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?
Forum Discussion
shum02 wrote:james65450 wrote:
As long as you are a Canadian resident you can camp on crown land free of charge. You may only camp on crown land that is designated as general use. You don't have to let anyone know where you are going. Most crown land that is marked as general use in Ontario tends to be in central to northern Ontario. There are lots of boondocking and wilderness camping available but they do tend to be fairly hidden and well kept secrets.
Camping on Crown Land in Ontario
I took a look at that page it is not them most informative available but it does outline what Canadian residents and non Canadian residents may do.
Quoted from at site for Canadian residents:
Camp for free up to 21 days on any one site in a calendar year. This ensures sites are available to others and helps reduce environmental impacts.
Follow rules or restrictions posted on signs.
Do not camp, if camping is prohibited (you could be fined).
For non Canadian residents:
Camp on Crown land, north of the French and Mattawa rivers, with a camping permit.
No camping in designated green zones
You do not need a permit if you:
• rent a camping unit (e.g., tent, trailer, etc.) from a person who conducts business in Ontario
• or your spouse own property in Ontario
• carry out duties as part of employment in Canada
• stay on watercraft equipped for overnight accommodation, anchored over provincial Crown land covered by water (stays are limited to 21 days)
• belong to an eligible charitable or non-profit group
Contact a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office to find out if your group qualifies as a charitable/non-profit organization.
For non-residents who need a permit, you can buy one at:
• participating ServiceOntario centres
• authorized licence issuers in northern Ontario
In early 2015, you will also be able to buy your permit online, here.
Cost = $9.35 + tax (per person, per night)
I just don't want people thinking that they have to pay for something that they have the right to do for free. The government does not give much away for free. Camping on crown land is a great way Canadian residents to experience the outdoors at no cost.
