The best forest camping near Matane

A historic city with a vibrant downtown offering seafood and spectacular natural diversions.

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The best forest camping near Matane guide

When to go

Matane is a year-round destination with some seasonal amenities. If touring the region and looking to take advantage of major attractions, cafes, and restaurants, pretty much everything is open from June to October. Winter in this area is amazing though, with skiing, snowmobiling, dogsledding, and many more fun snow activities on offer—plus winter camping in Gaspésie National Park and beyond.

Know before you go

  • Matane has a full schedule of summer events, concerts, and festivals, so it's worth checking dates in advance to see what's on when you are there.
  • Matane offers multiple places to charge electric vehicles. 
  • Most people you encounter in Matane will speak English, though this may be at varying levels. Having a translation app ready on your phone can be handy.
  • Matane has several outdoor outfitters where it's possible for campers to pick up gear.