Countdown to Camping: Parks of the St. Lawrence 2026 Camping Reservations Open March 19th

Book your 2026 riverside getaway, featuring new accommodations, upgraded facilities, and expanded ways to explore the St. Lawrence River

Morrisburg — Parks of the St. Lawrence will open its transient camping reservations at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, inviting guests to book their stays across nine waterfront campgrounds stretching on the shores of the St. Lawrence River from the 1000 Islands to the Quebec border. Guests can book any 2026 dates as soon as reservations open.

Last year, the online reservation system processed more than 7,000 bookings on opening day, underscoring strong demand for the region’s riverfront camping experiences. Instead of a rolling dates reservation system, Parks of the St. Lawrence uses a full-season launch model and opens the entire camping season at once, giving guests a more flexible and predictable booking experience, allowing them to select any date in the 2026 season (May to November at select campgrounds), and reserve multiple trips on launch day.

Each Parks of the St. Lawrence campground has its own hidden gems, from quiet bays and towering pines to sandy beaches, island sunsets, and scenic waterfronts. Every campground offers a different style of stay, giving guests the freedom to choose the setting, atmosphere, and experience that fits the way they like to camp. Guests can choose from a wide range of campsite types, including basic, waterfront and premium waterfront, serviced sites offering electricity at 15, 30, or 50 amps, and two‑ or three‑service sites that provide water, electricity, and sewer hookups.

Parks of the St. Lawrence offers a collection of roofed accommodations that make it easy to enjoy time on the river. Guests can settle into Prospector Tents for a simple glamping style stay, sleep among the trees with Suspended Tree Tents, relax in cabins that glow with sunlight in summer and overlook vibrant changing colours reflected on the St. Lawrence in fall, or choose equipment-free stays in Adventure Ready Campers. Larger groups can gather at the Family Lodge, which provides a comfortable setting for multi-family trips. Together, these options offer campers the flexibility to select the style of stay and level of comfort that best suits their trip.

This season, guests will have access to several new ways to enjoy time along the river, including fully outfitted Adventure Ready Campers, Canada’s first Suspended Tree Tents at the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, newly added Prospector Tents, and additional premium waterfront walk‑in sites. The Suspended Tree Tent sites provide an elevated camping experience nestled among the trees, with each site offering two suspended tents, a private deck overlooking the water, a firepit, picnic table, charcoal BBQ, and access to a quiet shoreline ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Campers who prefer a more secluded and private camping experience will enjoy the new waterfront walk-in campsites.

Parks of the St. Lawrence continues to reinvest in its campgrounds to enhance comfort, accessibility, and overall guest experience. At Glengarry Campground, a major comfort station upgrade completed in fall 2025 is now available for the 2026 season, offering modern, accessible, gender‑neutral washrooms and showers, an outdoor dishwashing station, convenient laundry amenities, and a new RV dump station located beside the facility. Nestled beneath Glengarry’s tall pine canopy, these updates create a smoother and more enjoyable experience for guests throughout their stay.

Mille Roches Campground (including Snetsinger Island) and Mille Roches Beach & Day Use Area will be unavailable for the 2026 season while undergoing major infrastructure upgrades designed to modernize essential services and enhance guest amenities. During this time, McLaren Campground, Woodlands Campground, and Woodlands Beach & Day Use Area on the Long Sault Parkway are ready to welcome guests, along with nearby Crysler Park Beach & Day Use Area and other SLPC properties. Long Sault Parkway is expected to remain open throughout construction and will remain accessible for driving, walking, and cycling.

Guests are encouraged to plan ahead by reviewing campground descriptions and maps before reservation day, creating a shortlist of preferred sites, and familiarizing themselves with park rules, minimum‑stay requirements, and pet policies. Since serviced and waterfront sites book quickly, flexibility is key, and guests may want to consider weekday stays, shoulder‑season dates, or alternative campgrounds. Ahead of March 19, prospective campers should ensure their online account is set up with accurate personal details, practise navigating the reservation site, and sign in a few minutes early to improve their chances of securing a preferred site. Throughout the season, checking back for cancellations and using the “Notify Me” feature can also help guests secure high‑demand spots.

For more information please visit: https://www.stlawrenceparks.com/