Hosts: Merrill and Terry Kluke
Accommodations: Bed and Breakfast, Cabins RV Hookups.
Address: Box 473, Dryden, Ontario, Canada P8N-2Z2
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Telephone: 1-807-938-6428 (Year Round),
Toll Free: 1-888-521-3872
Activities/Attractions: Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country is a wondrous land of 100,000 lakes, 60,000 square miles of boreal forest and a wilderness landscape with few rivals in North America. It is a place to fish for muskie, northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and lake trout. A land where the majestic moose roams the forest and bald eagles soar overhead. In fact, it's about as close to heaven as you can get while your feet are still firmly planted on the ground.
Sunset Country is a place where life is different. This is where the haunting cry of the loon replaces the buzz of the city. Where the only ringing in your ears is from your buddy screaming he's got a trophy-sized fish on the end of his line. Think about it, a wilderness setting essentially unchanged from what it was three centuries ago. That's what you'll experience if you visit Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country!
You can fish numerous sheltered islands on Wabigoon or Dinorwic Lake. Venture into one of the many chain lakes connected by winding creeks and rivers. The scenery is spectacular and the privacy is guaranteed. Wildlife is abundant and there are countless nooks and crannies to explore. The Wabigoon, Dinorwic area is an exhilarating reminder of why you love to come back to Canadian waters. Fish and explore with us - you won't forget it! On Wabigoon, Dinorwic and connected lakes, you can fish for all of these species:
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
- Muskie
- Smallmouth Bass
- Perch
- Lake Trout, Walleye, and Northern (at Outpost
Cabin)
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"My brother and I made our first visit to Merkel's Camp about 17 years ago. We based our decision on which camp to go to using brochures sent to us by the Dryden Chamber of Commerce. This was going to be our first fishing trip to Canada and we had no idea what to expect of the lodging or the fishing on Lake Wabigoon. That was 17 years ago and we have not gone anywhere else nor have we even entertained the idea of trying another place. That's how good it is! I could tell about all the large fish we've caught (and we've caught alot! - got pictures to prove it) and I could tell about the bear hunting (which is great) and I could tell about the scenery (which is beautiful) but the thing that comes to my mind first is the owners of the camp and their hospitality. For me, Merkel's camp is as good as it gets. It's a great time with good friends and something fun for the whole family."
"We have had some of the best times of our lives shared with family and friends at Merkel's Camp. We have been vacationing at Merkel's for the past eleven years. The fishing is always good and Terry and Merrill are very friendly to all guests. It is a very family oriented camp. I would suggest this type of a vacation to all our friends."
"We are looking forward to seeing you again next month for another great vacation. By my count this will be the 16th summer we've been privileged to be guests at Merkel's. Great accommodations, Great fishing, Miles of accessible water in a family orientated environment. Our favorite Canadian adventure. Keep up the good work!"
"Great week. Nice sauna. Clean. Hosts went out of their way to please us!"
"Great help from hosts & other campers. Clean. Fishing was AWESOME!"
"Got my wall hanger walleye & Kristi, Grant & Alyssa caught fish too! See you next year!"
"Good fishing. Nice hosts and lots of help from all."
Your pleasure is our business!
"We didn't have a chance to personally thank both of you for your hospitality. Our first fishing trip to Canada was truly a memorable one, due in a large part to your caring treatment of your guests. We certainly appreciated you and your family taking time on our first day to give us a guided boat tour of the area. Also showing us where and how to fish was a big help. Having the boat ready to go every morning allowed us to make the most of every day. Our only disappointment was that you didn't have better control of the weather. With the treatment we received, it's easy to see why you folks have so much return business. If all things work out I'm sure you'll probably see us back sometime in the future. Thanks again for a most enjoyable, relaxing week."
"The week comes and goes so fast, wish we could stay longer. EXCELLENT ... Keep up the great service!"
"Nice stay! Had lots of fun! Fishing was good!"
"Excellent hosts, Thanks Terry for trying to please us. Merkel's Camp is NO#1."
"More big fish than past year. Great time was had by all."
General Information: Welcome to Merkel's Camp ... situated on a beautifully treed point overlooking Wabigoon Lake with housekeeping wilderness cabin rentals, B&B and RV Sites right on the lakeshore. Merkel's Camp is located midway between two Great Lakes - Wabigoon and Dinorwic! With housekeeping cabins and RV sites right on the lakeshore, your vacation doesn't get any better! We offer American Plan as well as a modified meal plan - tailored to your needs!
Merkel’s Camp has been operating since 1962 and is a family tradition. In all aspects Merkel’s Camp is 100% owned and operated by Canadians. It began with Terry’s grandparents, Clarence and Violet Merkel. Wabigoon Lake and Dinorwic Lake offer excellent Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass fishing as well as Perch, and world class Muskie fishing. Accommodations include:
Five Housekeeping Cabins with spectacular lake views are ready for your stay with:
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Bath towels, bedding, and kitchen towels
- Electric stove and refrigerator
- Propane hot water tank and heat
- Gas grills on decks
- Screened in fish cleaning house with running water and
extra freezing space
The Little Basket is our 24' x 48' outpost cabin located on Little Basket Lake with water access to Big Basket. All of the conveniences of home await you with hot and cold running water, bathroom, shower and sink plus a wood stove. The power is solar generated with a generator for back up so you have total peace and quiet.
- Our modern cabin has 3 bedrooms and will accommodate up
to 10 people comfortably
- You'll find the large fully modern kitchen/living
area to be ideal for socializing
- An evening in the screened porch brings a perfect end
to a day on the lake
- What a great place to talk about the day's catch
while listening to the loons and watching the northern
lights
- The 14' x 16' sauna, dock and sandy beach
beckons you to swim and enjoy yourself
- Our new screened in fish cleaning house with running
water is a great addition
At Merkel's Bed & Breakfast you also enjoy the use of a paddleboat, canoe, sauna and hot tub and we have boat rentals. For those who would like to combine their stay with the outdoors, bring along rod and tackle, camera, snowmobile equipment, guns for hunting, golf clubs or simply suntan lotion. Our accommodations include:
- two very comfortable bedrooms
- with a shared three piece bath
- in your living room area, you can enjoy satellite TV,
VHS, DVD machine and stereo
- along with a propane fireplace to keep you
cozy
- a fabulous view of our secluded bay awaits you outside
your door
- we are located just off of the main snowmobile trail in
Northwestern Ontario
Lakeshore RV Sites on the beautiful Lake Wabigoon and Dinorwic Lakes are available at Merkel's Camp. Come and stay for a day - a month - the season!
Your pleasure is our business! This has become our motto due to the excellent service and accommodations we’ve provided for our guests in the past years. We have had many compliments on our camp and have built a strong return clientele. We’ll be providing this same quality of service & accommodations for many years to come!
Payment Accepted: Cash and Travellers Cheques only.
Rates: (Prices quoted in CAD Dollars).
$305-405/person/week (Cabins)
$470-650/person/week (Little Basket Drive Cabin)
$27/day (Camping)
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conversion.
"Wonderful all the way around ... Had a GREAT TIME!"
"Nice place - Had a Great week! Great Hosts, Thanks."
"AWESOME WEEK ... Fishing and Camping."
"I came back ... I'm coming back. Use me as a reference."