Camping at High Falls on Eels Creek Fri Apr 17 to Sun Apr 19

This trip is organized by James at Ontario Backcountry Camping.
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Camping at High Falls on Eels Creek, Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup

Canoe, Kayak, or hike to High Falls on Eels Creek, 2 hours from Toronto.
The meeting location and put-in is the parking lot on Northeys Bay Road. Coordinates are 44.58821797620266, -78.07077482325549

This is a short 20-30 minute paddle up Eels Creek (or 5KM hike) for a spring camping trip. Stay for one night or two, up to you. There is some fast moving water at the start which we can portage around if the current is too strong, after that it's an easy paddle. We will setup camp close to the falls or on the small lake close by. There is a hiking trail from the parking lot to the falls but may not be easy this time of year due to high water on a creek crossing. If you want to hike in, that is an option, but waders might be a good idea.
Explore the trail or portage your boat up the falls and continue upstream for a paddle. I was here 10+ years ago; there is a really nice waterfall, some rapids upstream which I was able to paddle through, and some petroglyphs on the rocks along side the creek. I have not hiked the trail but I hear it's a good hike. This is crown land so camping is free.
You can try the hike, bring a canoe/kayak, have a paddle partner with a canoe, or arrange a shuttle to camp. The paddle is short so we could make multiple trips. I will be canoeing in on Friday.
Be prepared for the weather.
You are responsible for yourself and your own safety.