Reservable camping information

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

  • General camping information
    Operating season (nights):
    • May 15 – October 12, 2020
    Reservable period (nights):
    • May 15 – October 11, 2020
    Reservable percentage:
    • 85% reservable
    Kiosk hours:

    • Cedar Spring:
        • Spring Hours (May 15 - June 18 2020)
      • Fri- Tues, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
        • Summer Hours (June 19 - September 6 2020)
      • Mon-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
      • Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
        • Fall Hours (September 7 2020- October 12 2020)
      • Mon - Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    After hours registration:
    • Late campers follow instructions on kiosk window or door for self-registration.
    Check in time:
    • Any time after 2 pm.
    Check out time:
    • Before 11 am.
    Quiet hours:
    • 11 pm to 7 am.
    Minimum length of stay:
    • 1 night.
    Maximum length of stay:
    • 14 nights.
    Maximum persons per site:
    • 6 people
    Maximum vehicles per site:
    • No vehicle access to Beausoleil Island.
    • Boat mooring fees are extra.
    • Campers must arrange for their boat transportation with a private water taxi service or personal vessel.
    Maximum camping units per site:
    • 2 tents (no wheeled camping units)
    Generator policy:
    • Generators are not allowed.
    Amperage of electrical service:
    • Unserviced campsites only.
    Fire policy:
    • Firewood is sold by the bundle.
    • Campfires are allowed in firepits.
    Alcohol policy:
    • An alcohol ban is in effect throughout the park during May long weekend (May 15 to 18, 2020).
    Pet policy:
    • Pets must be kept on a short leash at all times. Control noise levels and always clean up after them. Do not leave pets unattended on campsite or leave pet food out.
    Internet/Wi-Fi access:
    • There is no Wi-Fi access on Beausoleil Island. There is good coverage from most cell phone providers.
    Important Notices:
    • Access to the Park is by passenger-boat only. Cars and trailers cannot access the park and campgrounds. Tent camping only.
    • Parks Canada does not offer boat transportation for campers.
    • Campers must arrange their own boat transportation to the park.

    Campground locations:

    • Cedar Spring Campground: This is a waterfront campground located on Beausoleil Island.

    • Closest road access:
      • There is no road access to the park islands. Boat access only
      • The nearest mainland town with marinas and water taxi services is Honey Harbour, ON.
      • Park information is available at 2611 Honey Harbour Road, Honey Harbour

    Campground description:

    • Cedar Spring Campground (40 reservable sites):

      • Unserviced, tent camping only.
      • All campsites at Cedar Spring Campground are within a 10-minute walk from the drop-off dock. Carts are available for you to transport gear to your site.
      • Sites have a sand or grass base, some have wooden tent platforms. All have a picnic table and fire pit.
      • Some sites are shaded, others are mostly sun.
      • All sites are a short walk to the water’s edge and swimming beaches.
      • Comfort stations with showers are within a 5-minute walk from all sites.
      • Food lockers are located within a 5-minute walk from all sites.
      • Potable water is available at various locations throughout the campground.
      • There is not a dumping station on site. There are 2 sites designated as accessible.

  • Fees

    For information regarding camping fees for Georgian Bay Islands National Park please see our Fees page.

  • If there is no vacancy for your dates:

    There are also 8 other smaller campgrounds on Beausoleil Island and are defined as backcountry campsites. All are on or near shore, are accessible by boat only, and offer a primitive camping experience (outhouse-style of toilets, no running water or electricity). Some sites are available for reservations.

    Hiking in via the trail system (once on the island) is also possible.

    Call the reservation service for more information and for reservations:

    Other options:

    • There are several provincial parks and private campgrounds in the area.

  • More information can be found on the following websites:

    • www.ontarioparks.com
    • www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca
    • www.segbay.ca

  • Require additional information?

    Reservation service:

    General park information:

    • Telephone: 1-888-773-8888
      • 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time, April to September
      • 10 am to 6 pm Eastern Time, October to March
      • pc.info.gbi-ibg.pc@canada.ca

    For information and reservations for backcountry camping reservations:

    For information and reservations for group camping:

    • Group camping in this park is available to registered non-profit groups only. Group sites are located at the Cedar Spring Campground. Minimum 7 people.
    • Call 705-526-8907

  • Terms and definitions
    Site-specific
    Guests select the specific campsite or accommodation when they make their reservation. All front-country camping reservations made through the Parks Canada Reservation Service (PCRS) are site-specific reservations.
    Operating Season (Nights)
    The "Operating Season" is the nights that the campground is open. Sometimes the campgrounds are open for longer than the period for which they accept reservations. Any dates of the "Operating Season" outside of the "Reservable Period" are dates that the campground operates on a first come, first served basis only.
    Reservable Period (Nights)
    The "Reservable Period" is the nights for which you can make a camping or accommodation reservation. Note that many campgrounds may be open longer than this period, and operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Kiosk
    The administration/entrance booth of a particular campground, this is where you "check-in" and register your arrival.
    Vehicle
    Car, truck, motorcycle, truck-camper, motorhome, or recreational vehicle. A motor home pulling another vehicle may count as two vehicles.
    Camping Unit
    Tent, tent-trailer, truck-camper, trailer, 5th wheel, motorhome or recreational vehicle.
    Serviced Site

    Refers to a campsite offering either electrical, water, and/or sewer hook-ups or any combination of these services directly on the campsite. Fully-serviced sites offer electrical, potable water, and sewer hook-ups. "Unserviced" sites do not offer any of these hook-ups.

    The terms "serviced" and "unserviced" refer to the individual campsites; they do not refer to the washroom facilities or other amenities available at the campground.

    Drive-through Site
    Campsite where the driver does not have to reverse their vehicle to exit (there is a separate entrance and exit to the individual campsite). Ideal for larger vehicles and trailers.
    Walk-in Site
    Campsite which requires some degree of walking to access the site, and therefore requires a tent. Vehicle will be parked a short distance away.
    Overflow Site
    Overflow campsites vary from park to park, and may range from a paved area to park a camping unit (not generally suitable for tents) to a more traditional, grassy site. They are unserviced and are not reservable.
    Accessible Site
    A campsite which is accessible to guests with limited mobility.
    Firepit

    A designated structure for campfires located on a campsite. Check availability, as not all campsites offer a fire pit. In some parks, a fire permit is required to have a fire.

    In some parks, only communal firepits are available, and access is shared with other guests.

    Fire permit
    In some campgrounds, guests will require a valid fire permit to have a campfire. A fire permit may include firewood. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the QRT for individual campground policies.
    Firewood
    In some campgrounds firewood is sold by the bundle, whereas in others a fire permit may give the holder access to the campground wood pile. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the QRT for individual campground policies.
    First-come, First-served Site
    Campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis only. These sites are only available to guests who are physically located at the campground. These sites cannot be registered over the telephone or on-line. These campsites may be available for only 1 night or for multiple nights depending on availability.
    Shoulder Season
    Shoulder season refers to the season before and after the peak season. While many campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, the services offered during this period may be limited (please check with the park for more details).
    Entrance Pass
    A valid National Park Entrance Pass is required for all visitors to National Parks that have entry fees.
    Daily Entrance Pass
    A daily entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park on a per day basis for the period of time indicated.
    Annual/Seasonal Entrance Pass
    An annual or seasonal entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park for the period of time indicated.
    Parks Canada Discovery Pass
    The Parks Canada Discovery Pass permits visitors unlimited entry to the participating Parks Canada national parks and national historic sites across Canada, for a period of 12 months.

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