Camping in Ontario
Ontario campsites are booked through Parks Canada. Here is when each opens its dates, what a cancellation costs, and every Ontario campground Campsite Tonight watches for cancellations.
Automatic add-to-cart works at all of them: when a sold-out site is cancelled, Campsite Tonight puts it in your cart.
- Campgrounds
- 7
- Campsites
- 473
- Parks
- 7
Weekend Availability in Ontario
164 sites available across 5 campgrounds for Oct 23 - 25
MOST IN-DEMAND (LIMITED AVAILABILITY):
When to book a campsite in Ontario
- 3 or more days before arrival
- Refund minus the $11.50 reservation fee and $11.50 cancellation fee
- Less than 3 days before
- You also lose the first night
No-shows (not checked in by 11 a.m. the day after arrival) can call the park within 30 days for a refund minus the reservation fee and two nights.
| Booking system | How far ahead | New dates open | Cancellation policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Canada | Each park opens its whole season on one launch day, in January or February Most campgrounds take bookings until 2 p.m. on arrival day. | 8:00 a.m. local park time (8:30 a.m. in Newfoundland) |
No-shows (not checked in by 11 a.m. the day after arrival) can call the park within 30 days for a refund minus the reservation fee and two nights. |
Checked against Parks Canada reservation launch dates and Parks Canada reservation policies on October 20, 2026. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you book.
Parks Canada launch dates in Ontario
2026 season. Dates for 2027 haven't been announced yet.
- Bruce Peninsula National Park: Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET
- Pukaskwa National Park: Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET
- Thousand Islands National Park: Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park: Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET
- Point Pelee National Park: Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET
Campgrounds in Ontario
National parks and historic sites
- Bruce Peninsula National Park (242 sites)
- Pukaskwa National Park (72 sites)
- Thousand Islands National Park (61 sites)
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park (49 sites)
- Point Pelee National Park (24 sites)
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site (14 sites)
- Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site (11 sites)
Ontario camping FAQ
When do Parks Canada reservations open in Ontario?
Each national park opens its whole season on one launch day. For 2026: Bruce Peninsula National Park, Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET; Pukaskwa National Park, Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET; Thousand Islands National Park, Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET; Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET; Point Pelee National Park, Mon, Feb 2, 8 a.m. ET. Parks Canada hasn't announced 2027 dates yet.
Does Campsite Tonight work at Ontario campgrounds?
Yes. Campsite Tonight watches 7 Ontario campgrounds on Parks Canada and adds a cancelled site to your cart automatically, so you just check out.
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