Rain Lake Access Point (#4)

Location

At Emsdale on Highway 11, turn east and follow Highway 518 for 8 kilometres to the village of Kearney. Then continue on Main Street for 0.5 kilometre and turn left just past the LCBO store. Follow this road (paved at first, then gravel) for 24.5 kilometres straight through to the access point at the western end of Rain Lake. Latitude and longitude of Access Point: 45.603500°, -78.952518°

Facilities

• Parking

Backcountry Permits

Make a reservation for your backcountry camping permit up to 5 months in advance. Permits are only available online or via telephone.

Access Point Office

The access point office serving Rain Lake, Magnetawan Lake, and Tim River Access Points can be found at 2125 Emsdale Road, Emsdale, Ontario, P0A 1M0. Latitude and longitude of the office: 45.527851°, -79.319768°

Equipment Rental

Do you need to rent a canoe, tent, or other camping equipment? Find a business that can supply some or all of the required equipment for your backcountry trip.

Water Levels

Check for special advisories prior to your departure at Algonquin Park Advisories.

Related Information

• Rain Lake Ranger Cabin
• Western Uplands Backpacking Trail
• Magnetawan Lake Access Point
• Canoe Lake Access Point
• Canoe Routes Map - Explore Online
• Backpacking