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Good provincial park. Campsites are good sized. No...

Good provincial park. Campsites are good sized. No shower amenities. Main lake (Semiwite) is a good size and the beach is pleasant. Staff was nice. No mobile service in park (which we thought was a good thing). I don't think the park is operated by Ontario Parks so many of the expected Provincial Park amenities are missing, and it seems like maintenance isn't as rigorous. Overall a nice park, and we'll likely come back for the lakeside campsites alone

The BEST camping experience I've had! Park is incr...

The BEST camping experience I've had! Park is incredibly clean and well maintained including washrooms that even include a sink. No reception on your cellphones which in my opinion was great! Had deer on our site early in the morning. Frogs were super loud but if your a deep sleeper you'll have no problems! The views are incredible. Park staff are friendly and welcoming. You may miss the enterence into the park so keep an eye out for the signs. I definitely reccomend this campground or even as a day visit!

A gorgeous, if slightly remote park. Don't go here...

A gorgeous, if slightly remote park. Don't go here if glamping is your thing. There's no cell reception, no showers, and no electricity. And I loved it. The beach is nice, and the lake is great to canoe on. There are challenging and scenic trails all around, and the sites are a good size. I'd definitely recommend it if you really wanna get back to nature for a few days.

Have been going there for 30 years, one of the mos...

Have been going there for 30 years, one of the most beautiful parks in Ontario. It is still open, the town of Elliott Lake is keeping it going. Be warned, there are water taps, and that's it. Real camping.

I booked site 8 as it was shown near the water but...

I booked site 8 as it was shown near the water but I could not see the water from the site. Small walk through the trees to the water but hard to go in as its rocky. The beach is small and was walking distant. The water was nice and really calm. Would have been great for a canoe ride. Due to covid you need to bring your own life jackets. Water tap and vault toilets closeby. No flush toilets or showers.

Great trail with a freaky lookout (Helenbar I thin...

Great trail with a freaky lookout (Helenbar I think?) And lovely sites. 12 was good if you dont need tons of privacy. Direct path to the bathroom and beach. Very close to a drinkable and non drinkable water tap. Really clean, everyone was friendly.

have been there four times twice last year Good ...

have been there four times twice last year Good fishing and can rent a canoe Lots of grouse a few bears .Has a great swiming beach Seems somewhat expensive for a parking space,.picnic table water tap close by and a nearby outhouse at $38.00 a night no showers or flush toilet Does have hikeing trails

Truck battery died and the staff were great. Ended...

Truck battery died and the staff were great. Ended up needing the supervisor to come over and give us a boost. She was great and it all worked out in the end. Enjoyed the park. Fresh air and quiet. Only complaint is with the seasonal campers. They were problematic, they seem to think they own the park and treat it accordingly. It is a Provincial park people not YOUR cottage! One rude old lady had here dogs staggering through our site and her husbands minnow trap on our shoreline. She tried to walk right up to me and I had to back up...hello, covid 19! Please keep your distance. When I told here to please leash her dogs (I didn't want them around my kids- they seemed as confused and out of it as she was) she got all huffy and proceeded to blast music all night to teach us a lesson, lol. Another seasonal camper was running his generator at 8am, and all day. Sigh. Other than that things were great. Again, the staff was great. Thanks for having us guys!

I have camped there twice and l will visit it agai...

I have camped there twice and l will visit it again. You have to realize there is no showers etc.. The town of Elliott lake is cool, friendly, a few, ok, restaurants and a great little bar..
See you in July..
Colin

Worth the drive! Love this place (other than the ...

Worth the drive! Love this place (other than the deer flies, mosquitoes and black flies). It s peaceful and not many motor boats around. They rent out bikes and canoes. I wish they rent out kayaks or SUP however. There are a few hiking trails. Washrooms are primitive.

Absolutely no cell service, bathrooms were disgust...

Absolutely no cell service, bathrooms were disgusting (filled with flys), roads need major work(if your suspension isn't good don't go), only 2 teenage girls at front desk with absolutely no knowledge of the park, only good thing was a beautiful lake. Do not recommend.

Stayed at site 3 and had a great time. Water acces...

