1. Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Oakville – ~40 min)

Huge family appeal with trails, a working farm, disc golf, an outdoor pool, plus sites for tents, RVs, and even yurts.

2. Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville – ~45 min)

Lakeside charm on Lake Ontario, with three distinct campgrounds, sandy beaches, trails, and seasonal programs like snowshoeing .

3. Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Jackson’s Point – ~1 h)

Shallow, warm beach on Lake Simcoe, hundreds of sites with or without hookups, family-friendly vibe.

4. Mara Provincial Park (Ramara – ~1 h 30 min)

Smaller, quiet, beachside park on Simcoe offering a more peaceful camping experience.

5. Earl Rowe Provincial Park (Alliston – ~1 h)

Almost 400 sites, warm-water lake, paved accessible trails, pool, fishing, and swim spots.

6. Guelph Lake Conservation Area (Guelph – ~1 h 10 min)

Lakefront camping with beaches, sailing, swimming, canoe/kayak rentals, nearly 300 sites.

7. Albion Hills Conservation Area (Caledon – ~1 h)

Great for mountain biking or family camping, with 234 serviced/unserviced sites, splash pad, pool, bike wash.

8. Elora Gorge Conservation Area (Elora – ~1 h 30 min)

Captivating gorge scenery along the Grand River, mixed serviced/unserviced sites (≈380 total), swimming, paddling, tubing.

9. Awenda Provincial Park (Georgian Bay – ~2 h 30 min)

Large forested peninsula with trails, inland lake, swimming, hiking, paddling, 2,900 ha natural environment park.

10. Algonquin Provincial Park (Highway 60 Corridor – ~3 h 20 min)

Canada’s iconic park with 1,200+ drive-in sites and remote canoe-accessed backcountry camping, extensive trails and visitor center.