Réserve faunique des Laurentides - Réserves Fauniques

Réserve faunique des Laurentides lies between the Québec City and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions. It's a huge 7,861-km² territory. Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts engage in their favourite activities in pristine wilderness surroundings. Wildlife is omnipresent. In the summer, vacationing and fishing are popular. In the winter, Camp Mercier is a venue for cross country skiers and vacationers while Auberge Le Relais attracts many snowmobilers.

Activities
Accommodations
Packages

Hunting, Fishing and Outdoors
Relief
Corporate

Fishing with Accommodations

Réserve faunique des Laurentides is a favourite spot for fishing. With over 2,000 lakes and 9 rivers in 28 accommodations sectors, the wildlife reserve provides all categories of anglers with interesting diversity. Fish are native species everywhere.

Catch and possession limits:

Speckled trout: 15 (10 in the sector within Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier)
Arctic char: 15
Lake trout: 2

Some bodies of water have more restrictive limits to preserve fishing quality or the length of the season.

Use of electric or gas motors is permitted throughout the reserve but is prohibited in the sectors within Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier.

Most fishing stays with cabin accommodations are offered by random draw. The following places aren't subject to random draw and can be reserved starting January 11, 2010 for the 2011 season:

Lac-des-Neiges Lodge (American plan)
Camp Giroux
Portes-de-l'Enfer (American plan)
Croche-McCormick
Lac Brûlé
Lac Henri-Mercier
Lac Beaujour

Periods:

May 14 to August 30, 2010 (with accommodations in Cyriac, Hirondelle, Montagnais, Gîte du Berger and La Passe sectors)
May 20 to August 30, 2010 (with accommodations in Aux Écorces, F.-X. Lemieux, Myrica, Pikauba, Malbaie, Gourganne and Portageur sectors)
May 21 to August 30, 2010 (with accommodations in L'Étape, Jacques-Cartier, Mercier, Pécan and Sept-Îles sectors)

Fishing statistics

Reservation Overview

Cross Country Skiing

Camp Mercier is a famous cross country ski centre that has Québec's best snow conditions. You'll find food services, a rental shop, a waxing room, a first-aid clinic, patrollers, and cutting-edge mechanical trail grooming. The trail network has 40 linear km of trails including 12 for skate-skiing.

Period: December 4, 2009 to April 3, 2010

Trails map (pdf: 6 mb, in French only)

Overview

Snowshoeing

From Camp Mercier, there are 20 linear km of recently blazed snowshoeing trails. They offer striking views, including one at 1,000 metres of altitude.

Period: December to April

Trails map (pdf: 6 mb, in French only)

Overview

Snowmobiling

The trail network of Réserve faunique des Laurentides offers nearly 500 km of groomed and marked trails. With its high altitude and special climate, Réserve faunique des Laurentides is renowned for its abundant snowfall and long cold season. Auberge Le Relais provides snowmobilers with comfortable quality accommodations.

Period: January 1 to March 8, 2010

Map and conditions of trails

Overview

Sledding

You can slide down slopes near the Lac-à-Noël cabins. Inner tubes are provided.

Period: December to April

Overview

Skating Rink

There is a skating rink near the Lac-à-Noël cabins.

Period: December to April

Overview

Moose Hunting

Réserve faunique des Laurentides belongs to provincial hunting zone 27 west. The territory is divided into 73 hunting sectors. Moose hunting is limited by quota on the reserve and most moose hunting packages are subject to random draw.

The Portes de l'Enfer Lodge package, with more elaborate services, is not subject to random draw. It offers high-end hunting stays under the American plan. Make your reservations starting December 1, 2009 for the 2010 season.

During early hunting (random draw) in early September, an adult female moose hunting licence is issued to one member per group.

