Group camping

Get together and connect with nature

Gather the gang and spend some quality time together in the great outdoors. Kick back and relax in an area exclusive to group bookings.

What's included?

Each group camping site is unique! A detailed list of amenities is available when you make a reservation or on the website of your destination.

Your site may include

Cook shelter, sometimes with a wood stove
Picnic tables
Food storage lockers
Service building (may have flushable toilets, showers, sinks, etc.)
Communal area
On-site parking
Fire pit

How much does it cost?

Prices may vary depending on the time of the year, the level of service and the location. Reserve online or go to the fees page of your destination to find pricing information.

What should you bring?

This list is not exhaustive! Look at our camping checklist or download the Parks Canada App where you can edit and save your own packing checklist.

Bedding, sleeping pad and pillow
Flashlight, lantern or headlamp
Personal gear: clothing, accessories, toiletries and slippers or indoor shoes
Personal safety items: whistle, first aid kit, sunscreen and bug repellant
Cooking equipment, food and drinks, reusable water bottles, etc.
Entertainment items (i.e. binoculars, books, cards or sporting equipment, etc.)
Other (matches or lighter, rope, etc.)

Things to keep in mind

Food

Store all food or food-related items and toiletries in a hard-sided vehicle/trailer/RV or in wildlife-proof lockers.

Fire

Be aware of any restrictions your location may have.
Buy and burn local firewood, not deadfall or surrounding trees.

Don't move firewood

Moving firewood, even just a few kilometers to or from a campground, is a common way for invasive insects and diseases to spread. Purchase local firewood and burn it in provided fire pits or leave it on-site to avoid transporting pests that may destroy our forests. Help us save forests.

Respect

Many campgrounds have quiet hours where reduced noise levels are required. Please be respectful and maintain reasonable noise levels.
Respect nature: leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures.
Please leave your site as tidy as, or tidier than, you found it.

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