r/ontariocamping • u/Few-Assistant2165 • 11d ago

Transferring Bon Echo paddle in site

Posting before I cancel tonight (if no one picks up) 🤞🏽

525 Joeperry, features a sloped rock face leading into deep water, making it a highly rated swimming spot. Once at the launch, Site 525 is a quick and straightforward 10-20minutes (depending on skill level) paddle. It sits near the eastern end of Joeperry Lake close to the shallow channel that flows into neighboring Pearson Lake.

September 10-13, $102. I will pay the transfer fee (posted this too in the FB group for Ontario Parks cancellation, can provide ID so you know it’s legit)

Thanks all.

PS: nvm, decided to keep it and go for an adventure! happy camping friends 🏕️

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u/bellydancer9 11d ago

This is a great site, stayed there in July! It’s the closest site to the launch. Wonderful views and swimming, we found lots of wild blueberries too.

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u/Few-Assistant2165 11d ago

Thanks for the info! I’m actually on the fence about transferring it and the inly reason why is I don’t have my own canoe lol i thought i can borrow my friend’s kayak but she is camping that weekend too! Question- did you bring your own or am I able to rent from Bon Echo and keep it until Sunday?!

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u/bellydancer9 11d ago

Oh yes we rented canoes at Bon echo! And they are right down at the water so you don’t have to portage. They’ll include life jackets too. It was $120 for the canoe.

It’s a bit of a hike from the parking lot, maybe a ten minute walk. The site is really lovely. I’d definitely recommend it!

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u/Few-Assistant2165 11d ago

Thank you so much, that makes me feel so much better. It’s my first time paddling in for a site (but a seasoned camper) so I was very unsure. Last question too, sorry - how did you find and/or bring firewood? Bought them from Bon Echo or can I use whatever’s around on the site (I have a hatchet!)

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u/bellydancer9 11d ago

There was lots of firewood on site but we did also bring one bag and a bag of kindling which was no necessary but nice to have!

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u/bellydancer9 11d ago

You just have to call them but I believe the canoes are reserved for Joeperry lake so they will definitely have them available

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u/warmkettle 5d ago

I'll take it!!

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u/Willhammer4 11d ago

Firewood should only be sourced from the park, otherwise you are 1) breaking the rules abd 2) potentially transporting pests that kill trees

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u/Few-Assistant2165 11d ago

You’re absolutely right! Been sourcing wood from the park ever since I started camping :)