Beach camping near Grand Bend

Explore endless natural beauty on the shores of Lake Huron in the ultimate beach town—Grand Bend.

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Grand Bend

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The Forest Pond of Dreams

5 sites · RVs12 acres · Central Huron, ON

A secluded 12 acre property with a full growth forest and a swimmable spring fed pond with no neighbours bordering on 125 acres of conservation land and trails. It's surrounded with farmer fields on two sides and a conservation on the other two sides. Situated on the west coast of Ontario just 2.5 kms away for Lake Huron in-between Goderich and Bayfield. There are five boon docking spots available (you will have to use your RV toilets). Spot 1 - full size trailer Spot 2 - 26 trailer Spot 3 - 24 ft trailer Spot 4 - 30 ft trailer Spot 5 - full size trailer There is space to park a towing vehicle adjacent or near the trailer. As well, there's an open communal area to use around a fire pit surrounded by forest. The communal area has a ring road for easy entering and exiting from the property to the laneway. The laneway also has a couple of passing spots. Next to the pond there's an open grassed area for cooperative games. There is access to the beach at Black Pond Rd. There's an outdoor cooking area there up top on the embankment. There is access to the beach and lake there as well (gravel grade pathway done). The town of Goderich is 5km north with all amenities and has a beautiful public beach area. Bayfield is 11 kms south and is a trending beach community with lots of shops and restaurants. Point Farms Provincial Park is 5 km north of Goderich as well.

Beach camping near Grand Bend guide

Overview

Grand Bend, Ontario is a small but energetic beach town nestled against Lake Huron in the municipality of Lambton Shores. Explore the town’s daytime shopping and spirited nightlife, then hightail it out of town for some outdoor adventure—the natural attractions, from rugged forest hikes to easy waterfront strolls, are the real reason to visit. With two main beaches, watersports are available all summer, as are countless lakeshore camping spots, so the water’s never too far away. Canada's "Florida north" is a dream beach destination for holidayers and Hipcampers alike.

Where to go

Grand Bend Beach

As residents know, Grand Bend’s Main Beach is the heart of town and an ideal spot to kick back, take in the sun, comb the shoreline, swim in the lake, or try jet-skiing and parasailing (which you can arrange with nearby rental shops). Because of Grand Bend’s small size, there’s something special about a picturesque, sandy beach being the true centre of the community. South Beach is just as beautiful but often less crowded, so it’s perfect for catching a magnificent sunset melting into Lake Huron’s waters. Camping options near Grand Bend Beach include RV sites, waterside glamping, or even remote waterfall campsites.

Pinery Provincial Park

Spanning more than 10 kilometres of Lake Huron’s shores, Pinery Provincial Park is one of Grand Bend’s main attractions. Explore the rare and biodiverse Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune ecosystems, watch one of Canada’s best sunsets, or take advantage of local rentals for canoeing, hydro biking, or kayaking up the Old Ausable Channel (an important wetland for the area). Pitch your tent by the shore or even rent a unique dome tent—a semi-permanent, spacious shelter that usually comes hooked up with heat and other amenities.

Rock Glen Conservation Area

Head south of Grand Bend to discover Rock Glen Conservation Area. It’s a short hike to the destination: a powerful, remote waterfall with an idyllic swimming spot. Perfect for warmer days, this trek is made even better by vistas and viewpoints with a better sightline of the nearby gorge. The main trails require the use of steep stairs (about 100 steps each) to safely reach the bottom of the gorge, though there are also accessible trails to explore the park. Spend the night tent camping on wooded farmland, checked into a rustic cabin in the heart of an expansive nature reserve, or in your RV overlooking the placid waters of Lake Huron.

When to go

As a beach town first and foremost, Grand Bend is an extremely popular destination in summer for visitors from Toronto and the U.S., and summer is the best time to visit. The cold winters (average high of 2°C in December) aren’t exactly conducive to swimming and sunbathing, but a beach town is beautiful in any weather. While water is best enjoyed in warmer months, the trails and hikes around town are still well worth doing in late spring and early fall.