Forillon National Park of Canada
Camping
Cap-Bon-Ami Campground
© Parks Canada/Véronique Lavandier/FNP CollectionStaying in an unspoiled park, soaking up the peace and quiet of nature, breathing in the salt air-all this is enjoyed by campers who use any of the park's 367 semi-serviced campsites. A group campground and three unserviced campgrounds in the backcountry are also available to you.
Campgrounds
| Camping |
Sites |
Other observations |
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Petit-Gaspé (South Area)
May 29 to September 22
|
- Wooded campground
- Recreation centre (with restaurant, swimming pool and laundromat nearby)
- Talks at the amphitheatre
- Dumping station at the campground entrance
- Water outlets along the loops
|
|
Without electricity
|
135 |
|
With electricity
|
32 |
|
Des-Rosiers (North Area)
May to October
|
- Semi-wooded campground
- Talks at the amphitheatre
- Dumping station at the campground entrance
- Water outlets along the loops
|
| Without electricity |
113 |
| With electricity |
38 |
|
Cap-Bon-Ami (North Area)
June 1 to September 1
|
- Tents only
- Unwooded campground
- Lookout and trail nearby
|
| Without electricity |
41 |
|
Petit-Gaspé Group Campground (South Area)
May 29 to October 12
|
- Groups of 10 people and more, maximum 60 campers
- Reservations required:
(418) 368-5505
(418) 892-5911 (summer)
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| Without electricity |
4 areas |
Park Camping fees
Reservations
To ensure that you will have a campsite for your visit to Forillon, it is recommended to use the Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service.
Via the Internet: www.pccamping.ca
By Telephone:
(toll-free line)
Beginning on April 8, 2009, the service will accept reservations for stays between June 24 and August 28 2009.
Group Camping
For a reservation at the Petit-Gaspé group campground, please contact us at (418) 368-5505 or at (418) 892-5911, from May 29 to October 12.
Wilderness Camping
Backcountry campsites are located along the Les Crêtes and Les Lacs trails. These sites include basic amenities, such as dry toilets and picnic tables. There is no cost for camping at backcountry sites, but registration at a reception centre or toll kiosk is mandatory. Open-air wood fires are prohibited in all areas of the backcountry.
Information and Rules
- Check-out time is 11 a.m.;
- Wood fires are permitted only in designated fireplaces;
- It is not permitted to use deadwood, tree branches or driftwood as fuel;
For those who haven’t booked…
Nearly one third of the 360 semi-serviced campsites in the park are available
to those who have not booked in advance. These sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Restaurants and Lodging Outside the Park
Lodging
There are also private campgrounds (with and without services) near the park. For visitors who prefer other types of lodging, the towns and villages neighbouring the park can accomodate them. There are motels, hotels, inns, cottages, cabines, and many B&B accomodations closeby.
Restaurants
Visitors of Forillon National Park can grab a bite at the Recreation Centre restaurant, located in the south area of the Park.
The restaurant is open from June 7 to September 7, 2009.
Besides that, a very diversified catering trade is offered in the surroundings of Forillon. From the friendly snack-bar to the finest regional gastronomy, restaurateurs from the areas are sure to satisfy everyone's appetite!
For more information on Lodging, Restauration, and other Services nearby the park, contact the Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Gaspé. You can reach them at this address:
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Gaspé
27 York Boulevard East
Gaspé, Quebec
G4X 2K9
Phone: (418) 368-8525
Fax: (418) 368-8549
info@tourismegaspe.org
www.tourismegaspe.org