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Editor's Note: Backcountry camping is no longer available at Murphy's Point Provincial Park. Read about the Best Places to go Backcountry Camping in Ontario to explore other opportunities to head into the wilderness, whether on foot or by paddle.

Murphy’s Point backcountry campsites can be accessed by canoe or motorboat. They are located a 5 to 45 minute paddle from the boat launch. Located in the UNESCO Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve.    

Discover great backcountry paddling adventures at Ontario Parks.

For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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