Wilderness Trails At Sumac

100%

10 reviews

· Mountain Grove, Frontenac, Ontario · 576 acres

Hosted by Victor H.

Tent pitch

· 2 guests max

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Outside the quiet hills of Mountain Grove is nestled a small, private lake and 576 acres of untouched forest on the Canadian Shield. Swim in Little Beaver Lake while a sunset reflects off the water, hike along our 16 km of trails weaving though the forest or relax by the campfire and listen to the wind whistling though the trees. Our night skies show hundreds of thousands of stars to the tune of frogs, crickets and whip-poor-whills, while the morning air is full of bird songs. This site is especially appealing for campers who love the outdoors, but appreciate indoor plumbing and some modern amenities. We are: 10 minutes off Highway 7 8 kms off the Trans Canada Trail 1 hour from Kingston 2 hours from Ottawa 3 hours from Toronto 3.5 hours from MontrealTrail View Platform Tent Site offers an 8’ x 12’ wooden tent platform with deck anchors for your tent, 40L of potable water, a picnic table and stools (covered by screened shelter during bug season), a propane BBQ with tools, a work table and a cutting board. This site is suitable for winter camping. We also offer an indoor toilet and shower a 3 minute walk from the campsite. Your pets are welcome. We work hard to be environmentally friendly and to keep the forest pristine. With over 16 kms of trails on the property, we kindly ask that you pack out what you pack in. We recommend the Cascade Trail (yellow trail markers) which features gorgeous lookouts, waterfalls, and access to Watson Lake for cliff diving. For more information on the trails and their features, see https://www.sumaccentre.ca/trails. We offer access to a canoe, paddleboat and rowboat for free. Outside watercraft (boats, canoes, paddles, etc.) are prohibited to protect the lake from invasive species such as Zebra Mussels and Eurasian Water-Milfoil. Firewood is available for purchase onsite. $15 per fire: includes unlimited firewood, kindling and starter blocks. Payment by e-transfer or cash. The property is shared with the Sumac Centre (SumacCentre.ca), a small conference centre. However, the campsite is away from the centre along a secluded walk-in path. This allows us to offer indoor plumbing and hot showers, while maintaining the privacy of your camping experience. Hungry for a bite or in need of s’mores supplies? Sharbot Lake is only 30 minutes away and there you can find a grocery store, restaurant (Belong Sharbot Lake), Cardinal Cafe, Kick and Push Brew Pub, LCBO, Beer Store, and a one-stop-shop gas station. Our family is confident that you will enjoy staying at Wilderness Trails at Sumac. Naomi and Victor

What to expect

Tent pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Firewood available for purchase on site. For $15, you have as much firewood as you need, as well as kindling and a fire starter block. Pay by e-transfer or cash.

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

Off leash. We do not require that pets be on leash. But, be aware that there are bears, porcupines and skunks on site.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Showers available

Hot water

Cooking equipment present

Bbq

Picnic table present

Pack it out

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend12 Ratings · 10 reviews

Lauren W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Wonderful experience

Tent

This place is gorgeous and absolutely magical! The campsite is definitely a step up from regular camping, with a wooden tent platform, a BBQ, and a little table to eat at. Very well maintained and clean, with everything you need - and access to an indoor bathroom! It's just a short walk to a beautiful lake, and there are a number of hiking trails as well. The host, Victor, was incredibly gracious and communicative - he met us there, showed us around, and made sure we had everything we needed. This was a fantastic experience and I'll certainly be back!

Chelsea P.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

You want to stay here, trust me.

Tent · With pets

This has become my new happy place. Sitting here writing this during our second stay at the Sumac campsite 2 weeks after our first stay. It has everything you could want and more. Victor and Paul are so incredibly kind and welcoming! Our dogs are so happy being free to run around their MASSIVE property! Not only do you have access to an indoor working bathroom and shower, we also haven’t stayed anywhere yet that had a completely private campsite and almost 580 acres of untouched forest and trails to explore. You never need to leave the property, really. They recommended the cascade trail, and so do we! Such an incredible view and sooo worth the hike! This is also a mushroom lovers paradise! I can’t count how many different species I found even just getting out of the car! Our second stay was very last minute. We booked another hipcamp in New Liskeard and when we arrive we realized that it was not at all what was described or sold to us. It was a 9 hour drive and 7:30pm before we arrived and disappointed would be an understatement for how we felt about what we were given. We found a motel 3 hours away for the night and contacted Victor the next morning. Their campsite was available and he let us set up that day! They absolutely saved our weekend and we couldn’t be more grateful!!! We will be back again and again. I wish I could post all the gorgeous photos I took but I’ll settle with these. Thank you again Victor and Paul!!!

Sarah Q.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

Had an excellent time here. The trails were beautiful and well marked. The camp site was clean and well laid out with many thoughtful little touches. Victor and Paul were very friendly and helpful. I'd return for sure.

Jessica B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent · With pets

The weather didn't cooperate, but this site is great if you're looking for a combination of comfort and privacy/wilderness. Comforts included: clean washroom more private than what you'd have at a comfort station at a provincial park, wood in a covered box on site that is great even if you run into rain (moist with humidity but not too wet to build a fire), filled water, a propane grill to make cooking easy, and a table with stools under a mesh tent to protect you from the (many) mosquitoes. The lake is a short walk away at the lodge, and has lovely grounds with some sitting areas (benches, dock, rocks) that were filled with thyme which provides a delightful scent in addition to the view. We only did one hike because of the rain - the trail was very well marked and led past nice marshes to another small, private lake.

Tina G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Dream-like camping spot

Tent · With pets

Highly recommend this site to anyone who's an outdoorsy person. We had an awesome time in complete solitude as they only had 1 site to offer which was a huge must for us looking for a spot to avoid any type of stress and to decompress. There are a ton of stunning hiking trails, and we were able to check them all out, very well maintained and easy for even the most unoriented person to follow! The hosts were both very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and made sure we knew if we needed anything they were around to help us out in any way they could which was awesome! Very healthy forest with lots of birds and wildlife to see and endless amount of activities to do, this was a true vacation we desperately needed from life. As a personal note, I'd recommend the woodland and cascade trails, if your time is limited. Next time we come around we would like to have a picnic along the rocks of the cascade trail. It was magical! Another personal note; the very careful conservation approach they take to ensure the waterfront is reserved (trails not made too close to the water's edge), speaks volumes to their vision to maintain ecological conservation which is a massive admiration from myself as it's a very important vision for myself personally. I'd rate this stop a full 10/5 stars and a must for anyone looking for the peace and tranquility of nature away from other people/pets alike. My personal favorite vacation I've taken so far, I hope to be back next year, well worth the travel

Chun Yin C.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

Love this camp ground A LOT!! Highly recommend and definitely would visits once again!

Location

Mountain Grove, Frontenac, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Mississauga First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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