Camping at our Conservation Areas

The GRCA offers unparalleled camping experiences at eight conservation areas that showcase the best the Grand River watershed has to offer.

Campsites are available on a daily, monthly or seasonal basis. Reserving ahead is a good idea for holiday weekends or for your camping vacation. At some areas there are premium riverside campsites and radio-free campsites. Parks are open from about May 1 to Thanksgiving. Pools at Byng Island and Brant Park open in mid-June.

View our individual conservation area pages on the left for detailed information on what facilities and activities are available at each conservation area.

Please note that there is no camping at these conservation areas: Belwood Lake, Elora Quarry, Luther Marsh and Shade's Mills.

 

  Info at-a-glance

Camping:
Click on a conservation area name in the chart below to book your campsite online, or make a toll-free call to 1-866-ONT-CAMP (1-866-668-2267). Please read the camping reservation policy and firewood notice before booking.

Group camping:
Many of our conservation areas offer group camping sites. Please call the conservation area directly to book group sites.

Hiking:
There are trails throughout GRCA conservation areas. In addition, the GRCA owns four former rail corridors that have been converted to trails.

Fishing:
GRCA reservoirs and the Grand River contain an astonishing diversity of fish. Click here for more information on fishing the Grand River watershed.

Canoeing/kayaking:
To learn more about canoeing the Grand, visit the canoeing pages of our website.

Fees:
View our fee schedule for prices.

 

Click on a conservation area name to go to the online reservation service 
 Brant 184 270 140 30 yes pool   yes 1k F-B  
 Byng Island 190 235 148 yes pool M yes 1k F-B
 Conestogo Lake 2,348 75 100   yes beach M yes 2k F-B  
 Elora Gorge 200 312 165 69 yes beach yes 5k F-T
 Guelph Lake 1,607 305 135 yes beach NM yes 5k F-B
 Laurel Creek 294 54 76   yes beach NM yes 8k B  
 Pinehurst Lake 140 105 185   yes beach NM yes 8k F-B  
 Rockwood 79 50 45 yes beach NM yes 10k F-B-G


Legend: M - motorized; NM - non-motorized; S - store; F - Food; B - Boat; G - Miniature Golf; T - Tubing rentals

 

  Special Notices

Please review our Camping Reservation Policy prior to making your on-line or phone reservation (1-866-ONT-CAMP)

Please read our notice about firewood and help protect our trees

Please click here to complete a brief survey. This will help us make improvements to your conservation area experience.

There is NO beach patrol at GRCA conservation areas. Children are the responsibility of the parents/guardians/adults.

Check the Newsroom for information on beach conditions

Info on West Nile Virus

Alcohol is permitted only on registered campsites, except during the total alcohol ban on Victoria Day and Labour Day weekends. Alcohol is not permitted at our day-use parks or at Elora Gorge Conservation Area.