A Perfect Park to Develop Your Backcountry Camping Skills

Charleston Lake Provincial Park is an easy drive from Ottawa (1 ½ hours) and Kingston (50 minutes). It is a favourite family camping destination offering car camping, backcountry camping and roofed accommodation. It has excellent swimming, fishing and wildlife viewing. Located in the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

• Charleston Lake Provincial Park Store (canoe rentals)
• Sand Lake Campground & Cottages (canoe rentals)
• Kingston Cottage Shop & Outfitters
• Ahoy Rentals (Kingston)

• Charleston Lake Provincial Park
• Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
• The Great Waterway – Regional Tourism Information

Discover more backcountry paddling experiences. For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

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Charleston Lake Provincial Park is an easy drive from Ottawa (1 ½ hours) and Kingston (50 minutes). It is a favourite family camping destination offering car camping, backcountry camping and roofed accommodation. It has excellent swimming, fishing and wildlife viewing. Located in the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

• Charleston Lake Provincial Park Store (canoe rentals)
• Sand Lake Campground & Cottages (canoe rentals)
• Kingston Cottage Shop & Outfitters
• Ahoy Rentals (Kingston)

• Charleston Lake Provincial Park
• Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
• The Great Waterway – Regional Tourism Information

Discover more backcountry paddling experiences. For information on park fees and reservations, click here.