George Lake Campground

This campground as published

George Lake Campground is open for camping all year. The main gates are closed during the snowy season and the campground and yurts become “walk in” from approximately the end of November to the beginning of May. Guests get toboggans to carry their gear.

Campgrounds in this park

• George Lake

Roofed accommodation at this park

• Rustic Cabins — 2 at park
• Soft Sided Shelters — 6 at park

Activities the source lists

• Biking
• Birding
• Boating
• Camping - Winter (including Roofed Accommodations)
• Canoeing
• Discovery Program
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Swimming

Facilities as published

• All washrooms are barrier-free and two barrier-free campground campsites are available.
• A comfort station (complete with showers and flush toilets) is located in the George Lake campground. During the winter camping season this comfort station is closed.
• Come for a day at the beach, a picnic, barbecue or a hike along the trails.
• Flush toilets are found in various locations at the George Lake campground. A comfort station is open seasonally in the campground and washrooms with hot water and flush toilets are open year-round adjacent to the park office.
• Laundry facilities are available at the George Lake Campground comfort station.
• There is one picnic shelter in the park which is located at the Winter Warm-Up Hut in the day use area. Reservations can be made online or by phone .

Camping information as published

• Backcountry Camping: Killarney Provincial Park provides a wilderness experience like no other in Ontario. Suitable for all skill levels, there are two ways to explore Killarney's backcountry: the canoe routes network and the backpacking trail network.
• Backcountry Camping: Paddling across clear topaz coloured lakes is one of the highlights of the backcountry. The park is home to the LaCloche mountain range, which offers one of the most breathtaking and challenging hikes in the country on the La Cloche Silhouette Trail.
• Backcountry Camping: While camping in Killarney's backcountry, visitors will find basic amenities on most campsites including a designated fire pit and box privy. The backcountry trails, portages and campsites are well-marked, however, understanding and utilizing map navigation is essential.
• Backcountry Camping: Paddling: Campsite specific reservations are available online or by phone up to five months in advance of your arrival date. Reservations are recommended to secure your campsite.
• Backcountry Camping: Hiking: Campsite specific reservations are available online or by phone up to five months in advance of your arrival date for the La Cloche Silhouette hiking trail.
• Backcountry Camping: Reservations are recommended to secure your campsite
• Backcountry Camping: Interior camping permits are required for backcountry camping at Killarney Provincial Park.
• Backcountry Camping: Visitors can obtain permits upon arrival at the following locations:
• Backcountry Camping: Maps are available for purchase online through the Friends of Killarney or at the park.
• Backcountry Camping: It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the official park map before heading out into the backcountry. If you have any questions about reading or understanding a map, please ask the park staff for assistance upon your arrival. The Friends of Killarney also produce guides that can assist in trip planning.
• Backcountry Camping: Killarney works closely with a number of organizations and outfitters that can assist you in planning and securing equipment for your trip.
• Backcountry Camping: There is a ban on cans, glass bottles, and chainsaws in Killarney's backcountry.
• Backcountry Camping: Please be respectful of the natural environment and other visitors. Practice leave-no-trace camping, camp only on designated campsites within your lake/zone, and be aware of your surrounding neighbours, ecology, and wildlife. We appreciate your efforts to maintain this pristine environment.
• Car Camping: George Lake Campground is open for camping all year. The main gates are closed during the snowy season and the campground and yurts become “walk in” from approximately the end of November to the beginning of May. Guests get toboggans to carry their gear.
• Car Camping: Reservations can be made online or by phone.
• Radio-Free Camping: Campground “D” - sites #82 to #113 including the East Beach are radio-free.
• Rustic Cabins: The camp cabin is a rustic one room cabin with wood interior and a screened in front porch. The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed.
• Rustic Cabins: The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, kettle and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane fireplace provides a cozy temperature and atmosphere inside.
• Rustic Cabins: The camp cabin is within approximately 300m from the park office. Outside the office there are two heated washrooms with a tap for potable water. There is also a privy toilet located approximately 100m from the cabin.
• Rustic Cabins: Visitors should bring their own bedding, food, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and other personal items.
• Rustic Cabins: There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
• Rustic Cabins: Please note that pets are not permitted in the camp cabin and smoking is prohibited.
• Rustic Cabins: Smoking is prohibited.
• Rustic Cabins: Pets are permitted in cabin 138, all other roofed accommodations pets are not permitted.

Official maps

Source confidence

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