The best campgrounds near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario with hiking

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping in Canada. If you're a hiking enthusiast looking to explore the stunning terrain near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, you're in luck. We have over 1600 options available in this area specifically catered to hikers. Whether you prefer a rustic campsite or a cosy cabin, we've got you covered. With options starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $45 per night, you'll find something to fit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: The Heron Campground (348 reviews), Pine the Sky (101 reviews), and Zoar's Edge Forest Retreat (96 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like pet-friendly accommodations, potable water, and showers are readily available. And if you're looking for some extra adventure, nearby activities include boating, whitewater paddling, and off-roading. Start planning your hiking getaway today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping in Canada. If you're a hiking enthusiast looking to explore the stunning terrain near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, you're in luck. We have over 1600 options available in this area specifically catered to hikers. Whether you prefer a rustic campsite or a cosy cabin, we've got you covered. With options starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $45 per night, you'll find something to fit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: The Heron Campground (348 reviews), Pine the Sky (101 reviews), and Zoar's Edge Forest Retreat (96 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like pet-friendly accommodations, potable water, and showers are readily available. And if you're looking for some extra adventure, nearby activities include boating, whitewater paddling, and off-roading. Start planning your hiking getaway today!

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1. The Quarry

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66km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · West Falls, NY

Property with a limited number of sites with power however plenty of tent camping and self contained camping. The property was a recreational area with 88 camping sites. It is now a personal entertainment venue. On the property is a bath house with 4 warm showers and two toilets, men’s and woman’s.

2. Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

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42km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 4 sites · RVs · Gasport, NY

Thank you for looking at what I have to offer. We love to have fun here. Which is why we call our little campground Tomtuga. It is sort of a reference of the Caribbean pirate island of Tortuga, except my name is Tom. I'm here mostly for the canal and living the pirate life but there have been sightings of Bigfoot and his cousin Yeti. They show up once in awhile to keep things interesting. Here at Tomtuga we are 2 acres with the Erie Canal across the front on a quiet street and the Genesee Valley Transportation, a local shortline railroad across the backyard. Boat season is May - Oct. Train runs mostly just two days a week all year. Step out and give the boats and trains a friendly wave. We are a hard packed base that can handle the very large RVs. Campsite #1 is where the 50amp / 30amp / 110 electric outlets are. Campsite #2 is the only area that has a "good" grassy spot. With only two campsites, along with my RV here, it is a rather peaceful camp. There are no bathrooms here, so I'm sorry but no tent camping available. We offer ''Buddy Camping'', in which if you are traveling with friends in a 2nd RV / camper. I allow you to both camp on the same campsite #1. You still need to book campsite #4. If you have more camping friends, I can add more campsites for each camper using our "Overflow sites" for booking. This is just a clerical thing for charges. Actually campsite #1 can hold three campers. Also if you don't need power, like you have solar or batteries etc. I might allow you to park anywhere on our two acres. You book campsite #3. You can check the property out before setting up. I allow 2nd vehicles or also ''toads'' on the campsites too at no charge. I'm Ok if you show up early from an overnight drive to the site and park in the main driveway. If there are not any previous campers onsite, I might let you into the site. Just let me know beforehand. *No bathrooms on the property! You must have self contained units! When I get the bathroom built, this will change. **Again, NO Bathrooms here! If you try to book posing as a ''campervan'' but just a van or staying in a cardboard box on a trailer, don't book here. Please go stealth camp at Walmart, they have bathrooms and are free to overnight. I wouldn't pee in your yard. No water hookups. No dumpstation either. We have free WiFi. Firewood available for $5 a bundle or bring your own. The local gas station has small bundles down the street for $8 each. * Please ask me before you let any of your dogs off leash. If there are other campers here, we all need to be in agreement on this. For their children and pets safety too. I do allow multiple dogs here. Again, please clean up after them. Do NOT just toss it into my woods or the canal. Nice small canal town here with local eateries, including two pizza places; two bars and a breakfast lunch spot / laundromat / hardware store / Dollar General / gas station. We have a veterinary in town too. All within a short walking distance. NYS Bike path on the opposite side of the canal, goes from Buffalo to Albany. Some 350 miles. Also a free NYS Canal boat ramp 1,800ft to the east, on our side of the canal. So bring your bikes / kayaks / boats / fishing poles. Rentals available in Lockport. Worms available at the hardware store in town. We are also open during the winter season, Uh yep. Please message me before hand because it depends on the snow depth if I'm letting campers in. *Special Bonus Offer - I am an online ordained minister and offer wedding nuptials here at Camp Tomtuga. Our twist is having your vows done by Rev Bigfoot or Padre Yeti in full regalia. Comes with an actual wedding certificate (you still need a license to make it legal). Cake is an extra fee. NO Dumpstation here!!! There is one 20 minutes south, just off the NY Thruway at the Flying J Truck Stop. 8484 Allegheny Rd, Pembroke. It is in the RV fuel island. Costs is $10. Get the code inside. *Ask about our free camper sticker or buying a Camp Tomtuga T-shirt. The shirts are Made to Order and can be mailed out afterwards. Hey if you could, when on the booking page it asks you to "Say Hello". Please tell me what kind of camper you are coming in like an RV or trailer and the size. It asks you that question right above that but I don't receive that info till much later. It just helps me gauge on placement here. I have plenty of room but it's nice to know what it showing up. Thanks Lots of people asking so, we are 30 miles from Niagara Falls. Very easy ride there and back using NYS Rt 104. This route goes along the Niagara escarpment with lots of farms stands and a few wineries. Most of my guests use my campsites as a basecamp to then go and explore Niagara Falls or even day trip to Toronto Canada 106 miles away. I provide a list of local NY info / places to visit in Canada and my experience on crossing the border. My camp to downtown Buffalo is 38 miles. To downtown Rochester is 51 miles. Lake Ontario Olcott Beach is 17 miles. Letchworth NYS Park 60 miles. We are 42 miles to the Buffalo Bills (Highmark Stadium). Thanks again, I hope you come and stay.

3. Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

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66km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · East Aurora, NY

Wood Spring is a private members only rustic camping club. Hipcampers have access to all 52 acres including our pond, meadow, Little Buffalo Creek, and our hiking trails. You’ll get a gate combination after confirming your stay. Enter through the gate on our one lane road, cross the shallow creek and end at our large open meadow. If the creek is ever too high to cross, park in the grassy area and walk across foot bridge. GPS coordinates will be shared of your site. Enter those in your map software. Welcome to our club you are a Wood Spring Member during your stay. *Day Members shall have access to Corporation amenities and facilities and follow all rules. Day Membership includes an overnight stay. Day Membership is non-voting, and does not include status in the event Wood Spring were to dissolve. Day Members are not required to participate in Workdays

4. Big Tree Camping

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59km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Orchard Park, NY

Learn more about this land: This property is in Orchard Park. It is two acres, surrounded by trees and a fence on three sides, which provides good privacy. There is a large level area with 30a or 20a electrical available for small campers or very small trailers. Also a hose is available to fill water. This is site one. Alternatively, I have two great tent spaces (sites two and three) at the back of the property with more private areas to set up tents. There is a (shared) campfire stone pit at the back of the property. Split firewood is available for $5.00 per armload. Campers can take this from the firewood pile. Chestnut Ridge park is a 7 minute drive. It has great trails, including the Eternal Flame Hike, and a large fishing pond. Green lake is also nearby with fishing and a good place for paddle boarding or kayaking. The property is .5 mi from Bills Stadium. Lake Erie and its beaches are a 15 minute drive. Frank Lloyd Wrights gray cliff property is 25 minutes away.Niagara Falls is 35 min. Downtown Buffalo is 18 min. There are walkable restaurants nearby (about .5 to 1 mi). An indoor restroom is available at specific hours (typically 4pm-8:30 am) or if arranged in advance outside those hours. No shower is available.

5. High Falls Farm

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77km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 3 sites · Lodging · Strykersville, NY

Property is 10 miles from East Aurora, 30 miles from Buffalo, 25 miles from Batavia Located on a small homestead farm with free range chickens, ducks, cantankerous geese, as well as dwarf goats, honey bees and a blind dog--so please drive slowly. Farm encompasses a mature hardwood forest, large organic vegetable garden, pollinator gardens, plant nursery, fruit and nut trees and shrubs. A diverse population of wild birds visit and nest here, including our summer pond resident green heron. A creek with waterfall runs through the property. Cabin is on the edge of a tree-lined pond. Host will meet with you upon arrival to give overview of land layout. We live and work here, but will respect your privacy and space. We ask that you please do the same, which includes all the living inhabitants here. We are in farm country, so at times there may be tractors, manure spreading, mowing, etc. in nearby fields. Also, the frogs make quite a ruckus on the pond in the evening.

