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Sparrow Lake Camp

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· Severn Bridge, Simcoe, Ontario

126 acres hosted by Brendan T.

3 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best in Ontario: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Sparrow Lake Camp is situated on the southernmost tip of the majestic Canadian Shield. The site is known to have been a campground for bands of the Huron people prior to the European intrusion. It is considered probable that Samuel de Champlain, the first European to explore Huronia, spent a night on this site in the 17th Century. In 1892, what would become the west side of the current property was sold by pioneer Captain Thomas Stanton to Toronto's renowned Massey family to act as their summer resort. The resort sported the main lodge, dining room, and cottages and was only accessible by train and steamer. From the onset, the Masseys used the site as a summer retreat for the Young Men's Bible League of the Central Methodist Church. Today, the property is a thriving summer camp that also offers overnight tent stays with stunning lake views.

Activities

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

Lake

Wetlands

99%

87 ratings · 53 reviews

Erica S.recommends

October 1, 2024

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Paddle in duck Bay

From beginning to end our stay (camp) was easy and beautiful. We booked and stayed in the middle of September. Loading up the canoe with our gear and the free canoe and firewood was a wonderful treat! We got to see the lake as we paddled to our spot. The site was a great size with lovely views. Can’t wait to stay again!

Adam C.recommends

September 17, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

Fantastic private spot. We'll be back! The camp was gorgeous!

Emi Y.recommends

September 17, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

One night camping

The best camping I had in cranberry site. The weather was perfect, we went for swimming, volleyball and canoeing. They provide the canoe also I saw many balls to play around and life jacket to use. The location is very beautiful and easy to get there. Public washroom was clean, and there is shower room as well. Sandy beaches, rocky hill and clean lake.

Natasha B.recommends

September 15, 2024

Duck Bay Paddle-in Site

Second time there with our family. Beautiful views. Fun fishing. Great hosts. May make it an annual trip.

Denise Y.recommends

September 9, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

Baby’s first backcountry

We loved our time here. There was a slight miscommunication and our booking overlapped with an event, but the staff were extremely kind and accommodated us anyway. This is a perfect experience for anyone testing out backcountry camping. You can practice hiking in your gear, using a thunderbox, and cooking over a fire, while still having access to a hot shower and real bathroom 10 minutes away. It’s not actually remote enough to see stars, and you can definitely hear trains and traffic at night, but it’s great if you want to train up for Algonquin! We saw lots of loons, herons, and chipmunks. The actual camping spot is about a 5 minute hike in from the beach. The fire pit is on an exposed rock, so it can get chilly at night. There are several flat areas to pitch tents, and more if you have small tents. We managed one 4-man tent, two 2-man tents, and 1 single tent. There was space for one more 4-man tent if needed. The canoes are heavy and somewhat tippy, so I don’t recommend taking them far from the shoreline - the lake can get very windy and choppy, and it can be challenging to row back to shore if you don’t have good rowing technique. I would highly recommend this spot for anyone considering backcountry camping but unsure about the logistics of prepping for backcountry.

R M.recommends

August 27, 2024

Cranberry Hike-in Lakeside Site

Loved the site, the crowd & the energy. Booked two different sites they both were amazing in their own way!

Location

Severn Bridge, Simcoe, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking