Camping Guides & Checklists
Practical, field-tested advice for planning camping trips in Ontario. Whether it is your first night in a tent or you are organising a long weekend for ten friends, these guides cover what to pack, how to split the work and which provincial parks are worth the drive.
Camping Checklist for Beginners
Everything to pack for your first car-camping trip, and what to leave at home.
How to Plan a Group Camping Trip
A step-by-step plan for booking, packing and cooking with a crew.
Best Provincial Park Campsites Near Toronto
Nine provincial parks within about three hours of the city, compared.
Plan with the tools, not just the guides
Every guide links back to the tools that make the advice easy to act on. Use the Ontario campsite map to compare sites, check campsite photos before you book, and keep your crew organised with the group camping trip planner. Looking for a specific park? Browse our Ontario provincial park guides.