A little park within Algonquin

This is taken from my old website that I had created a few years ago. Unfortunately the ads have gotten so bad and I refuse to pay to reduce the ads and thus am transferring the webpage to my blog.

May 24 weekend 2012 at Kiosk Campground

What is worse than blackflies? Being trapped in a fiberglass cast in blackfly season! I had surgery on my ankle to reduce my arthritic pain about three weeks ago and am basically making the best of my summer. So, this Algonquin Adventure is tame compared to my usual trips. I was reduced to entertaining myself with a lot of Jim Bean.

Black Flies:

For those who have not trekked during this season here are some random points that you may want to know.

- Don't bother with OFF and depend on covering up. IE bug hats, long clothing with cuffs, pant legs tucked into socks etc. My common-law spouse insisted OFF worked, but I'd say it has more of a psychological impact and those little bugs shake it off and continue flying and biting. 

- Seriously, get the silly looking netting and wear it!

- Be prepared to hide in your tent from day break to 10 am and 6pm to sunset.

- When they bite it hurts and it leaves a red dot on your skin. For some people, they are as itchy as mosquito bites. 

- The blackfly season depends on where you are, how far up north, and the area, but typically they tend to start in mid May and last until late June.

Kiosk Campground

It is a little park located in the North end of Algonquin Park and yet privatized. I did not know that these parks within Algonquin existed. There are only 24 sites and more for the motor home / RV travellers. Motorboats (up to 20 horsepower) are allowed on Kioshkokwi Lake, but many people were in canoes and kayaks as well. 

Even though the website states that the site seclusion is good, I would say that "good" is a term used loosely. It is more like, meh. Your neighbour is close and you see them and they see you. On the other hand, I usually venture to interior sites so my idea of site seclusion will be different from those who prefer regular campgrounds.

The beach area is nothing spectacular. A little sand and lots of rock and muck. It isn't too bad, but I have to admit that due to my cast I could only sit in the water with my leg elevated.

(May 2012)

Access Point
From Highway 17, 17.6 km west of Mattawa, Ontario, follow Highway 630 (paved) south for 30.4 km to the Kiosk Campground on the north shore of Kioshkokwi Lake.

Link to map and park details

http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/camping/kiosk-campground.php

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