ALWAYS check Alerts and other information on the official website, as conditions and facility availability are subject to change.
New Camping Rules for 2023 (14-night max) – new for 2023 are revised rules about the maximum number of nights you can camp. In this park, if you are camping between July 1 and the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend, you’ll be restricted to no more than 14-nights at this park. Outside of those dates, it’s still the old 23-night maximum. Ontario Parks promise this will be clear when booking.
Rules for backcountry camping and the roofed accommodation haven’t changed.
Day Use Vehicle Permits: Because of this park’s popularity, it will need permits to be purchased in advance to guarantee park access. This process was started in 2021 and will be kept for 2023.
If you’re smart, grab the permit before any visit, even mid-week. We found this out the hard way at our local Provincial Park.
You can buy the vehicle permit up to 5 days in advance, which guarantees you access to the park on that day. If you have an annual or season pass, you should still book your permit online, but there’s no extra charge.
Facebook and Website Links
Samuel de Champlain official website
Samuel de Champlain official Facebook
Samuel de Champlain official Twitter
Information
Phone #: (705) 744-2276
Main entrance co-ordinates: 46.29000, -78.86000
Address: 6905 Highway 17 east PO Box 147
Mattawa
P0H 1V0
Opening seasons: May through to October.
Activities
Camping & Accommodation
Campsites:
Yurts:
Other:
Hiking, Biking & Paddling
Hiking
Trails:
Biking
Trails: There are no dedicated bike trails but cycling is popular on the park roads.
Rental:
Paddling
Routes:
Rental:
Maps & Resources
A park campground map is available on the official park website
Local Facilities
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