Summer camping season is here: parks in southern Ontario are filling up fast.

By Gazette Staff

May 18th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Ontario Parks: Go North and Experience the Wilderness of Ontario.

Summer camping season is here, and parks in southern Ontario are filling up fast.

For campers looking for a serene camping trip, the solution is to head north, where campsites are big, campgrounds rarely fill up, fishing is fantastic, sunsets are surreal, and hiking is peaceful.

As some parks can completely fill up during summer, booking a permit ahead of time is the only way to guarantee a parking space and ensure a stress-free day at the park.

Additionally, many Ontario Parks now allow for self check-in for people with camping reservations. Campers can expedite their arrival process, by following this guide to arriving at a park for car camping.

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