Density of over 6.5 animals/10 km2

Hunting success rate: 65%

Period: August 31 to September 30, 2010

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics

Overview

Bear Hunting

Because Réserve faunique des Laurentides is so large, you have ample leeway to choose the best hunting sites. Hunting thus exerts a low pressure on bear numbers and is scientifically monitored to ensure maintenance of a healthy population. These practices guarantee a quality hunting experience with a very high success rate.

Spring Hunting

The wildlife reserve teams up with 3 partners to offer black bear hunting packages under the European plan with or without a guide and under the American plan. You'll get a quality hunting experience-a carefully prepared still-hunt. Archers are given special attention. A shooting range and a practice watchtower are available.

Hunting success rate: over 90%

For information, contact:

Gesti-Faune
Domaine le pic-bois
Mikin Inc.

Period: June 1 to 30, 2009

Autumn Hunting

In Réserve faunique des Laurentides, you can hunt black bear in the autumn while moose hunting. You only have to pay for the necessary hunting access rights. There is no preparation for autumn black bear hunting on target sites.

Period: August 31 to October 1, 2009

Overview

Small Game Hunting with Accommodations

Hundreds of kilometres of roads and trails criss-cross the territory, providing access to popular game species, such as Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare.

Six sectors provide hunters with accommodations:

Croche (7 cabins for 2, 4, or 8 people)
Cyriac (4 cabins for 4 people)
L'Étape (20 cabins for 4 people)
Gîte-du-Berger (8 cabins for 2 to 4 people)
La Passe (1 cabin for 10 people)
Montagnais (6 cabins for 4 people and 1 for 12 people)

Hunting on ATVs is permitted in the Croche, l'Étape, Gîte-du-Berger, and La Passe sectors.

You can also hunt migratory birds if you have a migratory game bird hunting permit in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Period: October 16 to November 1, 2009 (with a package)

Hunting statistics

Reservation Overview

Small Game Day Hunting

Small game hunting is available by the day in the Launière and Mercier sectors. Hunters must purchase their right of access on line or at the reserve. Registration is at the La Loutre Registration Centre (Route 175, km 135). The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare. Some trails are reserved for ATVs.

Period: October 17 to November 8, 2009

Reservation Overview

Wading

No reservations are required for this type of fishing. It's available on several rivers:

Cavée
Écorces (aux)
Jacques-Cartier - northeast
Jacques-Cartier - northwest
Launière
Milieu (du)
Montmorency
Morin
Petite Pikauba
Sawine

Period: May 23 to August 31, 2009

Fishing statistic

Reservation Overview

Day Fishing

About 10 bodies of water are dedicated to day fishing. A boat is supplied. Grand lac Jacques-Cartier is accessible to people with their own boats. No reservations are required for fishing with a personal boat on Mare-du-Sault and on Rivière aux Écorces in sections identified for this purpose.

Period: May 22 to August 30, 2010

Fishing statistics

Reservation Overview

Fishing-Camping

The La Loutre Campground offers fishing-camping with a boat being supplied, Sunday to Thursday (campsites with 2 or 3 services).

Period: May 23 to August 31, 2009

Fishing statistics

Overview

Family Moose Hunting

A family hunting package under the European plan (5 days in a cabin) is offered by random draw at 50% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To enter, at least one hunter must be a child 12 to 17 years old and have a hunter's certificate.

In addition, an adult female moose hunting licence is issued to one child in each group.

Small Game Hunting

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with a small game day hunting right of access, are allowed to hunt for free.

Family Vacation

Packages

A family package for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 is available on weekdays early July to late August.

At All Times

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

2 children for 4 or fewer adults
4 children for 5 or more adults.

If cabin capacity allows, additional children can stay for a cut rate of $10/day/child.

Fishing with Cabin Accommodations

Packages

A family package for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 is available on weekdays early July to late August.

At All Times

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

2 children for 4 or fewer adults
4 children for 5 or more adults.

If cabin capacity allows, additional children can stay for a cut rate of $10/day/child.

Day Fishing

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with day fishing right of access, are allowed to fish for free.

