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front view with porch of norcan lake cabin

COVID-19 UPDATE - WE'RE OPEN!

Hi, Campers!

We are pleased to announce that we are open for the 2021 season! We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the outdoors in an environment that’s ideal for social distancing!

The Stubinsky family

Norcan Lake fishing

On the Madawaska River, between the Mountain Chute and Barrett Chute Dams, is Norcan Lake. The area surrounding this lake is largely Crown land, and it is remote enough that wildlife is plentiful and the fishing is outstanding! Norcan Lake offers trophy-sized Walleye and Northern Pike, and has some of the best Bass fishing you’ll ever find.

Our cabins are accessible by water only. If you don’t own a boat, we’ll be happy to ferry you to the dock and pick you up again when you’re visit is over; however, fishing from the dock or the shore of Norcan Lake is almost every bit as good as from a boat!

Note: Norcan Lake is subject to Zone 15 Regulations.

Largemouth Bass caught at Norcan Lake Ontario

photo: Jeff Germann

norcan lake cabins

Nestled on the shores of Norcan Lake, are two rustic log cabins that make the perfect getaway. Accessible by water only, these cabins are equipped with propane lights, stove and fridge. Each cabin offers a deck with a picnic table and BBQ. There is also an outbuilding fitted with a propane heated shower.

Whether you are getting away for some fishing or just to relax and enjoy peace and quiet, you will find this to be a great choice!

And the best part of this rustic getaway: there are no phones, no hydro and no interruptions just the well-needed time away that you’re looking for.

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Front of Log Cabin on Norcan lake showing large deck with picnic table

Log cabin on Norcan Lake with decking in front

Norcan lake cabin and dock shown from the lake

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4.9

Black Donald Tent & Trailer Park

4.9

Melodie Mortensen

23:42 11 Mar 21

Few sites. Mostly occupied by annual renters

Philip M Franc

02:23 24 Sep 20

Outstanding.....Awesome!! Discovered this place by chance when searching for RV parks near Ottawa The scenery is beautiful The fishing is great. Once we figured out how to fish DEEP waters. Excellent bay for water sports behind a boat. And for those who canoe and kayak Clear weed free swimming. The hospitality is like family. Interesting history on how the lake and campground came to be Would stay here again in a heart beat. Planning on coming back next year.

Genna Hawley

02:22 22 Aug 20

We had a blast here definitely loved the views lovely people too it was a whole new experience for us visiting this place I’d definitely recommend you check it out

Don M Budd

17:15 08 Aug 20

What a wonderful place to spend some relaxing time. Beautiful lake for swimming and fishing, fantastic sunsets and a well kept property. The best of all are the owners, the Stubinsky's Anne, John and Janice and helper Dwayne who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Congratulations Black Donald Tent and Trailer Park for a job well done.

Frank Armstrong

12:07 01 Nov 19

Great campground. Friendly staff, pretty sites, a bit loud sometimes

Connie Balderson

19:59 14 Sep 19

We camp every Spring and Fall ... great people great place we love it:)

Andrew Mclean

20:25 13 Sep 19

Beautiful clean campground. Amazing people who run the campground. Beautiful lake.

Tim Giffin

13:13 05 Sep 19

It was always BIG COUNTRY, lots of interesting artifacts.I remember, Pine hill in the spring time , hunting the notch.Chicken shoots at Rose and Joe Scully (May)Always new memories,The BDT & TP is a great place to plan your holidays at and explore hi from there,,,, you CANNOT GO WRONG. 👍

Pierre Robert Lanouette

20:34 16 Aug 19

Been there quite a few times over the years with my father and my wife. Always had a amazing experience and the memories will last a life time.The hospitality was exceptional and we are planning on returning next summer for a week or two, sadly without my father. We have so many pictures of him on the lake and each picture the scenery was breathtaking

Jay Sinnett

01:29 07 Aug 19

Best place I’ve went to ever! Been going on and off for prolly22-23 years. Everything is great. This will be my first time with all my kids which are three young girls and I look forward to this. We are gonna rock out at the house boat for a week. I highly recommend this beauty of Ontario! 👍🏻

Tim Ingram

02:09 28 Jul 19

awesome service Anne and Mike were great hosts! , I forgot to bring coffee and Anne managed to fix me up with a couple of packs of coffee, saved the day! (morning)! Many thanks!

Francis Poisson

21:26 26 Jul 19

a super discovery, landed there by chance, the lady at the office is super nice and very easy going.....for sure if we go back this road we will stay there again Thanks

Kendra Yardy

22:36 14 Jul 19

We rented a cottage near by and stopped in a few time throughout the week for fire wood, gas for the boat and ice cream for the kids. We also ran into a little trouble on the lake and they stepped up to troll us back. Thank you for being so kind Ann and John! You are truly amazing people and we hope to come back to stay at your park in the future.

Julie Patenaude

02:17 28 Jun 19

beautiful and quiet with nature all around

Brenda Whitehouse Covert

23:25 13 Jun 19

We have been staying at Black Donald Tent and Trailer Park for years. The Stubinsky's ...Ann, John, Janice and families are the most amazing people and have become like family to us. The lake, the park, the people, it doesn't get any better than this. Make the trip once, I assure you that you will want to return.

Terry Norma Cloutier

21:13 14 May 19

yes be going over 30 some years and still going up love it

Michael Danyluck

18:23 21 Jan 19

Everything in paradise!Come on summer....please?

Mario Laforge

10:54 04 Sep 18

We really love this place. We are going seasonal next year and are looking forward to it. The lake is gorgeous and the camping is great. Not to mention the hospitality is numero uno. Cheers.

Catherine Snedden

01:46 10 Aug 18

Excellent camp hosted by a very welcoming and helpful family ... we visited years ago and have now found our corner in paradise with our seasonal site!

