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    Finlayson Point Provincial Park

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Sturgeon Falls KOA - View from our tent site

    Sturgeon Falls KOA

    5.0(1 review)
    79.4 km

    Ah, peace and quiet. My husband I had been tent camping our way from Iowa on our way to Montreal…read moreand Sturgeon Falls KOA was a reasonable 4.5 hour drive from Mackinaw City, so we gave it a shot. We called ahead because we were going to arrive late. The very nice (even by Canadian standards) gentleman helping me with our same day reservations, arranged to leave a site map on the back door of what would be a closed camp office. We arrived around 9:30 and one of the owners greeted us. We found the map that was left for us, the owner got us settled and even picked us up and delivered a bag of ice for our cooler. Our site was beautiful! The nearest tent camper was about 150ft away, we were steps away from a river inlet and had a choice of two areas with really wonderful bathrooms with showers and Laundry!!!! They even had an outdoor kitchen. As the sun went down we were eaten alive by bugs because of our proximity to the water so we spent a lovely evening in the tent. No complaints. We had a great nights sleep. The only noise during the night were bull frogs looking for love. The morning was beautiful and bug free. I met some nice campers while I enjoyed my Tim Hortons and had a leisurely pack up. Great place! Don't forget to ask the owner for a river tour in his aluminum skiff. I didn't have time to partake but for 5$, I should have made the time.

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    Sturgeon Falls KOA - This little boat was one of about 20 in the inlet

    This little boat was one of about 20 in the inlet

    Sturgeon Falls KOA - Our view from our tent site

    Our view from our tent site

    Sturgeon Falls KOA - This was our view when we awoke from a very restful sleep

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    This was our view when we awoke from a very restful sleep

    Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Camp store with some gorgeous goods including Pendleton blankets

    Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

    4.0(3 reviews)
    117.4 km

    I'm so glad to read the detailed reviews of this park from Allison and Laura, because my experience…read morewas super brief and kind of a blur. The camp store was full of cute, well-designed things right next to the rental shack with boats and the spot to get your firewood. We rolled in to our camp site just before sunset, quickly put up our tent and through on our swimsuits and ran to the end of our little dirt road to jump in the water in the last of the golden light. It was glorious. After dinner we walked around the campground and checked out the other beach where teens were playing and bugs were gathering hungry for blood. We tucked into bed early, really glad we'd gotten that perfect swim in. We were gone the next morning early, on to the next one.

    I can't say I'm a big camper. I like my comfort and convenience, and cleanliness. It's my third…read moretime camping, and I know what to expect now. I was really happy with this park, and the facilities they had. All the toilets are flush toilets, so no pinching your nose and squating on top of a hole, afriad you'll fall in. And it wasn't too stinky either. There were 4 + 1 handicap showers. The 1st one had warm water. And I never saw a line up or had to wait. The facilities were kept some what clean, and I liked that. The site also had a beach that fell on to the Moore Lake. It was a nice secluded beach and perfect for a swim and to put all your stuff. They had rental canoes and kayaks you can take out to the lake. Algonquin Northern Outfitters down the street has cheaper ones than the park. The Park store has anything you could want (including ice cream) yum. And life jackets you can borrow. The park staff also organize some events every evening (perfect for kids) like star gazing or history hikes. There is also a small museum that explains the history of Samuel de Champlain and his trade routes. I also liked seeing the park staff patrol occasionally throughout the day. The park itself had a few trails that go along the Mattawa river. It was a tortuous 5 hr hike that had us wishing we had a machete to cut through the ruffage. I guess that's how M. Champlain travelled thru the trading routes. I like going to new places all the time, but if I had to choose one to come back to , this would be it.

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    Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Hikes and history

    Hikes and history

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    Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Site big enough for our party tent!

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    Site big enough for our party tent!

    Finlayson Point Provincial Park - campgrounds - Updated July 2026

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