The best camping near Point Pelee National Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Point Pelee National Park adventure.

Birds, butterflies, and beaches draw visitors to this Lake Erie park in southwestern Ontario.

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The Old Farm

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · ON

Less than a kilometer to the Cedar Creek Conservation area. Plenty of flat grassy areas to set up a tent. Many shady trees and a campfire pit. This property has an old farmhouse and barns on it, making for excellent social media pics. Only 10km from Harrow or Kingsville. There is also a nearby corner store called "Arner Stop" which sells snacks, gas, and serves breakfast until 2pm.

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Ziggy's Land

30 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Lakeshore, ON

Historic land that is now used to host movies on the big screen. Located between two great lakes with a beautiful view and atmosphere. Come enjoy the big screen while you camp! Spend the day at the lakes and rest your feet at night over a blazing fire while the big screen plays top rated movies.

Booked 2 times

Pelee Island Hideaway

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Pelee, ON

1/2 an acre on Canada's most southern inhabited island. Property has large mature trees and open grass areas. Lot can easily accommodate different size rv's or come pitch a tent. Public beach is only a couple minutes walk away. Pelee Island is a like a natural reserve which contains some of Canada's rarest plants and animals. lots of birds, snakes and even if you're lucky you'll see a colony of pelicans. You could easily mistaken that you were in the Carolinas.

Booked 3 times

Bridgewood Farms - Lakefront

3 sites · RVs225 acres · ON

Breathe in the presence of nature You will quickly fall in love with the quiet pace, beautiful nature, and fabulous food and wine along County Road 50. Your host is a corn, soybean, and wheat farm that is neighboured by fruit growers and wineries. Idyllic grounds span over 225 acres of farmland, creeks, and frontage onto majestic Lake Erie. Bathe in our farm and forests' healing power while hiking around and enjoying the wildlife. We have four bikes available on-site for rental. Inquire with the host. We have a short-term rental cottage (2 king bedrooms and 2 baths) on the farm as well. For more details and reviews see either: www.bridgewoodfarms.ca airbnb.com/h/bridgewoodfarms-luxury-cottage

Booked 1 time

Angler's Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Dover Centre, ON

Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living less than 5 minutes from Mitchell's Bay. Sites feature gravel driveways, 50-amp hydro hook-ups, water and sewer connections. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring; firewood can be purchased on site. Take a leisurely walk or bike ride along the Mitchell's Bay trail from Angler Line to Bass Haven, enjoying the beauty of Lake St. Clair. Alternatively, spend your days fishing and swimming in any one of the holes on Lake St. Clair. A public boat launch and public beach are both less than 5 minutes away. You're just far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet with as few distractions as possible when it's time to kick back and relax.

bober woods camp

31 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · ON

30 sites some with mature trees, some with cedars seperating sites , some 15 amp hydro, fire pit with cemet around it, spots for RV and tents, there is a pervillion, also could play baseball ,you or could ride atv on rail bed not recomended ,or could walk on rail bed,or close walk to downtown essex 5 km from 401 exit at puce rd

The best camping near Point Pelee National Park guide

Overview

About

Point Pelee is one of Canada’s smallest national parks, but there’s still plenty to do. Head for “The Tip of Canada,” the country’s southernmost point, or swim at the sandy Lake Erie beaches. Canoe or kayak through the wetlands, stroll the Marsh Boardwalk, or look for monarch butterflies that migrate through the region. If you’re into bird watching, try spotting some of the nearly 400 species that have been identified nearby. While there’s no tent or RV camping within Point Pelee National Park, you can stay in one of 24 oTENTik platform tents.

Notable campgrounds

Best for families: Camp Henry oTENTiks

Tips for snagging a campsite

Set on wooden platforms, each of the oTENTiks at Point Pelee National Park can sleep up to six people. Located at Camp Henry north of the park visitor centre, the oTENTiks have two queen beds, one double bed, and an interior sitting area. Outside, there’s a gas BBQ, food storage locker, and picnic table with washrooms nearby.
Reserve your oTENTik on the Parks Canada reservations site, which opens for Point Pelee in mid-January. Book as soon as possible if you’re staying spring through fall. The park and oTENTiks are open year-round.

When to go

For birding, come to Point Pelee in spring, particularly in May when migrating birds stop over in the region and the park hosts an annual bird-watching festival. Spring is the park’s busiest season, so book accommodations in advance. To spot monarch butterflies, which travel through the area from late August into early October, visit in the fall. Because this Canadian park is close to the U.S. border, it’s particularly busy during both U.S. and Canadian holiday weekends.

Know before you go

Allow about four hours to drive to the park from Toronto, or roughly an hour, plus time to cross the border, from Detroit. Windsor, Ontario, is the nearest “major” city.
You can buy groceries and other supplies in Leamington or Kingsville, just outside the park. A small shop in the park’s Camp Henry Campground Office sells sunscreen, snacks, and other essentials.
From spring through fall, you can’t drive to “the Tip,” the narrow spit of land that marks Canada’s southernmost point. Take the free shuttle from the Visitor Centre, walk, or bike instead.
Like wine? The Essex County wineries are just outside the park.