r/ontariocamping

I just got into camping with my family this year (kids 3 and 5) and have had a blast. Just got back from Restoule and was really impressed with the beach there, large soft sand area and the lake was really shallow and warm. We really liked walking out far into the lake and exploring the shoreline for wildlife etc. Kids had a blast!

Are there any other parks that come to mind where the beaches are a stand out for you or similar to the experience we had? Thanks!

Hey guys, so im going on my first solo trip, staying at a campground on the north bruce peninsula.
Any advice or tips? Or even a checklist of things to Bring??!

Thanks in advance!!

So, I was instructed to ask maybe in a camping group. Would like to plan a trip to Niagara Falls. I am looking for campsites that are cannabis friendly. Hope to plan a relaxing trip of enjoying the falls and then some whiskey and a little bit of cannabis around a fire. Just me, nothing crazy no parties. I would rather find a place that allows it rather than try and be that person that hides it or disrupts other campers. Any suggestions in the Niagara area would be greatly appreciated. This won't be till next May but I want to plan now.

This friday I will be heading out on my first backcountry base camping trip solo, I was initially planning on having a buddy come along although he was uncomfortable with how long we'd be out there as in the past we have only done three night trips.

I will be heading to waters I've paddled at least 4 or 5 times now but I still have this itching feeling of worry in the back of my head.

Just this past weekend it dawned on me how long I will be out there just myself and seriously wondered what I'm going to fill that time with, I'm sure I'm worrying for no reason since I've been wanting to explore the area more and want to do a lot of fishing :/

I'm sure I'm not alone in this feeling so how did you all get over it if you have experienced it and what did you do to dampen those worries?

Edit: I feel like I should also state that it only takes me about 1-3 short portages (11km max) to get to a decent site so I'm not really THAT far in the backcountry.

Wanted to take a last minute trip to Killarney Provincial park but there aren't any reservations in the provincial park left. Any other places to camp? Can you get walk up sites?

I have a reservation for one of the new walk-in sites for next weekend and am taking my kids (ages 10, 12). We only have car camping gear and I'm just reading that apparently the trail from the parking lot to the site (~1.4km) is foot only - you can't get a wagon or a bike through. Email language: "Poison ivy and obstructions are present on the trail leading to the walk-in campsites. Bikes, wagons and wheelchairs cannot complete this trail."

Is that really true? I get it for wheelchairs...but a small folding wagon? If so, I think it's a deal breaker. :(

I take a week or so and do some backcountry camping every year, but usually the same spot and its a first come first serve type thing, so looking for some additional back up spots to set up for a few days. Novice/intermediate solo camper, and looking for somewhere I can drive to and on a lake so I can throw my kayak and paddleboard in.

Heyo, I’ll be pursuing a trip through a couple conservation areas/parks in the coming weeks, however I will not be travelling via car. My concern is critters (especially bears) getting into my snacks. I know bears are generally not considered a large threat below the GTA but they have been seen in Pinery in the past few years. Let me know if I am being totally paranoid, I lowkey am really nervous about large animas. If I should hang my food or full bear canister…?

Working for the MNR in Provincial Parks across Ontario instilled a lifelong love of the woods in many of us. An excellent program for teens to learn the value of hard work and co operation making friends for life. I think many kids and the parks would benefit if the program was brought back

In the last few years I've noticed more people taking shortcuts through other people's campsites sometimes right past their tent or camper. At first I thought it was because they knew each other but it quickly becomes obvious that it's simply not the case.

I'm used to people cutting the corner when I'm on a corner site. That feels like less of an intrusion than walking right through my site.

I'm sort of torn about feeling guilty for being possessive of the space but at the same time it feels, I don't know, impolite(?).

Hi everyone,

My friend booked a campsite for our group, and the reservation says it includes 3 vehicles and 6 people. The problem is that our group is actually larger than expected. We have about 10 people total (including babies/young children) and 5 vehicles. The campsite is now full.

We're trying to figure out the best way to handle this without breaking the campground's rules.

• Can we pay extra for additional vehicles or people?
• Has anyone been in a similar situation, and what did you end up doing?

We definitely don't want to risk being turned away or having issues when we arrive. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Recently camped at Balsam Lake Eco-Sites and wanted to provide a trip report. The 6 eco-sites are walk-in only and various distances from the parking lot, but all within a 5 min walk. The sites themselves are very private. E4 was my site and I didn’t hear or see anybody the entire time. You definitely get the backcountry feel but with your vehicle/other amenities close by if needed.

Each site has a tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. The tent pads are a bit small and didn’t fit my 3 person, so I ended up pitching my tent on the ground away from the pad. There are also food lockers, garbage bins and a water tap in the area.

The trails in the park are well maintained but were quite mucky after some rainy days. Definitely check for ticks after hitting the trail. Mosquitoes were pretty bad in some sections of the park too.

All-in-all a great experience for anyone trying Backcountry style camping without wanting to jump into a longer distance hike

Hey everyone,

My family is trying to find a campground for Labour Day weekend. We're a pretty big group and we're looking for either a private or public campground anywhere in Southwestern Ontario.

What we're looking for:
Full hookups (water and electricity).
Big sites or a group camping area with lots of space.
A beach, park, trails, fishing, or other stuff to do nearby.

One thing though... we're a loud family. We like hanging out around the campfire, playing music, having a few drinks, and usually stay up pretty late. We're not trying to ruin anyone else's weekend, so we're hoping there's a campground that's a little more relaxed about that, or has sites that are spread out enough that we won't bother people.

Does anyone know of any places that would be a good fit? Any recommendations would be awesome!
Thanks!