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Several public and private camping facilities in the Thousand Islands for visitors to enjoy. Camping at Bear Point The paddling routes primarily rely on public campsites on the islands of St. Lawrence Islands National Park, the mainland campground at Ivy Lea, and the municipal park islands that lie off Brockville. The following information about the park facilities, fees, and reservations should assist in trip planning,

St. Lawrence Islands National Park

Island camping is available at sites on Cedar (4), Milton (3), Beaurivage (8), Aubrey (8), McDonald (11), Gordon (5), Mulcaster (2), Camelot (6), Georgina (2), Grenadier (north 2, south 17, east 3) and Stovin (2) Islands. There is no reservation system, campsites are first-come, first-serve. The island camping fee is $13 dollars per night for each site, with a maximum of two tents per site. Those kayaking to the islands for day use, or overnight, a beaching, docking (day or overnight) fee is charged. Those that wish to camp can pay the $13.00 per night camping fee. As long you bring your kayak adjacent to the campsite you do not have to pay a docking fee. If you beach your vessel, or use any part of the dock, then fees apply.

Islands Information

Stovin : eastern gateway to the 1000 Islands and the national park. A busy island adjacent to Brockville; 194 m of dock space; two campsites.

Adelaide : tiny island adjacent to Grenadier and close to Mallorytown Landing. Significant native archaeological site and waterfowl habitat. 91 m of dock space; four mooring buoys. No garbage facilities or camping. Generators are not permitted.

Mallorytown Landing : 93 m of dock space. 
A full range of facilities.

Grenadier - East : sheltered, shallow docking is an ideal landing spot for small craft; 75 m of dock space. Trail through park property connects township road which traverses the 8 km island and joins private and park properties. Three campsites. No garbage facilities.  Generators are not permitted. No picnic shelter.

Grenadier - Central : United Empire Loyalist settlers found the deep soil and moderate climate well suited to farming. For the past three decades, shrub and forest communities have regenerated in abandoned farm fields.  Largest facility in the park; 273 m of dockage; 17 campsites; group campground; hot & cold running water in washroom; signed trail adjoining township road, which runs the length of the island.

Grenadier - North : former site of the Angler’s Inn 
(c. 1871), favourite stop for fishermen; shallow water dock -71 m; two campsites; signed trail connects to the township road and park’s southern area. No garbage facilities or picnic shelter. Generators are not permitted.

Grenadier - West : navigational light on the southwest corner replaced lighthouse once operated by the Root family. Historic stone picnic pavilion, constructed when the park was established in 1904. 133 m of deep dockage. No garbage facilities or camping.

HILL :  Batterman’s Point. Limited docking - 44 m. 
No camping.

Georgina : Ivy Lea Bridge to the U.S. has footings on this island. Forest cover is a visible indicator of diverse habitats found on islands. 263 m of docking on north and south sides of the island; two campsites.

Constance : swift, shallow water swirls past the smaller island adjacent to Georgina as it plunges over a sill below the 1000 Islands Bridge, where the depth drops to over 65 m. 133 m of docking. No camping.

Gordon : sandstone-based island where soils are deep and vegetation is lush. Archaeologically significant sites  where native peoples spent summers, taking advantage of cool northwest breezes and abundant fruits, fish and wildlife as they prepared for winter. 160 m of docking; five campsites.

Mulcaster :  “Nature’s Arboretum” 29 species of trees highlight the diversity of the 1000 Islands flora. 123 m of docking; two campsites. No picnic shelter.

Camelot : rocky, steep cliffs and heavily forested interior are typical features of the Thousand Islands. A popular island destination with 173 m of docking, six mooring buoys and six campsites.

Endymion : this island is a fragile example of Thousand Islands ecology. Limited docking. West end closed. Seven mooring buoys in south bay. Generators are not permitted. No camping or garbage facilities.

Mermaid : the tiny island is a geological feature known as a roche moutonnée (occurred when the retreating glacier deposited debris on the lee side of the rock knob). 86 m of deep-draught docking. No camping, garbage facilities or shelter. Generators are not permitted.

