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4/16/2019 11:25 am  #1


Site and Route suggestion + conditions in early May

Hi everyone, I asked a similar question a while back, so forgive the repetitiveness, but it's a more focused question this time. Plus, I think you guys enjoy doing this anyways

Thinking about going camping the first weekend of May, somewhere around Toronto. The first question is, how do you think the conditions will be? It's been a cold, wet spring so far in Toronto. Choosing early May because I'd rather deal with the cold than with the bugs. But of course, it could be damp and rainy as well.

The second is the site/route suggestion. We're looking for a place 1) not more than 3.5 hours away from Toronto (ideally 3 or less), and then 2) a max. 3 hours of canoeing and portaging and only one site to stay on (again, ideally even less, definitely not more than 10km in total). Reason is that a few people will join us on Saturday but then we have to head back on Sunday, so can't be anywhere too far. Just a relaxed weekend in the woods. 3) Ideally a serene lake with fishing (and ideally no fishing boats) 4) AND swimming and 5) a flat and wide campsite that attracts a good amount of sun. Doesn't have to be Algonquin. Up for HHWT as well, or again, anything within a 3 or 3.5 hour drive from Toronto. 

Misty Lake was suggested previously, but that's more than 10KM. Would be great to go there one day.

Thanks in advance

Thanks

Last edited by Sepandee (4/16/2019 11:56 am)

 

4/16/2019 11:47 am  #2


Re: Site and Route suggestion + conditions in early May

Plan for wet and cold and you should be fine. Kawartha Highlands PP seems to be a good option for what you are looking to do. When you book you can check out pics of sites to see if it's what you want.
RC

 

4/16/2019 5:40 pm  #3


Re: Site and Route suggestion + conditions in early May

RCSpartan wrote:

Plan for wet and cold and you should be fine. Kawartha Highlands PP seems to be a good option for what you are looking to do. When you book you can check out pics of sites to see if it's what you want.
RC

Kawartha, hmm? Interesting. Never been there. Will look into it. 
Do you have a recommendation there, by any chance?

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