Ontario Crown land camping permit

Wilderness Tripping
#1

Is it really $10 per person, per day for a non- resident to camp on Crown land? I don’t remember paying $320 CND dollars for 4 people when we were in Georgian Bay four years ago. Seems a little steep. Maybe we didn’t pay…

#2

The permit is available

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You can buy them at the border and at local outfitter, fishing, hardware stores. If you didn't pay shame on you. You skated on the C gov.

There is an exception if you are renting equipment or using the services of a local outfitter.

I don't know what kind of punishment or fines are handed out if you are caught. But since it IS a foreign country and they could do anything including confiscating my gear, I ALWAYS purchase the Crown Land permits.

You can read about it at:
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/fishing/crownland.html

#3

What Area?
The permit is only required north of the French and Mattawa Rivers.

Paul

#4

good point

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I have also been to areas (around Ear Falls/Red Lake) where as a non resident I couldn't camp even WITH a permit. Entry is limited to people using local outfitters only.

I am not sure how many places are like this In Ontario, but I was surprised to find a sign stating (paraphrased) "Crown Land, no fishing, hunting or camping by non-Ontario residents unless using the services of local outfitters".

#5

Hmmm…
Thanks for the link and info.



We were south of the French and Mattawa on Georgian Bay and will be again this year.



I just started trip planning and the Crown land maps got me wondering about permits. I didn’t recall having them last time and wondered if we had been remiss.



David