Guskewau Lake Camp sits on the Western Uplands Backpacking Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park, roughly 4. 4 kilometres from the trailhead when hiking counterclockwise.

Two bookable backcountry sites occupy the southwest shore of the lake, with the lower site sitting directly at the water's edge and a second site perched on a hill above it.

Both sites offer room for multiple tents, benches around the fire pit, and access to the lake's clear, sandy-bottomed shallows — good for wading and swimming. The lower site receives pleasant evening light.

Water from the lake is reported to taste clean, though filtering or purifying before drinking is always recommended.

The trail to the lake involves some muddy sections but is generally considered an easy approach, making Guskewau a popular first-night destination on Loop 1 of the Western Uplands Trail.