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Mountain Trout Camp on beautiful Gillies Lake, Bruce Peninsula

Mountain Trout Camp

Welcome to our Hidden Gem in the Northern Bruce Peninsula

Mountain Trout Camp is a rustic, quiet and family oriented seasonal lakefront campground that offers roofed accommodation rentals, overnight tent and trailer camping and seasonal trailer camping. Whether your planning your week summer vacation with family and friends or are looking for a short getaway, come experience our unique remoteness and the lush nature that surrounds us. Our amenities and activities will keep the whole family entertained, along with the abundance of local Bruce Peninsula tourist attractions. We are conveniently located only a few hours from the GTA and half an hour from Tobermory. Our camping season is open between the second Friday of May until Thanksgiving Monday (May 9 to October 13, 2025). 

                                                                                                               

Offering the following amenities to ensure you enjoy your vacation! 

- 36 acres and lakefront onto the crystal clear waters of Gillies Lake

- Spectacular sunsets and dark starry nights

- Beach and shallow wading area with kids' slide

- Inflatable waterpark and swim rafts (July long weekend to September long weekend)

- Private boat launch and boat slips

- Motorized boat rentals (fishing boats and mini-pontoon boat)

- Non-motorized boat rentals (canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, pedal boat, rowboat) 

- Fishing for trout, bass, rock bass and herring 

- Clean, treated potable water throughout entire campground

- Public washrooms, showers with hot water, public laundry

- Outdoor dishwashing station

​​- Onsite hiking trail

- Abundant wildlife including local and migratory birds, foxes, snowshoe hares, red squirrels, frogs, turtles black bears and snakes

- Two children's playgrounds

- Outdoor games and activities including soccer, badminton, volleyball, basketball, tetherball, ping pong table, horseshoe pits, bocce, cornhole, bicycles, toy bins, beach toys and more

- Indoor Games room including shuffle board, table hockey, air hockey, darts, foosball and arcade games

- Barnyard with chickens and ducks

- Off-leash dog park

- Firepits and picnic tables at each campsite and roofed accommodation

- Septic dump station and mobile pump outs

- Office that sells snacks, beverages, worms, ice, propane exchange and firewood (no outside firewood permitted)

- Cellular coverage outside office area

- Wi-Fi access throughout the campground (fee applies)

Member of Camping In Ontario

There are plenty of local tourist attractions that include: the Bruce Trail, including access to the main trail only a 20-minute walk from our front entrance, public beaches, the towns of Tobermory and Lion's Head, The Grotto, Flower Pot Island, lighthouses, The Chi-Cheemaun Ferry, Manitoulin Island, Singing Sands, and provincial parks. Click here for our directory of local attractions. Mountain Trout Camp offers shuttles based on availability and must be booked in advance.

A look back at some memorable moments of our 2024 season

 
 
 
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