Reservable accommodation information

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

  • General Rustic Cabin and oTENTik Information

    Operating season (nights):
    • May 15 – October 12, 2020
    Reservable period (nights):
    • May 15 – October 11, 2020
    Reservable percentage:
    • 100% reservable
    Kiosk hours:
    • Cedar Spring:
      • Spring Hours (May 15 – June 18 2020)
      • Fri- Tues, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
      • Summer Hours (June 19 – September 6 2020)
      • Mon-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
      • Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Fall Hours (September 7 2020- October 12 2020)
      • Mon - Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    After hours registration:
    • No check-ins are permitted for the Rustic Cabins and oTENTiks outside of the check in times listed below.
    Check in time:
    • Rustic Cabins:
      • Cabin guests must be at the Parks Canada docks in Honey Harbour, Ontario by 2:30 pm for check-in and transportation to Beausoleil Island.
      • This is the only transportation offered as part of the Cabin Rental package.
      • Cabin guests arriving by private vessel must contact the park directly at 705-526-8907 well in advance to make arrangements for registration.
    • oTENTiks:
      • oTENTik guests must be at the Parks Canada docks in Honey Harbour, Ontario by 1:30 pm for check-in and transportation to Beausoleil Island.
      • This is the only transportation offered as part of the oTENTik Rental package.
      • oTENTik guests arriving by private boat must contact the park directly at 705-526-8907 well in advance to make arrangements for registration.
    Check out time:
    • Rustic Cabins: 10:30 am.
    • oTENTik accommodations: 12 pm.
    Quiet hours:
    • Cedar Spring: 11 pm - 7 am.
    • Christian Beach: 24 hours
    Minimum length of stay:
    • 2 nights
    Maximum length of stay:
    • 14 nights
    Maximum persons per roofed accommodation:
    • Cedar Spring Cabins: 4 people
    • Christian Beach Cabins: 2 people
    • oTENTik: 4 people
    Maximum vehicles per cabin:
    • Parking in Honey Harbour for one vehicle per reservation is included. Excludes parking for camping and boat trailers.
    • No vehicle access to Beausoleil Island.
    • Boat mooring fees are extra.
    Extra camping units allowed beside the accommodation:
    • No additional camping units are allowed.
    Cooking / Food preparation:
    • No cooking is allowed inside the cabins and oTENTiks. Please enjoy cooking outside.
    • A BBQ/cooking stove and propane are included with each roofed accommodation.
    Electricity available:
    • Electricity is available inside the Cedar Spring cabins. Limited solar power is available at Christian Beach cabins. The oTENTiks do not have electricity. A charging station is available at the kiosk.
    Fire policy:
    • Firewood and kindling is sold by the bundle from the visitor centre in Cedar Spring. Deadwood cannot be collected in the park. Firewood transported from other areas are prohibited in the park.
    • Campfires are only permitted at the designated firepit on your site.
    Alcohol policy:
    • An Alcohol ban is in effect throughout the park during May long weekend (May 15 to 18, 2020).
    Pet policy:
    • Pets are NOT permitted in the cabins or oTENTiks or on the vessels.
    Internet/Wi-Fi Access:
    • There is no Wi-Fi access on Beausoleil Island. There is good cell phonecell phone coverage from most cell phone providers.
    Important Notices:
    • Access to the Park is by passenger-boat only. Cars and trailers cannot access the park.
    • There is a 2 night minimum stay for the cabins and oTENTiks.
    • Boat transportation is included with cabin and oTENTik rentals at a specified time. Pets and large water recreational equipment (kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, etc.) are prohibited on park vessels.
    • Parking availability at our Honey Harbour location is limited. A parking permit for one vehicle is included per Cabin/oTENTik reservation. Additional vehicles, boat trailers, and vehicles of visitors who are tent camping must be parked off-site.

