If you haven’t been camping in Ontario, the question is: why not? Ontario campsites place you next to two of the largest lakes in North America, including the biggest, Lake Superior, at 31,700 square miles. You can nestle next to Niagara Falls, which is the largest waterfall by volume in North America, where 85,000 cubic feet of water pour over the edge every second. You’ll find stunning cliffs overlooking lakes; plenty of fishing spots to hook those northern pike, muskie, and trout; you can hike through mountainous forests or sunbathe on quiet beaches; or you can journal your encounters with Moose, black bear, wolves, otters, mink, and beaver. So what are you waiting for?
Whether you’re an RVer, a comforts of home tent-site camper, or a backwoods enthusiast, you’ll find ideal camping in Ontario. Here are a few of Ontario’s best campsites to get you started:
- Niagara Falls KOA: The RV traveler looking to tick major geological features off their bucket list, should be sure to book a stay here. The campgrounds accommodate RVs of almost all sizes and offer plenty of amenities, such as laundry facilities, full-service utilities, internet access, hot tubs, and snack bars. You can visit the stunning falls, explore Marineland, or spend a day in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Marie Louise Campground: For the rugged outdoorsperson, there’s no better adventure than camping in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. At Mary Louise, you can choose one of 200 tent sites, some of which sit on rocky cliff sides above Lake Superior. During your stay, you can explore one of the 25 hiking trails in the area, mountain bike the Thunder Bay Lookout Trail, spend time at Kakabeka Falls, or spot the abundant wildlife the area is known for.
- The Campground at Killarney: About four hours north of Toronto you’ll encounter the crystal waters of George Lake. The Killarney Campground offers lake shore camping for tents and small trailers, RV sites set further back from the lake, and even Yurts for rent. Beneath the white quartzite mountains, you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or kayaking. Hiking trails leave directly from the camp and meander among hidden lakes, or, if you prefer something a little more civilized, you can visit the historic town of Killarney and take in the pink rocks of the Georgian Bay.
- Kawartha Trails Resort: Another gem for the RV camper, Kawartha Trails Resort provides RV sites with 50 amp electrical along with full-service water and sewer hook ups. Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park provides a haven for the experienced outdoorsperson who wants to portage canoes, practice navigation skills, and visit beaver fens. There’s plenty to do for the less experienced as well: visit Petroglyphs Provincial Park, take the family to the Riverview Park and Zoo, spend time at the Canadian Canoe Museum, or book one of the many boat tours in the area.
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Ivan Young is a writer in partnership with TableBases, supplier of table bases for businesses and homes.
