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Cress Tent | Canvas Tent with Lake Access

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Property grounds
A tent-like structure with a bed, a sign, and a phone number.
A calm lake at sunset with a boat in the distance and trees on the shore.
A tented room with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden chest, and a patterned rug.
A wooden dock extending into calm water, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Kirkfield, ON
  • Place, Mitchell Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carden Alvar Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Kirkfield

At this campsite, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Mitchell Lake and 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Carden Alvar Provincial Park. Highlights at this campsite include a patio. .This campsite has a garden and barbecues. .In proximity to this Kawartha Lakes campsite you'll find Lake Simcoe.
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What's nearby

  • Mitchell Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Carden Alvar Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Balsam Lake - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Shadow Lake - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirkfield Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portage House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Station, The Works Chip Truck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shalamar Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zehr's Menonite Market - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Cress Tent | Canvas Tent with Lake Access

Cress is located on a stunning 230-acre property, just 1.5 hours from Toronto, with access to a crystal-clear, spring-fed lake formed from a former limestone quarry. This unique landscape is home to five lakeside cabins and six campsites.

Each tent is tucked into the forest on its own private lot. All tents share communal lake access with paddle board & canoe rentals, so all guests can take advantage of this truly epic location.

Please note: This property features rugged terrain and steep cliff faces. Families with young children should take extra care. See the ‘Be Aware’ section for details.


BE AWARE
This site features deep water, steep stairs, cliff edges, and rocky paths. Families with young children should exercise caution and provide close supervision. 

Fishing is not permitted on our lake.

ACCESS
This tent is drive-in for all vehicle types.

THINGS TO BRING
* Your own food/drink, dishware, cutlery & pots/pans for cooking (tents include a fire top grill, but guests should bring their own camp stove if preferred)
* Your own towels, sheets, pillows, pillow cases and blankets
* Firewood 
* Bug repellent
* Hand sanitizer
* Water shoes

WATER
Our tents are off-grid and do not have running water. We provide 40L of potable water for drinking and cooking. An outdoor porta-potty is located nearby. Showers are not available on site.

LEAVE NO TRACE
All garbage and recycling must be packed up and taken home on your departure.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift

Location highlights

  • Near a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cress Tent | Canvas Tent with Lake Access have a pool?

No, this campsite doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cress Tent | Canvas Tent with Lake Access?

No, Cress Tent | Canvas Tent with Lake Access does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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