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Algonquin - McKaskill Lake Cabin

Number at Park: 1

Site Number(s) / Name: McKaskill # 753

McKaskill Lake Cabin in Algonquin was built in 1932. It’s a waterfront, one room, open concept log cabin located on McKaskill Lake. This cabin can be reached through Shall Lake access point # 17, travelling by canoe for one day.

Please note: located near a logging road – when the haul route is active you may hear logging trucks.

Check-in/Check-out:

4pm/10am

Sleeps:

4

Amenities:

All cabins are equipped with fire extinguishers, wash basin, metal pail, shovel, broom, dust pan, bunks (no mattresses), CSA-approved wood stove and chimney with heat shields, table and chairs, and an outside closed-in toilet.

Please note there is no running water, indoor bathrooms or electricity and no cell phone reception.

What to Bring:

Sleeping bags, air mattresses, cooking stove, pots and pans, utensils, flashlight, lantern, matches, food, drinking water.

Restrictions:

Domestic animals (pets) are not permitted in the facility or on site. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Tents are not permitted to be set up outside of the cabin.

Closest Access Point:

Shall Lake

How to access:

Paddle to

Parking:

Available at access point parking lot. Parking for 1 vehicle is included in the rental fee. All additional vehicles require an additional vehicle permit.

Check in Process:

No check in required. Cabin is unlocked.

Reservations:

Call 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) (or 1-519-826-5290 for outside of North America) or online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca

To reserve this cabin on https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca select the following: 'Backcountry' tab, 'Paddling' button, and ‘Algonquin Backcountry' under the park drop down menu.  Select ‘17 – Shall Lake’ under the access point drop down menu for the closest access point to this cabin and select the cabin on the map view.