close the campsites are but no one else was there during my stay and it was awesome.

Cammy

August 2025

24 ft travel trailer

1 night at Backwater Paradise

It was a gorgeous ride on country roads to get to Backwater Paradise, but once you turned onto the site you are greeted by a peaceful lake surrounded by trees. They offered free use of a rowboat or paddle boat, and my husband and I took the paddleboat for a spin around the lake. You get a light workout in the process. It is a nice place to meet people with only a handful of sites. We shared a nice campfire with young couple from Canada who were moving to Calgary. Jackie helped them get the fire started. When it got dark, the stars were amazing, lighting up the entire sky. Our only regret is we didnʻt book it for a second night.

Cameron

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Backwater Paradise

This was truly an Ontarian paradise. Jackie was so kind and helped us build an impressive bonfire despite the wood being wet from earlier rain. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this slice of heaven.

Jazz

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Backwater Paradise

Had an amazing couple nights, my favorite spot for the last 4 years. Feel like family now. The host is amazing, and super accommodating. Can't wait to go back.

Mike

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Backwater Paradise

Intimate campground. Just a few campsites. Never crowded or rowdy. Rustic. Good fishing. Friendly host.

Michaela

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Suzie-Q's Homestead

Sue and her husband are really lovely! They have a great space, I loved chatting with her about her beautiful garden. There was a rain storm and she checked in on me. Felt super safe as a solo female traveller ❤️ would happily stay again!

Top-rated campgrounds near North Channel Inshore Provincial Park

Backwater Paradise

98%

(95)

17km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

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

Almost Paradise

98%

(22)

17km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to Almost Paradise in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes off the Trans Canada highway, north of 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. Need internet? We have Starlink!. We also have star gazing and sunsets! As a new camp spot, upgrades at Almost Paradise are ongoing, including renovations to make a house into a cottage. Our 4 season camper, equipped with a woodstove is also now back at Almost Paradise and is available again for those that need accommodations and want a rustic and cozy option. Backwater Paradise was flooded out from a very wet spring and Almost Paradise was created as a backup. We have a new seasonal shower unit at this location, available to all our campers. Check out our extras!! We have 1 tent site, 1 RV site and a 4 season camp with an extra 4 person dome tent to accommodate extra people. This past winter was very forgiving and gave us the opportunity to work on a new bush trail at Backwater Paradise, for visiting nature lovers and plan on keeping it useable in winter. The trail is available to all our campers. . Some is lakefront and some is marsh. There is seasonal berries everywhere here. Please bring binoculars!! Almost Paradise has all of the same benefits as Backwater Paradise campers and just across the road. Including use of the lake, and the nature trail to Left Field and all of the extras. (eggs, firewood sales, shower and paddle boat) In Lake Hope 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 with firepit and a picnic table to enjoy the water and the shoreline. Lately a family of geese have been frequent visitors over there. We host fires Friday and Saturday nights weather permitting at this location. Almost Paradise has a gravel driveway and slopes towards the lake so you still get a good view of the lake. The driveway is the best spot for an RV. Our Muscovy ducks are at Almost Paradise, beside the camping. They are quiet but funny looking 😊 The next property over is our farm, where we free range our chickens and ducks with 2 livestock guardian dogs. Fresh eggs are available.

100 Acres Wood

95%

(20)

47km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

We moved here 5 yrs ago and love it! Been working on upgrading and fixing just about everything. We live off-grid, but have solar power and a generator. We have a big garden and orchard. 2 of our tent sites are close to the house and outhouse, 150ft or so. I process firewood and do handyman work, while the mrs. works from home on the computer, so there is always someone here if we're needed. If need be you can charge you cell phones from our house. We will try to accomodate guests needs whatever they may be. Learn more about this land: Welcome to Red Pine Forest, located on Manitoulin Island! We have 4 campsites available for tents or 2 for RVs. We have 100 acres of mixed conifers, including red and white pine. The property boasts a vast variety of flora and fauna, including deer, grouse, porcupine, reptiles like salamanders, hummingbirds and songbirds along with the usual woodland critters, so bring your camera! It is also possible to spot black bears, coyotes, lynx and bobcats.  There is a large common fire pit on the property. There is a newer cedar outhouse located near 2 of the tenting sites. You are welcome to walk our trails which can be quite rugged at times, with many alvars and unique flora. There are many beautiful lakes nearby to explore, kayak and fish. You can pitch a hammock under massive pines if you like. Misery Bay Provincial Park is 10 minutes away. There are 2 native reserves nearby that offer the world's largest drum and dream catcher.  Locals are friendly and our resident woodworker has some beautiful carvings to see. It is fairly quiet and peaceful, as we are not on the highway. If you time it right you may find mushrooms, or wild strawberries and raspberries. There is a local diner 5 mins away. There is a local market on Saturdays to explore. We are 420 friendly. Please have a look at our extras below! If interested, add them on to your reservation at the time of booking. We look forward to hosting you!

