The best camping near Thessalon with swimming

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In Thessalon, camping with swimming in mind means over 240 choices, from quiet inland spots to Lake Huron shoreline. The average site runs $45 a night, with some lakeside options dropping to $40. You’ll find places where you can dive straight from your tent, like Lake Huron frontage Campsite (35 reviews)—expect real sand underfoot and open water views. Prefer more trees? 100 Acres Wood (17 reviews) gives you plenty of forest cover, plus easy access to swimming holes. Even Northern Heritage Village Camping (1 review) offers a quieter, tucked-away vibe. Toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires are standard at most spots. Bring your rod or binoculars—fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking are just as popular as a swim. If you want to camp where the water’s always close, Thessalon’s got you covered.

98% (74) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Thessalon

100 Acres Wood

1. 100 Acres Wood

95%
(20)
70km from Thessalon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We moved here 5 yrs ago and love it! Been working on upgrading and fixing just about everything. We live off-grid, but have solar power and a generator. We have a big garden and orchard. 2 of our tent sites are close to the house and outhouse, 150ft or so. I process firewood and do handyman work, while the mrs. works from home on the computer, so there is always someone here if we're needed. If need be you can charge you cell phones from our house. We will try to accomodate guests needs whatever they may be. Learn more about this land: Welcome to Red Pine Forest, located on Manitoulin Island! We have 4 campsites available for tents or 2 for RVs. We have 100 acres of mixed conifers, including red and white pine. The property boasts a vast variety of flora and fauna, including deer, grouse, porcupine, reptiles like salamanders, hummingbirds and songbirds along with the usual woodland critters, so bring your camera! It is also possible to spot black bears, coyotes, lynx and bobcats.  There is a large common fire pit on the property. There is a newer cedar outhouse located near 2 of the tenting sites. You are welcome to walk our trails which can be quite rugged at times, with many alvars and unique flora. There are many beautiful lakes nearby to explore, kayak and fish. You can pitch a hammock under massive pines if you like. Misery Bay Provincial Park is 10 minutes away. There are 2 native reserves nearby that offer the world's largest drum and dream catcher.  Locals are friendly and our resident woodworker has some beautiful carvings to see. It is fairly quiet and peaceful, as we are not on the highway. If you time it right you may find mushrooms, or wild strawberries and raspberries. There is a local diner 5 mins away. There is a local market on Saturdays to explore. We are 420 friendly. Please have a look at our extras below! If interested, add them on to your reservation at the time of booking. We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$38
 / night
Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

2. Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

100%
(3)
27km from Thessalon · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, and fishing! There are many places to hike and plenty of beautiful lakes in the area to explore. Or, you can just relax on the provided deck or around the campfire with s'mores!This spot is great for the whole family. The cabin features one double bed and plenty of room to bring an air mattress. We have a canoe and paddleboard available for use. Firewood provided.Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$100
 / night
Northern Heritage Village Camping

3. Northern Heritage Village Camping

100%
(1)
72km from Thessalon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We've dedicated up to a couple of acres on our large 150-acre piece of land that is also home to our Northern Heritage Village intentional community as well. We welcome responsible, friendly travellers from all over who want to enjoy one of the most beautiful, wild spots in all of Ontario! We are a family friendly environment and ask that our visitors remember that. We are also very pet friendly so long as pets are kept on leash or within the tents/setups of their owners. Unleashed pets are not permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$43
 / night

In Thessalon, camping with swimming in mind means over 240 choices, from quiet inland spots to Lake Huron shoreline. The average site runs $45 a night, with some lakeside options dropping to $40. You’ll find places where you can dive straight from your tent, like Lake Huron frontage Campsite (35 reviews)—expect real sand underfoot and open water views. Prefer more trees? 100 Acres Wood (17 reviews) gives you plenty of forest cover, plus easy access to swimming holes. Even Northern Heritage Village Camping (1 review) offers a quieter, tucked-away vibe. Toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires are standard at most spots. Bring your rod or binoculars—fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking are just as popular as a swim. If you want to camp where the water’s always close, Thessalon’s got you covered.

98% (74) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Thessalon

100 Acres Wood

1. 100 Acres Wood

95%
(20)
70km from Thessalon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We moved here 5 yrs ago and love it! Been working on upgrading and fixing just about everything. We live off-grid, but have solar power and a generator. We have a big garden and orchard. 2 of our tent sites are close to the house and outhouse, 150ft or so. I process firewood and do handyman work, while the mrs. works from home on the computer, so there is always someone here if we're needed. If need be you can charge you cell phones from our house. We will try to accomodate guests needs whatever they may be. Learn more about this land: Welcome to Red Pine Forest, located on Manitoulin Island! We have 4 campsites available for tents or 2 for RVs. We have 100 acres of mixed conifers, including red and white pine. The property boasts a vast variety of flora and fauna, including deer, grouse, porcupine, reptiles like salamanders, hummingbirds and songbirds along with the usual woodland critters, so bring your camera! It is also possible to spot black bears, coyotes, lynx and bobcats.  There is a large common fire pit on the property. There is a newer cedar outhouse located near 2 of the tenting sites. You are welcome to walk our trails which can be quite rugged at times, with many alvars and unique flora. There are many beautiful lakes nearby to explore, kayak and fish. You can pitch a hammock under massive pines if you like. Misery Bay Provincial Park is 10 minutes away. There are 2 native reserves nearby that offer the world's largest drum and dream catcher.  Locals are friendly and our resident woodworker has some beautiful carvings to see. It is fairly quiet and peaceful, as we are not on the highway. If you time it right you may find mushrooms, or wild strawberries and raspberries. There is a local diner 5 mins away. There is a local market on Saturdays to explore. We are 420 friendly. Please have a look at our extras below! If interested, add them on to your reservation at the time of booking. We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$38
 / night
Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

2. Grandma's Cabin - Lake and Fishing

100%
(3)
27km from Thessalon · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, and fishing! There are many places to hike and plenty of beautiful lakes in the area to explore. Or, you can just relax on the provided deck or around the campfire with s'mores!This spot is great for the whole family. The cabin features one double bed and plenty of room to bring an air mattress. We have a canoe and paddleboard available for use. Firewood provided.Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$100
 / night
Northern Heritage Village Camping

3. Northern Heritage Village Camping

100%
(1)
72km from Thessalon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We've dedicated up to a couple of acres on our large 150-acre piece of land that is also home to our Northern Heritage Village intentional community as well. We welcome responsible, friendly travellers from all over who want to enjoy one of the most beautiful, wild spots in all of Ontario! We are a family friendly environment and ask that our visitors remember that. We are also very pet friendly so long as pets are kept on leash or within the tents/setups of their owners. Unleashed pets are not permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$43
 / night

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