Reservable accommodation information

Thousand Islands National Park

  • General oTENTik information:
    Island oTENTik accommodations – Accessible only by watercraft. Campers must arrange their own transportation to the island.
    Operating season (nights):
    • Island oTENTiks
    • May 15 to October 12, 2020
    • Mallorytown Landing
    • May 15 to October 12, 2020
    Reservable period (nights):
    • Island oTENTiks
    • May 15 to October 11, 2020
    • Mallorytown Landing
    • May 15 to October 11, 2020
    Reservable percentage:
    • 100% reservable. oTENTik accommodations are only available through reservations.
    Kiosk hours:
    • Self-Registration only.
    • McDonald island and Gordon island: Check-in directly on the island through self-registration vaults. Please obtain a use permit at an island payment kiosk and post at campsite with either surname or reservation number clearly visible. The Island kiosks are not staffed, all users must self-register.
    • Mallorytown Landing: self-check-in directly at your oTENTik site.
    After hours registration:
    • McDonald island and Gordon island: Please obtain a use permit at an island payment kiosk and post at the campsite with either surname or reservation number clearly visible. The Island kiosks are not staffed, all users must self-register. Place blue portion of permit on your vessel (additional fees apply, see fees section).
    • Mallorytown Landing: Self-check-in directly at your oTENTik site. Place blue portion of permit on your vehicle.
    Check in time:
    • Any time after 3 pm.
    • McDonald island and Gordon island check-ins: Check-in directly on the island through self-registration vaults. Please obtain a use permit at an island payment kiosk and post at campsite with either surname or reservation number clearly visible.
    • Mallorytown Landing check-ins: Self-check-in directly at your oTENTik site.
    • Visitors who would like to arrive at the campground earlier may enjoy the rest of the park while waiting for their oTENTik to become vacant.
    Check out time:
    • Before 11 am.
    Quiet hours:
    • 10 pm - 8 am.
    • No excessive noise at anytime.
    Minimum length of stay:
    • 1 night.
    Maximum length of stay:
    • 14 nights
    Maximum persons per accommodation:
    • 6 people
    Maximum vehicles per accommodation:
    • McDonald Island and Gordon Island: No vehicle access to the islands. Docking and beaching fees are extra and must be purchased on arrival on the Island through self-registration. Dock space is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
    • Mallorytown Landing oTENTik rental includes one free parking permit. Additional parking is available, additional fees apply.
    Extra camping units allowed beside the accommodation:
    • No additional camping units are allowed.
    Cooking / Food preparation:
    • No food preparation, food or drink storage, or cooking is allowed inside the oTENTiks.
    Electricity not available:
    • Solar-powered light and phone charging station (12v adapter required) in each unit. Charging station power output suitable for phones only.
    • Not equipped with electricity.
    Fire policy:
    • Firewood is sold by the bundle.
    • Authorized in provided firepits only.
    • Don't Move Firewood - all firewood must be purchased in the Park and is available for purchase on islands where fires are permitted. The purchase of the firewood is done through self-registration kiosks. Invasive insects and diseases can exist in firewood. Collecting wood from the forest is prohibited.
    Alcohol policy:
    • Alcohol permitted within the oTENTik campsite only. One member of the camping party must be in possession of a valid camping permit, and the campsite must be used for camping. Possession and consumption of open liquor is not permitted in public places such as trails, docks, picnic areas, etc.
    Pet policy:
    • Pets are permitted in oTENTiks 3B and 3E at Mallorytown Landing, but no other oTENTik accommodations or on oTENTik sites.
    Internet/Wi-Fi access:
    • None.

    oTENTik locations:

    • For campers using the McDonald and Gordon Island oTENTiks, the park does not provide transportation.
    • Please visit the park website for information on regional transportation providers (water taxis, boat, kayak and canoe rentals) : http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/1000/visit/directions/emarc-boat

    • The park does not provide transportation.

    • Boaters should also obtain the most current nautical navigational charts, topographic maps or NOAA charts for the region. Use your charts when planning your route and keep them handy during your trip.

    • The McDonald Island oTENTiks are located in the Admiralty Island group near Gananoque.

    • The Gordon Island oTENTiks are located in the Navy Island group between Gananoque and Ivy Lea.

    • The Mallorytown Landing oTENTiks are in drive-up locations at the east end of the park visitor centre at 1121 Thousand Islands Parkway.

    Roofed accommodation descriptions:

    • The oTENTik is a cross between a rustic cabin and a tent that sleeps 6.

    • Garbage service is available on McDonald Island and at Mallorytown Landing. There is no garbage service on Gordon Island – "pack-in, pack-out" only.

    • The permit holder must be at least 19 years of age.

    • Potable water is NOT available on park islands. Campers must bring, boil or treat their own water.

    • Potable water and washrooms with flush toilets, showers and sinks are available at the Mallorytown Landing location only. Showers are not available in the park’s island campgrounds.

    Includes:

    • Table and seating for 6 people
    • Solar powered lighting
    • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
    • Broom and dustpan
    • Phone charging station (12v adapter required)

    Exterior:

    • Front deck
    • Fire pit
    • Picnic table
    • Adirondack chairs
    • Charcoal barbecue
    • Covered food preparation station or communal picnic shelter

  • Fees

    • All vessels must have a valid mooring (docking) or beaching permit (ex: kayaks and canoes). These permits are NOT included with oTENTik fees and must be purchased on arrival at the island. Dock space is limited and cannot be guaranteed.

