The best family-friendly glamping near Woodstock, Ontario

At the head of the Thames River is the town of Woodstock, a popular summer camping destination home to 90 species of fish (many found only in Canada) providing once-in-a-lifetime catches. In the surrounding area, over 550 hectares of parks and trails call to campers, as do opportunities for cultural enrichment (like the Woodstock Museum National History Site or the W.L. Dickson Arboretum). Woodstock area campgrounds are available in nearby parks and feature a mix of tent campsites, RV sites, and backcountry campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Woodstock

Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

97%

(359)

56km from Woodstock · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023 The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight. 5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks. FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩 Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station. We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company. Birders Paradise! The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife. For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/ We look forward to hosting you!

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CA$35

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At the head of the Thames River is the town of Woodstock, a popular summer camping destination home to 90 species of fish (many found only in Canada) providing once-in-a-lifetime catches. In the surrounding area, over 550 hectares of parks and trails call to campers, as do opportunities for cultural enrichment (like the Woodstock Museum National History Site or the W.L. Dickson Arboretum). Woodstock area campgrounds are available in nearby parks and feature a mix of tent campsites, RV sites, and backcountry campsites.

98% (204) • 1 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Woodstock

Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

97%

(359)

56km from Woodstock · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023 The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight. 5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks. FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩 Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station. We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company. Birders Paradise! The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife. For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/ We look forward to hosting you!

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

CA$35

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Meaghan

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

The perfect little get away! Such a cute cabin and a great area! Can’t wait to book again in the future!

What an unexpected delight at this hipcamp! Perfect weather for our flight!

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CÉLINE

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

Spring Arbour bunkie was a magical experience for my husband and me. Although we were alone in the forest on our mid fall trip, we felt such a sense of peace cozied up in the glow of the wood stove. What a thrill to go up for a scenic ride in Erik’s ultra light two seater plane. We really lucked out finding this hipcamp. The instructions were excellent and the hosts very responsive.

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spencer

October 2025

2 nights at Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

Location and Accommodation: 4.5/5 The bunkie was great. Very cozy and comfortable. It was fantastic to have access both the forested area, and an open field for watching the sunset/sunrise or stars at night. Highly recommend this location in the fall when the leaves are changing. Close to Backus Woods, where I had a lovely hike as well. Host Communication: 1/5 I was given too much information. Bombarded with four different text walls of instructions, rules etc. all saying almost the same thing but slightly differently (or contradicting one another sometimes). The only personal communication (aside from several pre-written ones) I received from hosts was a message that said "Okay only if you need please ##########." This was in response to my request that we communicate by phone number once I leave my house since I do not have internet on my phone. Honestly, it made me feel like I was bothering them if I had questions while I was there - and I did end up having questions about how to safely operate the air intake on the woodstove but I just decided to keep it to myself. Value: 3.5/5 This place was awesome, but a touch expensive. After paying an extra $22 for firewood (necessary - it was close to 0C at night) and cleaning fees (I did all the cleaning because I was told to leave it better than I found it. There are not even sheets to change) it was 270 for 2 nights. At that rate, I expect to at least be welcomed by the hosts. Overall, would return (after trying other spots)

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Rylee

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

Great hide away experience. Friendly environment. Very neat cabin.

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Mitch

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

This was a great place to stay for a cozy weekend of winter camping, 10/10 will return!

Shane

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

Super quiet and nice get away from the city. Only small negative was the height of the doorway to the cabin. When you’re half asleep, you may bonk your head 😂 my buddy and I kept knocking out heads off it every so often. Great location and wonderful cabin. Thank you for hosting

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Reid

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!

Second time coming back here! Nice forested area that provides endless quiet. Very peaceful get away, wood stove super toasty in the bunkie and the wood stands by all sites is unmatchable. Best yet even got to witness Erik land his plane! Great place to visit, would recommend to anyone.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best family-friendly glamping near Woodstock guide

Where to go

Pittock Conservation Area

Pittock Conservation Area’s 2,000 acres on the Upper Thames River watershed is ideal for campers planning to fish or boat. Enjoy kayaking and canoeing in the clear waters, swimming in the pool, or dominating a game of disc golf. Pittock’s main hiking trail is paved, with packed dirt secondaries open from dawn until dusk. RVers and tent campers will find sites with full electrical hookups and grated fire pits.

Wildwood Conservation Area

Built in conjunction with a dam of the same name, Wildwood Conservation Area features a boat marina and wet docks for campers to launch canoes and kayaks (rentals available), while hiking and biking trails propel campers through the forest greenery along the Thames River. Rent a pavilion for a barbecue and let the kids run wild on the playground—Wildwood campsites all have picnic tables and fire pits, and some have full electrical hook-ups and pull-through spaces for car camping and RV camping. For a more primitive experience, Wildwood features a backcountry, no-noise-no-radio camping area.

Long Point Provincial Park

Long Point Provincial Park is a World Biosphere Reserve, meaning campers can witness the migration of herons, bitterns, sandhill cranes, and tundra swans. Long Point also offers a mix of campsites for tent camping, RV camping, and primitive backcountry trips. Modern campsites feature a range of electrical hookup amperage at RV and car pull-through pads, and many sites come with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to nearby dumping stations. When not at camp, Long Point campers can enjoy biking, boating, swimming, fishing (with a license purchased from the town of Long Point), and birding festivals. The park offers equipment rentals for items like extension cords, personal floatation devices, and fishing rods too.

Port Burwell Provincial Park

Activities at Port Burwell Provincial Park center on the water because of the warm weather. Shallow, sandy waters give campers the chance to swim, fish, or boat (with the proper licenses), and windsurfers love the challenge of Lake Erie’s choppy waters. Witness monarch butterflies migrating, hike trails through serene woods, or challenge fellow campers to a game of volleyball, horseshoes, or disc golf. Port Burwell welcomes group campers, with each site including hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables.

When to go

Most parks and public campgrounds near Woodstock observe the camping season running from the beginning of May through the middle of October. The busiest times of year are weekends from June through September, since Woodstock and the Upper Thames are a hit during summer. Spring or fall camping offers all the same amenities and similar weather, without the large crowds.