Camping reservations can be booked online from 9 a.m.
Morrisburg, ON – Parks of the St. Lawrence is pleased to announce the 2024 camping reservations, for all campgrounds, will open on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Starting at 9 a.m. guests will be able to book sites online for stays any time through the 2024 season.
Parks of the St. Lawrence offers campers various types of campsites to accommodate their needs, including:
- Basic
- Waterfront
- Premium waterfront
- Electricity (15, 30, and 50 amps)
- Two-service (water and electricity)
- Three-service (water, electricity, and sewer)
- Roofed accommodation (Camper cabins, Mini cabins, Family lodge, Robin’s Roost Treehouse)
Campgrounds start opening for the season May 10, 2024.
New for 2024
More Extended Seasons
After extended seasons (spring and/or fall) debuted at select campgrounds successfully in 2023, more spring and fall dates will be added this year at the following additional campgrounds:
- Ivy Lea – May 10 to October 26
- Mille Roches – May 17 to September 14
- Cabins at McLaren will open one week early in the spring and stay open two weeks later in the fall (May 10 to October 26)
For full operating season dates at all campgrounds, see: stlawrenceparks.com/reservations/
New and revitalized campsites
- 15 new premium sites (with water service) at Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- 9 new premium waterfront sites (some with water service) at Brown’s Bay
- Approximately 80 waterfront campsites at Milles Roche were revitalized through brushing and/or enlargement and/or with new designated level/terraced pads for tents or trailers.
Affordable Options
- Parks of the St. Lawrence has increased its senior discount at all locations on basic and electric 15 amp sites from 10% to 20% in 2024. It has also introduced a new senior 33% discount on select basic campsites at Glengarry campground.
- Basic campsite rates held steady year-over-year (with a slight decrease) at 8 out of 10 campgrounds.
Booking on March 7
High demand for sites is expected, so guests are encouraged to log into the online reservation system and book their sites early.
The online booking process is fast, easy and with more campers able to book simultaneously, it is the best way to secure a site this season. Last year the online reservation system processed more than 1,100 transactions in five minutes, while it took three minutes to process a single phone transaction.
To ensure a successful reservation experience, follow these helpful tips:
- Plan in advance: Review the campgrounds and their descriptions and make a list of campgrounds and sites you want to book. Have a backup sites too, just in case!
- Know the park rules: Note the required minimum length stay or which sites are pet-friendly. Make sure your favourite sites will work for the dates you want by understanding the campground and site specifics.
- Set up your account: Create or update your account online in advance of reservation day. Adding your search preferences to your profile will make the reservation process even faster.
- We are here to help: We have self-serve educational tools, including how-to videos, on creating an online account and making reservations. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or you can also book an appointment for help preparing.
About Parks of the St. Lawrence
Parks of the St. Lawrence is one of the largest tourism destinations in Eastern Ontario. Guests are invited for a camping getaway, a road trip through Eastern Ontario to explore the picturesque landscapes or relax on a beach or surrounded by nature. Parks of the St. Lawrence operates two scenic waterfront parkways, six sandy beaches and day-use picnic areas, a bird sanctuary, extensive multi-use trail networks, and ten beautiful waterfront campgrounds. These areas, which span 7000 acres from the 1000 Islands to the Quebec border, are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, families, boaters, and scuba divers. Parks of the St. Lawrence welcomes guests to enjoy our spacious campsites and waterfront cabins, winding bike paths, pristine nature trails, boat launches, picnic areas, scuba diving and remarkable fishing. We are the perfect destination for campers, runners, cyclists, photographers, anglers, scuba divers and explorers alike.
About St. Lawrence Parks Commission
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, an agency of the Government of Ontario, operates facilities stretching from Kingston to the Quebec border, including Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site); Kingston Pen Tours, Crysler Park Marina, Upper Canada Golf Course, Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and 10 campgrounds and 6 beach day-use picnic areas including the Long Sault and Thousand Islands Parkways.
To learn more, visit www.parks.on.ca.
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