The best waterside campgrounds near Renfrew, Ontario

Renfrew’s waterside campsites pack in variety—over 120 options set near lakes and rivers, all within reach of snow-sports, wildlife-watching, and fishing. You’ll find spots where campfires are welcome, pets can tag along, and basic toilets keep things practical. Prices range from $20 for a simple pitch to an average of $69 a night. Locals swear by Ball Lake Tent Camping (113 reviews) for quiet lakeshore mornings, 7 Points Eco Retreat (83 reviews) for eco-friendly comforts, and Fagan Lake Heights (63 reviews) for panoramic water views. If you want your tent steps from the shore and your evenings by the fire, this is where you start.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Renfrew

Renfrew’s waterside campsites pack in variety—over 120 options set near lakes and rivers, all within reach of snow-sports, wildlife-watching, and fishing. You’ll find spots where campfires are welcome, pets can tag along, and basic toilets keep things practical. Prices range from $20 for a simple pitch to an average of $69 a night. Locals swear by Ball Lake Tent Camping (113 reviews) for quiet lakeshore mornings, 7 Points Eco Retreat (83 reviews) for eco-friendly comforts, and Fagan Lake Heights (63 reviews) for panoramic water views. If you want your tent steps from the shore and your evenings by the fire, this is where you start.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Renfrew

1. Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

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79km from Renfrew · 11 sites · Lodging

Big Rock Eco Retreat is a serene and picturesque campground located on the shores of Weslemkoon Lake, in Addington Highlands Township. Situated amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding crown land, this eco-friendly retreat offers visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience. The area is home to a variety of native wildlife, including moose, deer, black bears, loons, and eagles, which can often be spotted in their natural habitats. The campsite offers individual fire pits and gas BBQs at each site, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors while cooking up a delicious meal. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of hiking trails that wind through the woods, while fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the lake, which is teeming with fish in the summertime. In the winter, visitors can enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, with well-maintained trails for all levels of experience. Each camping site can accommodate a hot tub for an additional fee, based on availability, making it a perfect way to unwind and relax. For those who want to explore the lake further, there is a marina with a general store open in the summer time. Visitors can purchase additional services such as smore kits, fishing rods, small boat rentals, private boat tours of the lake, and snowshoes in the winter. In addition, the retreat also offers a skating pond in the winter when the ice is thick enough. Overall, Big Rock Eco Retreat provides an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.

2. Ball Lake Tent Camping

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58km from Renfrew · 8 sites · Tents

A quiet place to get away with various wildlife to be seen including great swimming with more than 300 acres to explore, cleared trails for hiking, Thanks to a small blow down that went through a few years back.Dark clear nights for star gazing and so much more. There are seven separate sites, each with their own picnic table, fire pit, and outhouse. This is back woods camping .There is a shared beach with plenty of room for everyone. The lake is weedy in spots but just makes it better for fishing .Great place for all ages and of course all pet's welcome. Tear Drop Trailers allowed, depending on what site. Please message first.

3. Covered Bridge Park

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63km from Renfrew · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Covered Bridge Park is a magnificent 150 acres waterfront campground on Bonnechere River with cottages, cabins, tent and trailer sites. We are located east of Algonquin Provincial Park and located in Tramore on the north side of Bonnechere River between Round Lake and Golden Lake. Enjoy beautiful Ontario summers with great fishing, swimming, canoeing and wildlife viewing. Discover Natures Playground on this old farm that has been preserved in its natural state with 100 acres of mature forest, meadows and trails; only a small portion of the property has been developed into a Campground. Most of what we offer here is pure Mother Nature.

4. Ferguson Lake Cabins

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23km from Renfrew · 2 sites · Lodging

We offer 2 log cabins on a century old farm nestled on Ferguson Lake where you can relax and enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Each cabin sleeps 6-8 individuals and features a large windowed porch, refrigerator, gas range, microwave, BBQ and is fully equipped to handle your house keeping needs. There are 3 double bunk beds in each cabin and a queen sized bed on the porch. There is running potable cold and hot water in cabin. Although there are NO in-cabin washrooms, we do provide a cabin-dedicated portion of a separate shower and washroom building in very close proximity. The sandy beach is ideal for children and adults alike to swim and there is a dock for sunning, diving or fishing. We have a raft out in the lake for more experienced swimmers. Along the water’s edge we have plenty of loungers and seating as well as campfire pits with free firewood. You can soak up the sun by the beach, picnic in the shade of our willow trees or try your hand at a game of horse shoes or for the avid fishermen Ferguson Lake has pike, largemouth bass and walleye. We are a 25-45 minute drive away from Logo’s Land, Calabogie Motorsports Park, 5 golf courses (Dragonfly, Renfrew, Calabogie Highlands, Oaks of Cobden and Whitetail), hiking destinations, ATV trails and numerous other lakes and rivers.

