Car Camping
All 93 campsites, including 56 with electricity, are secluded, large and flat. They are close to flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities, playground and drinking water taps.
Three campsites have space for double family camping.
Group Camping
Windy Lake offers two group camping experiences. The first site is located at the westerly most portion of the waterfront and is aptly named The Lakeside Group Site. This is our premium location which offers a secluded beach, swimming area, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, large fire pit, water tap and bathrooms. It also comes with a large picnic shelter (for those rainy days) and a large charcoal burning BBQ. The site will accommodate four to six small trailers and five to ten tents. Camping is only permitted in the treed area.
The second group site is located near the day use area and can accommodate four to six small trailers and five to ten tents.
Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Radio-Free Camping
The seven walk-in campsites on the shores of Windy Lake are all designated radio-free.
Walk-In Camping
Windy Lake offers a unique camping experience for those looking for something just a bit different. There are seven walk-in campsites available (just a short walk from your car) with five of the sites situated on the waterfront. This is a great introductory experience to backcountry camping. This area is radio-free.
Roofed Accommodation
Rustic Cabins
Roofed Accommodation - Windy Lake - Rustic Cabin
Number at Park: 2
Site Number(s) / Name: 200, 201
The camp cabin is a rustic one room cabin with wood interior and a screened in front porch. The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed.
Check-in/Check-out
4pm/10am
Sleeps:
5Amenities
The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, kettle and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Mattresses provided on the beds. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane fireplace provides a cozy temperature and atmosphere inside.
What to Bring
Visitors should bring their own bedding, food, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and other personal items.
Restrictions
There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
Please note dogs are permitted in Cabin 201. Pets are not permitted in any other cabins. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities.
Parking
Space for two vehicles nearby.
Heated in Winter
Soft Sided Shelters
Roofed Accommodation - Windy Lake - Yurts
Number at Park: 4
Site Number(s) / Name: 24, 27, 30, 31
Windy Lake features four yurts each of which are tucked away on existing campsites.
Check-in/Check-out
4pm/10am
Sleeps:
6Amenities
Each yurt sleeps six people (on two sets of double/single bunk beds) and comes with a table and chairs, lighting, electric heat and an electrical outlet. Each site also has a large deck, firepit, picnic table, and propane barbeque (propane included) with side burner. A privy is located in close proximity to all the yurts and is heated during the winter months. The yurts at Windy Lake are available in the summer and winter months.
What to Bring
Winter
In the winter, the campground roads are transformed into cross-country ski trails and as such visitors will have to ski, snowshoe or walk to their respective yurt. It is approximately a 10 minute walk and you are provided with a sleigh to help carry your camping gear. To help keep damage to the groomed ski trails to a minimum please stay to the far right of the path as possible when walking in to your yurt. The park also has 8km of snowshoe trails, and ice fishing opportunities close by.
In the winter Windy Lake partnerships with the Onaping Falls Nordics Ski Club. The Ski Club has been in operation for 40 years and professionally grooms over 15 kilometres of ski trails for all skill levels. These trails offer both classic and skate skiing options and are widely regarded as some of the best ski trails in the entire region. The Ski Club also operates the Ski Chalet (located in the main parking lot) which is open to the public from 8am to 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays and features flush toilets, a sitting area, wood stove and hot chocolate and coffee. You can also rent your ski equipment here and/or take lessons from the club.
Restrictions
There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
Please note that domestic animals (pets) are not permitted in the yurt or on site and smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Cooking in yurts is not permitted.
Parking
Parking for one vehicle is included in your rental fee.