We stand for local adventure, wide-open skies, and discovering the beauty in our own backyard. This summer, there’s no better way to experience the heart of Canada than by exploring Ontario’s stunning landscapes—through the crackle of a campfire, the calm of a lakeside morning, or the coziness of a glamping cabin under the stars. Whether you’re chasing quiet moments in nature or thrilling outdoor adventures, camping and glamping offer an unforgettable way to connect with the land, your loved ones, and the Canadian spirit. Spots fill up fast, so book early and start planning your Ontario escape today.
Where to camp
Perhaps you’re a seasoned camping veteran and you have your favourite spots to pitch your tent, or perhaps you’re brand new to the camping experience. Whatever the case, here are some great spots around York, Durham and Headwaters to begin your camping adventure. Of note: by no means are these the only facilities in our region—they’re just a few suggestions to get you started. So, feel free to spend time on the Internet searching for your perfect campground in YDH.
YORK
Sibbald Point Provincial Park – Drive-up camping in 10 different campgrounds is available in this popular campground in Georgina, which has both electrical and non-electrical sites, as well as six group sites.
Cedar Beach Resort – Your ideal seasonal resort is conveniently located less than an hour’s drive from Toronto, in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Situated on the sandy shore of Musselman’s Lake, young and old alike can enjoy a host of recreational facilities.
Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park – Free your body, free your mind. Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park in Sharon is a year-round naturist park where the entire family can experience traditional naturist values in a modern setting. Bare Oaks offers day-use memberships and seasonal campsites, but also welcomes visitors and travellers.
Durham
Darlington Provincial Park – Drive-up camping is offered in this Bowmanville park, and has three different campgrounds with electrical and non-electrical sites available. There are sites to accommodate all types of camping equipment, from tents to large RVs and trailers. Barrier-free camping is also available.
Cedar Park Resort and Waterpark – Located just outside Bowmanville, Cedar Park Resort offers a fun-filled twist on traditional camping with its RV-friendly sites set within a lively family resort atmosphere. Designed for trailer and RV campers (no tent sites), guests can enjoy full-service hookups along with convenient amenities like washrooms, laundry facilities, and picnic areas. What truly sets this spot apart is access to the on-site water park, complete with pools, splash pads, and slides, making it an especially exciting option for families looking to mix relaxation with play. Available for overnight, weekly, or longer stays, it’s an easy, entertainment-packed getaway in the heart of Durham Region.
Headwaters
Mansfield Outdoor Centre – Mansfield Outdoor Centre offers six campsites located near the beautiful Pine River that runs through the property. Experience true tranquility surround by amazing hiking and biking trails in the hills of Mulmur. On the property there are also cabins to rent if that is more your speed, and a new restaurant and café.
Albion Hills Conservation Park – Enjoy mountain biking, bird watching and more as you spend time on one of 234 serviced and unserviced sites in this Caledon campground. Amenities include a campground store, washrooms, showers, fire pits, children’s play areas, and wireless internet in the chalet.
Primrose Park Family Camping – Facilities at this Shelburne family camping park include beautifully treed lots, a heated pool, volleyball net, basketball net, horseshoe pits, an open field for organized games, children’s playground, hot showers and laundry facilities. Campsites are both serviced and unserviced, depending on your preference.
Daiva RV Resorts – Grand Valley – Daiva RV Resorts is situated alongside the Grand River and surrounded by 100’s of acres of farmland. This location offers seasonal camping for tent and RV. Float along the river in a tube, walk the hiking trails, splash in the heated pool, or play all day at the playground or fields. Plus bring your furry friends along!
Where to glamp
If the idea of roughing it with traditional camping seems a little daunting, we suggest you try glamping. Yes, glamourized camping is a thing—an extremely popular thing here in YDH, as it happens. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but aren’t quite ready to give up the comforts of your modern amenities, then glamping is for you. Here is where you can glamp in our region:
Birchwood Luxury Camping – These luxury glamping domes are the ultimate way to glamp in YDH each coming with a hot tub, bbq, king sized bed, heating and cooling options, private outdoor showers, fresh towels, a kitchenette, board games, and so much more. Not to mention you can book exclusive add ons like personal massage or private chef. Birchwood is true luxury in YDH.
Jecara Farms – This working farm in Schomberg, which won the 2007 Environmental Giants award for water conservation, offers three rustic cabins and a studio apartment. This active, 86-acre operation complete with an authentic barn and paddocks is also a working thoroughbred horse farm.
Daiva RV Resorts – This location in Grand Valley is passionate about creating unique stays where people can connect with nature and experience the diverse beauty of Ontario. Enjoy a wonderful stay for two in a one of their 3 glamping cabins right on the Grand River. These cabins are equipped with 2 lovely queen sized bed, kitchen, and shower, plus bbq and picnic area outside.
Heartwood Farm and Cidery – This Erin-based location is a 42-acre regenerative farm which raises cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and bees, and grow apples, maple trees, and other fruit and nut trees. Glamping is in the works, so be sure to check the website for when this fantastic farm experience is open to the public.
RV Parks
Cedar Park Resort – Bowmanville
Vlahos Trailer Park – East Gwillimbury
Grand Valley Roots RV Resort – Grand Valley
Scugog Landing Cottage and RV Resort – Port Perry
Fair Havens Camp and Conference Centre – Beaverton
And for something different…
Enjoy wide-open spaces, fresh are, blue skies… and a good day’s work of herding cattle on horseback. At Rawhide Adventures in Mulmur, you can be a rancher for a few days. For a taste of the ranch life, try the Range Riders Night experience. Stay overnight at Peace Valley Ranch and camp out amongst the stars after spending four blissful hours on horseback. After a hearty cowboy’s breakfast the next morning, finish your adventure with another two-hour ride back to the ranch.
If you really want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, take the Days in the Life Of challenge. Get involved in the life of a ranch wrangler for a few days, or even a week or two, and learn everything about working the land including fence checking, rotational grazing and, depending on when you come, even calf sorting.
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