Family camping

Thinking about camping with kids but not sure if it's a good idea or how to even plan your stay? Find answers to your questions and our best tips here!

The benefits of camping with kids

Camping promotes personal development, confidence and well-being in children. Adventures in nature, campfire stories and time spent away from daily distractions and screens help strengthen family bonds, reduce stress and create memorable moments.

Tips for planning your stay

A Parks Canada team member shows a father and his child how to start a campfire.

First time camping with kids

Learn the basics of camping with the Learn-to Camp program. Discover daily activities and overnight events offered in different locations across the country. Or, start the adventure from home!

A woman carrying sleeping bags at a campground.

Planning your camping trip

Discover everything you need to know before staying the night: from getting started, to camping essentials, and staying safe.

A father and a young girl playing with wooden shapes on the table inside an oTENTik tent while a young boy smiles while lying in the bunk bed.

Enjoy the comforts of home

Treat yourself to a ready-to-camp unit: let the kids run to pick which bunk they will get in an oTENTik tent, snooze in the mezzanine hammock in the Ôasis, or enjoy the comfort of a yurt or rustic chalet. Accessible options for people with reduced mobility and families are available.

Four children and three adults sitting around an outdoor fire pit near the oTENTik tents on a sunny evening.

Choose your type of overnight stay

Explore the full range of accommodations, organized by type of campground or province. There are over 10,000 Parks Canada campsites to choose from!

Ready to go? Book now!

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