Aubrey : the island marks the western edge of the Frontenac Arch. A popular destination for boaters, with 
214 m of docking in three locations and eight campsites.
 
Thwartway : became part of the park in 1972. It has remained a reserve, with no facilities. Five mooring buoys in the south bay. No camping, garbage facilities or shelter.

Mcdonald : once used for farming, then as a youth camp by the Rotary Club and Sea Cadets. Now regenerating fields and forests provide prime wildlife habitat. 275 m of docking; 11 campsites.

Beau Rivage :  a favourite spot for picnicking and camping since the park’s inception in 1904. 290 m of docking in several locations; eight campsites.

Milton : located at the entrance to the Bateau Channel. 110 m of docking and three campsites.

Cedar : on the eastern edge of Lake Ontario. Cathcart tower is part of Kingston’s historic fortifications and a national historic site. 102 m of docking at two locations; four campsites.

ST. LAWRENCE ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
2004 FEE SCHEDULE - FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PARKING/MALLORYTOWN LANDING - DAY USE AREA

Vehicle Parking $6.00
Boat Launch and Leave $6.00
Vehicle & Trailer Parking with launching $15.00
Bus $15.00
Seasonal -Vehicle $50.00
Seasonal - Boat trailer with launching $150.00

CAMPING FEES

Island Camping $13.00
*Group Camping Mallorytown Landing $4.00 per person per night
*Group Camping Grenadier Islands $4.00 per person per night
* By reservation only - please check with park office for information

DOCKING FEES

Overnight (valid to 11:00am the following morning)
$1.00 per foot of vessel length
(26 foot vessel = $26.00)
Day (valid to 7pm on day of purchase)
$.50 per foot of vessel length
(26 foot vessel = $13.00)
Beaching/ramps $6.00
(Applies to all vessels such as dinghies, kayaks, jet skis and rowboats)
Mooring buoys $15.00
(Dinghies may not be left at mooring buoy facilities)

Seasonal
Pleasure $9.00 foot
Commercial (Houseboats) $13.50 foot
Beaching dinghy permit (issued only when
Seasonal pleasure permit purchased for mother vessel) $10.00

Firewood (for sale by park staff) $6.00

The above fees are presently in effect and subject to change . Fee Collection dates are listed on the bulletin boards. Heritage Presentation fees may apply to programs and special events over the above fees .

Contact Park Office:

Phone:	1-613-923-5261
Fax:	1-613-923-1021
Email:	ont-sli@pc.gc.ca
Website:	www.pc.gc.ca

Parks of the St. Lawrence

Premium waterfront camping is available at Ivy Lea Campground, located on the 1000 Islands Parkway near the International Bridge at exit 648 and 685 of highway 401. A sandy beach, docking facilities and activity centres with weekly programming await. The facilities include: 83 regular, 33 electrical, 9 premium waterfront, 12 recreational vehicle, 8 wilderness campsites. A swimming area and boat launch provide ample water access for paddlers. The campgrounds are open from mid May to the end of September. For fee and reservation information please contact the Parks of the St. Lawrence at 1-800-437-2233 or the park directly at 613-659-3057 www.parks.on.ca

A little further downriver lies Brown's Bay Day-Use Area, the oldest of the SLPC Parks of the St. Lawrence. A large sandy beach, pleasant mix of shaded and open picnic areas and several playing fields, beckon you to spend the afternoon! Group camping requests may be accommodated. Please contact the Parks of the St. Lawrence. The park is open from mid June to early September. www.parks.on.ca

City of Brockville Island Parks

Overnight camping on Black Charlie, McCoy, Cockburn, De Rottenburgh, and Sparrow Islands is on a first come, first serve basis. A $17.25 (+GST) fee applies to overnight camping facilities, which operate from May 15 to September 15. Website

Private Campgrounds

Several private campgrounds in the Thousand Islands may also be suitable for paddlers.

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