WhiteTail Ridge is an intimate Hot Tenting experience that is nestled amidst the pines in the Lanark Highlands. We offer an exceptional and unique primitive glamping experience for all seasons. Our camp is located 10 min outside of Lanark Village and is the perfect place for a much needed get-away from the city or just to disconnect and settle into the calm and peacefulness of nature. It's also a great stop-over for those that motorcycle or cycle the Highlands.
The space
In the evenings, enjoy a campfire while also enjoying the natural beauty of the stars when looking up through the canopy above. When the moon is hidden and the sky is clear, you can even see the Milky Way. Absolutely Stunning!
There is a firepit to cook over or use the Pit Boss propane griddle in the cook shack. The cook shack is out of the elements and has dishes, pots and pans, and other basic food-prep type equipment for your use. And an area to eat.
And of course, let's not forget the outhouse!
THE SPACE/AMENITIES:
• There is no electricity at the campsite, nor running water, or wifi
• There is no parking at the site and the campsite is situated about a 0.3 km from the parking lot. If we are here at check-in, we would be more than be happy to bring your gear to the site so that you can walk-in not carrying stuff so you can appreciate the beautiful views. Where footwear according to the weather.
• A comfortable queen size sleigh bed in the Tent and sitting area - the bed warmed by hot water bottles (which you have use of for the remainder of the stay and a great way to keep your feet warm) on cooler spring/fall days
o Wood stove – firewood is supplied
o Bed linen and blankets are included
o Wash basin, soap and towels are included for sponge/cloth bathing - there is no shower
o Board games and cards
o 3 fully charged lamps
• A screen/shuttered cook shack with a sitting area to eat at
o picnic table outside of cookshack
o Propane griddle and cooking space
o A cooler to store your foods
o Non potable water will be provided for washing and cleaning dishes
o 4 fully charged lanterns in the cook shack
• Firepit – wood is supplied
• 2 person hammock
• Outhouse down a pathway
SERVICES
• Complimentary Tea and Coffee
• Bicycle rentals
There are over 4 kms of trails of easy to intermediate snowshoeing/hiking trails at the camp or plenty of other trails around the area. The land is your typical Canadian Shield and is home to a variety of animals and plants. The elevation on the trails varies by 35m and passes through forest and ponds. You will see a variety of animals such as deer, porcupines, racoons, skunks, fox and birds of every kind, beaver, otters and muskrats. There are coyotes and even though they will leave you alone, you can hear them howling and sometimes it seems they are close, enough to give you goosebumps.
You are in a forest so expect native wildlife. Your biggest concern is going to be animals trying to get to your food. Try to make sure your food is properly contained around the camping area. At the end of the day it should be left in the cooler provided to you and left in the cook shack. Please do not bring food into the tent.
ADDITIONAL RULES
No fireworks
No shoes in the tent
No open flame
Smoking/vaping outdoors only
No trace living
Don't cut trees and leave the moss alone.
Please leave the tent and the property in the same condition in which you found it.
No animals allowed in the tent or cook shack.
Guest access
There is private parking for cars, and space in the garage for motorcycles.
There is no parking at the site and the campsite is situated about a 1/3 km from the parking lot and part of the way is a slight incline. If we are here at check-in, we would be more than be happy to bring your gear to the site so that you can walk-in not carrying stuff so you can appreciate the beautiful views
Other things to note
What is provided:
- picnic table outside, or table inside cookshack
- 2 person hammock on site
- complimentary coffee and tea
- a cooler is provided in the cook shack for your food storage
- non potable water inside the cookshack for dishes and cleaning
- rain barrel outside to douse camp fire
- firepit and wood stove wood provided, don't cut down any of the trees
What to bring:
- drinking water
- food
- appropriate footwear
- warm clothing, layers
- don't forget the marshmallows
- bug spray
