Meet Lake Superior Provincial Park’s Rabbit’s Burrow Cabin

Have you heard?

Lake Superior Provincial Park has added a new roofed accommodation option to its Rabbit Blanket Campground!

Affectionally named the “Rabbit’s Burrow”, this open concept cabin is available for booking from mid-May to the late October annually.

The Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground and Rabbit’s Burrow cabin are located near the northern park boundary, roughly 30 minutes south of Wawa on Highway 17.

The Rabbit’s Burrow experience

This cozy cabin offers park visitors the option of camping indoors with some added comforts that will provide you and your loved ones with a whole different type of camping experience, located right on the shore of Rabbit Blanket Lake.

What’s included with my rental?

Rabbit’s Burrow cabin includes:

one twin over queen bunkbed
a futon couch that converts into a double bed
a collapsible cot (available upon request)
a side table
a dining table with bench seating
electric power (ceiling fan, lights, outlets)
propane
heat
mini fridge

Outside, you’ll enjoy lounging on the deck (don’t forget your camp chairs!), preparing your meal at the barbecue, dining at your picnic table, and cozying up to your fire pit – all with a view of beautiful Rabbit Blanket Lake.

The cabin can sleep up to five people (six people with collapsible cot).

Parking for one vehicle is included in your rental fee.

What should I bring?

In addition to your regular camping gear, be sure to pack food, a water jug, utensils, dishes, pots and pans, blankets, linens and pillows.

Although the cabin does not have running water or washroom facilities, a vault toilet and water tap are conveniently located nearby.

Flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities are available at the campground comfort station.

Firewood and ice are available from the campground gatehouse during the summer months or the park office during the shoulder seasons.

Restrictions

There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.

Smoking and open flames are not allowed inside the cabin and pets are not permitted.

What should I do during my Lake Superior stay?

There are lots of park activity options available during your cabin stay, spring to fall.

Be sure to bring the appropriate gear to participate in your chosen fun or check out the park’s summer equipment rental options.

Hiking

Over 130 km of trails are available at Lake Superior, ranging from easy to very demanding.

All-terrain wheelchair available to borrow from the Visitor Centre at Agawa Bay.

Canoeing and kayaking

Dicover over 160 km of paddling routes, ranging from beginner-friendly to challenging at Lake Superior.

Canoes are available for rent at Agawa Bay and Rabbit Blanket Lake gatehouses. Rentals include PFDs.

World-class fishing

Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and three species of salmon can be fished in Lake Superior and in coastal streams and rivers.

Inland waters offer good opportunities for catching Lake Trout and Brook Trout.

To prevent the introduction on non-native species, the use and possession of live-bait fish (live minnows) is banned on interior park lakes.

Swimming

Dip your toes into three designated swimming areas (Old Woman Bay, Katherine Cove, Agawa Bay).

An aquatic wheelchair available to borrow from the Red Rock Lake Park Office (Red Rock Lake) and the Visitor Centre at Agawa Bay.

Mobi-mats are located at both Old Woman Bay and Agawa Bay.

Prefer to just picnic? Old Woman Bay, Katherine Cove, Sand River, and Agawa Bay offer lovely day use areas.

Discovery programs

In July and August, Discovery programs range from guided hikes to evening presentations, and guest speakers to art workshops.

Discovery Lending Kits are available to borrow at the Visitor Centre from mid-May to mid-October. Nature viewing and photography

Night sky viewing and astrophotography

Did you know Lake Superior Provincial Park is a designated Dark Sky Preserve? Lucky viewers can even spot the Aurora Borealis when visiting later into the season!

Visiting in the summer? Telescope observation sessions are offered in July and August at the Agawa Bay Campground.

Visitor Centre and Park Store

Lake Superior’s Visitor Centre highlights the park’s cultural and natural history, as well as recreational activities in the park — the exhibits are a must-visit!

Don’t forget to stop by the Park Store for souvenir!

Both the Visitor Centre and Park Store are open from mid-May to mid-October.

Explore Wawa

It’s more than just the giant goose!

Drive 20 minutes north of Lake Superior and see all that this municipality has to offer.

How to reserve

Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) up to five months in advance of your arrival date.

For questions about Lake Superior’s Rabbit’s Burrow Cabin, or Lake Superior Provincial Park, please call either the Park Office (Year-round: (705) 856-2284) or Visitor Centre (mid-May to mid-October: (705) 882-2026).

Lake Superior Provincial Park one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks and is bisected by 83 km of Highway 17.

The southern park boundary is located 1.5 hours north of Sault Ste. Marie and the northern boundary is 20 minutes south of Wawa. It takes roughly one hour to drive from one end of the park to the other.