Grundy Lake Provincial Park — Attraction in Unorganized Centre Parry Sound

This was easily one of the best camping experiances of my life. We stayed in the Balsam section of the campgrounds which is located within walking distance of a beautiful hiking trail and the lake itself. There was a specific area that was allocated for dogs which we thought was amazing because we were able to swim with our dog Abby, and not bother people that wanted to lay around in a dog free beach area. Our campsite was more than adequate with much more privacy than places like Kill Bear or Sturgeon Lake, and there was no trailers. Our biggest complaint, I would say, was waking up at 6am, to kids yelling and screaming, followed by their parents yelling and screaming EVEN LOUDER, for them to "Shut up!" I would hardly blame the campground for that.There are several hiking trails that I think most experienced and novice hikers would find extremely beautiful and challenging. We walked the Beaver Damn trail, which was about a 2 hour hike. It was fun for us and our dog. We saw little snakes and turtles and plenty of frogs. I would suggest that if you have a smaller type dog or a dog with disabilities to reconsider. There are sections of the path that are a little challenging. Garbage facilities are easily accessible and well taken care of. We were not in a camper or RV but from what I could tell there was plenty of resources available for people who were, including sites with power stations as well as a water filing area. Right across the road, outside the park, there is a habadashery that carries things like ice cream, fries and provisions that may have been forgotten before you left, as well as block and crushed ice that you can use to keep your coolers filled across the span of your trip. The staff at Grundy Lake were wonderful, including a site warden who had stopped when he noticed that I had burned a stick that I had been using as a fire poker. He asked me if I had been burning wood from the brush around my camp, I explained that it was a piece of wood I was using for my fire and welcomed him to look around. He was very nice, understood, and it was not an issue. Very friendly guy. Serendipitously a friend of my wife was here with her kids at the same time we were here, and had signed up for a learn to camp type program that provides tent and meal enclosure and many other amenities for a very low price. It was designed to get people that had never camped before involved. It provided lessons on campfires, animal safety, and general camping knowledge. I thought this was amazing. Overall, I would recommend Grundy lake to all levels of campers. People who are new and have never camped before and to people who are regular campers and are looking for a place that has plenty to see and do. Great job Grundy Lake. Places like this are what make northern Ontario...

Where to begin ... The largest provincial park I've ever visited (and I've been around lol) with the nicest staff and park rangers, the most day activities and beaches. Over 8 campgrounds if I remember correctly, situated around multiple lakes. Campsites and comfort stations were clean and cozy, offering optimal privacy and accessibility throughout the park. Across the road from the main entrance you'll find a wonderful little family owned business called Grundy lake supply post which caters to practically all your camping needs and more! You could literally go up to the campground with nothing and walk across the road to buy anything from tents, sleeping bags, tarps or propane. Pretty much a little Canadian Tire across the street. Be prepared to spend on average 30-40% more for your products but hey thats the price of convenience in the bush. You can also rent canoes for 30$ per day (they also have paddles/life jackets and little emergency boating kit with a flash light for additional fees) the best part about the canoe rental it that their is no lugging of the canoe. They drop them off to your campsite between either 12-2pm or 7-9pm! When the gentleman arrived at our site he actually saved us the trouble of walking the canoe over to Gurd lake by suggesting the canoe launch area, saving us time and energy. We stayed at 109 in hemlock for 5 nights - about a 2 minute walk from the water. Gurd lake also has Picnic island which is a popular canoe destination / highly recommend planning a day trip over there. All trails were open at the time and well worth it. My only advice would be to bring lots of sunblock and even more bug spray. During the summer the black flies and squitos' are horrendous but that is the price you pay for beautiful views and warm water in the Canadian wilderness. Also, make sure you keep your campsite clean at all times, moreso during the night time as the raccoons will literally walk right up to you and take whatever they can get. I had read multiple reviews regarding bears but never saw one or feared I might. Lots of wonderful species to observe from the the ground/trees and air. Definitely the best camping experience I've ever had. I'd recommend a premium lakeside site but good luck later in the season. Another thing - be prepared to get lost in the park a couple times as there isn't (m)any signs directing you which way (grab a map and get lost, all roads lead to where you're...

The worst camping ever, in terms of park wardens. They had attitude. They came inside our campsite at night to tell us we are more than 6 people in the campsite (we were 6 adults and 3 kids), and instead of talking to whoever rented the site, they told us in front of all families and kids that we may be evicted from the camp. Kids started crying and they didn't care. Then they said as there is no other available campsite to be rented, you can pay for another campsite, and we accept you to stay here!! When I told them my friend rented another campsite, and they have 3 person vacancy there, he said then 3 of you should go there. It means, if we paid, they can IGNORE THE LAW, but if we want to use another campsite, we have to go there!! The day after, another park ranger came and said why there are 3 cars inside the campsite. We explained we parked one of them in the parking, and just brought it to unpack some stuffs and if it is not allowed even in the daytime, we can move it back, but he said I should give a ticket, regardless of whether you move it or not. And again in front of all families and kids. He gave us a ticket and make all our kids scary time and destroyed our time. Also, he warned us pets should be leashed, even in the campsite. We accepted and leashed the pet, but half an hour later my friend came with his pet. Our pet got excited and unleashed herself for less than 20 seconds. Again he said, as I warned you, I will give you another ticket $95. They made us nervous and angry, and we had a bad discussion with them. Then they said, as you argued, you should evict the camp in half an hour. Can you imagine how we could unpack just in half an hour? They totally made us angry, made our kids nervous and created a very bad experience from camping. The campsite we rented had only one space for tent, however they rented to us as...