6. Rooted in Joy Farm

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67km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 1 site · Tent · Oakfield, NY

Learn more about this land:We are a mile and a half from a state and national wildlife refuge, we are “ full” time garlic and flower farms with chickens, rabbits. Our farm Rooted in Joy Farm .

7. Cherry Hill Campground

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67km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 13 sites · Tents · Darien Center, NY

Our beautiful campground was developed with the idea that you can be close to nature and rough it a little but still have the convenience of hot showers and flush toilets. We are located close to attractions but you will be surrounded by trees and birds and flowers after your busy day having fun.

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Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Big Tree Camping

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59km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Orchard Park, NY

Learn more about this land: This property is in Orchard Park. It is two acres, surrounded by trees and a fence on three sides, which provides good privacy. There is a large level area with 30a or 20a electrical available for small campers or very small trailers. Also a hose is available to fill water. This is site one. Alternatively, I have two great tent spaces (sites two and three) at the back of the property with more private areas to set up tents. There is a (shared) campfire stone pit at the back of the property. Split firewood is available for $5.00 per armload. Campers can take this from the firewood pile. Chestnut Ridge park is a 7 minute drive. It has great trails, including the Eternal Flame Hike, and a large fishing pond. Green lake is also nearby with fishing and a good place for paddle boarding or kayaking. The property is .5 mi from Bills Stadium. Lake Erie and its beaches are a 15 minute drive. Frank Lloyd Wrights gray cliff property is 25 minutes away.Niagara Falls is 35 min. Downtown Buffalo is 18 min. There are walkable restaurants nearby (about .5 to 1 mi). An indoor restroom is available at specific hours (typically 4pm-8:30 am) or if arranged in advance outside those hours. No shower is available.

High Falls Farm

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77km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 3 sites · Lodging · Strykersville, NY

Property is 10 miles from East Aurora, 30 miles from Buffalo, 25 miles from Batavia Located on a small homestead farm with free range chickens, ducks, cantankerous geese, as well as dwarf goats, honey bees and a blind dog--so please drive slowly. Farm encompasses a mature hardwood forest, large organic vegetable garden, pollinator gardens, plant nursery, fruit and nut trees and shrubs. A diverse population of wild birds visit and nest here, including our summer pond resident green heron. A creek with waterfall runs through the property. Cabin is on the edge of a tree-lined pond. Host will meet with you upon arrival to give overview of land layout. We live and work here, but will respect your privacy and space. We ask that you please do the same, which includes all the living inhabitants here. We are in farm country, so at times there may be tractors, manure spreading, mowing, etc. in nearby fields. Also, the frogs make quite a ruckus on the pond in the evening.

Rooted in Joy Farm

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67km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 1 site · Tent · Oakfield, NY

Learn more about this land:We are a mile and a half from a state and national wildlife refuge, we are “ full” time garlic and flower farms with chickens, rabbits. Our farm Rooted in Joy Farm .

Cherry Hill Campground

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67km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 13 sites · Tents · Darien Center, NY

Our beautiful campground was developed with the idea that you can be close to nature and rough it a little but still have the convenience of hot showers and flush toilets. We are located close to attractions but you will be surrounded by trees and birds and flowers after your busy day having fun.

Public campgrounds near Niagara-on-the-Lake

This is the view from the campground at Four-Mile Creek State Park.

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Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

6.6km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 261 sites · Tents, RVs · in Four Mile Creek State Park

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Golden Hill State Park Campground

50km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Golden Hill State Park

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Darien Lakes State Park Campground

68km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 142 sites · Tents, RVs · in Darien Lakes State Park

Lakeside Beach State Park Campground

69km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 268 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lakeside Beach State Park

Evangola State Park Campground

72km from Niagara-on-the-Lake · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Evangola State Park

Stories from the community

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Michael

1 week ago

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Beautiful place to camp the host was great and very accommodating. We definitely recommend nice level site great 50 amp service. Can’t wait to go back.

Natacha

3 weeks ago

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Our stay at Thomas' was perfect. Due to all campsites being closed for the season, had Thomas' place not been accepting reservations we would have been forced to drive 14hrs+ all the way home to Montreal. It was a lifesaver for sure. We got to his place around 6:30pm. He drove us right into our spot and help us setup. Great guy, great place. Only had electric, but that's all we needed for one night's stay. Thank you Thomas!

