Need help ASAP..

[Gerritt]

Hey guys, need a bit of advice...

 

I am taking 4 kids and the GF camping..

 

Trying to stay close to home.. and within 100km's there are only 4 Provincial Parks... they are all booked solid except Selkirk.

 

Is there something I should know about Selkirk? why is it the ONLY one with tons of lots available?

 

Is there another park I should be looking at within 100kms of Hamilton?

 

Thanks guys I need to book soon!

 

 

G

[splashhopper]

check out Wildwood 20 minutes west of Stratford on highway # 7

( there was a psot about here too... LM and SM bass on wildwood

[bigugli]

Try the list of GRCA campgrounds, you might be surprised

 

www.grandriver.ca/Camping/camping.cfm

[paul_614]

Byng is nice, lots of fishing to be had around there

[HTHM]

Valens may be another spot to consider. As well, there are private campgrounds to consider.

[Musky or Specks]

IM going to suggest fishermans cove near KIncardine. Decent largemouth and pike lots of panfish. A beach an indoor pool.

[JohnF]

I know it's a little farther but not that much. Is the Pinery booked? It's a nice getaway with lots of organized stuff for the kids, trails to hike, and spots to fish in the creek. It's got a sandy beach and some nice secluded campsites. We used to go there all the time but somehow got away from camping once the boys arrived. Now we go back just for day trips to hike the trails etc.

 

JF

[Sandbag]

Selkirk has vacancies because there is not really a whole lot to do there. There is swimming in the lake, however the shore in the area is not very kid/family friendly. It is rocky with a few clay areas.

There is a cut that runs along the west side of the park that you can canoe in and fish for panfish.

 

The campsites themselves are very open (field) style sites with little privacy. It's not a bad park, but not my first choice.

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[Gerritt]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Fishermans Cove looks nice!! and the Pinery is awesome (been there before)

 

Decided to take them to Byng's at the suggestion of a very good personal friend and member of the board (Spiel) and Paul... I did not think of it.. even though I was there as a youngster.. all I remember is the HUGE pool!

 

Thanks guys for all you're suggestions and I will probably visit the ones suggested in the near future

 

G

[bigugli]

Good choice Gerritt.

Canoe rentals, the concrete pond. Lots of fishing in the park or down the road in town or port maitland. A mini- putt at the Grand Island BBQ for a diversion.

 

I've had cubs and their families at Byng for a family camp. It's a nice place.