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Roofed Accommodation - Algonquin - Highview Cabin

Number at Park: 1

Site Number(s) / Name: Highview # 758

The original Highview Cabin in Algonquin was built in 1922 as headquarters for fire rangers on patrol. It was destroyed by fire in 1928 and rebuilt in that year. This one room, open concept log cabin is located just off the Nipissing River west of the 840m portage to Gibson Lake. It could take one or two days to access this cabin by canoe, depending on your access point.

Check-in/Check-out

4pm/10am

Sleeps:

4

Amenities

All cabins are equipped with fire extinguishers, wash basin, metal pail, shovel, broom, dust pan, bunks (no mattresses), CSA-approved wood stove and chimney with heat shields, table and chairs, and an outside closed-in toilet.

Please note there is no running water, indoor bathrooms or electricity and no cell phone reception.

What to Bring

Sleeping bags, air mattresses, cooking stove, pots and pans, utensils, flashlight, lantern, matches, food, drinking water. Appropriate cold weather gear for winter.

Restrictions

Domestic animals (pets) are not permitted in the facility or on site. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Tents are not permitted to be set up outside of the cabin.

Closest Access Point

Kioshkokwi Lake (Kiosk), Kawawaymog (Round) Lake and Tim River

>How to access

Paddle to

Parking

Available at access point parking lot. Parking for 1 vehicle is included in the rental fee. All additional vehicles require an additional vehicle permit.

Check in Process: No check-in required. Cabin is unlocked.

How to Reserve

Call 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) (or 1-519-826-5290 for outside of North America) or online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/

To reserve this cabin on https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/ select the following: 'Backcountry' tab, 'Paddling' button, and ‘Algonquin Backcountry' under the park drop down menu.  Select ‘1 – Kawawaymog (Round) Lake’ under the access point drop down menu for the closest access point to this cabin and select the cabin on the map view.

Highview Cabin