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Introduction to Fishing

A safe grassy fishing site has been set aside at Lac à Noël to introduce young people to fishing.

Canoe-Camping

Young people under 18, accompanied by an adult, can go canoe-camping for a cut rate of $4 per person per day.

Overview

Meet in the Wilderness at Portes-de-l’Enfer Lodge

Portes-de-l'Enfer Lodge is renowned for the refinement of its facilities and the quality of its fishing. It's a meeting place out in the wilderness, ideal for a business meeting or any other corporate event.

Accommodations: 9 log cabins that can sleep 2 to 8 people.
Food service: meals are served in a dining room with a view of Rivière Pikauba.
Meetings: the conference room can accommodate up to 24 people.

Period: May 15 to September 1, 2009

Overview

Meet in the Wilderness in the Lac-des-Neiges Sector

The Lac-des-Neiges sector is a popular place for corporate events. This enchanting multipurpose site is ideal for a meeting or an incentive tour. Camp Giroux can take in 14 people under the European plan and Lac-des-Neiges Lodge easily accommodates 16 people under the American plan.

Periods:

Camp Giroux: May 21 to August 31, 2009
Lac-des-Neiges: May 25 to August 12, 2009

Overview

Cabins

There are over a hundred cabins spread throughout almost the entire reserve. They can each sleep 2 to 14 people. Most of them are by a lake and have running water and facilities powered by propane gas or electricity. They have everything you need to prepare and serve meals. Each of them has a shower and washrooms.

Periods:

May 14 to October 24, 2010 (accommodations with Fishing package only, from May 14 to June 27, 2010)
December 4, 2009 to April 5, 2010

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Accommodation table

Accommodation table - Croche-McCormick sector

Reservation Overview

Auberge La Relais

Open in winter, Auberge Le Relais is a much appreciated stopover for snowmobilers. It has 22 private rooms with single or double beds bathrooms on the same floor, a bar, a living room, and quality regional cuisine.

Period: January 1 to March 8, 2010

Portes-de-l’Enfer Lodge

The Portes-de-l'Enfer complex has accommodations in log cabins. Each cabin has a bathroom with shower, a fireplace, and electricity. All meals are served in the dining room.

Period: May 21 to August 30, 2010

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Lac-des-Neige Lodge

Lac-des-Neiges Lodge can provide a group of 16 people with accommodations and meals. This magnificent building has 8 private rooms, a dining and living room with a view of the lake, 2 bathrooms with showers, and a fireplace.

Period: May 25 to August 12, 2009

Camping

La Loutre Campground is accessible via Provincial Route 175. It has 100 campsites: 36 with three services, 11 with two services, and 53 semi-serviced.

The Belle-Rivière Campground is north of the reserve near the river of the same name. There are around thirty semi-serviced campsites.

Periods:

May 22 to September 7, 2009 (La Loutre Campground)
May 15 to August 31, 2009 (Belle-Rivière Campground)

Reservation Overview

Canoe-Camping

There are two canoe-camping routes. Rights of access are issued at Gîte du Berger and a guide map (1: 50,000) is available there. The routes are largely undeveloped and have a few campsites. Reservations required.

On Rivière Métabetchouan, the intermediate-level route is very rough going and interrupted by lakes. Wildlife is abundant. The Taillefer starting point is 50 km from Route 169 (where the highway goes through the Montagnais and Hirondelle sectors). From Lac Métascouac the route ends at the Croche rapids (68 km).

A second intermediate-level route may be taken via Rivière Aux Écorces. The starting point is at km 17.5 of Route 36 (Route 169 cut-off to Le Montagnais sector). The route ends 21 km downstream at the bridge over Rivière aux Écorces on Route 169.

Period: early June to September

Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (paddling conditions)

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Fishing Package

Starting at

$53.00

/pers./day
Rustic shelter accom.

$69/pers./day
Cabin accom. (4 pers.)

