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Fall camping brings some of the best views: it’s not too hot nor too cold, and the changing leaves are definitely Instagram-worthy.
There are different ways to camp depending on the type of experience you’re looking for. Maybe you’re seeking a true wilderness experience in a tent or perhaps RV camping or glamping is more your vibe.
Whatever your style, here are three fall camping options to consider:
Comfort zone
Like to camp but prefer to stay extra cozy? A heated yurt is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors in the fall and an option for those who want slightly more comfort than a tent. Yurts are also ideal for couples looking for a special getaway, or families with kids who need more room than a tent. Several campgrounds in Ontario provincial parks offer cold-weather proof yurts including Algonquin, Killarney, MacGregor Point, and Pinery, to name a few. Yurts vary in size and often sleep up to six people with bunk beds.
Some can get pretty glam. If you’d prefer glamping over camping, there are private yurt rentals across the province that include kitchenettes and even bathrooms. Glamping Hub is a site that hosts yurt rentals in various locations like private grounds or secluded woods. Rental fees depend on how fancy the structure is, its amenities and its location.
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Drive through
Camping doesn’t have to involve pitching a tent or sleeping on the ground. Campsites across Ontario have spots for RV parking, including select Ontario provincial parks, including Charleston Lake Provincial Park. The eastern Ontario park, located about two hours from Ottawa, has three campgrounds that can accommodate overnight gear ranging from tents to trailers.
If you’re looking for a different experience, check out Terego, a women-owned travel company that has built a network of parking spots for motorhomes and trailers on select Ontario properties. Local producers across Canada including farms, breweries and even heritage sites host RV travellers — and Terego limits the number of parking spaces on each site to five so you’ll never deal with crowds.
And if you don’t own an RV, consider renting one for a fall getaway. They’re fantastic options for families, groups of friends or even couples who want to visit new places without packing up shop each time they move. Go RVing Canada is a great resource for all things RVs, including rental options.
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Tents up
Traditional campers can make for one of the province’s campgrounds – Algonquin, Arrowhead, Killarney, MacGregor Point and Pinery offer year-round camping. Algonquin’s Mew Lake campground has more than 100 campsites, plenty of which are located in the park’s White Pine forest. (Mew Lake also has heated yurts available to rent that come with outdoor fire pits and BBQs, available until Thanksgiving.)
In addition to its campsites, the park’s hiking trails, which range from a one-hour jaunt to a three-hour climb, are a major draw. If you’re a cyclist, plan to check out the scenic 16-kilometre route of the Old Railway Bike Trail, which follows the former Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound train track, and runs between Algonquin’s Rock Lake and Mew Lake campground. You can also bike the westerly end of the bike trail, then hike the park’s Track and Tower Trail. The top of the trail has breathtaking views of Algonquin and is worth the climb alone.
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