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Provincial Parks

Ontario Provincial Parks are a great place to camp if you are looking to spend time out in nature. From hiking and biking to canoeing, paddleboarding or even birding, these parks have it all.

Presquile Park - Lighthouse
Presqu’ile
Rock Point - Rocks piled on log on the beach
Rock Point

cost

Cost to camp depends on the campground and ranges from:
Electrical – $43.79 to $59.33
Non-Electrical – $21.90 to $52.55

Amenities

You can choose from electrical or non-electrical sites. A few campgrounds even have sites with water. There are no sewer sites in provincial parks. All campgrounds have comfort stations with showers as well as plenty of vault toilets.

Activities

While each campground is different, you will find hiking and biking trails, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, birding, and so much more. You will definitely NOT be bored while camping in these parks! Most campgrounds even have rentals for kayaks, fishing gear, and lifejackets.

Rock Lake Campground - Green and Blue Canoes on the beach
At a glance

Our experience with Ontario Provincial Parks

Ontario is home, and we couldn’t love it more! This province is massive—I can drive for over 8 hours from Toronto and still not reach the border. And there’s so much to explore along the way.

With around 330 provincial parks (100 of them offering camping), there’s really no excuse not to get out and enjoy the best of what Ontario has to offer.

What keeps us coming back are the wide-open spaces and the privacy you find in provincial parks. They offer something that private campgrounds just can’t match.

The variety of landscapes is another reason we love it here. From the lush forests in the east to sandy beaches and gorgeous lakes in the southwest, and even dramatic cliffs up north—it’s a camper’s dream.

  • Expert Tip – Ontario Provincial Parks can be booked 5 months (to the day) in advance. Many of the more popular parks and premium campsites (like waterfront sites) book up incredibly fast. This is especially true for long weekends in the summer. We recommend planning ahead and being prepared to book your site as soon as you can.

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