The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Ontario

Looking to experience the great outdoors with your furry friend? Cedar Creek Forest Camping (126 reviews), Tryfan Forest (104 reviews), and Pine the Sky (101 reviews) are top campsites in Ontario, Canada that you should check out. Hipcamp has you covered with over 2800 pet-friendly camping options in Ontario, Canada. Whether you're seeking a rustic retreat or a cozy cabin, you'll find the perfect spot for you and your pet. With options starting as low as $5 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Enjoy popular facilities such as showers, potable water, and toilets, and engage in activities like biking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure with your pet in Ontario!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors with your furry friend? Cedar Creek Forest Camping (126 reviews), Tryfan Forest (104 reviews), and Pine the Sky (101 reviews) are top campsites in Ontario, Canada that you should check out. Hipcamp has you covered with over 2800 pet-friendly camping options in Ontario, Canada. Whether you're seeking a rustic retreat or a cozy cabin, you'll find the perfect spot for you and your pet. With options starting as low as $5 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Enjoy popular facilities such as showers, potable water, and toilets, and engage in activities like biking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable camping adventure with your pet in Ontario!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Secluded Starry Nights

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Guelph, ON

Located in the hamlet of Mosborough on 113 acres, this is a working farm with open fields, an old orchard, and 27 acres of forest. We are a short drive to Guelph Lake, the Elora Gorge, Guelph to Goderich rail trail, and a 25-minute drive to St Jacob's farmers market. And a 1.4 km walk to a small country market and bakery. A great site for families that you can call home and plan day trips around the area, or hang out at the campsite. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. We have 3 campsites that are spread out on 4 acres of grass. 1 site is used for temporary summer trailers, 2 are for camping. Pets are welcome, but keep them on a leash. Please remember to remove all garbage and recycling from campsites, a compost bin is available on site by the garden. A portable toilet is available from May 15 to the end of thanksgiving weekend in October. And please note that we are located beside an active rail line that is used by the Go Train, VIA Rail and freighters, there are trains that pass throughout the night. A 2 night stay is required for summer weekends. We look forward to hosting you!

2. Geodesic Glass Dome

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1 site · Lodging · Zephyr, ON

Welcome to your one-of-a-kind getaway, nestled on a sprawling 30-acre property with the dome situated in its own private 4-acre section—just 50 minutes from the city. During summer its full weekend stays only BOOK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY-SUNDAY IS FREE. This allows guests to fully enjoy their Sunday without feeling rushed to check out at 11am. Enjoy all day Sunday with option of staying the evening. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY - 4 person bunkie available $120/night Just around the corner is the thrilling Rail Yard Wake & Aqua Park—a top spot for water sports lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Whether you want to try wakeboarding, challenge yourself on inflatable obstacle courses, or simply relax lakeside with friends, Rail Yard offers endless fun and unforgettable memories. For outdoor enthusiasts, you’ll find countless walking trails, scenic golf courses, and the beautiful Jackson’s Point Beach nearby—providing plenty to explore and enjoy. At the dome, you also have access to a full-size beach badminton court and classic horseshoe pits, perfect for friendly competition and outdoor fun for all ages. After an active day, return to your cozy dome, where peaceful privacy, natural views, and soothing lighting await. Experience the ideal balance between adventure and relaxation—all just minutes apart. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped bathroom with shower and a functional kitchen for preparing meals in comfort. A plush leather loveseat invites you to unwind after a day of exploring, while elegant laminate floors add a stylish touch. Air conditioning keeps you comfortable no matter the weather. The dome comfortably sleeps two, but guests are welcome to bring others and pitch a tent nearby. Important Air Conditioning Note Because the dome is made entirely of glass, sunlight warms the interior during the day. As a result, the space tends to stay warm (not hot) even with air conditioning running and won’t cool as much as a traditional insulated room. However, on cloudy days and evenings with little sunlight, the dome feels quite cool. The 3-ton air conditioning unit and fans circulate air and help reduce heat, but when the sun is shining, it won’t get cold inside. Thank you for understanding and enjoying the unique atmosphere of this beautiful glass dome!

3. Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat

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12 sites · Tents, Lodging · Mattawa, ON

Nature’s Harmony is an all-season destination nestled in a remote wilderness setting overlooking the Laurentian Mountains. There are 500 acres of lush forest, woven through a creek, bay, lake, 'Little Mountain', and countless trails. We have a multitude of accommodation types to serve a variety of groups and needs, including a cabin, chalet, yurts, domes, glamping and camping. The abundant forest and off-grid accommodations allow our guests to disconnect and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Guests also have the option to explore and relish in outdoor activities such as hiking, trail running, biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, water and snow tubing, snowshoeing, and back-country skiing. We invite our guests to embrace sustainable living by using our eco showers and compost toilets. We are also grateful to be a location host of many retreats, events and gatherings, as well as host our very own trail race, Run Off The Grid.

4. Northfield Flower Farm

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1 site · Lodging · St. Andrews West, ON

Enchanting traditional Mongolian yurt in your own private forest. Cozy, off grid camping experience where you can feel one with nature and still have the comfort of a queen bed and a warm fire. Your closest neighbours are a parliament of owls and their mesmerizing calls. Hike or snowshoe through the forest then sit by the campfire and watch the sunset. Cozy up under a blanket in the yurt and read that long awaited book on your list. The picturesque hike in is worth the effort, solitude awaits!

5. Macksville Acres

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2 sites · Lodging · London, ON

Elevate your experience and surround yourself with nature's beauty at Macksville Acres retreat. Tucked away among majestic trees and scenic farmland, our idyllic campsite provides a harmonious balance of tranquility and adventure. Relax beneath the twinkling starlit sky, wander through nature trails, or relish the serenity of your exclusive oasis. Immerse yourself in cozy campfire evenings and be captivated by the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views. Every moment at Macksville Acres is an invitation to reconnect with the great outdoors, fostering cherished memories with your loved ones. Secure your escape today and indulge in the redefined magic of camping.

Public campgrounds in Ontario

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Mary Island State Park Campground

1 site · Tent, RV · in Mary Island State Park

Franz Jevne Campground

21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franz Jevne State Park

Stories from the community

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Annabelle

November 2025

With pets

2 nights at Geodesic Glass Dome

My partner and I loved staying in the dome, our dogs had a blast playing with Max and Ruby too, sweetest pups I ever met. It was amazing sleeping under the stars and the moon. It was like camping but a lot better. Mitch was very attentive and made our stay an 11/10. If you forget something civilization is close by so don’t fret. The pond and the land surrounding the dome is breathtaking. If you want to sleep under the stars surrounded by nature add this trip to your bucket list you will not be disappointed !

georgiana

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

Second time at this adorable cabin. Very well stocked but also minimalistic. Great place to extend the camping season if you don't have a hot tent. As always really enjoyed the wood stove and the quiet and calm of the open field. Really melancholic sitting by the fire and watching the geese migration at sunset

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Cote

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

Second time here. Was wonderful in winter and beautiful now in the unseasonably warm fall. Easy communication. Peaceful getaway for my pup and I. Definitely a go to hipcamp. ❤️

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Chris

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

Really private. Everything there but bedding. Good getaway.

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Gerrit

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Secluded Starry Nights

The train wasn't very bothersome, there was plenty of space for my friends and I, not many bugs giving us a hard time, and lots of flat space for us all to have our tents set up. Nothing went wrong, and everything went right! Great spot to stay at!

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Daïka

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat

Very nice land, with many things to do. It really shows that they have worked hard on the place. Signalisation on site was great, we apreciated having the bay so close and being able to go hike. Couple of things to know….the bugs in august while we stayed were CRAZY. Our dog wanted to atay in the van most of the time because of that, so bring ton of bug spray. Also, the campsite #1 is really close from the Glamping (accomodation). A couple was staying with 4 young kids and it was pretty loud. Our 20’ van fit in the spot, but larger than that would be hard. I’d recommend campsite #3 for more privacy. The owner’s dog, who is very kind, is offleash and will probably come say hi. Good thing to know if you have a dog yourself. The place is well kept, hosts are amazing and overall it was great. Good attention to details from the host!

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Kaylin

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Secluded Starry Nights

Tent camping on Jason’s land was great! it’s very secluded, spacious and scenic. I will say make sure to bring your bug spray you will need it! I think the field and Apple trees attract them. It was nice to relax and watch the stars as long as your ok hearing the train drive by sometimes, it is closer then I thought! I didn’t mind it!