Plus taxes

The package includes:

Cabin or rustic shelter accommodation
Fishing right of access
Boat

Rates:

Free for children under 18; applicable when staying in a cabin, subject to certain conditions.

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Lac-à-Noël Package

Starting at

$50.75

/night/adult
Quadruple occ.

The package includes:

Cabin accommodations
Direct access to the cross country skiing trails, skating rink and toboggan hill from the cabin
Day pass for cross country skiing and snowshoeing

Detail :

Package also available at the Pécan and Mercier cabins

Period: December 4, 2009 to April 5, 2010

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Winter Vacation Package - Weekday Special

Starting at

$804.00

Devlin (1and 3)

The package includes:

Cabin accommodations
Day pass for cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Camp Mercier, valid the day after your overnight stay

Rates:

Devlin cabins (1 and 3): $804
Devlin cabins (2 and 5): $891
Mercier cabin: $923

Details:

From Sunday to Thursday night, inclusively
Those staying at the Devlin cabins must also pay the entry fee for Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
European plan, meals not included

Periods:

From December 6 to December 11, 2009
From January 3 to April 2, 2010 (except from February 21 to March 5, 2010)

Snowmobile Package with Accommodations

$77.00

/pers.
Double occ.

The package includes:

Accommodation at L'Auberge Le Relais
Supper
Breakfast

Period: From January 1 to March 8, 2010

Portes-de-l’Enfer Lodge Moose Hunting Package

$7,510.00

/group of 3 or
4 hunters

In the fall, the Portes-de-l'Enfer Lodge offers moose hunting in one of the best territories around. The abundance of game and the quality of services will satisfy even the most discerning guests. The success rate is very high and every season hunters take home trophies. Each group is granted an exclusive territory of about 80 km2.

The package includes:

5 days of hunting, 5 nights
Accommodations
3 meals per day
1 guide per group
1 van per group
1 ATV per group
Camp satellite
Linens and daily housekeeping service
Firearm adjustment
Evisceration and meat preparation
Registration of bagged moose
1 female moose permit per group

Rates:

$7,510/group of 3 or 4 hunters
$660/non-hunting guest (depending on availability)

Details:

2009 success rate: 96 %
Services not included but available:
Sale of hunting licences
Possibility of black bear hunting
Service charges not included
Packages not subject to random draw

Period: August 31 to September 30, 2010

Small Game Hunting Package

Starting at

$49.00

/pers./day
Rustic shelter accom.

$68.25/pers./day
Cabin accom.

The package includes:

European plan accommodations in a cabin (meals and bedding not included)
Hunting right of access

Rates:

Free for children under 18; applicable when staying in a cabin, subject to certain conditions

Details:

This offer is limited to certain cabins.
The cabins accommodate from two to fourteen people.
A minimum number of people are required per cabin.
Under certain conditions, non-hunting guests may stay as vacationers.
Taxes are not included.

Period: Operating season for small game hunting with cabin accommodation (see the Activities tab)

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Family Vacation Package

$430.00

Starting July 5, 2010

The package includes:

Cabin accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children (under 18 years old)
4 days and 4 nights from Monday to Friday
A boat for recreational purposes

Rates:

$430
Additional adult: $54.75/day
Additional child: $10/day

Details:

Boats and fishing access rights are not included but are available on site.
These offers are limited to certain cabins.
Taxes not included

Periods:

From July 5 to September 3, 2010
From July 5 to August 27, 2010 (Réserve faunique des Laurentides)

Family Fishing Package

Starting at

$575.00

Starting August 2, 2010

The package includes:

Cabin accommodation for
2 adults and 2 children (under 18 years old)
4 days and 4 nights, from Monday to Friday
Fishing access rights for several bodies of water
A boat

Rates:

From July 5 to 30, 2010
- $715
- Additional child: $10/ day

Starting August 2, 2010
- $575
- Additional child : $10/day

Details :

These offers are limited to certain cabins
Taxes not included

Periods:

From July 5 to September 3, 2010
From July 5 to August 27, 2010 (Réserve faunique des Laurentides)

Portes-de-l’Enfer Lodge Fishing Package

$209.00

/pers./day

The Portes-de-l'Enfer complex offers 9 log cabins, each equipped with a bathroom and shower, a fireplace and electricity. The complex also has a meeting hall that seats up to 24 people and a dining room where all of the meals are served. There are shelters and picnic tables near several bodies of water, perfect for a moment of relaxation.