5. Myers Cave Resort

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78km from Renfrew · 7 sites · Lodging

Enrapture our one-of-a-kind waterfront family-friendly lodge and cottages. Myers Cave Resort is a historic, instagrammable property located 2 hours from Toronto, Ottawa and 3 hours from Montreal. The main lodge has 7 rooms and can accommodate groups of 16; with an adjacent suite for 2. All our charming cottages, with scenic decks where you can just relax or barbecue, can sleep 4-6. Our sandy beach property also has an outdoor temperature-regulated swimming pool and hot tub. Myers Cave Resort is a fully-renovated lodge and cottages with private beach access, stunning lake views and chic amenities. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

6. The Knotty Pines by Round Lake

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67km from Renfrew · 1 site · Tent, RV

(formerly Hop, Skip, Lake) THE AREA: If you’ve ever been to the Ottawa Valley, you know we’ve got it all. Boating, fishing, hiking, biking, rivers, waterfalls, caves, ATV’ing, horseback riding, and loads of things to do for any outdoor enthusiast at any pace. Come for relaxation, or come for exhilaration, we will welcome you with open arms and point you to all the places you may like to explore. THE CAMPSITE: At The Knotty Pines you shall enjoy 1 entire acre all to yourselves, while the beautiful, sandy-bottom Round Lake is a hop, skip, and a jump just across the street (3-5 minute walk). The site features a lovely natural forest canopy perfect for pitching tents, a campfire area, a toilet with a view, a picnic table, a field for stargazing, shaded+sunny areas, and plenty of hammock holders in the pine tree patches that border your site. If it happens to rain on your parade, we've got an upgraded pop-up trailer that sleeps 6 ready to rent for a few extra bucks. Come on over, we’re so happy to host you!

7. Silver Shores Farm

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73km from Renfrew · 2 sites · Lodging

Welcome to our 200 acre farm nestled in the Canadian shield situated on a picturesque lake. With trails leading to a private beach, and majestic 35 foot waterfall, there is plenty to do for nature lovers including kayaking, fishing, swimming, hiking, stargazing and more. We have 2 private cabins on spacious private sites and will be adding more in the future. Settled in 1885 this property was a cattle farm for much of its history. Now owned by a mother and son we are restoring a century old barn, growing our own food, and milling our own lumber.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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crystal

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

What a wonderful time away where it felt that time stood still in the midst of falling leaves and glorious rays of sunshine. Jason and Susie ensured to meet all needs with prompt responses and, when needed, support. We enjoyed viewing the property, a peaceful boat ride and, of course, the accommodations. We didn't want to leave. A true bucket filling experience where we left feeling relaxed and grateful. Only regret is not booking an extra day.

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Amy

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Covered Bridge Park

My husband and I absolutely loved our time here. Especially right beside the river. Wish we would have brought our chest waders to walk right into the river. Beautiful sunsets. The quietest campsite we have ever visited. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much!

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

Our third time staying at one of Kelly’s sites. Each one has been terrific, exactly as pictured. Pit toilets are cleaner and better equipped than some hotels! Kelly is a fantastic host. We really appreciated that she had her husband cut up a tree and bring it to our site for firewood as none was available for purchase and, being on motorcycles, she knew we would not be carrying any.

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Ritch

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

We stayed at the lakeside dome for two nights and loved every moment. It was peaceful, well maintained and had everything we needed. When we arrived Jason, the owner, and Rocky his very friendly dog came to greet us. He gave us a tour of the property and the other sites and answered any questions we had. We also went on a tour of the lake which was beautiful. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about the area and reccomepnded places we could go. 100/10 could not reccomend enough. We will definitely be coming back!

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Hayley

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Covered Bridge Park

Camp spot was super nice. Right on the water. Very quiet and lots of room. Washrooms are a bit far but very nice and clean. Very nice and helpful people around the area. Would stay again. Thank you!

Kath

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Myers Cave Resort

What a picturesque setting with SO many options of accommodation and activities. We were blessed with beautiful weather during our stay and not many other guests which made it very peaceful. This cabin is perfectly set atop a hill so you get the stunning water views without being right in the action on the waterfront. There is a bit of a walk to the cabin from parking across the road, as well as down a flight of wooden stairs to the waterfront. The cabin was equipped with air conditioning which is very necessary in this summer's heat. The bedrooms were nicely tidied up and prepared with all the linens and towels needed. There was a delightful surprise awaiting us on the dining table with local wine, maple syrup and some other snacks. Our host was very communicative and helpful in preparing for this trip and making himself available if we needed anything during our stay. We would love to go back with friends to rent more cabins and share the experience together.

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Jillian

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

We had a great weekend on Kelly’s property! Beautiful swimming area so close to our site, lovely people around on other sites. Would go again!

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Justin

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

Kelly was wonderful and she helped us get in to the site when we arrived late. Very responsive and made it super easy to check in and out. The site was great and there was firewood available right at the entrance. Would highly recommend!

