Camping, mooring and overnight accommodations

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Come enjoy the unique experience of an island stay on Georgian Bay. Explore the many ways to experience Beausoleil island, from rustic cabins, waterfront tent camping to sheltered docks dotting the shoreline.

Important Notice: Day and overnight visitation in this national park is located on islands and is only accessible by boat. Campers must coordinate their own boat transportation or book a licensed private water taxi. Cabin and oTENTik reservations include transportation to the island.

Fee update: Beginning in 2025, all visitors to Georgian Bay Islands National Park will have to pay a daily admission fee in addition to other applicable fees.


Tent camping on Beausoleil Island


Cedar Spring Campground

  • Campers must coordinate their own boat transportation
  • 45 campsites, reservations available
  • Central comfort station with showers and flush toilets
  • Composting toilets
  • Potable water taps
  • Firepits with a grill and picnic table at each site
  • Central food storage lockers
  • Charging stations available in the visitor centre
Learn more about Cedar Spring Campground

Backcountry Camping Areas

  • Campers must coordinate their own boat transportation
  • 7 camping areas, each consisting of 4 to 10 campsites
  • Some reservable sites
  • Camping platforms or leveled ground
  • Composting toilets
  • Hibachi (fire box) and picnic table at each site
  • Central food storage lockers
Learn more about primitive camping areas

Cabin and oTENTik rentals


Cedar Spring Cabins

  • Transportation to the island included
  • Minimum 2 night rental (check-ins unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday)
  • 6 cabins
  • 4 guests (please contact the park if you are a group of 5 including children)
  • 1 queen, 1 single over double bunk bed
  • Central shower and flush toilets
  • Running water and power
  • BBQ with side burner (and propane)
Learn more about Cedar Spring Cabins

Christian Beach Cabins

  • Transportation to the island included
  • Minimum 2 night rental (check-ins unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday)
  • 4 Christian Beach remote couples cabins
  • 2 guests
  • 1 queen bed
  • Central composting toilet
  • Potable water, and ice delivered daily
Learn more about Christian Beach Cabins

oTENTiks

  • Transportation to the island included
  • Minimum 2 night rental (check-ins unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday)
  • 4 Cedar Spring oTENTiks
  • 4 guests (please contact the park if you are a group of 5 including children)
  • 2 queen and 1 double bed
  • Central shower and flush toilets
  • Central potable water taps
Learn more about oTENTik roofed accommodations

Boating, mooring and anchoring


Visiting Beausoleil Island by boat

  • Docks located along the northern and eastern shoreline
  • Docks are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • A mooring permit is required to access docks
  • Dinghies and tender vessels are not permitted on the docks, they can be beached with a valid permit
  • A daily entry permit is required if anchoring and accessing Beausoleil Island
  • Water lots located at Cedar Spring, Frying Pan Bay and Honeymoon Bay
Learn more about boating, mooring and anchoring 

Important information

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