Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Ontario
A clean, well-run Algonquin Park campground off Highway 60 with a small beach, waterfront sites, year-round cabins and access to the Old Railway Bike Trail; many sites are open with little privacy.
Mew Lake Campground sits right off Highway 60 in Algonquin Provincial Park, and it's one of the park's most popular. Reviewers praise the upkeep: comfort stations and showers are cleaned several times a day, and sites are well laid out. Some of the best sit right on the water.
The small beach and swimming area are a highlight, with an accessible path into the water. Barbecues and propane can be rented on site. There are cabins used year-round, and a winter guest found theirs clean and well maintained, though the thermostat seemed stuck on a timer and swung between hot and cold.
The location is handy for exploring Algonquin, with the Old Railway Bike Trail running nearby. It suits families and first-time campers who want good facilities.
Sites tend to be more open than elsewhere in the park. One camper found theirs sandy, exposed to the road on two sides and short on hammock trees, and highway traffic is audible from parts of the campground. The lake itself is small, so paddlers wanting a real canoe day should head to a bigger lake nearby. Site numbers are small and signage could be better, so arrive in daylight.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 1,058 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Mew Lake Campground directly.