Stayed at site 3 and had a great time. Water access from the site would be good for taking out a canoe or kayak, but it was not feasible for swimming. However, the main beach was very sandy and you were able to walk out to a nice swimming depth. The smaller beach, near our site, was cozier and had a nicer view of the lake, but had a lot more vegetation and rocks - not super nice for swimming but still a nice option for a little more privacy.

The campground as a whole was pleasantly quiet and the other campers seemed to value privacy and we were able to keep to ourselves and enjoy nature. Very beautiful and peaceful place.

We took a drive through in early July 2019 and rea...

We took a drive through in early July 2019 and really liked what we saw. Large, private sites - some nice waterfront sites. The campground was very peaceful and secluded. Perfect place for people looking for a true camping experience. The park has 2 beaches and a boat launch. The road in, although paved, is a bit rough and bring your bug spray!

Update from July 2020:

Downgrading to 4 stars because of some issues:

Had a great stay on site #23. We rented 2 canoes one afternoon and were told (after paying) that they only had 3 paddles to give us for 2 canoes and 4 people - strange we thought but then when we were out on the lake we saw another Ontario parks canoe with 3 people in it and EACH person had a paddle. I had asked the gate attendant why they were short paddles and she had flat out lied and said that they were missing paddles. The gate attendant is the one who supplies the paddles and had obviously given 3 for one canoe right before we picked up ours. Also, the park lets hikers and back country campers park in the trailer turn-around at the end of the park which made it extremely difficult for us to leave the park with our travel trailer. It would make a lot more sense to have a proper parking area for the hikers and back-country campers.

Paid 12.00 $ day pass to use the provincial park b...

Paid 12.00 $ day pass to use the provincial park beach. Drove an hour and half to get there. We had our granddaughters for a week and thought it would be a great beach day. Well. The beach is full of leaches. Nobody there not one person. There were dead fish all along the shore. It was disgusting. We asked for our money back with in half an hour and they said NO. Maybe the camping is good but don t ever try to swim there!!!

Wish that half stars were an option as I'd like to...

Wish that half stars were an option as I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars!
I stayed at site #19 for 12 nights. The campsite was okay, not flat at all and the firepit was in an awkward spot, but you basically have your own private beach at the site so it was well worth it! Especially if you have dogs as there are limited spots you can let them go swimming.
Beautiful place! If you are a nature lover looking to get away from it all this is a great place to visit. However, the trails are not that well maintained- so if you are looking for a place with really great trails this is probably not it.
No showers is definitely a downside, my group also stopped using the vault toilets unless absolutely necessary due to the fact that they are all infested with HUGE wolf spiders. (The handicap bathroom does not have spiders).
Overall I would definitely come back to this place for a shorter stay, or with an RV or trailer, but probably not for a long trip as I did.

The Park is open for camping this summer (2013). T...

The Park is open for camping this summer (2013). The town of Elliot Lake and the Province struck a deal to keep the facility operating. This is the only provincial park in Ontario situated off the power grid. Absolutely amazing at night.

Absolutely serene and beautiful place. The lake is...

Absolutely serene and beautiful place. The lake is so clear, very clean park. No light pollution so the stars are amazing. The only downfall is the bathrooms but that really does not affect the rest.

Best campaign site. Lake view, night view, lots of...

Best campaign site. Lake view, night view, lots of hiking trails, calm, enjoy the nature. Be ready to live in Wild. This place is one that I always visit again and again. You can see the best sky.

This place has become an annual tradition for us. ...

This place has become an annual tradition for us. We have been going up for over a decade and now all my family is involved.

Park staff is friendly, clean lakes, great fishing and a lack of cell service is amazing. There are few places left that you can truly unplug.

The Western edge of Mississagi Provincial park bor...

The Western edge of Mississagi Provincial park borders the beautiful Flack Lake. The lake has some fantastic Lake trout, and bass fishing. An impressive 45 lb. trout was pulled out of there a few years back. From the boat launch, you can access the lake and Portages to some of the other smaller lakes nearby. Have a map, and plan your route

Mississagi Provincial Park

Mississagi Provincial Park

4.5