By
Anja Cahill
12 Unforgettable Campsites from a Cross-Canada Road Trip
Explore the beauty of Canada’s diverse landscapes through this stunning photo gallery featuring 12 unforgettable campsites from my April-May 2025 cross-Canada road trip. From the dense forests of Northern Ontario to the majestic Rocky Mountains...
Explore the beauty of Canada’s diverse landscapes through this stunning photo gallery featuring 12 unforgettable campsites from my April-May 2025 cross-Canada road trip. From the dense forests of Northern Ontario to the majestic Rocky Mountains in Alberta, these images capture the heart of Canadian camping. Discover breathtaking scenery, classic parking lot stays, and traditional private camping spots, including iconic destinations like Banff National Park and hidden gems along the way.
Created for camping enthusiasts and adventurers, this gallery is your ultimate inspiration for planning a Canadian camping trip. Experience the thrill of springtime camping and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of five provinces.
Whether you’re seeking family-friendly camping, scenic RV parks, or tranquil backcountry spots, this gallery will inspire your next Canadian road trip adventure.
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Created for camping enthusiasts and adventurers, this gallery is your ultimate inspiration for planning a Canadian camping trip. Experience the thrill of springtime camping and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of five provinces.
Whether you’re seeking family-friendly camping, scenic RV parks, or tranquil backcountry spots, this gallery will inspire your next Canadian road trip adventure.
The final stay on our cross-Canada road trip was at Algonquin Park, Ontario. The Achray Campground is located past the Sand Lake Gate and is buried deep within the tall trees of Algonquin Park. Having only camped at campgrounds along Algonquin's...
The final stay on our cross-Canada road trip was at Algonquin Park, Ontario. The Achray Campground is located past the Sand Lake Gate and is buried deep within the tall trees of Algonquin Park. Having only camped at campgrounds along Algonquin's Highway 60, finding the Sand Lake Gate proved to be a unique challenge, but well worth it. We had a waterfront site with access to a beautiful sandy beach on Sand Lake. Despite the time of year, there were many campers enjoying this section of Algonquin Park and it was the perfect ending to our cross- Canada adventures.
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Not too far from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the Twilight Resort in Montreal River Harbour on Lake Superior, Ontario, was a unique private campground. We were provided a gorgeous waterfront site equipped with a couples swing and the perfect view...
Not too far from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the Twilight Resort in Montreal River Harbour on Lake Superior, Ontario, was a unique private campground. We were provided a gorgeous waterfront site equipped with a couples swing and the perfect view of a gorgeous sunset. This campground offers many cottages for weekend get-aways. Our walk along the pebbled beach yielded many unique finds and beautiful rocks.
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Our second KOA stay as at the Thunder Bay KOA Holiday, Ontario. Located just outside of Thunder Bay, this KOA offered the unique experience of a beautiful view of Sleeping Giant. Owned and operated by the same family for the past 20+ years, this...
Our second KOA stay as at the Thunder Bay KOA Holiday, Ontario. Located just outside of Thunder Bay, this KOA offered the unique experience of a beautiful view of Sleeping Giant. Owned and operated by the same family for the past 20+ years, this campground is equipped with endless activities and features, pools, splash pads, sports of all sorts... even new washroom facilities. The owners were very friendly and offered an extremely well-stocked camp store. Located on the Trans-Canada Highway 11/17 it was well located and easy to find.
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We stayed at two KOA locations on our cross-Canada road trip. One that was brand new, and one that had been operating for decades. Here at the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg West KOA Journey, we were treated to brand new washroom facilities and...
We stayed at two KOA locations on our cross-Canada road trip. One that was brand new, and one that had been operating for decades. Here at the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg West KOA Journey, we were treated to brand new washroom facilities and some of the nicest campground hosts you can find. Located on Trans-Canada Highway 1, it was easy to get to. I'm positive this campground will have a long, successful presence for years to come.
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Our only stay in Saskatchewan, was also our only stay at a municipally managed campground. We stayed at the Gordon Howe Campground, located within the city limits of Saskatoon. Just opening for the season, not all of the amenities were available,...
Our only stay in Saskatchewan, was also our only stay at a municipally managed campground. We stayed at the Gordon Howe Campground, located within the city limits of Saskatoon. Just opening for the season, not all of the amenities were available, but fresh water was available and the washroom facilities were clean. With onsite 24-hour security, we felt safe within the campground.