    • Obtain a mooring or beaching permit at an island payment kiosk. The Island kiosks are not staffed, all users must self-register.

    • The self-registration permits have three portions (carbon copies).

      • The white (top) copy of the permit is the portion visitors fill out with their information and permits/firewood purchase, it is an envelope for cash, cheque, or credit card information.
      • The second, blue portion (carbon copy) is the permit for your vessel to be posted on your vessel.
      • The third, beige portion (carbon copy) is the campsite permit to be posted on the campsite post.

    • Ensure the permits are clearly visible for park staff.

    • For information regarding camping fees for Thousand Islands National Park please see our Fees page.

  • If there is no vacancy for your dates:
    • There are 60 campsites spread amongst park islands. Roughly half are reservable (55%) and half are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    • The campsites that are on a first-come, first-serve basis cannot be reserved. The visitor must be present to see availability on those campsites.
    • The first-come, first-served campsites cannot be reserved. These sites are only available to visitors who are physically located at the campsite through self-registration.
    • There are no way to know availability of these campsites in advance. For more information on first-come, first-serve campsites please contact the park directly: 613-923-5261

    • Require additional information?

    Reservation service:

    General park information:

    • Telephone: 1-888-773-8888
      • 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time, April to September
      • 10 am to 6 pm Eastern Time, October to March
    • pc.pnmille-iles-thousandislandsnp.pc@canada.ca

      • information and reservations specifically for Group camping:

      • There is no designated Group camping at Thousand Islands National Park. All campsites have a 8 person maximum.
        • The campsites that are on a first-come, first-serve basis cannot be reserved. The visitor must be present to see availability on those campsites. If the campsite has a posted camping permit (self-registration permit obtained at the island kiosks), the campsite is taken for the night. If the campsite does not have a posted camping permit and does not have visitors occupying the campsite, the campsite may be used by anyone who self-registers through the island kiosks. Clearly fill out a self-registration permit obtained at the island kiosks, insert payment and post the permit on the campsite. There are no ways to know availability of these campsites in advance.

    Terms and definitions
    Site-specific
    Guests select the specific campsite or accommodation when they make their reservation. All front-country camping reservations made through the Parks Canada Reservation Service (PCRS) are site-specific reservations.
    Operating Season (Nights)
    The "Operating Season" is the nights that the campground is open. Sometimes the campgrounds are open for longer than the period for which they accept reservations. Any dates of the "Operating Season" outside of the "Reservable Period" are dates that the campground operates on a first come, first served basis only.
    Reservable Period (Nights)
    The "Reservable Period" is the nights for which you can make a camping or accommodation reservation. Note that many campgrounds may be open longer than this period, and operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Kiosk
    The administration/entrance booth of a particular campground, this is where you "check-in" and register your arrival.
    Vehicle
    Car, truck, motorcycle, truck-camper, motorhome, or recreational vehicle. A motor home pulling another vehicle may count as two vehicles.
    Camping Unit
    Tent, tent-trailer, truck-camper, trailer, 5th wheel, motorhome or recreational vehicle.
    Serviced Site

    Refers to a campsite offering either electrical, water, and/or sewer hook-ups or any combination of these services directly on the campsite. Fully-serviced sites offer electrical, potable water, and sewer hook-ups. "Unserviced" sites do not offer any of these hook-ups.

    The terms "serviced" and "unserviced" refer to the individual campsites; they do not refer to the washroom facilities or other amenities available at the campground.

    Drive-through Site
    Campsite where the driver does not have to reverse their vehicle to exit (there is a separate entrance and exit to the individual campsite). Ideal for larger vehicles and trailers.
    Walk-in Site
    Campsite which requires some degree of walking to access the site, and therefore requires a tent. Vehicle will be parked a short distance away.
    Overflow Site
    Overflow campsites vary from park to park, and may range from a paved area to park a camping unit (not generally suitable for tents) to a more traditional, grassy site. They are unserviced and are not reservable.
    Accessible Site
    A campsite which is accessible to guests with limited mobility.
    Firepit

    A designated structure for campfires located on a campsite. Check availability, as not all campsites offer a fire pit. In some parks, a fire permit is required to have a fire.

    In some parks, only communal firepits are available, and access is shared with other guests.

    Fire permit
    In some campgrounds, guests will require a valid fire permit to have a campfire. A fire permit may include firewood. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the QRT for individual campground policies.
    Firewood
    In some campgrounds firewood is sold by the bundle, whereas in others a fire permit may give the holder access to the campground wood pile. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the QRT for individual campground policies.
    First-come, First-served Site
    Campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis only. These sites are only available to guests who are physically located at the campground. These sites cannot be registered over the telephone or on-line. These campsites may be available for only 1 night or for multiple nights depending on availability.
    Shoulder Season
    Shoulder season refers to the season before and after the peak season. While many campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, the services offered during this period may be limited (please check with the park for more details).
    Entrance Pass
    A valid National Park Entrance Pass is required for all visitors to National Parks that have entry fees.
    Daily Entrance Pass
    A daily entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park on a per day basis for the period of time indicated.
    Annual/Seasonal Entrance Pass
    An annual or seasonal entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park for the period of time indicated.
    Parks Canada Discovery Pass
    The Parks Canada Discovery Pass permits visitors unlimited entry to the participating Parks Canada national parks and national historic sites across Canada, for a period of 12 months.

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