Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

Algonquin’s canoe-in backcountry sites deliver a pristine wilderness immersion that outperforms #9 Grand Teton for quiet isolation, with over 2,000 lakes accessible only by paddle. On a typical fall morning, you’ll see moose wading in misty bays, and the maple and birch leaves create a fiery canvas that inspired the Group of Seven painters. Data shows these sites average just 6 visitors per square kilometer during peak foliage season, 60% fewer than the crowded Jenny Lake area. Its 7,725 square kilometers of protected land make it cheapter than the average rival at just $10 per night.