Highview Ranger Cabin

History

The original cabin was built in 1922 as headquarters for fire rangers on this patrol, on the site of an old J.R. Booth lumber camp. It was home for two rangers for six years. Then in July 1928, lightning destroyed the cabin and one of the old Booth offices. The senior fire ranger was not around to extinguish the blaze or to be extinguished by the blaze. He was at Brul� Lake railway station meeting his new partner.

The rangers then constructed the present cabin over a ten day period with a budget of $50. The actual total cost was $37.50 because lumber, framing material and some roofing were salvaged from Booth's old buildings on site. Windows, roofing paper, necessary hardware, and teaming the materials to the site accounted for most of the cost.

Features & Amenities

• One room, open concept log cabin
• All cabins have fire extinguishers, wash basin, metal pail, shovel, broom, dust pan, bunks (no mattresses), CSA-approved wood-burning stove and chimney, stove operating instructions, heat shields behind and under the stove, table and chairs, and an outside closed-in toilet.
• Cabins are not equipped with any dishes, or pots and pans.
• Smoking is prohibited in rustic Ranger Cabins.
• Pets are prohibited.
• No running water, indoor bathrooms, or electricity is available

Location & Access

• The Highview Ranger Cabin can be accessed by canoeing from the Tim River Access Point, Kawawaymog Lake Access Point, Kioshkokwi Lake - Kiosk Access Point, or Cedar Lake � Brent Access Point. Access to the cabin via Birchcliffe Creek in July and August could be problematic due to low water levels � contact the Park Information Office for details.
• Obtain an Algonquin Park Canoe Routes Map for detailed directions.

Permit Pick-up Location

Kawawaymog Lake Access Point or Kioshkokwi Lake - Kiosk Access Point or Cedar Lake – Brent Access Point

Ranger Cabin Rental Fees

Ranger Cabin Regulations

Make a Reservation

Rules and Regulations

Further Information

• Contact the Algonquin Park Information

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Related Information

• History of Ranger Cabin Rental Program
• Backcountry Canoeing
• Canoe Routes Map-Brochure of Algonquin Provincial Park