Fall tenting in southwestern Ontario
Not able to say goodbye to summer time?
Neither are we.
Fall arrives late on this a part of the province, which suggests campers can prolong their fair-weather excursions all by October!
Ebook a soothing and rejuvenating midweek getaway at one among these parks:
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Awenda Provincial Park
Open till October 14, 2025
Discover over 2,900 ha of forested land alongside the picturesque shores of Georgian Bay. The park’s trails, lakes, shorelines, fens, bogs, and campgrounds supply a mixture of habitat for quite a lot of wildlife viewing alternatives.
Deliberate your journey after peak fall colors? Try Awenda’s Bluff Path. Views of Georgian Bay from this part of path are particularly spectacular throughout the leaf-free season.
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Earl Rowe Provincial Park
Open till October 14, 2025
Earl Rowe is positioned on Toronto’s doorstep, simply 85 km northwest.
Hike 11 km of in-park trails starting from brief jaunts to longer half-day treks. We advocate the 4 km Lookout Path that takes hikers to the very best level of the park overlooking Earl Rowe and the encompassing space’s fall colors.
New to tenting? Earl Rowe is your park!
In case you’re visiting this fall, you may get the possibility to see salmon migrating up the Boyne River to spawn. Regulate the park’s social media for updates.
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Selkirk Provincial Park
Open till October 14, 2025
RV campers: look no additional. Selkirk is your good fall park.
Simply quarter-hour east of Port Dover, it gives giant grassy websites in lovely environment. Many websites supply each electrical energy and pull-through entry for bigger RVs and trailers.
Take pleasure in a stress-free paddle by the park’s wetlands alongside Spring Creek or hike their leisurely Wheeler’s Stroll Path. Birders could also be fortunate sufficient to see the park’s resident Bald Eagles or spot owls round nightfall.
In case you want extra causes to provide Selkirk a attempt, you’ll discover them right here.
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Craigleith Provincial Park
Open till October 19, 2025
Situated on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, Craigleith is the place to be!
Paddle alongside the shoreline, fish for Rainbow Trout and salmon, or sit back and watch the sundown.
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Sauble Falls Provincial Park
Open till October 26, 2025
Sauble Falls is the proper place to moist your line and probably land the massive one. Anglers have the chance to hook salmon and Rainbow Trout properly into the autumn.
Good for households, the kids’s journey playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball space supply loads of actions late into the autumn season.
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Turkey Level Provincial Park
Open till October 26, 2025
With loads of electrical campsites, together with many with pull-through entry, Turkey Level is ideal for September or October tenting.
Take within the distinctive foliage of the Carolinian forest. Numerous species of ash, birch, chestnut, hickory, walnut, and (the tallest of all) tulip timber might be seen all through a lot of the park.
Spot orioles, hummingbirds, warblers, and extra as they journey south for the winter.
In case you take pleasure in mountain biking, this park is a good choice for a fall journey! Mountain bike trails can be found each inside and adjoining to the park.
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Wheatley Provincial Park
Open till October 27, 2025
Wheatley’s campgrounds are located amongst a tangle of creeks in a superbly wooded Carolinian forest.
Hikes within the park wind by a mature forest of Oak, Hickory, Tulip, Sassafras, Chestnut, and Black Gum Timber.
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Rondeau Provincial Park
Open till November 9, 2025
There’s hardly a greater spot in southern Ontario to see the colors of fall than on Rondeau’s mountain climbing trails.
On the identical latitude as a part of northern California, this far south park typically stays heat till late October! Embrace these final fleeting moments of summer time earlier than a protracted winter forward.
Go to the park to witness all of the gorgeous fall migrators gracing the park or just take part in one among their many, many fall occasions.
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