    Cabin locations:

    • Access to the Park is by passenger-boat only. Cars and trailers cannot access the park.
    • Boat transportation is included with cabin and oTENTik rentals.
    • Cedar Spring Cabins: 6 cabins located in the southern portion of Cedar Spring Campground. Located on Beausoleil Island.
    • Christian Beach Cabins: 4 cabins at Christian Beach on the west side of Beausoleil Island, at 1.8 km (½ hour walk) from Cedar Spring Campground.
    • oTENTiks: 5 oTENTik sites in the northern side of the Cedar Spring Campground on Beausoleil Island.
    • Closest Road Access: From Hwy. 400 take exit 156 for Honey Harbour/Port Severn. Travel west 14 km on Muskoka Road 5 (Honey Harbour Rd.) to the community of Honey Harbour. Turn left into the park operations base at (2611 Honey Harbour Rd).

    Roofed accommodation descriptions:

    • Rustic Cabins at Cedar Spring Campground:
      • 6 cabins. Max occupancy is 4.
      • Minimum 2-night stay.
      • 1 accessible cabin.

    Inside the cabin:

    • Dishes
    • Cookware
    • Ustensils
    • Small fridge
    • Electricity
    • 2 bedrooms
    • Table
    • Chairs
    • Sofa

    Outside the cabin:

    • Screened Porch
    • BBQ with side burner and propane
    • Firepit at site (firewood available for purchase from the kiosk)

    Nearby:

    • Shared Comfort Station with potable water
    • Designated Shower facilities

    What to bring (this list is not exhaustive):

    • Food
    • Clothing
    • Bedding/sleeping bags
    • Toiletries

    • Rustic Cabins at Christian Beach:
      • 4 small cabins, max. occupancy 2 adults.
      • Minimum 2 night stay.
      • This western waterfront location overlooks the open waters of Georgian Bay. It offers a pebbled beach and rocky shore experience, with sunset views.

    Inside the cabin:

    • Dishes
    • Cookware
    • Ustensils
    • 1 queen bed
    • A bar-height table with chairsy
    • Minimal electricity
    • No running water
    • Water, ice and baggage service included.

    Outside the cabin:

    • BBQ with side burner (propane is supplied)
    • Closed-in porch
    • Firepit

    Nearby:

    • Shower facilities available at the Cedar Spring Campground (a 1.8 km or 1/2 hour walk from Christian Beach).
    • A picnic shelter by the beach is also shared by cabin occupants.
    • Exterior composting toilets (outhouse-like) are a short walk away.

    What to bring (this list is not exhaustive):

    • food (in a cooler)
    • Clothing
    • Bedding/sleeping bags
    • Toiletries

    • oTENTiks in Cedar Spring:
      • 5 oTENTiks, maximum occupancy is 4 people.
      • Minimum 2 night stay.
      • Steps away from the beach.

    Inside the oTENTik:

    • Table and seating for 4 people
    • Water jug
    • Lantern
    • Broom and dustpan
    • Camp stove (propane included)

    Outside the oTENTik:

    • Front deck
    • Picnic table
    • Firepit

    What to bring (this list is not exhaustive):

    • Food (in a cooler)
    • A cooler
    • Clothing
    • Bedding/sleeping bags
    • Toiletries
    • Other personal items
  • Fees

    For information regarding camping fees for Georgian Bay Islands National Park please see our Fees page.

  • If there is no vacancy for your dates:

    • There are camping options at Cedar Spring campground or at other backcountry campgrounds on Beausoleil Island. All are on or near shore, and are accessible by boat only. Some sites are available for reservation.
    • Call the reservation service for more information and to reserve:
      • -877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) 8 am to 6 pm local park time or www.reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca
      • Other options:
        • There are several Provincial Parks and private campgrounds in the area.
        • More information can be found on the following websites:
          • www.ontarioparks.com
          • www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca
          • www.segbay.ca
  • 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
    • info.gbi@pc.gc.ca

    For information for backcountry camping:

    • 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) 8 am to 6 pm local park time or www.reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca

    For information and reservations for Group camping:

    • Group camping in this Park is available to registered non-profit groups only. Group sites are located at the Cedar Spring Campground. Minimum 7 people.
    • Call 705-526-8907 for information and reservations.

    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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