Notable Campgrounds
- Best for beach access: De la Crête
- Best for ready-to-camp: Les Dunes
- Best for cabins on a budget: Le Méandre
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Online bookings for campsites open at 8am ET on November 14 of each year.
- Scoring a walk-up site is highly unlikely in peak season (May to October). Campers should book well in advance, especially on weekends.
When to Go
Oka National Park camping sites are usually quite crowded, but particularly so in the last week of June, the last week of July, and the first week of August due to provincial holidays. While the park is open year-round, some services may not be available in winter.
Know Before You Go
- To stay overnight at one of the Oka National Park camping sites, you’ll need to pay the daily entrance fee per adult on top of the nightly camping rate.
- The park sometimes reaches capacity—arrive early to avoid being refused entry.
- Dogs are allowed onsite, but only in certain areas. Guide dogs and service dogs are allowed everywhere.
- Equipment rentals are available throughout the park.
Oka National Park
Montreal’s very own backyard beach.
A destination for Montrealers fleeing the hot urban summers, Oka National Park is easy to reach from the city and well worth a few days of exploring. With its beaches, wetlands, and proximity to gourmet wine, cheese, and maple, its popularity is no surprise. But not just a sight for sore eyes, Oka also features Le Calvaire d’Oka, an 18th-century religious complex of seven oratories and chapels near an easy 4.4-kilometre hiking trail with views of Lac des Deux-Montagnes. Kayaking and canoeing opportunities are plentiful in the park in summer, and while it’s lovely year-round, autumn is particularly pretty with crimson, gold, and auburn foliage. Camping options in Oka National Park are more modest than in other nearby areas, but the semi-serviced campsites and four-person cabin are available in both winter and summer.
A destination for Montrealers fleeing the hot urban summers, Oka National Park is easy to reach from the city and well worth a few days of exploring. With its beaches, wetlands, and proximity to gourmet wine, cheese, and maple, its popularity is no surprise. But not just a sight for sore eyes, Oka also features Le Calvaire d’Oka, an 18th-century religious complex of seven oratories and chapels near an easy 4.4-kilometre hiking trail with views of Lac des Deux-Montagnes. Kayaking and canoeing opportunities are plentiful in the park in summer, and while it’s lovely year-round, autumn is particularly pretty with crimson, gold, and auburn foliage. Camping options in Oka National Park are more modest than in other nearby areas, but the semi-serviced campsites and four-person cabin are available in both winter and summer.
Notable Campgrounds
- Best for beach access: De la Crête
- Best for ready-to-camp: Les Dunes
- Best for cabins on a budget: Le Méandre
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Oka National Park camping sites are usually quite crowded, but particularly so in the last week of June, the last week of July, and the first week of August due to provincial holidays. While the park is open year-round, some services may not be available in winter.
Know Before You Go