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Lexie
October 2025
Tent
I loved the camping! Matthew was gracious and was willing to help and change the spot I originally booked. I appreciated the hospitality of the place. The spot I stayed at was right next to a stream. Beautiful land and views!
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Evan
October 2025
Tent
Matthew was very welcoming and a great host. The site was a nice and private spot tucked away in the wood beside a stream. The tent pad at the site was a great way to get off the ground during fall camping. Also the quality and quantity of firewood Matthew has for sale is much better than what's available at the local gas stations. The walk to the site from the parking area is also very manageable.
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jonathan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome, special location and host. Super wild, sites are very spread out, nice amenities like boats/dock/lake, very kind host.
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Jaike
October 2025
Tent
We loved the quiet. You have so much privacy and it’s such a beautiful spot. We went on the little hike and did took out the canoe! The road is a little rough to the camping spot. The host was super friendly
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Josiah
October 2025
Tent
where to begin? nothing short of a spectacular stay. don’t miss your chance at experiencing this spot!
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Jennifer
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Dobedo Camps
It was fantastic! A great way to disconnect for everything and just have some peace and « me » time!
Hiking was great, beautiful and scenic I was there in September and the colours were amazing!
Matthew was a great host!
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Ambre
September 2025
2 nights at Cute Cabins - Ready to camp
We had a wonderful weekend in this cozy cabin in the woods.
The place is peaceful and perfect to disconnect from everyday life. The cabin is really cute and comfortable, and we felt at home right away.
It was exactly what we needed for a romantic getaway, far from the city noise. We left feeling rested and already wanting to come back!
Thanks to Luc for making our stay so enjoyable.
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Julie
August 2025
Tent
I had a wonderful experience camping at this site! The host was welcoming, and his son gave us a lovely tour of the property, showing us the docks and the swimming spots. The campsite itself was a short walk from the parking area, so we had to carry our gear, but it was manageable, and we would just pack a bit differently next time. To go swimming, we needed to take the vehicle, which was no issue. Overall, it was a fantastic stay with very friendly hosts!
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Bailey
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Dobedo Camps
We loved the site! It had great views and the kitchen had everything you need. The host was super friendly and made sure we had what we needed and made us feel welcome! Will definitely try and again sometime soon!
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Nalin
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Matthew and his son were really friendly. The site we stayed was close to a lake where we enjoyed a lot. Wish we had more days to explore his land. I would highly recommend this camp site
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Joel
August 2025
With kids
4th time coming back here, and it was thr best one yet. Such a unique place. Go!
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Bonnie
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Dobedo Camps
It was our second time staying at Matthew’s camp and yet again we have nothing but good things to say! He was very accommodating to our later arrival and helped bring our things to our site.
This time we stayed at Eagle’s camp and the view did not disappoint. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the clean, and well stocked amenities. Thank you again Matthew and we look forward to another trip out there!
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Suzan
August 2025
With pets
After driving on the private road for 10 min, we arrived at a charming rustic Log Cabin, which can sleep up to 7 people, a basic kitchen ( 2-burner hotplate, fridge, sink; dishes, pots and pans, cutlery available). There is a beautiful view of the lake, which can be accessed via a short path down the hill. There was a dock, 2 kayaks and a canoe. which kept our young teens busy. Also a nice fire pit, with extra rocks to sit on.
Matthew is a very nice, welcoming and accommodating host.
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BeanApprentice
August 2025
Tent
Very good campground, with camping spots next to a rocky stream and a lake nearby that’s so quiet you can hear the crickets on the other side.
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Michael
August 2025
2 nights at Dobedo Camps
My fiancé and I had a two night stay at Camp Raven in the beginning of August to celebrate our anniversary. As someone who grew up in the city and has never experienced camping in any capacity, I was as excited as I was nervous. Luckily, thanks to how naturally beautiful and welcoming this reserve of nature is, along with Matthew’s kindness and empathetic hosting, coming back to Camp Raven is something we’re very excited to make a tradition out of!
The highlights for me have got to be: The amazing quality of the lakes, the boating (kayaking and canoeing), the campfires we were able to make right next to our lodging, the hiking trails surrounded by trees, and the view right from our cabin/lodge!
I’d highly recommend Camp Raven to beginners like myself, as well as experienced campers. The various activities mentioned above, Matthew’s kindness and professionalism, along with the vast and beautiful nature reserve is sure to be an overall incredible experience for anyone.
I feel very thankful to have found Camp Raven and look very forward to coming back soon!
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Jennifer
August 2025
Tent
The site was as described, the pond and stream are beautiful. However I could not really take advantage of it because of the very high quantity of mosquitoes and midges. Michel communicated well and I would go back at a different time of year.
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Sandy
August 2025
Tent
The spot was great. Very secluded and quiet. Perfect for a night or two get away. The path wasn't overly long but had some hills with a couple of tiny water patches.
The days we went had almost no bugs.
Down side was the platform had a board that was loose and bent. Owner took care of it after we left.
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Théo
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Matthew nous a encore extrêmement bien accueillit aux Dobedo Camps.
Nous avions réservé le camp Hermitage mais finalement nous avons préférer le Strawberry fields, plus comode pour venir en voiture sur le site du camps.
Intimité, calme, grands espaces, ce lieu est un joyau pour le campeur avertit qui verra au Dobedo Camps un petit paradis sur terre à moins de deux heures de Montréal.
Nous reviendrons!
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Kirill
August 2025
With pets
Excellent experience. Very quiet and private spot by the lake, all the amenities work great and are in immaculate shape. There were absolutely no mosquitoes. Highly recommended.
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Mackenzie
July 2025
2 nights at Dobedo Camps
Stayed in the Rock Face guesthouse with two friends of mine, we were lucky enough to have the whole site to ourselves which was lovely! For those whole are curious, there was intermittent cell reception just in case you'd like to text your loved ones but not fast enough to do much else, which is the way it should be imo. Gorgeous piece of land and Matthew was very kind and gracious for our whole stay. Would highly recommend a weekend getaway here if you're in Montreal or the nearby area.
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The best camping near Shawinigan guide
Where to go
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie is an expansive park with outdoor activities offered year-round—try swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. The park offers a canoe camping circuit for campers willing to pack up and portage between lakes, with over 200 campsites accessible only by boat. There are also RV campsites, cabin rentals, and glamping spots in the area.
Parc Récréoforestier Saint-Mathieu
To Shawi’s west is a sprawling recreation site with dense boreal forests that stretch more than 120 square kilometres. The trails are an especially popular attraction, with both linear and circular trails affording views of yellow maples, lakes, and Quebec’s impressive mountain ranges. Saint-Mathieu is very close to Shawinigan, meaning it’s a quick day trip from beach campsites or A-frame accommodations.
Parc de l'Île-Melville
On a small island along the Saint-Maurice River, this park is a major Shawinigan attraction. Parc de l'Île-Melville is well worth the trip thanks to easy walking trails through the woods; canoe rentals on the river and inlet; biking paths; winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing; and even an aerial zipline course. Because the park is just outside the city, it’s a short jaunt back to creekside campsites or a romantic treehouse rental.
When to go
Shawinigan (and all of Quebec) never truly has an off-season. The boreal forests are lush, vibrant, and alive in summer, while each lake and waterway is teeming with adventure for hikers and paddlers. Winter offers its own impressive display of outdoor fun—just be prepared for chilly temps (an average high of -5°C in January). We recommend exploring the larger parks to enjoy the peaceful side of Shawi’s nature.