Justyn

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Ball Lake Tent Camping

Great Spot for a Relaxing Family Getaway 5 🌟 from us for sure We stayed at Kelly’s beachside tent campsite from July 29 to August 2 with our family of four. The site was private, quiet, and right by the water—perfect for fishing and spending time outdoors. Everything was clean, well-kept, and just as described. It made for a peaceful and enjoyable stay. Thanks to Kelly for hosting. We'd recommend this spot to other families looking for a quiet place to unwind in nature.

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Stephanie

July 2025

With kids

2 nights at Silver Shores Farm

We loved our stay apart from the fact that it was very very hot du ring out trip, small curtains in the Windows would definitely help! If we had known, we would have brought something to put in the windows to block the Sun to enter, escpecially in the morning. Everything was clean and there is everything you need for your stay. It's a great peaceful place to enjoy and relax. We appreciated being able to go to the two nearby national parks, Silver Lake and Sharbot Lake. The owners are kind and accessible. Thank you for all, you have a wonderfull place!!! 🥰

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Kylie

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

I absolutely loved Sarah’s land! Such a private peaceful paradise! The beach is amazing and such nice clean water! We unfortunately had to cut our trip short because of the deer flies (natures fault) but the 2 days we had there were beautiful! Thank you for sharing your space with us!!

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Anna

July 2025

Tent

With pets

7 nights at Ball Lake Tent Camping

Very relaxing stay, quiet with lots of space between sites. This was our second time here and would highly recommend.

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Jesse

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Myers Cave Resort

Went there twice in three weeks because we loved it so much! Fantastic scenery, fantastic owners, great value, tons of things to do! Highly recommend!

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Jessie

July 2025

1 night at Myers Cave Resort

We had the fortune to meet the owner Mike and his wife, they are both genuinely nice people. The camp ground is private property with a few cabins, a big lodge with various rooms and a new large barn style building that is under construction. Everything was clean, orderly and exceeded our expectations. The owner Mike was very accommodating when we needed something or had questions. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the grounds are situated beside a shallow rapid which is nice to sit by and have a coffee. The beach is well maintained and you have access to free kayaks, paddle boats etc. There is also an in ground pool and hot tub near the lodge. We will definitely be going back, this is a truly beautiful spot with great and friendly owners.

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Briana

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at Covered Bridge Park

Everything was great! Big site right next to the beach with electricity, water and flush toilets very close (always clean). Hosts were very friendly and accommodating and so were the other people at the campground. Wood was delivered to our site and it was a good price for a lot of wood. Amazing fireworks display for Canada Day! Water was beautiful! Absolutely nothing to complain about. Very happy to have found this place and looking forward to going back😊

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Carolyn

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

Wonderful place. Quiet. Pretty. Peaceful. Kelly is great. We had some absolutely crazy weather at night and she can around at two in the morning to make sure everything was ok. I rebooked another stay before I even left.

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Mikey

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Ball Lake Tent Camping

Very private and peaceful, only saw a handful of people all weekend. I had cell service at the site (a bit slow, but reliable). It’s conveniently located near Rosie’s General Store, which had everything we needed. The entire area was clean, including the picnic tables. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be coming back—and recommending this spot to others!

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Bikalpa

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

My wife and I had an amazing two-night stay at the Lakeside Dome at Big Rock Eco Retreat. The whole experience was peaceful, memorable, and incredibly well-hosted. Jason, the owner, was fantastic—very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. He took us on an ATV tour of the property, gave us a boating lesson, and took us out on the lake. We also enjoyed the company of his energetic, well-trained dog, Rocky. If you’re looking for a top-notch glamping experience in a dome, this is the place to go. There’s also a beautiful Hillside Dome on the property that we got to check out, and it looked just as amazing. The 3-hour drive from the GTA was absolutely worth it!

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Tracy

March 2025

3 nights at Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

Beautiful area. We stayed in the lakeside dome which is being set up for accessibility. We got a tour of the dome on the hill. Next trip we will use that one. Very private, amazing views. Hot tub at both makes for a relaxing romantic stay. Owner was very responsive for any questions or issues and resolved quickly.

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Victoria

February 2025

2 nights at Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

We absolutely loved staying at Susie and Jason's dome in the woods. Jason met us upon arrival and drove us through the property to the dome. He spent a good amount of time going over everything to make sure we were comfortable and knew how to operate the pellet stove and water. We happened to arrive the day a huge snow storm was coming, so the scenery was beautiful. No better place to be to hunker down! The dome was comfortable and clean. The kitchen had all the necessities. Beds and pillows were excellent. The loft bed even has dual remotes so you and you partner can adjust it according to your likes. Hot tub was awesome to have a soak in at night under the stars. Added bonus was how the surrounding forest was dimmly lit up with black lights at night. All in all our time here was awesome. The only recommendation I would give the hosts is to make sure the dome is heated upon the guest's arrival. We will be back again for sure! Thanks for a great mid-week getaway from the kids!