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Fees and Permits (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010)

Follow the links for more information. Fees are subject to change.

Reservation Service:
Fees which apply to make, change, and/or cancel a reservation.

Reservation Fee
(non refundable)
$9.00 $8.00 (when made online)
Change Fee $7.00 (minimum) $5.00 (minimum when made online)
Cancellation Fee $7.00 (minimum) $5.00 (minimum when made online)

Day Use*:
Day Use Permits allow for day visits (valid until 10:00 p.m. of date of issue) to Algonquin, including access to trails, museums, beaches, and picnic grounds. Discounts apply for Ontario Seniors and for Ontario residents with a disability (disability identification/permit required).

Daily Vehicle Permit*

$13.00*/vehicle/day - Basin Lake, Bissett Creek Road, Brain Lake, Brent, Kiosk, and Sand Lake Gate

All other access points:
April 1 to October 31, 2009 – $15.00*/vehicle/day
November 1 to December 13, 2009 – $13.00*/vehicle/day
December 14/09 to March 31, 2010 – $15.00*/vehicle/day

Bus Permit* $90.00*/bus/day
Ontario School Group Bus Permit $45.00/bus/day

Seasonal Vehicle Permits:
Seasonal Vehicle Permits allow for day visits (valid until 10:00 p.m.) to a provincial park, and are available at all Provincial Parks in Ontario.
Note: Discounts do not apply.

Summer Vehicle Permit (April 1 - November 30) $100.00
Winter Vehicle Permit (December 1 - March 31) $65.00
Annual Vehicle Permit (April 1 - March 31) $140.00
Annual Bus Permit (15+ passenger bus) $270.00

East Beach Picnic Pavilion rental (by reservation only):
(At the East Beach on Lake of Two Rivers, one kilometre South from km 35.4 on Highway 60)
The Park Superintendent may grant exemptions for those wishing to reserve the Pavilion outside these dates and times.

General Public – reservations:
From the 3rd Saturday in May to Thanksgiving
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily
By reservation only through the Algonquin Park Information Office
1/2 Pavilion (one side of Pavilion) $100.00 per side per day*
Full Pavilion $200.00 per day*
* Includes reservation fee and vehicle passes valid only for the Pavilion site
 
Bus Tour Groups – reservations:
From the first Friday in September to Thanksgiving
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily
By reservation only through the Algonquin Park Information Office (Priority is given to bus coaches during this period)
Note: In addition to the Picnic Pavilion rental fee, Bus Permits are required.
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $100.00 per side OR $200.00 for full Pavilion
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed for cleaning
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $100.00 per side OR $200.00 for full Pavilion
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed for cleaning
3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $100.00 per side OR $200.00 for full Pavilion

Car Campgrounds*:
Camping Permits allow for overnight stays at one of Algonquin's campgrounds. Discounts apply for Ontario Seniors and for Ontario residents with a disability (disability identification/permit required).

Car Campgrounds*

Maximum of 6 people per site
With electricity $40.00*/night
Canisbay Lake, Mew Lake, Lake of Two Rivers, Kearney Lake, Pog Lake, Rock Lake $35.00*/night
Achray $33.50*/night
Coon Lake, Tea Lake, Brent, and Kiosk $30.25*/night
Additional Vehicles $11.50*/night

Whitefish Lake Group Campground*:
Group Campground Permits allow for overnight stays only at Algonquin's group campground, located off the Pog Lake Campground road at km 36.9 along the Highway 60 Corridor.
Discounts apply for Ontario Seniors and for Ontario residents with a disability (disability identification/permit required).

Whitefish Lake Group Campground*

Available only from
late April to Thanksgiving
By reservation only through the Algonquin Park Information Office
Regular Groups
$63.00*/night/site (payable upon booking)
Youth/Special Groups
$31.50*/night/site (payable upon booking)
Age 6 - 17 inclusive
$1.00*/person/night (payable upon arrival)
Age 18 +
$4.00*/person/night (payable upon arrival)

 

Additional Vehicles
(Only 3 vehicles allowed on site; all other vehicles must be parked in an Additional Vehicle Parking area)

$3.00/night (payable upon arrival)

Yurts* (by reservation only):
Permits allow for overnight stays at Algonquin's yurts – seven are available year-round at Mew Lake Campground along the Highway 60 Corridor; one is available only from late April to late October at Achray Campground on the Park's east side.

Yurts (at Mew Lake and Achray campgrounds) $80.00/night

Backcountry/Interior*:
Permits allow for overnight stays in Algonquin's backcountry via canoe routes or backpacking trails.
Discounts apply for Ontario Seniors and for Ontario residents with a disability (disability identification/permit required).

Interior/Backcountry Camping*

Maximum of 9 people per site
Age 6 - 17 inclusive $4.75*/person/night
Age 18 + $11.00*/person/night

Backcountry Ranger Cabins* (by reservation only):
Permits allow for overnight stays in Algonquin's backcountry ranger cabins.
Note: In some cases, because of the distances involved, separate Reservations and Interior/Backcountry Permits are required when travelling to a cabin.

Available only from the last Friday in April to noon on the Friday preceding Thanksgiving [second Monday in October]
Backcountry Ranger Cabin $54.00/night for one person** $340.00/week
Brent Ranger Cabin $125.00/night for one person** $850.00/week
Kiosk Ranger Cabin $120.00/night for one person** $780.00/week
Rain Lake Ranger Cabin $85.50/night for one person** $525.00/week
** Apply Interior fees for additional persons

* Ontario Parks discounts camping and day use fees for Ontario residents 65 and older and for Ontario residents with a disability who have a CNIB identity card or an MTO disabled person's parking permit. Ontario Senior rates have been discounted by 20%, rates for Ontario persons with disabilities by 50%.


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