ATV-friendly lodges, camps and accommodations in Ontario

Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Parry Sound

Edgewater Park Lodge

Edgewater Park Lodge is located in the Almaguin Highlands, one of Ontario's best-kept secrets for off-road riders. The region features hundreds of kilometres of wilderness ATV trails, most of them on Crown land for a true backcountry experience.

After a day on the trails, choose from a variety of renovated two, three and four-bedroom self-catering cabins, fully equipped and ready to go. The resort also has a motel on-site with a wraparound deck, lounge chairs and a large recreation room. 

For ATVers with their own trailers or RVs, the property offers campsites with a hydro hook-up and a comfort station with showers on-site.

Location: 45 Edgewater Park Road, Kearney

Sunnylea Resort

Located on Little Lake in Port Severn, about 90 minutes north of Toronto on the southern edge of Muskoka, Sunnylea Resort is a partner accommodation for the Baxter ATV Trail Riders club, making it a natural base for riding the Baxter–Severn trail system in Georgian Bay Township. 

The resort operates year-round and offers one-room cabins and one- to three-bedroom waterfront cottages equipped with gas fireplaces, BBQs, picnic tables and Wi-Fi.

In winter, snowmobile trails run directly from the property, and the Trent–Severn Waterway provides year-round access for boaters. Riders looking to pair a shorter drive from the GTA with a full trail weekend will find Port Severn a practical staging point.

Location: 117 Port Severn Road, Port Severn

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

Bayview Wildwood Resort

Just 90 minutes from Toronto, Bayview Wildwood Resort offers scenic ATV trail access through thick pine forests and the rocky outcrops characteristic of the Muskoka area.

All-inclusive packages include lakeside accommodations, dinner on arrival, three meals on full days and breakfast on departure, plus unlimited use of resort amenities. 

From the lodge, riders can reach the Baxter Severn ATV Trail System—a network of nearly 100 kilometres of groomed trails managed by the Baxter/Severn ATV Club.

Location: 1500 Port Stanton Parkway, Severn Bridge

Northeastern Ontario

Sportsman’s Lodge

Situated on Kukagami Lake about 60 kilometres northeast of Sudbury, Sportsman’s Lodge is a year-round wilderness resort built for powersports enthusiasts. 

Over 700 kilometres of signed ATV trails fan out from the property across old logging roads and bush tracks, including the 210-kilometre Chiniguchi Wolf Loop, which climbs to a scenic lookout at the top of Wolf Mountain. No trail permits or club passes are required to ride. Terrain ranges from easy rail-bed cruising to the demanding Goat Trail loop, which even experienced riders can find challenging.

The resort offers lodge rooms and three- and four-bedroom cottages, a licensed restaurant and bar, and staff who are experienced riders themselves and can help plan routes for any skill level. Trail maps and packed lunches are available on request.

Location: Kukagami Lake, Wahnapitae

Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

Located on the Montreal River just outside the town of Elk Lake in Temiskaming Shores, Elk Lake Wilderness Resort is a four-season resort with direct access to over 100 kilometres of marked trails, plus hundreds more kilometres of Crown land backcountry. Purpose-built ATV amenities include two power washing stations, a heated shop for minor machine maintenance, and premium fuel available on-site.

All-inclusive ATV package features riverfront cabin accommodations, home-cooked meals (delivered to your door) and trailer parking. Riders without their own ATV can arrange a rental through the resort's partner, Northern Sports & Rentals. A guided day tour option is also available, with the Crane Lake Gorge Loop among the standout routes in the local backcountry network.

Location: Elk Lake

Mattawa Adventure Camp

Mattawa Adventure Camp is a four-season accommodation situated on the Upper Ottawa River in Mattawa. It offers a special ATV package that includes lodging with a Jacuzzi tub, satellite TV, wireless internet, a home-cooked breakfast, a three-course dinner and free use of the ATV cleaning station. Rates vary—contact the resort for a current quote.

Riders connect to the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS) via a short connecting trail from the property. VMUTS spans more than 300 kilometres through rugged terrain between the Algonquin Highlands and Laurentian Mountains, bordered by the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers.

Location: 4601 Highway 17 East, Mattawa

Mattawa River Resort

Mattawa River Resort sits on 60 hectares of wilderness with direct access to the A1 Trail System, part of the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS). The A1 is an extensive off-road trail network dedicated to ATV riders.

Four-season cottages sleep up to 12 people, and lodging options can be tailored to specific group needs. ATVers can return to the resort for lunch mid-ride, or request packed lunches for a full day on the trails.

After a long day on the A1, head to Cardinal restaurant, where the chef prepares menu options from scratch. The spacious dining room can accommodate up to 230 guests.

Location: 6251 Highway 17, Mattawa

Auld Reekie Lodge

Set on Gowganda Lake in Northeastern Ontario, Auld Reekie Lodge is a four-season resort built around outdoor adventure, with ATV riding among its signature draws. 

Groomed trail A107C passes directly through camp, offering immediate access to hundreds of kilometres of designated trails, forest roads and backcountry routes. Logging and mining roads wind through old-growth boreal forest, leading to scenic overlooks and creek crossings throughout the region.

ATV packages include lakeside or lakeview accommodations, home-cooked meals, including breakfast, a bagged lunch and dinner, and trailer parking. Guided tours are available through experienced local guides. Riders must bring their own machine, as ATV rentals are not offered on-site.

Location: 6 Auld Reekie Camp Road, Gowganda

Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley

Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre

For riders heading to the Ottawa Valley, the Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre offers a dedicated Stay & Ride ATV package in partnership with the Renfrew County ATV Club.

The property has direct access to over 1,000 kilometres of interconnected routes that range from flat novice-friendly stretches to advanced runs with scenic lookouts, mud bogs and access to numerous fishing lakes. ATVs are permitted on designated city routes within Pembroke, connecting the hotel to the broader trail network.

The Stay & Ride package includes overnight accommodation (standard room, two queens or one king), a full dinner at the on-site Westwinds Restaurant, a hot or grab-and-go breakfast and a trail survival gift kit at check-in. 

Location: 1 International Drive, Pembroke

Sandy Lane Resort

Perched on the sandy shores of Halls Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, Sandy Lane Resort offers direct access to ATV and snowmobile trails right from the property, with the trailhead just off Highway 35 about 20 minutes north of Minden. The resort sits roughly 2.5 hours north of Toronto in the Algonquin Highlands, within riding distance of the broader Haliburton trail network.

Self-contained two- and three-bedroom cottages include satellite television, wood-burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen beds and private sun decks with propane BBQs. 

An on-site restaurant serves Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for riders who would rather not cook after a full day on the trails.

Location: Halls Lake, Algonquin Highlands 

ATV requirements in Ontario

Before heading out on Ontario’s ATV trails, keep these provincial requirements in mind. 

ATVs must be less than 1.35 metres wide (excluding mirrors) and weigh 450 kilograms or less. Vehicles must have low-pressure bearing tires, be registered, display a rear licence plate and carry insurance under a motor vehicle policy. 

All ATVs must also meet the motor vehicle safety standards prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and be equipped with an appropriate service brake, parking brake and a brake light at the rear of the vehicle.

For more information on ATV regulations in Ontario, visit the Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicles (OFATO).

From Muskoka’s Canadian Shield to Northeastern Ontario’s vast boreal wilderness, these lodges and camps put riders at the centre of some of the province’s best off-road trail networks. Book your stay and uncover more of what Ontario’s ATV country has to offer.