Algonquin - Kingscote

Algonquin - Kingscote

Ontario Parks
algonquin · Ontario

what to expect

On the southern end of Algonquin.

Amenities:
  • 2 hiking trails: High Falls Hiking Trail (moderate, 1.9 km), Gut Rapids Spur Hiking Trail (moderate, 0.5 km, off the bike trail)
  • Biking trail in the area (back towards Maynooth on Elephant Lake Road): Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail (moderate, 5 km, open from June - Thanksgiving only)
  • Boat launch, maximum 20 horsepower permitted on Kingscote Lake
  • No park office on site
  • No beach or day use picnic areas available
  • Vault privy toilets
  • No garbage facilities – please pack out what you pack in
  • No cell service

Access to this location is on 7 km of gravel road.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

This list adapts to Algonquin - Kingscote. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Algonquin - Kingscote

how far is Algonquin - Kingscote from Edmonton?
Algonquin - Kingscote is 2639 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Algonquin - Kingscote?
Yes. Algonquin - Kingscote is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Algonquin - Kingscote.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Ontario Parks + open sources

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