Camping in Ontario

Northern Stay gives you access to privately owned campgrounds across Ontario through the member portal. Browse by location, date, and amenity. Sites are reserved for members only — not available on public platforms like Hipcamp or Airbnb Experiences.

If you camp 10 or more nights per season, yes. Private campgrounds in Ontario charge $60–100+ per night. 15 nights at $75 average is $1,125 — a Getaway Pass gives you 30 nights for $999. The more you camp, the more you save.

Every Northern Stay membership includes access to all campgrounds in your coverage area including Ontario, no nightly rates, advance booking priority, and member-only site access. The Getaway Pass covers 30 nights. The Lifestyle Membership gives unlimited seasonal access every year.

Yes — the Getaway Pass and Lifestyle Membership include all of Canada, so you can camp in Ontario and every other province in the Northern Stay network within the same pass. Regional Seasonal passes cover specific areas — confirm coverage when selecting your membership.

Ontario Parks opens reservations on January 1st for the full season — Algonquin, Killbear, and Sandbanks fill within minutes. Be logged into reservations.ontarioparks.ca at 7:00 AM EST on January 1st with your dates selected and payment ready. If you miss opening day, check back regularly for cancellations. Northern Stay private campgrounds book up to 60 days out — no competing with thousands of campers hitting refresh at the same moment.