The best lakeside camping near Brantford

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in Canada. If you're looking for a lakeside retreat near Brantford, Ontario, we've got you covered with over 130 options that fit your preferences. Whether you're interested in fishing, off-roading, or simply enjoying the serene beauty of a lake, we have the perfect camping experience for you. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Private Camping on 137 Acres (70 reviews), Toboggan Hill Farm (68 reviews), and Lake Erie Private Beach Camping (49 reviews). With popular facilities like pet-friendly accommodations, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature at its finest. Prices start as low as $30 per night, with an average price of $65 per night. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Brantford

1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

97%
(359)
58km from Brantford · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023 The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight. 5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks. FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩 Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station. We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company. Birders Paradise! The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife. For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/ We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$35
 / night

2. T's Pond

90%
(114)
88km from Brantford · 2 sites · Lodging
Like most folks who’ve been bitten by the water ski bug, I dreamed of having my own lake and when I met my life partner Harald, an elite slalom skier, my search began in earnest. By a combination of good timing and good luck, I was able to make that dream come true and in the spring of 2014 I acquired this land with the hopes of building my dream water ski lake on it. 7 years later, we have a thriving water ski club and are constantly making improvements to the site. We now have decided to add some sites for rent to share this incredible property with others outside the water ski community. Site #1 is a small cabin that sleeps 3 and site #2 is a small houseboat that has been converted to a bunkie. Onsite activities include use of a canoe and paddleboard. Use of a kid's swingset and olympic trampoline. Swimming and fishing. Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$107
 / night

3. Sweet Pond Camping

95%
(22)
46km from Brantford · 1 site · Tent, RV
A peaceful nature space with a large magical pond (the size of an olympic swimming pool) to bask in, plus a 44 acre forest to roam. You will have access to clean water to swim in (no soaps or detergents in the pond please, we also swim in the pond regularly so we might see you in there, the pond is about 40 meters from our house, no fishing in the pond), clean water to drink + wash dishes in, lots of safe flat parking for cars and camper vans, lots of safe flat grass for tents, a giant forest, views of a few beautiful horses doing their own thing on our pastures (do not feed them or go within the fenced off horse areas), loads of birds, dragonflies, butterflies and more! We require quiet after 9pm, and before 9am. No excessive substance use please. No substance use if you are going to swim. Private simple camping toilet/outhouse setup with view of nature. Water for washing hands. No shower. We moved here because we thought it was beautiful, and we hope to share that with others. We live here, and enjoy the water and land every day. Looking forward to welcoming you and sharing our space!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
CA$40
 / night

5. Hicks Haven

100%
(37)
65km from Brantford · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
On Trans Canada Trail, this haven is the perfect getaway. Enjoy serene acreage bordered by ravine, farmland and apple orchards. Watch the sunset at the Sunset Lounge overlooking corn fields. If renting The Love Shack your morning coffee awaits at the Paris cafe while birds and frogs serenade you. Spend your day at the beach and return home to a hot shower and bbq. A Provincial Park pass is provided free with accommodation of The Love Shack. There is a queen sized bed and a small loveseat in the accommodation. A fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom with flush toilet and even air conditioning for those that wish. An oasis with all the comforts of home! Should you wish to tent, the property is yours to enjoy with Natures Nook. Bring your camping gear and let nature absorb your senses. There is an outhouse for tenters and a Berkey water filtration system for drinking water. There are various chairs around the property and a dining area (sitting 5) A communal firepit is available for your enjoyment. Additional tenting is available for family/friendship gatherings on the property. Life is good!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$40
 / night

6. Quiet Family Horse Farm

100%
(20)
64km from Brantford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our quiet family horse farm!We are located on a 50-acre horse ranch in Dunnville, ON. You’ll be surrounded by wildlife such as deer, birds, and coyotes. You’ll love the tranquility of this place and as well, the occasional howling of the coyotes in the evenings! This location is minutes to local beaches, Lake Erie, and Golf courses. 5 mins to the popular restaurant on the lake.There are trails on-site for hiking and many activities to do in the area including fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife watching.  This is intended to be a back-to-nature tranquil experience, so no parties, no events, quiet hours are from 10 am to 7 am. Please do not enter any horse paddock or feed animals.We hope you enjoy the farm as much as we do and we look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$65
 / night