Peter

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Thomas was a very helpful host, met me upon arrival and helped me set up my trailer on the site. Not great at backing up my trailer yet but he gave me some helpful instruction! Gave me lots of information on what to see in the area as well. I'll definitely come back for a visit in the future!

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Todd

October 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

We needed a campsite for a quick overnight stop. Thomas was a great host ensuring we had everything we needed. He greeted me as I was getting ready to leave in the morning and assisted me with directions. Campground was peaceful and quiet allowing us to get a great night’s sleep.

Angela

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Cute spot. We were coming in later than planned, Tom had a fire going for us upon arrival. The canal was just across the street from camp. Dog friendly and the kids will love the giant skeletons throughout the grounds. Tom is full of information on the area and Niagara Falls. Gave us directions to where we could go kayaking. He is very involved in the area.

Ben

September 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

Amazing stay! Very welcoming. Have stayed here 3 times.

Jillian

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Quarry

Beautiful serene property with plenty of flat surfaces for tents and a very pretty view of the old quarry! The bathrooms were clean and convenient as well. The land was well-kept and a great place to stay.

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Olivia

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at The Quarry

Neil was a great host!! There was an event going on at the chalet so Neil showed us around his beautiful property and hooked us up with a beautiful secluded spot. This property is great for all types of campers :) clean restrooms and showers, excellent hospitality.

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April Dawn

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Big Tree Camping

David is deeply sincere and real. As real as you can get. He is open-minded, curious, and has a warm heart. He truly cares about your needs. Orchard Park is a lovely little town, and when asked about local restaurants and other places to venture, he informed us of great places. This made our stay even richer and more memorable. We are also Bills fans and he shared some local lore which helped us learn more about the history of the area. We have 3 small chihuahuas and they loved to play ball in his spacious backyard. This is definitely a pet-friendly place to be. All in all, David could not have been a better host.

Chad

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

A perfect basecamp for the Niagara Falls, exploring Lake Erie, and Ontario. Easy to get in and out of with our 31 ft travel trailer. Such a neat little decorated place with giant skeletons, glowing cubes at night, and other eclectic decorations. You're right across the street from the Erie Canal, which makes for a nice evening walk over the draw bridge. Thomas was so helpful with suggestions on where to park at Niagara and other things to do. I would highly recommend this location. The location has a very safe feel to it as well.

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Evan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at The Quarry

It was very quiet and peaceful along with very kind and nice people.

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Deb

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Rooted in Joy Farm

Very kind hosts, warm welcome. It is a working farm with a grassy area for your tent in the heart of the flower growing area, and access to shared bathroom in their cozy classic farmhouse.

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Brittany

August 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

This is our second time here and we love it! Thomas is so accommodating and amazing… this time we were able to rent a make shit hot tub and we provided our own water heater submerge unit since we have one. Our two dogs came with us this time and it was absolutely incredible! Super kind every time and absolutely spotless and clean! Thank you again and we will see you for our next trip for sure :) (this is our spot when we attend concerts or events)

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Natalie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Quarry

Gorgeous spot! So peaceful and Neil was super helpful. They had wood and ice for sale. The bathrooms were clean. There were fire pits and picnic tables, and our choice of where to make camp. Just far enough from it all to relax but close enough to spend a fun day at Niagara Falls.

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Bridget

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at The Quarry

We had a wonderful time camping at the Quarry, which was a perfect 25 minute drive to Niagara Falls! The view of the quarry was great, and the bathrooms were in excellent condition (great to have a hot shower while camping). Neil was a friendly and helpful host, and we would absolutely come back!

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Robin

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rooted in Joy Farm

Michael and Jan are wonderful people who make you feel like family. They immediately welcomed us and introduced us to their farm. I hope to go back one day. My sons didn't want to leave!

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Brenna

August 2025

45 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Thomas is an excellent host! The property has plenty of space to explore. The decor of the property is fun full of originality. We will definitely be back!!!

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Rebecca

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Big Tree Camping

Everything was so easy here! The feel was that of backyard camping, with luxuries like bathroom, hammock, trash can. Sites were spacious, set well apart and screened, so we felt tucked away despite being super conveniently located to lots of fun things. David was a friendly host with great communication.