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Backcountry Canoe-in/Hike-in Campsites Charleston Lake Provincial Park offers 10 designated backcountry sites. These sites are located in clusters, accessible by land or water. At each site you will find: • a fire pit • a picnic table • 2-3 raised wooden tent platforms A privy is located near each cluster of sites. Fires are only permitted in designated fire pits. Several years ago a forest fire was started in Running’s Bay as a result of a campfire outside of a designated fire pit. Do your part and only have a fire in a designated fire pit when no fire restriction or ban is posted. Ensure your fire is properly extinguished prior to leaving the site or going to bed for the night. It is an offence to collect deadwood (firewood) in the backcountry. Leave nature, natural, and allow downed woody debris to decompose where it lies. Small, refillable & portable cook stoves are the recommended method for preparing meals or treating water. Make sure non-treated water is brought to a rolling boil for at least five minutes prior to consuming. Food, garbage, toiletries, condiments, etc., all attract unwanted animals. Make sure nothing with a scent is stored in your tent and everything is put away when you are not on your site. The safest food storage
Ray Wilson technique is to hang your food/scented items off the ground between two trees, a minimum of 4ft from either tree and 8ft off the ground. All park rules apply in the backcountry. Please be courteous of your neighbours. For more information on Park Rules and Regulations refer to page 12. Help us keep our sites looking natural, stay on the path and ensure you pack out everything you brought in.
Backcountry Campsite Descriptions Site
Buckhorn (501, 502) 2 sites, 30 m apart
Bob’s Cove 3 sites (503/504 – 30 m apart; 505 is private)
Hidden Cove (506) 1 site
Captain’s Gap (507, 508) 2 sites, 35 m apart
Covey’s Gap (509, 510) 2 sites, 60 m apart
# of Tent Platforms
Description
Approx. Hiking/ Canoeing Distances
3 platforms at each site
Well shaded. Good swimming on the point, shallow sand/ gravel beach & good boat landing
1 km hike 1 km paddle
504 has 3 platforms; 503/505 have 2
Well shaded. Good swimming. Rocky shoreline & some suitable parking for 2 boats
3 km hike 1 km paddle
2 platforms
Well shaded. Good swimming with a deep, rocky shoreline & some suitable parking for small boats
3.75 km hike 1.5 km paddle
3 platforms at each site
Well shaded. Small, sandy beach with rocky shoreline. Good for swimming & boat parking
6 km hike 4 km paddle
3 platforms at each site
Well shaded. Rocky, deep shoreline excellent for swimming, not good for boat landing
6 km hike 4.5 km paddle
Experience nature in a more natural setting Ontario Parks I Charleston Lake
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