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Obatanga Provincial Park Review
Northern Ontario
🗓️ Warmer months (late spring to early autumn)
Obatanga Provincial Park is a natural environment class park spanning 9,409 hectares, situated on Highway 17 between Wawa and White River. It features numerous lakes that offer excellent opportunities for canoeing and wildlife viewing, forming the headwaters of the Dog River which flows into Lake Superior. The park's diverse landscape ranges from flat sand plains to rugged bedrock hills, providing a serene wilderness experience despite its non-operating status.
Forest Fire Trail, Burnfield Lake, Dog River
Wawa, White River, White Lake Provincial Park, Lake Superior Provincial Park
"Tonight's campsite at Obatanga was nice and private, right on the lake. After arrival and set up, I walked the 2.5km loop fire trail. It was a great experience."
"Despite being along Highway 17, the main campground was relatively underused. The sounds of the highway could be heard, but we really enjoyed the rapids between Obatanga and Knife. That was fun."
"Obatanga was our most favorite park for years. We went there every summer and still can't fathom how it was abandoned. It was superb for canoeing."