Did you know that Blue Lake Provincial Park and Rushing River Provincial Park are the only parks in the Ontario Parks system that offer equipped trailer rentals?
Wow!
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to own a travel trailer, why not take a stationary test run with one of ours (minus the trailer transport and setup aspects!)?
If you’re ready to enjoy some additional comfort at a trailer-equipped campsite this season, read on:
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Blue Lake’s trailers
Blue Lake offers five equipped trailer rentals to choose from.
Each of Blue Lake’s rental trailers sleep six with a queen bed at one end, a twin bunk bed set at the other end, and a double pull-out couch.
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Blue Lake’s trailer amenities
Inside amenities
Indoor features include a cook stove/oven, fridge/freezer, kitchen sink, storage cupboards, pantry, heater, air conditioner, gas fireplace, dinette, couch, washroom area with a sink and functional shower.
Outside amenities include:
- covered deck with outdoor lighting
- barbecue
- two picnic tables
- campfire pit
Both sinks have running potable water. Toilets are not available in the trailer. A vault toilet and comfort stations with showers are available nearby.
Blue Lake’s Campground A features campsites 3 and 4, which are located a little closer to the beach.
Campground B’s sites 401, 404, and 406 are just a bit further from the lake, offering a little more privacy from what can be a busy campground.
Blue Lake’s trailer rentals are reservable during the park’s full operating season from the May long weekend to the end of September.
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Rushing River’s trailers
Rushing River offers four trailer-equipped sites with two distinct types to choose from.
The park’s two pop-up tent trailers are already set up for your arrival.
These are one room units with indoor amenities that include a mini fridge, cook stove, and heaters/fans.
These trailers each sleep four to six with queen beds at either end of the trailer and a dinette table which adapts to another bed if necessary. Rental pricing for the tent trailers are a bit lower then renting the larger RV trailers at either park.
Rushing River’s travel trailer rentals offer very similar amenities to Blue Lake’s, although indoor showers and outdoor dining tents are not available.
Outside, you are provided with a picnic table and campfire pit.
Trailer rental sites 401(Northeast Campground) and 400 (Southeast Campground) feature pop-up tent trailers, while sites 403 and 405 (Southwest Campground) feature 27 ft. travel rentals.
Sites 403 and 405 at Rushing River are dog friendly.
Vault toilets are located near each unit, and a comfort station with flush toilets and showers is centrally located in both the Southwest and Northeast Campgrounds.
Sites 400, 403, and 405 are reservable from the May long weekend to the Thanksgiving long weekend. Site 401 is only reservable from the third weekend in June to the September long weekend.
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What should I bring?
In addition to your regular camping gear, be sure to pack food, cookware (pots and pans), utensils, coffee maker, and bedding (blankets, linens, pillows, sleeping bags).
Note: there is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends in these units. Smoking is not allowed inside any of the trailer rentals. One parking space is included in each trailer rental fee.
Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 10:00 a.m. Both parks are in the Central Time Zone.
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The best time to book
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.
Both park’s trailer rentals are very popular during the peak summer months.
Our hot tip for booking these units? Consider visiting in the spring (May-June) or fall (September-October) when there is often more availability!
Keep in mind that our western parks also often benefit from prairie weather influences, which can keep them warmer in these shoulder seasons.
Both parks are also generally less crowded during these months, and you may even miss the bug season! So, win, win, win.
Visiting in the spring or fall will give you time to explore each park, its trails, and recreational services like water equipment rentals.
Or just take the time to curl up with an enjoyable book and relax on one of the parks’ beautiful beaches!
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Traveling along a popular driving tour?
Both Blue Lake and Rushing River are located along popular driving routes, including Northwestern Ontario’s Sunset Country Driving Route and the Heart of Canada Touring Route.
If you have a longer driving trip planned that will take you along the Trans Canada Highway, be sure to include a stop at these parks and try a stay in one of their rental trailers!
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Reserve your trailer-equipped campsite today!
Why not try something new?
Book a stay with family or friends in one of Blue Lake or Rushing River’s equipped trailer rentals this season to use as your comfortable base to explore each park.
Let the glamping begin!
Blue Lake Provincial Park is a 3.5 hour drive from Winnipeg via Highways 1, 17 and 647, only a 40 minute drive from Dryden and 4.5 hours from Thunder Bay.
Rushing River Provincial Park is a 2.5 hour drive from Winnipeg on Highway 1, 17, and 71, only a 30 minute drive from Kenora and 5.25 hours from Thunder Bay.
