Are there hookups at Provencial Parks?

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Trevor

stubblejumper wrote:
OP is not going to BC he asked about Ontario.

He got his answer.
I don't mind extra info once a post is answered.

We use the Ontario Provincial Parks quite often. I have 3, 25ft, 30A extension cables and had to use all of them on a couple of occasions. The power posts are situated between sites and the sites are generally separated by a 50 to 60ft green space, thus the need for extensions. If you are intending to travel along Highway 17, here are number campgrounds that I would recommend for consideration. From east to west, Samuel De Champlain PP, about 5 miles west of Mattawa ON., Chutes PP on the north end of the village of Massey ON, Pancake Bay PP, about 40 miles of Sault Ste Marie ON., Neys PP, about 15 west of Marathon ON., and Kakabeka Falls PP., about 15 miles west of Thunder Bay ON. The Kakabeka Falls PP is about 10 miles out of your way from Highway 61 to Duluth MN.
In all likelihood, you'll need to reserve ahead of time for a campsite and you can do it online. The only problem with that is that the Ontario Parks don't have any wifi service. You can get free wifi at any Tim Horton's Donut shop. Cellphone service is spotty along the north shore of Lake Superior but 3G is available in the towns along the way.
Another issue about the Lake Superior route is the weather. The Lake Superior region has a Sub-Arctic climate. The weather can change very quickly, so have some appropriate warm clothing just in case.
Here's the link to ONTARIO PARKS in case you don't have it.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

mockturtle wrote:

stubblejumper wrote:
OP is not going to BC he asked about Ontario.

You're right, he's just going from NH to WI through Canada. My bad.

Me bad, too. I only saw "thru Canada".


Gary Haupt

We carry 4 25ft extension cords - in Ontario Provincial Parks we find ourselves using 50 feet most often - 75 feet is not unusual - and on rare occasions we will need all 100 feet.

I'm always amazed at how often I need to dig out an extra 25 feet of cord because whatever I have figured would do turns out to be about 3 feet short ...... and whenever I actually only need 25 feet it seems a real treat ......


Jay

Prepare for sticker shock when you check into Ontario P.P.

almcc wrote:

gailgold wrote:
I have been trying to find out of there is electric hookups at the Provencial Campgrounds along the TransCanada Highway. There appear to be a great many places to stop overnight. We are going from NH to WI via Canada

Yes, some of the Ontario provincial parks have long runs from the pedestal to the RV, 50 ft. is not uncommon. We carry a couple of 30 amp extensions "just in case". We have camped in a couple of sites where even these weren't long enough so we also carry a 90 ft. 15 amp cord.

If you go to the provincial park website I believe they give the cord length, and a lot of park offices have extension cords that they can lend you.

I carry 65' of 30amp cord and had to borrow two additional cords two weeks ago at pinery PP. Even with the 4 cords I had to reposition the RV so I could reach the pedestal.

Be prepared for everything at an Ontario PP.

If you need to carry 100' of electrical cord, how can you possibly calls that camping???? Where I go at times lucky to have a 12 volt battery in my camper and truck.I sure remember the good ole days when you had a tent and quiet, and no power to be seen for miles.

Johnny G1 wrote:
If you need to carry 100' of electrical cord, how can you possibly calls that camping???? Where I go at times lucky to have a 12 volt battery in my camper and truck.I sure remember the good ole days when you had a tent and quiet, and no power to be seen for miles.

LOL - Yup - I remember the good ole days too - but now I've got an Airstream and 100' of electrical cord ..... I guess maybe it could be called camping with an age appropriate adjustment .....

:B


Jay

garyhaupt wrote:
None in BC that I can think of.


Gary Haupt

There are electrical hook ups at the provincial park between Cache Creek and Kamloops BC
It's the park at the Thompson River, Juniper Beach and down the road at Steel Head.