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Alberta has a vast amount of provincial parks spread across the province. Located east of Jasper, Alberta, we stumbled across Obed Lake Provincial Park, a 5-site campground with sites nestled in among the woods adjacent to a beautiful freshwater...
Alberta has a vast amount of provincial parks spread across the province. Located east of Jasper, Alberta, we stumbled across Obed Lake Provincial Park, a 5-site campground with sites nestled in among the woods adjacent to a beautiful freshwater lake. Amenities are limited to onsite latrines, but the isolation and lake access more than make up for the limited washroom facilities. This was one of our favourite stops.
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Kootenay National Park in British Columbia offers many campgrounds, include Redstreak which is open year-round. Here we experienced a similar road-side campsite as we found in Banff National Park, but this time it was nestled in a dense forest....
Kootenay National Park in British Columbia offers many campgrounds, include Redstreak which is open year-round. Here we experienced a similar road-side campsite as we found in Banff National Park, but this time it was nestled in a dense forest. The grounds were well maintained, washroom facilities spacious and clean. A bonus here at Redstreak, located just outside of Radium Springs, BC, was the plentiful wildlife. We saw many types of deer, elk, and other large animals we still can't identify!
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One of our most unique stays was at the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where we stayed in a small RV section at this golf and country club! Located beside the driving range and just beyond the club house, a few trailer...
One of our most unique stays was at the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where we stayed in a small RV section at this golf and country club! Located beside the driving range and just beyond the club house, a few trailer sites are well provisioned with clean laundry and washroom facilities. Nearly every campsite here was taken, and our fellow campers were very friendly.
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Our first campground outside of Ontario was at Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba. With a few campsites and yurts available for spring camping, this campground proved to be well maintained and very quiet. We had a lovely stroll along the...
Our first campground outside of Ontario was at Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba. With a few campsites and yurts available for spring camping, this campground proved to be well maintained and very quiet. We had a lovely stroll along the pebble covered beach front and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. In the morning there were deer grazing just outside our campervan - a serene way to start our day!
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Happy Land Park in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario (located just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario) wasn't quite open yet, but the owners agreed that we could stay one night and provided access to washroom facilities for us. Even with no services and no...
Happy Land Park in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario (located just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario) wasn't quite open yet, but the owners agreed that we could stay one night and provided access to washroom facilities for us. Even with no services and no campground activities, you could see what a thriving camping community this would be in the summer months. The tall trees led to open fields, where we happened across a family of deer grazing. With no other campers around, this was a very serene, quiet stop-over.
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The first stop on our cross-Canada road trip was Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Because of the time of year, not many campgrounds were open and this proved the case in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas. As a result, the first night of our road...
The first stop on our cross-Canada road trip was Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Because of the time of year, not many campgrounds were open and this proved the case in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas. As a result, the first night of our road trip was spent in the parking lot at the Gateway Casino. With on-site security, and late access to washrooms, this proved to be an excellent stop for a one-night stay! Be sure to request permission in advance and check-in with security upon arrival.
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Campsites at Campgrounds A and B, Tunnel Mountain Campground, at Banff National Park have a unique park-on-the-road configuration, keeping the campsites in excellent condition. The washroom facilities were ample and clean, and the views from...
Campsites at Campgrounds A and B, Tunnel Mountain Campground, at Banff National Park have a unique park-on-the-road configuration, keeping the campsites in excellent condition. The washroom facilities were ample and clean, and the views from nearly every site were exceptional. We chose a "mountain view" site, in lieu of a campfire, and were not disappointed.
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A surprising number of these were places we camped while hiking the Trans Canada Trail - Tunnel Mountain in Banff was definitely among ourA surprising number of these were places we camped while hiking the Trans Canada Trail - Tunnel Mountain in Banff was definitely among our favourites! More ... -
Sonya Richmond - agreed! The views are spectacular! And wildlife everywhere!
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Riding Mountain National Park, Obed Lake Provincial Park and the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course we enjoyed very much. It is funny to see how manyRiding Mountain National Park, Obed Lake Provincial Park and the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course we enjoyed very much. It is funny to see how many times we cross each others paths as Seekers. More ... -
Greg Girard - that is really neat! Of all the campground across the country, funny that we've visited three the same!
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Fun list! -
Thanks Andrea Horning ! It was a fun trip!
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I love all the camper pictures! We have similar ones from our trip, just with snow!
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