The best forest glamping sites near Tobermory, Ontario

At the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, Tobermory is a quaint community nestled into the Niagara escarpment and the expansive waters of Lake Huron. Most famously known for multiple shipwrecks, it’s a scuba diving hotspot that draws campers from around Canada and beyond. Even on land, Tobermory is teeming with wildlife from black bears to snakes and rare plant species, bringing you face-to-face with the great outdoors. Stargazers delight in this Dark Sky Community (a place with strict guidelines on outdoor lighting), making it a prime location for studying the Milky Way. A variety of tailored accommodations are available in the area, from lakeside campsites perfect for fishing to RV parks and spacious yurts with washrooms and shower facilities.

100% (27) • 6 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tobermory

The Kicking Mule Guest Ranch

1. The Kicking Mule Guest Ranch

100%

(24)

51km from Tobermory · 1 site

Upon a hill within Manitoulin Island along Highway #6 sits over 25 acres that houses an old time ranch and western feel. A Horse Riding Stable steps away next door. You can find yourself mingling with farm animals such as chickens, babydoll sheep, rabbits and more. Outdoor covered community kitchen is available.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$50

/ night

UPNØRD Wellness

2. UPNØRD Wellness

7.8km from Tobermory · 1 site

Welcome to UPNØRD Wellness, your own private retreat in Tobermory surrounded by acres of wilderness where you can enjoy a real Nordic spa experience. Nearby you’ll find Bruce Peninsula National Park with its scenic trails through forests and along cliffs, Cyprus Lake Trail for a peaceful lakeside walk and swim, Fathom Five National Marine Park offering rugged shoreline hikes and boat trips to Flowerpot Island, and Lion’s Head Provincial Park with beautiful escarpment views of Georgian Bay—all perfect for hiking, exploring nature, and outdoor adventure.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

CA$500

/ night

Cedarstone Woods

3. Cedarstone Woods

100%

(2)

50km from Tobermory · 1 site

Cedarstone Woods is located on the Northern Bruce Peninsula and has 13 acres of cedar trees. Ty, our Husky/Shephard will greet you when you arrive. Grounding and calmness takes over when you arrive. Water close by to go kayaking or canoeing. Lake Huron around the corner. Walk through the woods or star gaze. Relax!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

CA$150

/ night

Cathedral Forests

4. Cathedral Forests

100%

(2)

54km from Tobermory · 2 sites

This is a beautiful 112 acre property. The ecosystem includes mature sugar maple forest, evergreen forest, Niagara escarpment and the river Manitou running through it. There are also marked trails to explore.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$90

/ night

Beechwood Bunkie Life

5. Beechwood Bunkie Life

100%

(5)

64km from Tobermory · 1 site

We have just under an acre of property with a beautiful bunkie on it in a nicely treed area of the property. Watch beautiful sunsets on the wrap around deck. Enjoy roasting some s’mores around a campfire. Hit the hiking trails. Try some wind surfing. Head to the beach. Very quite a peaceful life here if you just want to escape the city for a couple days.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$200

/ night

At the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, Tobermory is a quaint community nestled into the Niagara escarpment and the expansive waters of Lake Huron. Most famously known for multiple shipwrecks, it’s a scuba diving hotspot that draws campers from around Canada and beyond. Even on land, Tobermory is teeming with wildlife from black bears to snakes and rare plant species, bringing you face-to-face with the great outdoors. Stargazers delight in this Dark Sky Community (a place with strict guidelines on outdoor lighting), making it a prime location for studying the Milky Way. A variety of tailored accommodations are available in the area, from lakeside campsites perfect for fishing to RV parks and spacious yurts with washrooms and shower facilities.

