Algonquin Backcountry Camping Permit
Algonquin Provincial Park · Ontario, Canada
Interior campsites are reserved by lake or zone for each night of the trip, for groups of up to 9. The backcountry is open all year.
Plan your Algonquin Provincial Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
Plan your trip
How to get Algonquin Interior Camping
Backcountry sites are booked on the Ontario Parks reservation system at reservations.ontarioparks.ca. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Algonquin Interior Camping works
Algonquin Interior Camping: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Ontario Parks takes the bookings. Backcountry sites are booked on the Ontario Parks reservation system at reservations.ontarioparks.ca.
How to get an Algonquin Interior Camping permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada
- Group size
- Up to 9 people
Step 1: How it is booked
Backcountry sites are booked on the Ontario Parks reservation system at reservations.ontarioparks.ca. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Algonquin Interior Camping on reservations.ontarioparks.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
In an emergency, call 911.
Algonquin Interior Camping FAQ
How do I reserve Algonquin interior camping?
Reserve online with Ontario Parks. Algonquin is booked by lake zone or area: you reserve a zone for each night, and campsites inside it are first come, first served.
How far ahead can I book Algonquin interior camping?
Ontario Parks accepts reservations up to five months before your arrival date. Arrivals on July 29, 30 and 31 first open on March 1 at 7:00 am Eastern Time.
Do I need a separate permit for Algonquin interior camping?
No. Your confirmation letter serves as your permit. Carry a digital or printed copy, or your reservation number.
How much does Algonquin interior camping cost in 2026?
Ontario Parks lists $12.43 per adult (age 18 and over) and $5.65 per child (age 6 to 17), HST included, for fees from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. An online reservation fee of $11.00 is added.
How many nights can I stay in Algonquin interior camping?
The maximum on any one backcountry site is 16 consecutive nights, and the maximum across all backcountry campsites in one itinerary is 23 nights.
Can I get an Algonquin interior camping reservation if my dates are full?
This page does not check that booking system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.