98% (150) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Barrie
Sparrow Lake Camp
1. Sparrow Lake Camp
99%
(126)
53km from Barrie · 4 sites
Sparrow Lake Camp is situated on the southernmost tip of the majestic Canadian Shield. The site is known to have been a campground for bands of the Huron people prior to the European intrusion. It is considered probable that Samuel de Champlain, the first European to explore Huronia, spent a night on this site in the 17th Century.In 1892, what would become the west side of the current property was sold by pioneer Captain Thomas Stanton to Toronto's renowned Massey family to act as their summer resort. The resort sported the main lodge, dining room, and cottages and was only accessible by train and steamer. From the onset, the Masseys used the site as a summer retreat for the Young Men's Bible League of the Central Methodist Church. Today, the property is a thriving summer camp that also offers overnight tent stays with stunning lake views.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
CA$50
/ night
Farm with Views
2. Farm with Views
97%
(56)
53km from Barrie · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
A 64 acre farm located just north of Uxbridge. Just a few minutes away, we have some of the most popular walking, hiking, biking trails in Ontario. We also have a walking path that surrounds our property that the campers will have access to. There are lots of birds to watch, views of rolling hills, and wonderful farm lands to oversee. Come enjoy our peaceful space out in the country and have memorable camp fires with your family and friends.
Friday Check-In times during July and August is not until 4:30pm
*Farm Fresh Eggs available for sale year round
*Depending on the month, fresh vegetables for sale at our farm stand
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$50
/ night
Beaver Valley Base Camp
3. Beaver Valley Base Camp
96%
(40)
66km from Barrie · 6 sites
This 64 acre property in the beaver valley has a rolling terrain that leads you through several different forests, with tones of spectacular views along the way
The creek side trail, immediately takes you to another world. The fast flowing water trickling down through hundreds of mini waterfalls creates the perfect natural spa sound/environment.
At night the darkness in the valley allows for a beautiful night skies. Spring and summer bring fire flies and all year round you get unbelievable big sky starry nights
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$96
/ night
98% (150) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Barrie
Sparrow Lake Camp
1. Sparrow Lake Camp
99%
(126)
53km from Barrie · 4 sites
Sparrow Lake Camp is situated on the southernmost tip of the majestic Canadian Shield. The site is known to have been a campground for bands of the Huron people prior to the European intrusion. It is considered probable that Samuel de Champlain, the first European to explore Huronia, spent a night on this site in the 17th Century.In 1892, what would become the west side of the current property was sold by pioneer Captain Thomas Stanton to Toronto's renowned Massey family to act as their summer resort. The resort sported the main lodge, dining room, and cottages and was only accessible by train and steamer. From the onset, the Masseys used the site as a summer retreat for the Young Men's Bible League of the Central Methodist Church. Today, the property is a thriving summer camp that also offers overnight tent stays with stunning lake views.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
CA$50
/ night
Farm with Views
2. Farm with Views
97%
(56)
53km from Barrie · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
A 64 acre farm located just north of Uxbridge. Just a few minutes away, we have some of the most popular walking, hiking, biking trails in Ontario. We also have a walking path that surrounds our property that the campers will have access to. There are lots of birds to watch, views of rolling hills, and wonderful farm lands to oversee. Come enjoy our peaceful space out in the country and have memorable camp fires with your family and friends.
Friday Check-In times during July and August is not until 4:30pm
*Farm Fresh Eggs available for sale year round
*Depending on the month, fresh vegetables for sale at our farm stand
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$50
/ night
Beaver Valley Base Camp
3. Beaver Valley Base Camp
96%
(40)
66km from Barrie · 6 sites
This 64 acre property in the beaver valley has a rolling terrain that leads you through several different forests, with tones of spectacular views along the way
The creek side trail, immediately takes you to another world. The fast flowing water trickling down through hundreds of mini waterfalls creates the perfect natural spa sound/environment.
At night the darkness in the valley allows for a beautiful night skies. Spring and summer bring fire flies and all year round you get unbelievable big sky starry nights
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$96
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Hyunki
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
This is my go-to campsite in the winter. You get an unobstructed view of the vast open field. The clean, heated washroom with proper toilet make it convenient for everyone.
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Pat
November 2025
27 ft toy hauler
With pets
Awesome location. Great views. Great hosts. Will return
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Pat
October 2025
27 ft toy hauler
Very peaceful with great views. Close to lots of trails. Clean washrooms.
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Pat
October 2025
27 ft toy hauler
With pets
Beautiful view. Very quiet and peaceful. Hosts are very respectful and responsive
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J
September 2025
Tent
Very clean, tidy, and run efficiently. I felt additionally safe with the motion sensors at night which also guided the way to the facilities
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Kasra
September 2025
1 night at Farm with Views
We loved the tent, the amenities are good, the farm is very quiet and tranquil. We enjoyed our stay and recommend it to others.
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Sherri
September 2025
26 ft Class B
I had a lovely stay! Renee was kind (even though I mistook her for another camper!) and understanding, and the place was exactly what I was looking for for this visit: quiet and all to myself! The washrooms were clean and spacious, the crickets and birdsong and crackling fire were the only company I needed. I would absolutely return for another visit.
