Pukaskwa National Park Camping

Pukaskwa National Park    

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Waves roll across immense Lake Superior and crash against a remote granite shore. Tracts of windswept spruce and pine reach beyond the horizon from towering cliffs and along secluded …
Waves roll across immense Lake Superior and crash against a remote granite shore. Tracts of windswept spruce and pine reach beyond the horizon from towering cliffs and along secluded sandy beaches. Black bears feast on blueberry bushes; haunting loon song scores sunsets; moose stilt-walk across wetlands. And the culture of the Anishinaabe First Nations connects Pukaskwa National Park’s wilderness to the powerful richness of an ancient human story.

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Aug 17, 2022
Beautiful park. Well taken care with better comfort stations than Ontario Provincial parks. Super friendly staff. The trails and beach were stunning. Full review by L112
Jul 30, 2022
Loved everything about this park! Pukaskwa (pronounced "puck-a-saw") is a 15 km drive in on 627, off Hwy. 17. If you are camping, the sites are on a first come first serve basis. You drive around … Full review by nickelcitygirl
Jun 8, 2022
Fabulous early season visit (June 7-9/22) to look at the arctic disjunct plants. Really enjoyed the southern headlands trail and the beach trail. Great geology and several arctic flora. Excellent sta… Full review by Andy F

Questions & answers

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Hi PNPS Is there a danger with regard to bears?
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It is bear country so just ask the wardens for tips, but we saw no signs of bears. It would be really rare to meet a bear on a trail. They will smell you coming long and leave before you'd …
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It is bear country so just ask the wardens for tips, but we saw no signs of bears. It would be really rare to meet a bear on a trail. They will smell you coming long and leave before you'd even be aware they're in the area.
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Is there a danger of bears?
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Like any park, you always have to have some situational awareness and know what to do if you encounter a bear. I've spent days on the Puk trails and have never actually seen …
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Like any park, you always have to have some situational awareness and know what to do if you encounter a bear. I've spent days on the Puk trails and have never actually seen a bear while hiking. Further, a black bear attack is super rare.They don't want contact with people. Be smart with your food. Store it properly. You'll have no issues. It's totally normal to be nervous about it but don't let it spoil and wonderful experience. I hope that helps.
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Answer by Chris W · Jul 6, 2018
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Is there drive in campsites? We have a Mini van?
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All the sites we saw had plenty of room for driving in. In fact, we had two cars in our site and still had plenty of space.
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Hi! Does anyone know if this park allows dogs to tag along for hiking?? Will be on a road trip with my pup..... Thanks!
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Hi there. You can take your dog but it must be leashed and you have to scoop the poop. Honestly, I have taken my dog on the trails off leash. She is very well behaved and friendly. …
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Hi there. You can take your dog but it must be leashed and you have to scoop the poop. Honestly, I have taken my dog on the trails off leash. She is very well behaved and friendly. They don't patrol the hiking trails. Nuff said.
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Answer by Chris W · Jun 8, 2018
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Hi there we will be stopping here on our way out west what is the best 2 hour hike we can do and see the best sites? Thanks
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For 2 hours, I would suggest multiple shorter hikes to see a variety of sights. Maybe Headlands, Beach and the Fire Walk?
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