Welcome to the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails reservation system. Effective November 2009 (Poker Lakes and Frost Centre Areas), camping permits will be required for backcountry campsites January 2 to December 18 annually, under the authority of the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails, c/o Township of Algonquin Highlands in partnership with the Townships of Minden Hills and Lake of Bays and the Ministry of Natural Resources. This NEW system has been established to help protect and sustain area resources and recreational opportunities through the HHWT management program.
This reservation service allows you to book specific sites and dates in real-time. On-line you can check availability at anytime for a specific site using the Availability Tools or Browse Maps. You will need a credit card to complete a reservation and the charges must be approved prior to you receiving confirmation. and you are not required to register on site upon entering the area (except persons booking/occupying sites on the Sherborne Access Road – for these campsites please register at HHWT Office beside the Leslie Frost Centre upon arrival). Please carry the booking number at all times while camping and produce to staff upon request. The reservation service will be open to the public from February 1st to October 30th of each year.
Reservations will help to control the volume of people entering the area for canoe route camping, assuring site availability during busy periods and for those who are traveling a long distance or have a favorite site.
- Campsite capacities are restricted to a maximum of 4, 6, 10 or 11-16 persons. Approved groups/organizations may only book group sites (11-16 persons). Groups sized 10 persons or less cannot book group sites unless approved and reserved through the HHWT Frost Centre Office. Revised for 2009
- Group campsites (11-16 persons) are encouraged for use by organized groups such as youth camps. Groups wishing to book by designated ‘Agent’ must be pre-approved and contact the HHWT directly.
- Please call the HHWT Service Centre 705-766-9033 directly for trip planning advice before making a reservation.
- Reservations can be made in advance up to the day of arrival for the entire camping season.
- Multiple reservations in the same name for the same time per period are not allowed (except for Agents of approved organizations).
- Reservations cannot be assigned from one person to another without changing the reservation.
- For administrative changes such as changes to names, to shorten duration of stay and campsite selection, a $6.00 change fee will be charged.
- Reserved campsites may be occupied starting at 12:00 noon (EST) on scheduled day of arrival.
- Checkout time - campsites must be vacated before 12:00 noon (EST) on the date of departure.
- Cancellations and changes to the arrival date must be made by 12:00 noon (EST) of the original scheduled day of arrival.
- Reservations are only held until 12:00 noon (EST) the day following your scheduled arrival date. Reservations not claimed by this time will be considered a “no show”.
- There is no reservation fee.
- At time of reservation, payment must be made in full for entire duration of stay booked.
- Campsite use fees are per person per night.
- Payment may be made by Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque or money orders; for Call Centre or Internet reservations payment is by Visa or Mastercard only.
- Cheques and Money Orders must be received within 14 days of making your reservation to confirm your campsite and at least 21 days prior to your arrival date.
- NSF/cancelled cheques will void your reservation immediately and be subject to a $35.00 administration fee.
- Please make cheques payable to the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Please indicate the HHWT reservation/booking # on the back.
- A “no show” will result in the reservation being cancelled with no refund.
- Under extenuating circumstances (member of camping party is seriously ill, death in the immediate family), campers may be eligible for a refund. Conditions such as weather, high insect populations, etc. do not constitute a valid reason for a refund. To apply for a refund, (PDF format), complete and submit the form with documentation/proof (attached) supporting the reason for requesting a refund.
- For cancellation notices given 1 week (7 days) or more in advance of date of arrival, a 60% refund will be issued, for notices less than 1 week from date of arrival a 40% refund will be issued.
The following is a summary of regulations found in Municipal By-laws applicable to the HHWT.
- Camping is permitted only on designated overnight campsites that have been reserved.
- No camping is permitted on “Closed” or “Day Use” sites.
- The registered camper must be 18 years of age and present while occupying a campsite (except Agents of approved organizations).
- A campsite may be reserved and occupied for a maximum of 7 days.
- The number of persons occupying a campsite shall not exceed the number restricted to the campsite/permit.
- Campsites occupied shall not be left unattended for more than 12 hours.
- The damaging, cutting or removing of any plant or tree, is prohibited.
- The removal, damage or defacing of any property including signs is prohibited.
- Campfires must be controlled at all times in designated fireplaces and fully extinguished. No day time burning except for cooking and warmth.
- The possession or igniting of fireworks is prohibited.
- The deposit of litter or other debris is prohibited.
- Campsites shall be maintained in a clean and tidy manner at all times.
- The abandonment of any motor vehicle, boat, trailer or any camp equipment is prohibited.
- Excessive noise is prohibited at all times.
- Interfering with, blocking or preventing other lawful users is prohibited.
- Any construction or excavation is prohibited.
- Parking is available at designated access points throughout the Frost Centre area.
Reservations can be made starting January 2, 2010.
- Contact the HHWT Office at 705-766-9033
| Per Adult (age 18 or older), Seniors (age 60+) |
$11.00 |
$8.80 |
$5.50 |
| Per Youth (age 6-17) |
$5.00 |
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$2.50 |
| Per Child (age 5 and younger) |
$0.00 |
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| Per Group Campsite |
$110.00 |
$88.00 |
$55.00 |
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| Per Reservation |
No admin fee |
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| Per Cancellation |
see » Refund Policies |
| Per Change of Reservation |
$6.50 |
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| Note: For a complete and official copy
of By-laws, please contact the appropriate Township. |
Haliburton Highlands Water
Trails (HHWT) 
