Algonquin - Mew Lake Campground · Algonquin Provincial Park Photo: Ontario Parks

Algonquin - Mew Lake Campground

on parks inside Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park · Ontario

what to expect

Mew Lake Campground, located at km 30.6 on Highway 60, is situated in a coniferous forest setting dominated by White Pine. Half of the sites in this campground have electrical hook-ups and another group are located in a dog and radio-free zone. Mew Lake is open for camping during the winter months for those who love the snow. An ice rink is maintained in the campground during the winter season, weather permitting. Dogs are not permitted in the campground loop on the west side of Mew Lake (from sites 95 to 131). The campground loop on the west side of Mew Lake (from sites 95 to 131) offers radio-free campsites. There are six yurts available year-round at Mew Lake Campground.

Description: Ontario Parks

the basics

restroompets allowedhas camp storehas electricityhas pit toiletshas yurt rentalshas cabin rentalshas radio free camping

The campsites

Power at sites
up to 30A
Longest site
32 ft
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

Things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 3 user-tagged beaches, 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

What's around

Algonquin - Mew Lake Campground plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

  • Nearest dump station — dump station node/13252943459 5.0 km · Google Maps ↗

14 user-tagged water sources on OpenStreetMap.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

This list adapts to Algonquin - Mew Lake Campground. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

If Algonquin - Mew Lake Campground is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Plus 549 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.