Hi, We're Jon & Charisma!

Welcome to Lazy Rock

We would love to welcome you to our family run campground only  minutes from North Bay, ON just off the Trans-Canada 17. 

We offer a total of 38 lakeside & pull-thru RV sites, serviced and unserviced tent sites as well as seasonal sites. 30amp RV service available with water hookups and a full-service dump station upon exiting the park. 

We offer a relaxing atmosphere perfect for the couple looking to take a break from their hectic lives and immerse themselves in nature, or the thrill seekers looking to experience all the Mattawa area has to offer! Enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboating and swimming on our secluded Taggart Lake, or take in the view from your site.  After a long day, hang out by the campfire and stare up at the stars so bright they light up the sky.

From the VMUTS multi-use trails to the meeting of the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers, this rich in history gem of a community provides everything you need to experience the outdoors the way nature intended.

We purchased this beautiful piece of property May 2017 and everything has been renovated since; new washrooms, showers, docks, picnic tables and more! We are continually adding new features to ensure the best possible guest experience; don’t just take our word for it, check out our online reviews to see what our guests have to say!

After years of searching for the perfect location to build our dream together, we finally found it and we’re super excited to be a part of this wonderful, friendly community and are looking forward to what the future holds. 

WHY DO OUR GUESTS SAY WE'RE A CAMPGROUND?

Lazy Rock is one of those places that everyone needs to stay at, AT LEAST ONCE! The owners are awesome, kind and accommodating. I would recommend this camp ground to everyone. Situated on a "private" lake.. the fishing is fun and great, the air - so fresh, and the area is just overall really beautiful to be in. If I could go camping there everyday (screw work!), I totally would.
Laf Ren
Laf RenGoogle Reviews
What a great place to take the family for a camping weekend. Everything was new and maintained showing great pride in ownership everywhere you look. Management is always working to ensure that everyone has everything they need to fully enjoy themselves (room service is an amazing feature). Not too loud at night, as they have strict rules come night time. Beautiful land/water and an all around great atmosphere. The family and I will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Couldn't be happier with Lazy Rock.
Brad Bell
Brad BellGoogle Reviews
What a great place! Clean campground with friendly owners! They even offer room service to your site! The lake view is magical! Location is a bonus, close to many hiking trails! We love it! Management is always working to ensure that everyone has everything they need to fully enjoy themselves (room service is an amazing feature). Not too loud at night, as they have strict rules come night time. Beautiful land/water and an all around great atmosphere. The family and I will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Couldn't be happier with Lazy Rock.
Halah Alfarra
Halah AlfarraGoogle Reviews
This was a wonderful campground. The owners were so accommodating and friendly. They even offer room service to your camper. The showers were squeaky clean with private stalls and the bathrooms were spotless. I would definitely return!Management is always working to ensure that everyone has everything they need to fully enjoy themselves (room service is an amazing feature). Not too loud at night, as they have strict rules come night time. Beautiful land/water and an all around great atmosphere. The family and I will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Couldn't be happier with Lazy Rock.
Judy Hunt
Judy HuntGoogle Reviews
This was a wonderful campground. The owners were so accommodating and friendly. They even offer room service to your camper. The showers were squeaky clean with private stalls and the bathrooms were spotless. I would definitely return!Management is always working to ensure that everyone has everything they need to fully enjoy themselves (room service is an amazing feature). Not too loud at night, as they have strict rules come night time. Beautiful land/water and an all around great atmosphere. The family and I will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Couldn't be happier with Lazy Rock.
Judy Hunt
Judy HuntGoogle Reviews
A wonderful camping experience in every respect. The campground is clean with the washrooms kept sparkling clean at all times. Firepits are well spaced and their firewood is top quality hardwood that burns easily for perfect toasted marshmallows. The lake is ideal for kayaking and swimming. Charisma was a fabulous help! We have already booked another visit!Not too loud at night, as they have strict rules come night time. Beautiful land/water and an all around great atmosphere. The family and I will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Couldn't be happier with Lazy Rock.
Lorna Sibley
Lorna SibleyGoogle Reviews
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LOOK HOW FAR WE'VE COME

We’ve invested everything we have physically, mentally and financially to create the amazing camping experience we think you deserve.

Viewed the Property on a Whim
We decided to go for a 3 hour drive from Midland, ON that day after seeing the MLS listing, before contacting any realtors. We put in a firm offer hours later and our home was on the market 3 days after that...
May 10th 2017
First Logo Concept Created
Charisma designs the first logo concept on a marker board. lol
May 12th 2017
Closed the Deal
We took possession of the property a month and a half later, and started going to work immediately to bring it up to our standards.
July 1, 2017
Summer 2017
Truckloads of brush are removed restoring the property grounds.
July 2017 to November 2017
New Water System
Our water system was completely renovated and designed to be on par with a municipal water system.
September 18, 2017
Terry Jr Arrives
First rental trailer arrives.
October 2017
Final Logo Completed
After several designs we have the final version of our logo.
November 2017
Picnic Tables Built
The first batch of new picnic tables are built right here in house in our shop.
January 2018
New Washrooms and Showers
Washrooms and showers are completely renovated and finally completed just in time for our opening!
May 1, 2018
Newspaper Article
Our new campground is featured on the front page of the North Bay Nugget!
May 10, 2018
FIRST GUEST ARRIVES!
Our very first guest arrives! Yep this is him! 😀
May 10, 2018 10:10PM
Seasonal Guests Arrive
The first of our seasonal guests move into there spots for the first time!. 😀 (We had to snowblow the lawn to allow them access to there sites LOL!)
May 15th, 2018
New Beach Dock
The first of our new floating dock system is completed.
May 25, 2018
Rental Boat Fleet Arrives
The first of our rental boats arrive!
June 1, 2018
Main Dock Extension
Extension of the main dock is completed.
Sept 28th 2018
Tent Section Construction Starts
Clearing of the new tent section begins.
Sept 29th 2018
More Picnic Tables Built
The second batch of new picnic tables are built right here in house in our shop.
January 2019
Bunkie Drawing
The Bunkie drawing is completed!
Feb 6, 2019
Tent Section Completed
Work on the tent section completes just in time for guests.
June 19th 2019
Rental Fleet Expands
Rental fleet expands with two new electric boats.
August 8th, 2019
New office sign
Guest surprises us with a new sign for our office, we are blown away!
September 1st, 2019
Bunkie pad and road construction starts
We are super excited our guest will be able to finally walk around the entire property. 🙂
September 1st, 2019
Terry SR Arrives
Our Second rental trailer arrives.
September 12th, 2019
Bunkie Construction Starts
Construction starts on our Bunkie!
April ‎02, ‎2020
New road sign installed
Our new road sign is installed!
June 13, 2020
Road construction completes
Road construction is done allowing guests full access around the property.
June 17, 2020
New Floating Dock
Addition of another floating dock. 🙂
July 11, 2020
Bunkie Exterior Completed
Bunkie exterior is completed.
July ‎26, ‎2020
Chipmunk Invasion
Chipmunks invade, apparently guests have domesticated our chipmunks, OOPS. LOL
August 2020