Backcountry Camping
All campsites have...
A bear hang, a thunderbox, a fire pit, and a grill. Some of the most popular campsites even have a stash of firewood.
Every lake has a canoe cache with life jackets, paddles, and safety kits.
Canoes are always included in your booking!
Trip planning assistance with every booking
Lakefront campsites with fire pits, grills, bear hangs, and thunder boxes
Trip planning assistance and digital maps with every booking
Gear outfitting and guidance on whatever you need
Canoes, paddles, and PFDs waiting for you on every lake
Beginner backcountry trips with skill-building tutorials
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Our Campsites
You never have to settle for a subpar campsite when you stay at Land’escapes. All of our campsites are right on the water and come standard with a pre-hung bear hang, thunderbox, and firepit with a grill, and we’re always working on new and creative ways to improve our sites. Some lakes have up to three campsites, while others only have one, so it always feels very private and never crowded – the way backcountry camping should be.
McFee Lake
With a hike in of less than 1km, McFee is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a more relaxed trip into the backcountry. It’s a smaller lake with beautifully clear water and plenty of rocky outcrops that drop off into deeper water, offering some amazing swimming spots to help you stay cool in the summer. This is also a great lake for bass fishing.
Site 60
Site 61
Jocko Lake
If you like catching endless numbers of bass, Jocko Lake is the place to go. With a hike in of less than 2km and plenty of spacec to paddle around and explore, Jocko is a popular lake for beginner backcountry campers, avid bass fishermen, and people looking for a more relaxed backcountry experience.
Site 180
Site 181
Site 182
Our Trails
At Land’escapes, you can find a hiking trail for every trip. These wilderness trails are quiet, secluded, and not always well-traveled. Almost all trails involve water crossings at some point. Here is a quick guide to how we classify our trails.
Relaxed and Family Friendly Trails <5km
Well-established trails with short water crossings on boardwalks.
- Jocko Lake Trail
- Hike into Mcfee Lake
- Hike into Dixon Lake
Moderate trails, 5-15km
Some elevation changes and longer water crossings.
Challenging trails, >15k Frequent elevation changes, wet feet likely as the trail traverses wetland or challenging water crossings. Isolated trails that aren’t always easy to follow. Backcountry experience and navigating with Avenza App are recommended.
- Wetlands Run
- Ridge Run
- Land’escapes Loop
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Jocko Lake Loop
OVERVIEW
Relaxed, 5km Family-friendly, forest trail with one or two fun challenges and a short beaver dam crossing.
Views of pristine Jocko Lake as you make your way around its perimeter through mature red pine and oak forests. Visit a grassy wetland on the eastern side of the lake and a tamarack swamp on the western side.
TRIP SUGGESTION
This loop is a great day trip if you are camping on one of our four campsites on Jocko Lake.
Egan Creek Loop
OVERVIEW
Moderately difficult 12.5 km trail with a variety of hiking conditions from rugged forest paths to wide sandy trails. Some hills and a wetland crossing on a boardwalk.
Views of High Falls, Egan Creek Falls, Buttermilk Lake and Mcfee Lake.
TRIP SUGGESTION
Explore this trail over multiple days. Stay at the secluded and peaceful Site 52 on Egan Creek where you will fall asleep listening to the bubbling creek. The next day hike to Chain Lakes and stay on sites 87 or 85. Then after one more day of hiking spend your last afternoon enjoying a well-deserved swim on Mcfee Lake. Perfect for a long weekend away in nature.
Four Lakes Loop
OVERVIEW
Moderate 17 km trail with some elevation change and challenging sections.
Climbs to two lookouts along the western side of Blue Seas Lakes. Follows high ridges and hilltops as a single-track forested path.
TRIP SUGGESTION
This loop makes a great four day backpacking adventure. We recommend staying your first night on Chain Lake, the second on Taits Lake, and the third on Blue Seas lakes. You’ll have lots of privacy, and get to experience some of the best views in the park.
Wetlands Run
OVERVIEW
Challenging 17km trail. Single-track forested trail that traverses hills, ridges and wetlands.
There is plenty of access to water but elevation changes are frequent and sometimes challenging. The west shore of Twomile Lake has “quick-mud” sections that the trail avoids, so use caution when approaching the lake for a better look.
TRIP SUGGESTION
Pack light and tackle this trail in a single day. It can be done in 6 hours or so with minimal rest stops. Excellent hike for those camping on Jocko Lake, you’ll be back in camp with plenty of time to relax, and you’ll need it after doing this loop in a day!
Or, take your time and really explore this trail. Twomile, Mountain, and Fish Lakes each have one campsite and canoes ready for you.
Western Woods Trail
OVERVIEW
Challenging 13 km trail
Mostly single-track forested trail. Includes a significant beaver dam crossing which can be treacherous!
While traversing the forested highlands, you will come to a high hill with a spectacular view of the wetland below. Bring binoculars as you may spot a moose browsing for water plants. This trail connects with Bear Shanty Lake, Powers Lake, John Lake and a beautiful wetland complex.
TRIP SUGGESTION
This makes a fun weekend trip for an ambitious hiker. Spend the night at Bear Shanty Lake to break up the trek.
Ridge Run
OVERVIEW
Challenging 14.2 km trail. While it does use some old ATV trails (which will be flat and sandy) there are many kilometres of single-track forested trail. The only reliable water access is at Jocko Lake, Dixon Creek, and Mountain Lake.
Going between Jocko Lake to Dixon Lake, this trail is the most secluded in the park! Lush, quiet forest where you can immerse yourself in nature.
TRIP SUGGESTION
Traverse the southern half of the park using this trail and the Wetlands Run for a multi-day hiking adventure.
Start at Jocko Lake and head out on the Wetlands Run to Twomile Lake for night one. On day two tackle this trail and arrive at Dixon Lake for your second night. From here you could end your trip, or carry on to a different trail for more adventures!
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