There is back country camping on an extensive, well developed but often overlooked trail network. Contact the park for permits and reservation information. For more information consult the map section.

• Western Uplands Trail - Intermediate Expert, Multiple Loops and Linear
  Main access off Hwy 60 near the west gate but can be accessed off of route 11 through Kearney. This is a serious backpacking area which is often over shadowed by the parks canoe reputation. There are over 100km (includes loop sections) of trail with dozens of campsites along route, many or which are lakeside.

• Highland Backpacking Trail - Intermediate, Loops
  Located in the center of the parks main corridor off Hwy 60. The trail consist of two loops with a total length of about 33km. The shorter most accessible loop circles Provoking Lake.

• Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail - Novice, Intermediate - Loops
  Located in the parks eastern section outside of the main corridor its accessible from Hwy 17. This is a great place to bring novices since the trail provides camping not far from the trail head with options that are more challenging.