7. Private EPIC Waterfront Group Camp

100%
(7)
70km from Brantford · 1 site · Lodging
Welcome to Birdwell Bluffs, a one-of-a-kind Foraging Farm on Lake Erie offering Costal Camping experiences for PRIVATE GETAWAYS (1 to 4 people in our charming Lakefront Cabin or LARGE GROUPS (of up to 30 people!) along one of Canada's most unique shorelines. This place will be ALL YOURS! Completely SECLUDED, PRIVATE and GORGEOUS! No sharing with other campers or guests, we ONLY book to ONE Group at a time to ensure you have the BEST possible stay. As stewards of one of Canada’s most vulnerable ecological corridors, our mission is to protect and celebrate the rare biodiversity of the Costal Carolinian forest while inviting others to experience land and water in harmony. We practice light-touch agro-tourism, regenerative foraging, and place-based learning—offering immersive experiences that deepen our shared connection to nature. Every trail we walk, every plant we nurture, every bird we protect—it all begins with ecological respect and the belief that conservation is a lived relationship. The Land Perched atop massive 80-foot clay cliffs overlooking the warm, shallow waters of Lake Erie, our Foraging Farm is home to some of the most pristine shoreline left in Southern Ontario. From the sun-soaked sandy Private Beach below to the rare Carolinian forest above, Birdwell Bluffs is a sanctuary for humans and wildlife alike. Our soil is rich in natural clay, believed for generations to offer skin-soothing and detoxifying benefits. In summer, the lake warms to a silky embrace, perfect for swimming, floating, or simply watching the eagles circle overhead.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$207
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in Canada. If you're looking for a lakeside retreat near Brantford, Ontario, we've got you covered with over 130 options that fit your preferences. Whether you're interested in fishing, off-roading, or simply enjoying the serene beauty of a lake, we have the perfect camping experience for you. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Private Camping on 137 Acres (70 reviews), Toboggan Hill Farm (68 reviews), and Lake Erie Private Beach Camping (49 reviews). With popular facilities like pet-friendly accommodations, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature at its finest. Prices start as low as $30 per night, with an average price of $65 per night. Happy camping!

99% (273)

Top-rated campgrounds near Brantford

1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

97%
(359)
58km from Brantford · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023 The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight. 5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks. FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩 Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station. We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company. Birders Paradise! The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife. For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/ We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$35
 / night

2. T's Pond

90%
(114)
88km from Brantford · 2 sites · Lodging
Like most folks who’ve been bitten by the water ski bug, I dreamed of having my own lake and when I met my life partner Harald, an elite slalom skier, my search began in earnest. By a combination of good timing and good luck, I was able to make that dream come true and in the spring of 2014 I acquired this land with the hopes of building my dream water ski lake on it. 7 years later, we have a thriving water ski club and are constantly making improvements to the site. We now have decided to add some sites for rent to share this incredible property with others outside the water ski community. Site #1 is a small cabin that sleeps 3 and site #2 is a small houseboat that has been converted to a bunkie. Onsite activities include use of a canoe and paddleboard. Use of a kid's swingset and olympic trampoline. Swimming and fishing. Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$107
 / night

