7 Ontario Provincial Parks That Are Perfect For Pitching A Tent This Summer

Escape to the wilderness!
Lead Writer, Travel

One of the best summer activities is camping. Whether you go for the scenic views, starry nights, or gooey s'mores, this warm weather adventure has to be on your bucket list. Ontario boasts so many incredible places to pitch a tent, and you can find some idyllic spots in some of these parks. Ontario's Provincial Park camping areas are the perfect summer escape.

Get ready for rugged shorelines, towering forests, and twinkling night skies at these secluded spots.

Ontario Provincial Parks are some of the best areas to set up camp for a taste of true Canadian wilderness.

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a offers stunning landscapes and trails. It features a breathtaking cliff lookout, unique rock formations, and lakeside camping.

You can explore a 10 km stretch of sand dunes at Pinery Provincial Park for the ultimate beach day, and wander along boardwalk trails for some hiking adventures.

If camping is a little too 'roughing-it' for you, then you can have a bougie wilderness escape at these glamping spots around the province.

You can also spend a weekend at this unique three-storey yurt, which will make you feel like you're sleeping in the Shire.

Roll up your sleeping bags and prepare your ghost stories for these perfect summer camping spots.

Murphy's Point Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: 2243 Elm Grove Rd., Perth, ON 

Why You Need To Go: Known for their privacy and lake views, these backcountry camping spots are accessible by water only and will give you a true outdoors experience.

French River Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: Alban, ON

Why You Need To Go: With lush forests, rolling hills, and gleaming waterways, you can find over 250 backcountry campsites nestled along the shoreline.

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: Pass Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Wander along rustic trails and across bridges to serene camping spots at this park.

Charleston Lake Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: 148 Woodvale Rd., Lansdowne, ON

Why You Need To Go: This family-friendly camping area is perfect for beginners and offers gorgeous lakeside views.

Algonquin Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: Ontario 60, ON

Why You Need To Go: This popular camping spot boasts towering maples, thousands of lakes, creeks, and rivers, and wildlife.

Pinery Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: 526 Lakeshore Rd., Grand Bend, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy sandy beach dunes and stretching boardwalks at this summer oasis.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: 6905 Hwy 17 E., Mattawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Calm, quiet lakes and misty trees surround these camping spots. Enjoy the ultimate city escape at this park.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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