One upfront payment. One predictable monthly fee. Every Northern Stay campground in Canada and beyond — for life. No annual renewal decisions, no season-end pricing changes. Just join once and keep camping.
About the $79/month: The maintenance fee covers ongoing campground partnerships, member portal access, and customer support. It keeps your membership active and the network growing — one predictable number, month over month.
Don’t want to pay $4,999 upfront? Ask us about payment options when you sign up. Terms vary and are provided in writing before purchase.
Enter how often you camp and what you currently pay — and see how Lifestyle membership stacks up against your real numbers.
Pay once up front, then a predictable $79/month. Your membership never resets, never expires, and requires no seasonal repurchase.
Lifestyle members book up to 90 days in advance — 30 days ahead of Getaway Pass holders.
80+ campgrounds across Canada and the United States — with more US locations being added to the growing Northern Stay network.
Certain sites and dates are held exclusively for Lifetime Members — you get access before Getaway Pass holders and before the general public can see availability.
Campground rates and peak-season pricing go up every year. Your $79/month doesn't. Lock in your access now and never worry about price spikes again.
The Lifestyle Membership can be transferred to a family member.
Camp up to six months per season with the Lifestyle Membership. Want to go year-round? Winter access is available as a paid add-on for members who want to keep camping through the colder months.
Pay the one-time $4,999 Lifestyle Membership fee. Your membership activates immediately and never expires.
A monthly fee covers ongoing campground partnerships, member portal access, and customer support. This keeps your access active and the network growing.
Log in, browse, book. No annual renewals, no nightly fees at Northern Stay campgrounds. Book up to 90 days ahead and camp whenever you want.
If you'd rather just have camping handled — no season-end decision, no repricing, no wondering if you'll renew — this is built for you.
Stop paying $65–$95/night every summer. One payment covers your family's camping for decades.
If you expect to camp for 5+ seasons, the Lifestyle Membership pays off vs. annual renewals.
You know camping is part of your life for the long haul. Pay once, lock in your access, and never revisit the decision again.
| Feature | Getaway Pass | Lifestyle Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $999/season | $4,999 one-time |
| Monthly fee | None | $79/month maintenance |
| Nights per season | 30 included nights | Up to six months per season |
| Annual renewal required | Yes — repurchase each season | No — no annual repurchase, $79/month ongoing |
| Priority booking | Standard window | Priority access |
| Protected inventory | No | Sites held before public release |
| Network coverage | Full network | Full network |
| New campgrounds | Included | Included |
| Winter camping | Not available | Add-on available |
| Transferable | No | Yes |
| Great for | Campers who want to try the network first, or camp 5–15 trips/year | Committed campers who want predictable costs and no annual renewal decisions — ever |
"We've been camping in Canada for 20 years. This is the first time I haven't dreaded the booking wars in May. Lifetime was an easy call."
"We camp every summer as a family. I got tired of the annual renewal conversation. With Lifetime, I just don't think about it anymore — it's handled."
"My kids are young. We're going to camp for 20 more years. $4,999 once versus $999 every single year? Lifetime every time."
Join the Northern Stay Lifestyle Membership. Founding member pricing, protected inventory, and first pick of campground availability across Canada and the US.