3. Sweet Pond Camping

95%
(22)
46km from Brantford · 1 site · Tent, RV
A peaceful nature space with a large magical pond (the size of an olympic swimming pool) to bask in, plus a 44 acre forest to roam. You will have access to clean water to swim in (no soaps or detergents in the pond please, we also swim in the pond regularly so we might see you in there, the pond is about 40 meters from our house, no fishing in the pond), clean water to drink + wash dishes in, lots of safe flat parking for cars and camper vans, lots of safe flat grass for tents, a giant forest, views of a few beautiful horses doing their own thing on our pastures (do not feed them or go within the fenced off horse areas), loads of birds, dragonflies, butterflies and more! We require quiet after 9pm, and before 9am. No excessive substance use please. No substance use if you are going to swim. Private simple camping toilet/outhouse setup with view of nature. Water for washing hands. No shower. We moved here because we thought it was beautiful, and we hope to share that with others. We live here, and enjoy the water and land every day. Looking forward to welcoming you and sharing our space!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from 
CA$40
 / night

5. Hicks Haven

100%
(37)
65km from Brantford · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
On Trans Canada Trail, this haven is the perfect getaway. Enjoy serene acreage bordered by ravine, farmland and apple orchards. Watch the sunset at the Sunset Lounge overlooking corn fields. If renting The Love Shack your morning coffee awaits at the Paris cafe while birds and frogs serenade you. Spend your day at the beach and return home to a hot shower and bbq. A Provincial Park pass is provided free with accommodation of The Love Shack. There is a queen sized bed and a small loveseat in the accommodation. A fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom with flush toilet and even air conditioning for those that wish. An oasis with all the comforts of home! Should you wish to tent, the property is yours to enjoy with Natures Nook. Bring your camping gear and let nature absorb your senses. There is an outhouse for tenters and a Berkey water filtration system for drinking water. There are various chairs around the property and a dining area (sitting 5) A communal firepit is available for your enjoyment. Additional tenting is available for family/friendship gatherings on the property. Life is good!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$40
 / night

6. Quiet Family Horse Farm

100%
(20)
64km from Brantford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our quiet family horse farm!We are located on a 50-acre horse ranch in Dunnville, ON. You’ll be surrounded by wildlife such as deer, birds, and coyotes. You’ll love the tranquility of this place and as well, the occasional howling of the coyotes in the evenings! This location is minutes to local beaches, Lake Erie, and Golf courses. 5 mins to the popular restaurant on the lake.There are trails on-site for hiking and many activities to do in the area including fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife watching.  This is intended to be a back-to-nature tranquil experience, so no parties, no events, quiet hours are from 10 am to 7 am. Please do not enter any horse paddock or feed animals.We hope you enjoy the farm as much as we do and we look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$65
 / night

7. Private EPIC Waterfront Group Camp

100%
(7)
70km from Brantford · 1 site · Lodging
Welcome to Birdwell Bluffs, a one-of-a-kind Foraging Farm on Lake Erie offering Costal Camping experiences for PRIVATE GETAWAYS (1 to 4 people in our charming Lakefront Cabin or LARGE GROUPS (of up to 30 people!) along one of Canada's most unique shorelines. This place will be ALL YOURS! Completely SECLUDED, PRIVATE and GORGEOUS! No sharing with other campers or guests, we ONLY book to ONE Group at a time to ensure you have the BEST possible stay. As stewards of one of Canada’s most vulnerable ecological corridors, our mission is to protect and celebrate the rare biodiversity of the Costal Carolinian forest while inviting others to experience land and water in harmony. We practice light-touch agro-tourism, regenerative foraging, and place-based learning—offering immersive experiences that deepen our shared connection to nature. Every trail we walk, every plant we nurture, every bird we protect—it all begins with ecological respect and the belief that conservation is a lived relationship. The Land Perched atop massive 80-foot clay cliffs overlooking the warm, shallow waters of Lake Erie, our Foraging Farm is home to some of the most pristine shoreline left in Southern Ontario. From the sun-soaked sandy Private Beach below to the rare Carolinian forest above, Birdwell Bluffs is a sanctuary for humans and wildlife alike. Our soil is rich in natural clay, believed for generations to offer skin-soothing and detoxifying benefits. In summer, the lake warms to a silky embrace, perfect for swimming, floating, or simply watching the eagles circle overhead.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$207
 / night

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