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BigDaddyHfx
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Dec 25, 2014

Algonquin Provincial Park - power access

Was checking out Algonquin park and it seems to say that the power pedestals are 30 meters from the site. Is this right? Do people really need nearly 100 feet of power cable and extensions?
  • Most Ontario Provincial Parks are like that - take lots of cord. Also the water hookups are spaced throughout the campground. Often times, several campers will get together and join their hoses up so they can reach the water taps. This is probably illegal. We have also encountered water taps that are not threaded meaning an adapter is necessary to screw your hose on. Just be aware that this is how it is in our P.P. - oh yea, and pricey as well.

    Despite the negatives, sites are usually large, fairly private and our parks have nice hiking and canoeing, etc.
  • Found this photo of the outlets at Mew Lake Campground: Hydro outlet

    It appears from the main website that most campsites are about 15-20 meters big and the outlets are between the two sites. So, depending on the individual campsite, you might have a 30 meter stretch, but are more than likely closer than that.
  • I don't see anything that says that. Could you link to where you found that info?