The package includes:

Accommodations
3 meals per day
Linens and daily housekeeping service
Fish evisceration, storage and wrapping
Rowboat with outboard motor and gasoline
Help from a customer service agent

Rates:

$209/pers./day
Children 0-5: free (subject to certain conditions)
Children 6-17: half price (subject to certain conditions)

Details:

3-night stay, with the exception of a 2-night stay once every 2 weeks (Wednesday to Friday)
Two 6-to 8-person cabins
Six 4-person cabins
One 2-person cabin
Service charges not included

Period: May 21 to August 30, 2010

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Camp Giroux Fishing Package

$144.00

/pers./day

Camp Giroux is a log house complex built in 1920. It consists of a camp kitchen, a living room and 2 dormitory camps linked together by a huge porch. Camp Giroux sleeps 14 people, so it's perfect for groups who prefer making their own meals.

The package includes:

Accommodations
Fish evisceration, storage and wrapping
Rowboat, motor and gasoline

Details:

Camp Giroux # 1: minimum of 8 people per group
Camp Giroux # 2: minimum of 6 people per group
Stays of 2 days or longer are offered under the European plan

Period: May 21 to August 31, 2009

Lac-des-Neiges Lodge Fishing Package

$271.00

/pers./day

A true nature oasis, the Lac-des-Neiges sector lies in the south-eastern part of the reserve, about one hundred kilometres from Québec City. The Lodge sits on the shore of the beautiful Lac des Neiges (15 km) and it offers all the comfort you'll need for a memorable stay.

In this magnificent territory, which has about a dozen fish-filled lakes, you can catch native speckled trout and lake trout. This easily accessible area is one of the reserve's jewels.

The Lac-des-Neiges Lodge accommodates 16 people under the American plan (meals included). The majestic building has a dining room and a lounge with a view of the lake, 2 bathrooms with shower, and a fireplace. A generator provides the electricity. This is an ideal spot for corporate groups.

The package includes:

3 meals per day
Linens and daily housekeeping service
Fish evisceration, storage and wrapping
3 guides per group of 16
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Service charges

Details:

Stays of 2 days or longer are available under the American plan
Capacity of 16 people (8 double rooms)
Minimum of 16 people per group

Period: May 25 to August 12, 2009

Lac-Beaujour Fishing Package

$612.00

/pers.
3 nights

The package includes:

Transportation by seaplane
Accommodations
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Guide service (1 guide/4 anglers)
Fish evisceration and storage

Details:

Cabin # 1: 4 people
For 3-night stays only

Period: May 26 to June 29, 2010

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Lac-Brûlé Fishing Package

$322.00

/pers.
3 nights

The package includes:

Accommodations
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Fish evisceration and storage
Washroom facilities

Details:

Cabin # 1 and 2: 4 people
Cabin # 3: 2 to 4 people
3-night stay

Period: May 21 to July 5, 2010

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Lac-Henri-Mercier Fishing Package

$194.00

/pers.
2 nights

The package includes:

Accommodations
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Radio communication

Rates:

2-night package: $194/pers.
3-night package: $292/pers.

Details:

3-night stay, with the exception of a 2-night stay once every 2 weeks (Wednesday to Friday)
Cabin # 1: 4 people

Period: May 21 to August 31, 2010

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Lac-Croche Fishing Package

Starting at

$322.00

/pers.
3 nights
(non-guided season)

Located in the south-western part of the reserve, the Croche-McCormick sector is a fabulous place to fish. Our guides will take you to amazing fishing sites, and weather permitting, they'll be happy to make a shore lunch for you.

