Crown Land Near Kenora
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
0 campgrounds
Kenora is the hub of Sunset Country, sitting on the north shore of Lake of the Woods — more than 14,000 islands of walleye, muskie and smallmouth water stretching south to the U.S. border. Crown land is everywhere: the Winnipeg River system flows north from town, Rushing River Provincial Park is 25 km east on Highway 71, and boat-access crown-land campsites dot the lake itself. This page rounds up the closest public land, fishing spots, campgrounds and road trips around Kenora.
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Crown Land Nearby
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3 km
Kenora-Keewatin
General Use Area
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12 km
Northern Peninsula
General Use Area
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21 km
RUSHING RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (RECREATIONAL CLASS)
Provincial Park
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26 km
Lake of the Woods Islands Forest Reserve
Forest Reserve
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31 km
OCTOPUS CREEK CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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34 km
Eastern Peninsula
General Use Area
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35 km
Pelicanpouch Lake
General Use Area
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38 km
Silver Lake
General Use Area
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39 km
LAKE OF THE WOODS CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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39 km
Western Peninsula
General Use Area
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40 km
Gibi Lake
General Use Area
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43 km
BIG SAND LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — vast amounts in every direction, including boat-access island campsites on Lake of the Woods itself and along the Winnipeg River system.
An Ontario fishing licence covers the Ontario waters, but the lake spans Ontario, Manitoba and Minnesota — stay on the Ontario side or carry the appropriate licence for the waters you fish.
Yes — dispersed crown-land camping is free for Canadian residents for up to 21 days at any one site; many of the best spots on Lake of the Woods are boat-access only. Non-residents of Canada need a paid permit.
Highway 71 south along Lake of the Woods through Sioux Narrows to Fort Frances is one of northwestern Ontario's most scenic drives; Winnipeg is about two hours west.
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Public land near Kenora runs well past the last cell tower. Export the area as a geo-referenced PDF and read it in BorealMaps to keep your GPS position on the map when the signal drops.
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A valid Ontario fishing licence is required on the Ontario waters of Lake of the Woods and the Winnipeg River — provincial and state boundaries cross the lake, so carry the right licence for where you fish. Rushing River Provincial Park charges day-use and camping fees; crown land camping is free for Canadian residents (21-day limit) with a paid permit required for non-residents of Canada. Watch for fire restrictions in dry summers.
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