Balsam Lake

About Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake sits in the Kawarthas on a Trent-Severn waterway lake, making it a popular family camping and beach destination. Shortlist it when you want warm-weather lake time with a classic cottage-country feel, especially if the setting itself matters as much as the available date. Balsam Lake sits in central Ontario and is managed through Ontario Parks. With 513 indexed sites, it has a large camping inventory, so date flexibility can matter a lot during peak weekends and school-holiday windows. The best trip fit is usually decided by the landscape first: water, trails, beaches, cliffs, quiet forest, or simple proximity to the region you already want to explore. Because it is part of the Ontario Parks system, the final booking rules, fees, alerts, and permit details still belong on the official Ontario Parks side. For planning, scan the setting and current availability here first, then confirm final details with the operator once the park feels like the right match.