The Lac-Croche accommodations site sleeps up to 24 people under the European plan. The cabins are powered by a propane system and each has a woodstove and all the necessary kitchen equipment. The team will make sure your stay goes perfectly so that you can enjoy it to the max!

The package includes:

GUIDED SEASON

Accommodations (3 nights)
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Fish evisceration and storage
1-day excursion with guide (1 guide/4 anglers)
Access to a body of water

NON-GUIDED SEASON

Accommodations (3 nights)
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Fish evisceration and storage

Rates:

Guided season: $460/pers.
- Children 0-5: free (subject to certain conditions)
- Children 6-17: half price (subject to certain conditions)
Non-guided season: $322/pers. (free for children under 18 - subject to certain conditions)

Details:

Cabin # 1, 2, 3 and 4: 2 people
Cabin # 5 to 7: 4 people
Cabin # 6: 8 people
European plan

Periods:

Guided season: May 21 to July 5, 2010
Non-guided season: July 5 to August 31, 2010

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Lac-des-Mâles Fishing Package

$550.00

/pers.
3 nights

The Lac-des-Mâles accommodations site sleeps up to 8 people under the European plan. Each cabin has a screened veranda and a woodstove. They are all powered by propane. This is an ideal spot to experience nature in a worry-free setting.

The package includes:

Accommodations (3 nights)
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline
Guide service (1 guide/4 people)
Fish evisceration and storage

Rates:

$550/pers.

Details:

Cabin # 1and 2: 2 people
Cabin # 3: 4 people
European plan

Period: May 21 to July 26, 2010

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Fishing-Camping Package

Starting at

$197.00

/package
Site with 2 services

The package includes:

2 nights of camping (3 services) or 2 nights of camping (2 services)
1 boat for 2 people
Right of access for 2 days of fishing

Rates:

$208/package/site with 3 services
$197/package/site with 2 services

Details:

Camping de la Loutre
From Sunday to Thursday

Period: From May 31 to September 3, 2009

Portes-de-l’Enfer Lodge Fishing Package (Corporate club formula)

$259.00

/pers./day

The package includes:

Accommodations
3 meals per day
Linens and daily housekeeping service
Guide (1 guide/4 anglers)
Fish evisceration, storage and wrapping
Rowboat with outboard motor and gasoline
Help from a customer service agent

Rates:

$259/pers./day
Children 0-5: free (subject to certain conditions)
Children 6-17: half price (subject to certain conditions)

Details:

3-night stay, with the exception of a 2-night stay once every 2 weeks (Wednesday to Friday)
Two 6-to 8-person cabins
Six 4-person cabins
One 2-person cabin
Service charges not included

Period: May 21 to August 30, 2010

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Lac F.-X.-Lemieux and Lac Pikauba Fishing Package

Starting at

$102.00

/pers./day

The package includes:

Accommodations
Fishing access rights
Rowboat, motor and gasoline

Rates:

2-night package: $204/pers.
3-night package: $306/pers.

Details:

Lac F.-X.-Lemieux: 4 cabins with a 4-person capacity
Lac Pikauba: 5 cabins with a 4-person capacity and 1 cabin with a 6-person capacity

Period: from May 20 to August 30, 2010

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The Devlin Cabins Have Been Renovated!

The Devlin cabins on the shore of Lac à L'Épaule in Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier have been freshly renovated, and a cross country skiing trail and snowshoeing trail now link the area to Camp Mercier's trail network. Some great spots are still available this winter...so hurry!

Fabulous Offer!

Reserve one of our large cabins but only pay for the number of adults in your group (minimum number of adults required depends on the cabin). Starting at $46.75/pers./night in quadruple occupancy (plus taxes) for vacationing in fall.