GRCA - Camping

Camping at our Conservation Areas
		Reserve your campsite online or phone 1-877-558-GRCA (4722) Click on a conservation area name in the list on the left or in the chart below for detailed information about that park. Please read the camping reservation policy and firewood notice before booking. Info at-a-glance 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.
See more pictures of GRCA parks here.
About the conservation area: Click on the individual conservation area pages on the left or in the chart below for detailed information about that park. Reserve a campsite: Reserve your campsite online or phone 1-877-558-GRCA (4722). Note there is no camping at Belwood Lake, Luther Marsh, Shade's Mills and Elora Quarry.

The GRCA offers unparalleled camping experiences at eight of twelve conservation areas. Experience 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.


Brant	184	244	126	31	yes	pool	NM	yes	1k	F-B
Byng Island	190	246	134		yes	pool	M	yes	1k	F-B
Conestogo Lake	2,348	86	95		yes	beach	M	yes	2k	F-B
Elora Gorge	200	312	165		yes	none		yes	5k	F-T
Guelph Lake	1,607	305	135		yes	beach	NM	yes	5k	F-B
Laurel Creek	294	50	76		yes	beach	NM	yes	4.5k	B
Pinehurst Lake	140	68	169		yes	beach	NM	yes	8k	F-B
Rockwood	79	43	46	16	yes	beach	NM	yes	5k	F-B-G
Legend: M - motorized; NM - non-motorized; S - store; F - Food; B - Boat; G - Miniature Golf; T - Tubing rentals Special Notices
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.