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Franklin

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Secluded Starry Nights

I went so many times these campsite, still wonderful place. Im not getting bored / tired either.. a good place to relax with friends and families..i always recommend this wonderful place..but my concerned is the washroom.. I hope Mr.Jason have time to upgrade the washroom and shower..

Megan

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Secluded Starry Nights

I loved the site. Was private, porta potty was clean, there was a water tap. Site one doesn’t have a ton of shade but was more private then the other site option! Very good trails and good amount of shopping near

Point at Bangs Bay (not part of the trail)

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Laura

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat

Jennifer is lovely! So helpful & great service. The property is beautiful and off the beaten track. If you want to get away from people and unplug, this is the place for you! When the description says no cell service, it’s not kidding. I did a solo trip, and to contact my husband I had to drive about 8 minutes up the road on hwy 533 just to get 1 or 2 bars of service. Some things to be aware of - the Little Dipper dome is right next to the Big Dipper dome. There’s a swath of trees between the two sites, but they don’t really provide much of a sound barrier (good privacy, though). Unfortunately, my neighbouring campers were quite loud, which wasn’t ideal. It’s worth noting, that in summer (I stayed in July), the dome gets uncomfortably hot inside during the day, even with the screen door open, air vent on, and curtain closed and stays that way through the entire day, until the cooler morning/evening hours (enjoyable inside when cooler). The hosts provide all the essentials, which is awesome! The composting toilet did not smell at all, and was clean/no flies. I loved the nature sounds very much. The only thing I didn’t like, was the amount of bugs. Bugs don’t usually bother me, but even with bug spray they were incessant, which ruined my plans to soak up nature while there - since the nature experience was my whole reason to go, I was a little disappointed by that. But I definitely will stay again, maybe in a different season (when there’s less bugs).

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Shannon

July 2025

1 night at Geodesic Glass Dome

The host was so accommodating! Upon arrival we were greeted by the most beautiful and welcoming dogs. Then we saw the gorgeous dome and the property surrounding…. It was incredible We would definitely recommend and hopefully return back to enjoy the peace

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Jen

June 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Starry Nights

Such a beautiful spot! We loved our stay and will be back for sure.

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Jax

May 2025

25 ft campervan

Group trip

2 nights at Secluded Starry Nights

Campsite is very secluded and has space for plenty of vehicles/activities. Trains run right next to the campsite and are quite loud but are infrequent. Power hookup is two plugs shared between camp 1 & 2 and the toilet is a portaloo but all in all a lovely campsite, would stay again

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Nina

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nature's Harmony Wilderness Retreat

We loved our stay at Nature's Harmony. It was a cold Victoria Day weekend but we kept cozy with the wood stove in our glamping tent. We hiked and canoued and enjoyed Riley's (dog) company. Thank you for hosting and sharing with us your beautiful land.

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Danielle

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Northfield Flower Farm

Amazing experience! The yurt is gorgeously hand painted, set in a beautiful mature forest, with hundreds of trilliums blooming everywhere. The mattress was comfy and warm, we grilled our supper on the fire outside and watched the stars peek out over head. On the way back through the path, you get a beautiful view of the farm and then we were greeted by cows who came running for head scratches. What a wonderful stay, I hope to be back soon.

Anna

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

It’s a very private cabin. Our dogs loved to play fetch there.

JX

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Starry Nights

Nice spot, good location close to things, feels private but not isolated.

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Michael

April 2025

30 ft Class C

1 night at Secluded Starry Nights

A very nice place to stay and a very kindly host. We sure, that we will came back again.

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Mannie

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

We had a great night at the cabin! We were longing for the camp fire in the evening, so we enjoyed the stars while roasting marshmallows. The cabin was very cozy with the wood stove. Scott had the place stocked with lots of dry wood for both the campfire and stove. We both slept well on the fold down futon. The mattress was very comfortable. We played cards, games and just unplugged from the world. The cabin was a short 1.5 hrs from home and was a great get away from the city for a night. We look forward to our next visit.

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Ian

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Macksville Acres

Very nice rustic cabin. Well equiped and very private.