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’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own a travel trailer, why not take a test run with one of ours (transport and setup not required!)?
If you’re ready to enjoy some additional comfort at a trailer-equipped campsite this season, read on:
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.
Blue Lake’s trailer amenities
Outside amenities include:
- covered deck with outdoor lighting
- barbecue
- two picnic tables
- campfire pit
Inside amenities
Indoor features include a cook stove and oven, fridge and freezer, kitchen sink, storage cupboards, pantry, heater, air conditioner, gas fireplace, dinette, couch, and wash area with a sink.
Both sinks have running potable water. Toilets and showers are not available in the trailers. A vault toilet and comfort stations with showers are available nearby.
Blue Lake’s Campground A features sites 3 and 4, which are located 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.
Rushing River’s trailers
Rushing River offers two trailer-equipped sites.
Rushing River’s travel trailer rentals offer very similar amenities to Blue Lake’s.
Outside each, you are provided with a picnic table, barbecue, and campfire pit.
Trailer rental sites 403 and 405 (Southwest Campground) feature 27 ft travel rentals. They are both dog friendly.
Vault toilets are located near each unit, and a comfort station with flush toilets and showers is centrally located in the Southwest Campground.
Both sites are reservable from the May long weekend to the Thanksgiving long weekend.
What should I bring?
In addition to your regular camping gear, be sure to pack food, cookware (pots and pans), utensils, coffeemaker, 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.
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 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 watercraft rentals.
Or just take the time to curl up with an enjoyable book and relax on one of the parks’ beautiful beaches!
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, the Trans Canada 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!
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.