Melissa Prowse

21:32 31 Jul 18

Best place around! Been a family favourite for a long time now!

Lana Burchert

00:51 14 Jul 18

A truly amazing slice of Canada. Beauty at every turn. Warm and friendly owners.

Sharon Deschamps

15:20 02 Jul 18

Very nice place to camp and fish luv it!

Cheryl Christine

00:21 25 Sep 17

JA Bisson

21:22 27 Aug 17

Love this campground, beautiful lake, great walking trails and the most wonderful staff you'll ever meet, thank you to Ann and the family, for yet, another great weekend of camping !

Kim Gogo

00:32 07 Aug 17

We just spent the week at Black Donald with some good friends and we loved it. Ann and her son, John, took care of us like we were family. The view is spectacular and you can fish or boat or paddle if you wish, or just spend the day on the floating dock at the diving rock. Beautiful park but the owners truly made the week special. We will visit again!

Melissa Warren

12:47 18 Jul 17

Shelley Barr

01:49 18 Jul 17

Great times .owners are friendly and helpful..sites and washrooms/showers etc clean.swimming and fishing are good..overall great place..definitely returning!

Jay G. Pepin

17:39 03 Jul 17

Great park and sites and very well run by the owners! We were on site 30 and just checked out today. We'll be back regularly!!

Sue-Anne Nielsen

20:29 02 Jul 17

Having the best time. Owners have been so incredibly helpful and friendly! I haven't been camping in years, but my boyfriend has checked out a few places over the last couple of years. This is his 2nd time at this location and he loves it. We are planning on coming back as often as possible!

Amanda Verran

15:48 27 Jun 17

Rose A Kynock Culp

16:34 25 Jun 17

Beautiful park clean friendly and awesome ppl ��

Jennifer Lee Lawson

17:58 26 Apr 17

Favorite place to camp. Going on 10 years��

Debbie Holden

16:18 02 Mar 17

We love the privacy and the owners. You guys are the best and we cannot wait to get back up there this year. See you soon!!! Cheers!

Lisa Whaley-Armstrong

15:12 10 Sep 16

This park is very rustic the owners are amazing we loved our stay. This park is for the campers who don't mind roughing it a little, only 15 amp service and no dump station, we were still able to run air conditioning at night. The showers are very clean and there are toilets throughout the park. I do recommend going the lake and sun sets are amazing. This park is the true relaxation park. Thank you Ann and John.

Sylvie Laroche

18:46 18 May 15

Good service friendly people's really enjoy the lake

Timothy James Bradford

13:42 14 Jun 14

Patrick Gagne

03:06 11 Feb 14

Best place ever and I couldnt ask for a better park 🙂

Jay Kennedy

02:34 13 Aug 13

Doug Collins

13:00 21 Jul 13

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Google Rating

4.7

Black Donald Tent & Trailer Park

4.7

John Ball

15:43 26 Aug 19

Laid back but well managed. Provided very good boat rentals for fishing. Service with a smile. Online reservations. Easily accommodated a day shift in a weekly rental.

Eric Rodrigue

02:23 24 Aug 19

I have been here 4 times. Beautifull place. Amazing place to unplug.

Eric Rodrigue

02:23 24 Aug 19

I have been here 4 times. Beautifull place. Amazing place to unplug.

Mike M

02:12 20 Aug 19

Really nice place close to Ottawa to get away. Staff was great, even upgraded our spot because they had a cancelation last minute. Very clean well kept camping spot on a beautiful lake.

John Fitchett

22:17 20 Jul 19

Well run....friendly hosts....good long term clientele.

Glenn Collins

06:39 20 Jul 19

Nice camp great for family and kids.

patbisson32

12:51 17 Jul 19

Have been camping there for 10 years every summer kids love it very friendly staff THANK YOU ANNE AND FAMILY

Ken Urbach

00:11 06 Jul 19

Great site, staff very friendly and would definitely go there again.

Elisse Meshake

23:11 05 Jun 19

The scenery is beautiful and the owners are very gracious.

Ron Dally

17:17 23 May 19

Great place, really nice people

Stephanie Clark

14:59 15 May 19

Looks crowded. There shouldn't be trailers here. Just tents.

Peter Ractliffe

12:51 05 Oct 18

Lots of sites on the lake. Most of them with power and water but no sewer hookups. Very quiet campsite.....far from roads and highways.

Brian McKittrick

15:42 03 Oct 18

Stayed here for a late September weekend. Nice park and most of the sites are on the lake and all of the sites are very wooded and rustic. Trailer sites are limited for weekenders but lots of tent sites.

Lindsay Shuttleworth

21:28 18 Aug 18

Best place for rustic, woodsy camping. Sites are nice and spread out. It’s quiet and secluded. Everyone is nice. We love it here and have been going for 3years

Paulina Szlachetka

15:08 17 Aug 18

We love this place. It's definitely a gem. We have been coming for almost 5 years. Beautiful. Anne is such a wonderful lady. Keeps everything in check. We tent camped and pulled a trailer. It was awesome either way. Great place for the guys to go fish, ladies to hike and go swimming. There are boat, kayak, canoe rentals. Or bring your boat. Call way ahead to book. It is that popular.

The Budd

14:52 31 May 18

Many sites are very private and well shaded by white and red pines. Very friendly owners. Price is very reasonable and fire wood is really inexpensive compared to provincial parks. Beautiful lake. Good views of sunsets.

Mark S

14:25 04 Aug 17

This is our 2nd year coming here and it is an amazing place to stay. beautiful sites, amazing staff, super friendly seasonal campers. Great fishing! we love it so much we have book 2 weeks this summer!!

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