Suzie-Q's Homestead

100%

(11)

65km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

We live in a beautiful area nestled in the woods just seconds away from amenities, half a kilometer off Highway 17. It is very private here. We are homesteaders and love our land. We grow our own food, our own herbs and our own chickens. If you're here during the right time, you might see a few chicks running around . In our town we have a small grocery store, a convenience store with gas and we have an LCBO You can park in the driveway with you RV or on the lawn with your tent. You will have access to electricity and water. You can also use the bathroom and shower. You must provide your own extension cord and water hose I do have some here if need be but I am not sure they would be long enough. There is a beautiful Lake just down the street. Another half a kilometer away for you to go. Kayaking, swimming or just sightseeing. There is also a spot for you to climb the mountain. The marina here in town is absolutely beautiful and they have a lookout for you to climb. I believe it's 132 steps. This is the highlight of our little town.

Rootbound Ranch Camp n Horse

100%

(1)

17km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Rootbound Ranch in Northern Ontario. We are 15 minutes north of 17 highway, Blind River. 5-6 hours northwest of Toronto, 9 hours east of Thunder Bay, between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury. We have 2 large pasture spaces. 1 has been cut and 2 has not. The pastures are not fenced. However there are portable livestock panels available, as an extra. We have clean well water and the capacity to get water to troughs. You will need to bring your own supply of feed and hay. You can choose to camp out with your horse or livestock. Camping is also available at Backwater Paradise and Left Field on Lake Hope. We do have a shower and toilet facilities on the property of Almost Paradise. It is walking distance or a short drive. Google maps is not dependable out here. We do ask for an arrival time, if possible so we can meet at the road/entrance to avoid confusion. Rootbound Ranch, formally known as Lake Hope Farm, was a cattle farm and recovery center with a team of work horses that was closed down in 1980. The old barn has since collapsed, the farm had become overgrown. I grew up here and moved to the city for a few years but my love for this land never left. I had a camp here for several years before moving back. We have been here 5 years, breathing life back into the properties, pushing back the bush, mowing fields and brush/brambles back to grass and this year, prepared to share this space. We are happy to be able to do this, be it a learning curve. We went for low prices to figure it all out and hopefully, get feedback for any improvements we can make here. Got goats? We could use some goats!!

Bambrough's Camp

67%

(3)

33km from North Channel Inshore Provincial Park · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to 2 acres of forest on Manitoulin Island, the world's largest freshwater island! Nestled amidst trees, our camp offers a clearing where you can set up tents or park a camper. Amenities include an outhouse, fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen featuring a dry sink, drink cooler, a small BBQ and camp stove (bring your own small propane cylinders). If you use our firewood please replace it, there are lots of fallen trees and an axe if you want to cut your own. Just 1 minute away from the beach, marina with showers, laundry facilities, and a corner store, but our campsite offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility. Experience breathtaking sunsets and a sky filled with countless stars. Enjoy your stay!

The best camping in North Channel Inshore Provincial Park, ON guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure through the serene wilderness of North Channel Inshore Provincial Park. With its expansive forests and the pristine shoreline of Lake Huron, this park offers a tranquil escape for bird watchers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Although traditional campgrounds are absent, the park's raw beauty makes it a perfect setting for day-use exploration and wildlife observation.

When to go

The best time to visit North Channel Inshore Provincial Park is during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. Winter visits can be challenging due to harsh conditions and limited access.

Know before you go

Check for any park advisories or weather conditions before planning your visit.
Remember, this is a non-operating park with no visitor facilities; prepare to be self-sufficient.
Accessibility may vary across different areas of the park; some sections may be remote.
Respect the natural habitat by following Leave No Trace principles during your visit.
For emergencies or inquiries, contact the Algoma Public Health Unit at (705) 865-2021.

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