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Natalie
September 2025
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Jane
September 2025
Tent
Walking through the forest heading to the campsite, a beautiful view by the lake, loons calling, peaceful and quiet at night. The lake is weedy still went swimming, hubby enjoyed fishing.
The lady who met us was so nice she showed me the way to our campsite and brought firewood, we missed the complimentary canoe hopefully next year we will have one, aside from that no complain.
Definitely we be back.
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Youssef
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Beaver Valley Base Camp
Great cabin. Kelly is super nice and welcoming. Beautiful views and lots of amazing spots in the area. Highly recommend. We went on a bike packing trip. Great cycling routes all around too
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Melanie
August 2025
Tent
We stayed here for one night during our bikepacking trip and really enjoyed it! There were flush toilets and an outdoor shower, which was great after a long ride. The rolling hills of farmland were beautiful and it was a peaceful spot to relax. Would definitely recommend to fellow bikepackers or anyone looking for a scenic stop!
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Tapangshu
August 2025
With kids
Beautiful place. Definitely recommended. Will come back again next year.
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Heather
July 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Lucky enough to stay a second day - more detailed review for the first-but the spot, the views, the host, all remain amazing. Highly recommend for a stay or two or three!!!
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Heather
July 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
The views were exceptional and having the space to explore felt like home! Our host was super kind to the kids as well as easy to communicate with and quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend!!!
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Scott
July 2025
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Maria
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
They were very welcoming - great instructions. Would highly recommend staying with them!
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Frank
June 2025
Tent
Great spot! Privacy for the most part (few fisherman come in close through the day) and beauty scenery even on a long weekend! It helped the weather was perfect. Not the most ideal swimming spot but we managed. Careful of zebra mussels, maybe bring the funny looking water shoes.
Platform and picnic table are a nice touch and make a big difference.
5 out of 5 stars!
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carley
June 2025
Tent
Fantastic experience. Great value for the money. We usually do crown land camping, but since it was the long weekend we didn't want to risk going somewhere and finding our spot already taken. I've had my eye on the Sparrow Lake sites for a while, but they're usually booked. The stars aligned and we managed to book last minute for the Duck Bay paddle in site. It was a very easy check in experience, easy to find the canoes (many available, choose any of them, and a great bonus not having to bring our own), a short easy paddle to the site, and despite it being a bigger lake with cottages and boats our campsite still felt private enough to enjoy. Loved having the platform -- kinda necessary as the site is on a pretty good slope. Stars were amazing at night. We'll be back for sure.
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Surbhi
June 2025
With kids
Beautiful and quiet place to unwind while camping in the yurt. Definitely recommend this place.
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Curtis
June 2025
Tent
Great location, beautiful view of the farms and the sky last night, Amazing. Would love to come back in the fall. Thanks for having us.
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The best great views camping near Barrie guide
Where to go
Springwater Provincial Park
Just 15 minutes’ drive northwest of downtown Barrie, Springwater is small but mighty. There’s no camping here, but day-use visitors can enjoy 12 kilometres of hiking and biking trails, some skirting a swan-filled pond. Winter is also fun—the park grooms eight kilometres of cross-country ski trails, plus a designated snowshoe path.
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Set on the Boyne River and Earl Rowe Lake, this is a perfect place to get into the water. With two big beaches, plus a massive, one-acre swimming pool, campers can rent a canoe from a booth on East Beach, or watch the salmon spawning at the fish ladder. Then spend the night at one of 400 campsites.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
The world’s largest freshwater archipelago, this park once inspired the Group of Seven, Canada’s most legendary painters. Here, the rugged rock of the Canadian Shield meets the clear waters of Georgian Bay. Swim in sheltered coves on Beausoleil Island (some with romantic names, like Honeymoon Bay), fish, hike, bike, canoe, and kayak, then spend the night—they’ve got cabins, glamping, and camping.
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
The beach is the biggest drawing card here. Lining Lake Simcoe, the sand stretches in a big, broad crescent with gentle waves perfect for families. Once you’ve dipped your toes, climb into a boat, canoe, or motorboat, or fish for jumbo perch, pike, trout, and northern pike. (You can also ice fish in winter.)
When to go
This part of Central Ontario experiences four very distinct seasons—the darkest nights in winter can dip below -40°C, while summer days can top 35°C. Time your visit to coincide with your interests: Skiers and snowboarders can expect good snow on the nearby slopes from December to March, while swimmers can get in the lakes from June to early September. Autumn is always glorious with an explosion of colour and some of the best sweater weather you’ll find anywhere.
Know before you go
- Barrie sits about an hour’s drive north of Toronto. Roughly halfway between Toronto and the heart of Muskoka, traffic on Highway 400—the main thoroughfare connecting the two—can be very heavy in summer, especially on Fridays (northbound) and Sundays (southbound).
- Load up before you leave town—Barrie has a number of camping and sporting goods stores and big supermarkets.
- Instead of driving, take the GO Train—the distinctive green, double-decker cars of Toronto’s commuter rail system connect Barrie with downtown’s Union Station in under 90 minutes.