Island View Retreat
Big Gull Lake / Campsites

25 Backcountry Campsites

Paddle-in island campsites on a pristine 21 km Canadian Shield lake. $25/night, May through October.

1
MainlandRugged

Campsite 1

Rugged site with sloped rock shoreline. A wild, untamed feel for experienced campers.

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44.8286°N, 77.0576°WView profile →
10
IslandEasy

Campsite 10

Flat rock shoreline. Nice flat, large campsite — one of the most spacious island sites on the lake.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8264°N, 76.9419°WView profile →
11
IslandRugged

Campsite 11

Steep rock shoreline with rough terrain. A smaller, more intimate site suited for solo campers.

islandboat access
44.8263°N, 76.9410°WView profile →
12
MainlandModerate

Campsite 12

Steep rock shoreline but a flat campsite that can easily accommodate 2 or 3 tents. A nice campsite.

fireplaceboat access
44.8269°N, 76.9380°WView profile →
13
IslandModerate

Campsite 13

Island site with a flat place to pitch a tent. Good facilities with fireplace and privy.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8289°N, 76.9354°WView profile →
14
MainlandModerate

Campsite 14

Located in the central cluster of islands on Big Gull Lake.

boat access
44.8310°N, 76.9410°W ~View profile →
15
IslandModerate

Campsite 15

Large flat site with steep rock shoreline to water. Beautiful panoramic view of the lake — a premium site.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8328°N, 76.9468°WView profile →
16
IslandEasy

Campsite 16

Small site on a point with a nice view. Flat shoreline to water for easy landing.

fireplaceislandboat access
44.8339°N, 76.9409°WView profile →
17
IslandModerate

Campsite 17

Shoreline slopes to water. Large site but best suited for one tent. A popular and well-visited site.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8298°N, 76.9360°WView profile →
18
MainlandModerate

Campsite 18

Located in the central portion of the lake among the island cluster.

boat access
44.8285°N, 76.9310°W ~View profile →
19
MainlandModerate

Campsite 19

Situated in the central island area of Big Gull Lake.

boat access
44.8280°N, 76.9280°W ~View profile →
2
MainlandModerate

Campsite 2

Gradual sloped shoreline to water. Easy access from the water makes landing straightforward.

fireplaceboat access
44.8289°N, 77.0571°WView profile →
20
IslandEasy

Campsite 20

Large, flat site with room enough for 2 or 3 tents. Gentle rock slope shoreline to water. Great for groups.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8273°N, 76.9258°WView profile →
21
MainlandEasy

Campsite 21

Large, flat mainland site. Combined with island site 21A as a package — choose where to set up camp when you arrive.

fireplaceprivyboat access
44.8320°N, 76.9057°WView profile →
21A
IslandEasy

Campsite 21A

Large flat island with gentle slope to water. Described as 'one of the best sites on Big Gull' — spacious with excellent sunset views and hammock spots.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8353°N, 76.9093°WView profile →
22
MainlandEasy

Campsite 22

Gentle rock slope to water. Nice flat site. Combined with island site 22A as a package — choose your preferred setup.

fireplaceprivyboat access
44.8363°N, 76.9042°WView profile →
22A
IslandEasy

Campsite 22A

Beautiful island site with large, flat rock shoreline. One of the most scenic package sites on the lake.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8390°N, 76.8993°WView profile →
23
MainlandEasy

Campsite 23

Level rock shoreline and nice flat campsite. Rated as a very nice campsite — an excellent choice on the east end.

fireplaceprivyboat access
44.8449°N, 76.9127°WView profile →
24
IslandRugged

Campsite 24

Small rugged island site with room for one small tent. Sloped rock shoreline to water. Best for solo adventurers.

islandboat access
44.8480°N, 76.8942°WView profile →
25
MainlandModerate

Campsite 25

Located on the far eastern end of Big Gull Lake, near the Helen Lane boat launch.

boat access
44.8500°N, 76.8900°W ~View profile →
3
IslandModerate

Campsite 3

Island site with sloped rock shoreline. Level tent areas with a rock ledge for swimming access and good fishing.

fireplaceislandboat access
44.8266°N, 77.0490°WView profile →
4
MainlandEasy

Campsite 4

Flat and gradual sloped shoreline. One of the more accessible sites near the west end of the lake.

fireplaceprivyboat access
44.8287°N, 77.0392°WView profile →
5
MainlandModerate

Campsite 5

Located on the western portion of the lake between the two main clusters of sites.

boat access
44.8270°N, 77.0230°W ~View profile →
6
MainlandModerate

Campsite 6

Gradual slope to water with rocky shoreline. Good access and nice views across the lake.

fireplaceprivyboat access
44.8252°N, 77.0067°WView profile →
7
MainlandEasy

Campsite 7 / 7A

Flat shoreline with good boat parking. Choice of site 7A or 7B — a flexible option for groups.

fireplaceboat access
44.8248°N, 77.0015°WView profile →
7B
IslandModerate

Campsite 7B

Island portion of the Campsite 7 package. Book site 7 for access to both 7A and 7B.

islandboat access
44.8216°N, 76.9810°WView profile →
8
IslandRugged

Campsite 8

Sloped rock shoreline to water. Rugged but fairly large island site. Room for 1 tent on level ground. Nice popular site.

fireplaceislandprivyboat access
44.8211°N, 76.9790°WView profile →
9
MainlandRugged

Campsite 9

Steep sloped shoreline. Fairly uneven terrain with a flat surface for 1 tent. For those who like a challenge.

fireplaceboat access
44.8204°N, 76.9793°WView profile →

Plan Your Camping Trip

All 25 campsites are managed by North Frontenac Parklands. $25/night per site, max 6 people. Season runs May 1 – October 31. Bookings open November 1 each year.