Quetico Provincial Park Backcountry Camping Permit
Quetico Provincial Park · Ontario, Canada
Entry is reserved for a start date at an access point, under a quota for each access point. Groups may be up to 9.
Plan your Quetico Provincial Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
Plan your trip
How to get Quetico Backcountry 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 Quetico Backcountry Camping works
Quetico Backcountry Camping: Quetico 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 a Quetico Backcountry Camping permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Quetico 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 Quetico Backcountry 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.
Quetico Backcountry Camping FAQ
How do I reserve Quetico backcountry camping?
Reserve online with Ontario Parks. Quetico uses an entry quota, so you reserve the access point where you will start your trip.
Can I reserve a specific campsite in Quetico?
No. Inside Quetico all campsites are first come, first served. If a site is full you continue until you find one that is free.
How much does Quetico backcountry camping cost in 2026?
At the south access points (Cache Bay, Prairie Portage and Kings Point) it is $21.47 per adult and $8.48 per child. At other access points, non-residents of Canada pay $14.97 per adult and $6.50 per child. HST is included.
Do I need to clear customs to enter Quetico?
If you enter Quetico from outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to clear Canada Customs, Ontario Parks says.
Can I get a Quetico entry point 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.