Kawartha Highlands

About Kawartha Highlands

Kawartha Highlands is a large canoe-country park with backcountry campsites spread across lakes and portages. Shortlist it when you want paddling-focused camping without going all the way north, especially if the setting itself matters as much as the available date. Kawartha Highlands sits in central Ontario and is managed through Ontario Parks. With 123 indexed sites, it has a manageable but meaningful 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.