100% (27) • 6 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tobermory

The Kicking Mule Guest Ranch

1. The Kicking Mule Guest Ranch

100%

(24)

51km from Tobermory · 1 site

Upon a hill within Manitoulin Island along Highway #6 sits over 25 acres that houses an old time ranch and western feel. A Horse Riding Stable steps away next door. You can find yourself mingling with farm animals such as chickens, babydoll sheep, rabbits and more. Outdoor covered community kitchen is available.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$50

/ night

UPNØRD Wellness

2. UPNØRD Wellness

7.8km from Tobermory · 1 site

Welcome to UPNØRD Wellness, your own private retreat in Tobermory surrounded by acres of wilderness where you can enjoy a real Nordic spa experience. Nearby you’ll find Bruce Peninsula National Park with its scenic trails through forests and along cliffs, Cyprus Lake Trail for a peaceful lakeside walk and swim, Fathom Five National Marine Park offering rugged shoreline hikes and boat trips to Flowerpot Island, and Lion’s Head Provincial Park with beautiful escarpment views of Georgian Bay—all perfect for hiking, exploring nature, and outdoor adventure.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

CA$500

/ night

Cedarstone Woods

3. Cedarstone Woods

100%

(2)

50km from Tobermory · 1 site

Cedarstone Woods is located on the Northern Bruce Peninsula and has 13 acres of cedar trees. Ty, our Husky/Shephard will greet you when you arrive. Grounding and calmness takes over when you arrive. Water close by to go kayaking or canoeing. Lake Huron around the corner. Walk through the woods or star gaze. Relax!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

CA$150

/ night

Cathedral Forests

4. Cathedral Forests

100%

(2)

54km from Tobermory · 2 sites

This is a beautiful 112 acre property. The ecosystem includes mature sugar maple forest, evergreen forest, Niagara escarpment and the river Manitou running through it. There are also marked trails to explore.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$90

/ night

Beechwood Bunkie Life

5. Beechwood Bunkie Life

100%

(5)

64km from Tobermory · 1 site

We have just under an acre of property with a beautiful bunkie on it in a nicely treed area of the property. Watch beautiful sunsets on the wrap around deck. Enjoy roasting some s’mores around a campfire. Hit the hiking trails. Try some wind surfing. Head to the beach. Very quite a peaceful life here if you just want to escape the city for a couple days.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

CA$200

/ night

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The best forest glamping sites near Tobermory guide

Where to go

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Surrounded by rock slabs stretching out from the shore into Georgian Bay, Bruce Peninsula National Park is a superb location for summer swimming and hiking. Miller Lake offers treed campsites for pitching a tent and waterfront cottages for added luxury. Or choose Cyprus Lake Campground as a home base, and hike the 45-minute Bruce Trail to The Grotto, a cave featuring craggy rock formations sprinkled with clinging pine trees and a spacious natural pool inside—a solid spot for cliff jumping. Be sure to book advance parking reservations if you plan on driving—spots fill up quickly. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing dominate the trails in winter, but certain areas of the park may be inaccessible due to snowy conditions.

Fathom Five National Marine Park

A bucket-list destination for snorkelers and divers, Fathom Five National Marine Park has 130 square kilometres of water to explore, including 22 shipwrecks and islands with old-growth forests. Take a glass-bottom boat tour to peer into the depths of the freshwater ecosystems, or visit Flowerpot Island to see the solitary stacks of escarpment dotting the beaches. Independent types can opt for kayak and canoe rentals to venture out on their own.

Manitoulin Island

Manitoulin Island boasts the title of the world’s largest freshwater island. Arrive by ferry from the mainland (a two-hour trip), or drive over the iconic swing bridge (an Ontario heritage site). Kids love the sprawling green space, water park playground, and a midday snack at the picnic tables in Low Island Municipal Park. In the warmer months, spend the day horseback riding or exploring the water on a canoe tour. Activities extend into the winter season with snowmobile tours and ice fishing.

When to go

Hipcampers are spoiled with seasonal activities all year, so the best time to visit Tobermory truly depends on personal preference. May through September is popular for tent camping, biking, campfires, and swimming, while October offers colourful forests filled with changing leaves—an ideal time for hiking. Winter weather from November to early March brings snowy activities and crisp scenery, but some may consider bundling up and snagging an RV campsite to fend off the chilly temps that dip well below freezing.