Most likely thurs to sunday.
Then off to some crown land to get my "wilderness" fix.
Most likely thurs to sunday.
Then off to some crown land to get my "wilderness" fix.
No signs,no fees,no rules,nobody. My kind of campsite.
Ice is going fast, likely clear within a week even with the punky weather.
I'm heading in Thursday (May 4th) base camping on Rain and day-tripping from there. A lazy winter has taken a toll on my fitness level.
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Just wondering what the procedure is for registration? I think I saw somewhere that bookings aren't being taken until after a certain date?
Dale
I think you just need to keep checking the parks Ontario reservation site each day to see if they’ve opened up Algonquin for backcountry yet.
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There's been some brief discussion in the email thread as to whether we stay on Rain or Sawyer. I personally don't mind either but I lean to Sawyer simply because I have not camped on that lake. Those that are keen to stay on Rain wish to do so to avoid the portage as they are planning on bringing heavier gear, food and beverages. Chard mentioned that there would be a lot of hands to help move stuff over the short portage (310 metres) especially if beer is involved. Can't say I disagree. I am happy to help bring gear over the portage as I know everyone else would be. If staying on Rain, the short portage does mean that Sawyer is accessible for those that want to fish there for the possibility of brook trout. Or course we are all free to hang our own hang and we don't have to all camp together since as Chard pointed out years ago, our trips are really just a bunch of soloist going to the same site.
Don't let life get in the way of living.
Theland is right ... currently you can reserve dates May 12 onwards but as soon as ice out is "official" (when Opeongo clears) they'll open up reservations early.Originally Posted by Dale
Keep checking, it is usually 2 or 3 days after Lake of Two Rivers... which cleared last night! Typically a bit of a rush for sites the first few weeks due to trout season opening.
Further to some off-forum chatter, Sawyer sounds like a great destination, I might push on to there too. The portage was short and easy & the site Whet Newdell & I had on the east shore, while not "epic", was gorgeous for a smaller group.
View of Sawyer Lake (from my hammock) for fun. That was August, might not look quite the same in May.
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I can't commit just yet, but would probably make it a long weekend. Sawyer definitely sounds more appealing than camping on an entry point lake that allows motors. Guitar playing Myron is interested as well, so I'll keep him updated. Regarding Beers, Coolers and the Kitchen Sink - aren't there regulations that prohibits you from bringing glass, cans etc. anyway, or don't they apply for motorized, entry point type of lakes?
Oh and if I make it I'd be happy to assist others in portaging their gear. One 300m portage shouldn't really keep anyone from getting one lake further.
Beer decanted into plastic bottles & frozen revive amazingly well ... plus keep any meat fresh!
Discussing with Brian, we would like an early entry on Thursday, around 10am, to be set up early afternoon. Planning on out, Monday. Will likely be camping in a freind’s driveway near Huntsville, Wed night for a quick drive to the launch area.
Had to discuss doing the portage with the better half, she agreed a short easy one is in scope for me (read that as I put her through hell with the last debacle, but she agreed I am ready for short one) .... thinking to triple carry just to ease into the process again and get used to the revised suspension.
Really looking forward to the trip.
Brian
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