Lake Superior
Provincial Park is a Canadian treasure. The Park is nestled between
the shoreline of Lake Superior and inland lakes and forests. The
park's theme is:
"Human
response to a wild shoreline and rugged backcountry"
LOCATION
Lake Superior Provincial
Park is only a 90 minute drive North of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario via Highway
17 North. If you
are traveling from Thunder Bay through Wawa, Ontario you are less than a 20
minute drive to the northern most boundary
of Lake Superior Provincial Park. From any major center to
Lake Superior Provincial Park you can land via air in Toronto, Ontario
Canada and then board a connecting flight to Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
The Park is only a short 90 minute drive from the Sault.
IN THE BACK COUNTRY,
carry out what you carry in
IN THE CAMPGROUNDS
use garbage cans and available waste disposal
SUMMER & FALL ACTIVITIES
In the summer and fall
you can hike, fish, camp, relax on the beach,
swim, bird watch. A great area for geologists & plant lovers to study.
It is a place for
photographer & artist's to draw endless inspiration !
WINTER ACTIVITIES
In the winter, the park
is officially closed, but you can still enjoy the season by ice-fishing, snow shoeing, xc skiing,
winter camping, and photographing. It is a magical experience
watching the fluffy snowflakes falling, and listening to the loud
silence in the wilderness of the park !
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CAMPGROUNDS
The
park has three developed campgrounds at
Crescent Lake, Agawa Bay, and Rabbit Blanket Lake. Agawa Bay and
Rabbit Blanket have some flush
toilets, and all three have outhouse style facilities. Agawa Bay
and Rabbit Blanket also have showers, laundry facilities, and limited campsites with
electricity. Travelers with everything from tents to motor homes are
welcome. If you plan to stay at one of these popular campsites during
the summer we recommend to call ahead and reserve your site due to the
large number of travelers at this time of the year.
DAY USE
If you
plan to only use the park during the day you must purchase a vehicle
permit to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle. There are no
other separate fees for usage (i.e.. hiking, canoeing etc.). You
may choose to pay either for the whole day, or by the hour. You
have full access to the park's trails and waterways for that day. The
'Day Use' picnic areas are located at Old Woman Bay, Katherine's Cove,
Sand River, and Agawa Bay. You can pay your fees at the designated fee
stations located within the park at Crescent Lake, Agawa Bay, Awausee
Trail, Sinclair Cove Agawa Rock Pictographs, Sand River, Katherine's
Cove, Orphan Lake, Mijinemungshing Lake, Rabbit Blanket Lake, and Old
Woman Bay. You can also pay your fee at the Park Office located 3 kms
South of Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground, or at one of two gatehouses
at the Agawa Bay or Rabbit Blanket Lake.
INTERIOR &
BACKCOUNTRY
There are 200 backcountry/interior campsites. Interior camping is
open from May to October. First come first serve. Register your trip and pay your fees
at Agawa, Rabbit Blanket or the Park Office. Stay at designated
campsites only that are on the park map with available privies.
IMPORTANT backcountry RULES &
REGULATIONS
for backcountry or Interior
Campsites
There is a can and
bottle ban in effect at all times -
glass and tin/aluminum cans and bottles or other containers made of
these materials are NOT allowed in the interior/backcountry.
EXAMPLE - beer or pop
cans, any kind of glass bottles or jars, tuna tins. Carry your liquids
in plastic pop bottles or nalgene / other
reusable container ... Any garbage that you have must be carried out.
Pack out what you pack in.
Most backcountry campsites have their
own privies, please use the facilities provided - Keep a clean campsite
!
There are reduced
rates for Ontario Seniors and Ontario Disabled.
For more information about the rules &
regulations, booking a site at a campground, or if you have any
questions: go to
www.ontarioparks.com
,
or phone the
Lake Superior Park office directly at (705)856-2284.
