Camping season begins May 1, 2026
Grand River Conservation Areas set to take reservations beginning February 24
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
The GRCA’s online camping reservation website provides a 24-hour, online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.
Campsite reservations can be made for all eight Grand River Conservation Areas that offer camping. Group campsites are also available at select conservation areas and can be booked online. The GRCA has a special fee for group campsites when booked by an organized youth group. Please contact the conservation area directly to complete your youth group booking.
For more information about camping at Grand River Conservation Areas, visit the GRCA’s Camping webpage.
Quick Facts
- GRCA online camping reservation website: www.grcacamping.ca
- Online hours of operation: 24 hours a day, February 24 through to mid-October
- The GRCA is committed to providing accessible customer service. If you require alternate booking arrangements, please call 1-877-558-4722.
The GRCA is the second largest campground operator in Ontario, providing more than 2000 campsites throughout the Grand River watershed. Of the GRCA’s 11 fee-for-use conservation areas, eight offer nightly, or seasonal camping opportunities.
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Media contacts:
Lisa Stocco, GRCA Director of Strategic Communications and Environmental Education
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316 | Email lstocco@grandriver.ca
Serena Catania, GRCA Supervisor of Communications and Marketing
Phone 519-621-2763 x2240 | Email scatania@grandriver.ca
Contact Us
Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, PO Box 729
Cambridge, ON
N1R 5W6
Phone: 519-621-2761
Toll Free: 1-866-900-4722
grca@grandriver.ca