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03/23/2025 11:07AM
Other than BWCA, Quetico,WCPP canoeing, we also do “car camping.
Sleeping Giant PP has been our go-to over the years with many trips out there.
There are remote backpacking camp spots as well as an entire campground. Many of the campground sites are relatively private. The campground sits on Marie Louise Lake… not on Lake Superior. A canoe or kayak can be used easily on this lake. There are also a few
“Primitive” camp spots on the opposite side of the campground. These have no water source but to bring a vessel to collect it and bring back to camp. The sites are much more private and less-used.
Lots of hiking on the Sibley Peninsula. We also bring bikes.
It’s definitely not wilderness camping but can be lots of fun… especially on the shoulder seasons. It’s a great place to bring those friends who might not be as inclined to do the canoe trip but still want to get out.
Sleeping Giant PP has been our go-to over the years with many trips out there.
There are remote backpacking camp spots as well as an entire campground. Many of the campground sites are relatively private. The campground sits on Marie Louise Lake… not on Lake Superior. A canoe or kayak can be used easily on this lake. There are also a few
“Primitive” camp spots on the opposite side of the campground. These have no water source but to bring a vessel to collect it and bring back to camp. The sites are much more private and less-used.
Lots of hiking on the Sibley Peninsula. We also bring bikes.
It’s definitely not wilderness camping but can be lots of fun… especially on the shoulder seasons. It’s a great place to bring those friends who might not be as inclined to do the canoe trip but still want to get out.
03/23/2025 11:33AM
CookHam: "Other than BWCA, Quetico,WCPP canoeing, we also do “car camping.
Sleeping Giant PP has been our go-to over the years with many trips out there.
There are remote backpacking camp spots as well as an entire campground. Many of the campground sites are relatively private. The campground sits on Marie Louise Lake… not on Lake Superior. A canoe or kayak can be used easily on this lake. There are also a few
“Primitive” camp spots on the opposite side of the campground. These have no water source but to bring a vessel to collect it and bring back to camp. The sites are much more private and less-used.
Lots of hiking on the Sibley Peninsula. We also bring bikes.
It’s definitely not wilderness camping but can be lots of fun… especially on the shoulder seasons. It’s a great place to bring those friends who might not be as inclined to do the canoe trip but still want to get out.![]()
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Thanks, what is lake Louise size and what about canoeing along the shores in lake superior, all too big of water. It looks so beautiful.
03/23/2025 10:51PM
It's a gorgeous park with some incredible overlooks, trails, and shoreline hikes. If you decide to camp at Marie Louise Lake Campground , watch out for habituated stink badgers of the night!
My wife and I camped there 10 years back. We had three skunks come waddling up as we were sitting by the fire, about 3' from my shoes. When I jumped up, I scared the hell out of my wife who assumed I was reacting to a bear. I managed to coax them out of our camp but they came back in about 30 minutes. We moved camp to another section of the campground around 1am.
My wife and I camped there 10 years back. We had three skunks come waddling up as we were sitting by the fire, about 3' from my shoes. When I jumped up, I scared the hell out of my wife who assumed I was reacting to a bear. I managed to coax them out of our camp but they came back in about 30 minutes. We moved camp to another section of the campground around 1am.
03/24/2025 02:44PM
the sleeping giant area is very nice. the campground and lake are not my cup of tea but we did stay in a cabin with my grand daughter for a long weekend a couple of years ago. there is a large beach area. nice for kids. nothing special imho.
i live in the area.
nothing impressive about the lake.
the hiking is top notch. you can even hike to the top of the giant. best to rent a bike to get to the base of the giant unless you are a very seasoned hiker.
there is a cool lookout spot (i am not good with heights) you can drive to that projects out from the cliffs. yikes. great views on a good day though.
silver islet is close by. nice general store owned by a friend of mine. pls stop by. and a nice beach area.
i would not canoe on lake superior but some do. take obvious precautions. that lake is unforgiving. even in summer the waters can be deadly.
most people would prefer to use a kayak.
pls remember it is a prov park so permits are needed if you plan to park within the boundaries.
i live in the area.
nothing impressive about the lake.
the hiking is top notch. you can even hike to the top of the giant. best to rent a bike to get to the base of the giant unless you are a very seasoned hiker.
there is a cool lookout spot (i am not good with heights) you can drive to that projects out from the cliffs. yikes. great views on a good day though.
silver islet is close by. nice general store owned by a friend of mine. pls stop by. and a nice beach area.
i would not canoe on lake superior but some do. take obvious precautions. that lake is unforgiving. even in summer the waters can be deadly.
most people would prefer to use a kayak.
pls remember it is a prov park so permits are needed if you plan to park within the boundaries.
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