Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds in Southwestern Ontario

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The Oak Den

4 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Thames Centre, ON

The Oak Den is a seven acre private backyard escape located just 20 minutes from London Ontario. A short walk to the campsites away from the main road allows for multiple tents and a more secluded experience. A tranquil forest surrounds the area with lots of wildlife to watch including birds, rabbits, deer, raccoons, groundhogs, toads and much more. Fireflies in the early summer months are a must-see along with the sounds of turkeys in the spring and coyotes occasionally howling in the distance. A large main campfire area and easy marked walking trails to the Thames River make this a perfect little escape from the city life.Follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook @theoakden for updates as we grow and seasonal conditions.

Beaver Ranch

7 sites · RVs, Tents137 acres · Owen Sound, ON

Spend a weekend, day or even a night away enjoying 137 acres of serendipity along the shores of the Saugeen River, nestled in the heart of West Grey. A short 10 minute drive to nearby amenities (groceries, box stores, gas and liqour) and a quick 1 hour drive to nearby beaches and waterfalls including McGowan Falls, Sauble Beach and Sauble Falls, Hoggs Falls, Inglis Falls. Take a leisurely float down river by tube, canoe or kayak, step in for a swim or try your hand at casting a rod and reel, by day and camp along the shores by night. Not the water type? Strap on your boots and take a nature filled walk across the property, or nearby at one of the many Saugeen River Conservation Areas. Are you a night hawk? Fill your evenings with campfires and local entertainment, such as the nearby Drive-In Theater in Hanover or local breweries (Neustadt or Hanover). (10 minute drive). Surrounded by farm land and nature’s best features, book now and find yourself lost in the middle of the heart land.

Braemar Valley Nature Sanctuary

3 sites · Tents18 acres · Woodstock, ON

A nature enthusiasts private 18 acre backcountry-style getaway. Located in the beautiful Braemar Valley- 10 minutes from Woodstock, Ontario. Pine/oak/walnut stands, babbling brook, wildflower fields. 3+ km's of hiking trails through the forest, along the fields, across the creek and overlooking the valley. Cyclists can try out the km's of scenic gravel roads in the area. The camp site is located in a creek-side wildflower field surrounded by silver maples, cottonwoods and pine stands and has a thunder box, picnic table, and fire pit. Pets are welcome so long as they are controlled and cleaned up after. Check out our youtube channel to see all the animals on the property: MsBackyard. ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards disrespectful behaviour to the land or neighbors. FYI regarding Deer hunting season. There's no hunting permitted on the property but there is on adjacent properties, so you may hear activity in the area. Please be aware of this before booking during the following weeks: Controlled deer hunt (shotgun) November 4 to November 10 December 2 to December 8 If you want to check out a nearby restaurant, the Brick House Brew Pub in Woodstock is less than 10 minutes down the road!

Everhill Farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Kitchener, ON

Everhill Farm is a century-old farm owned by the fifth generation of Harrison’s. This picturesque river property only a mile from Harriston is fantastic for the naturalist who loves the outdoors and hiking! Lovely maintained walking and biking trails on our property that we share with the local communities Greenway Trail system. Very close to many local businesses with the highlight of walking for ice cream or burgers'n fries at the Red Caboose! After one stay you will be planning on another to experience all the unique camping sites! :) Campers can choose from six sites directly on the river, there are currently two rustic-looking outhouses on-site with another planned. Campfires are permitted within local regulations and pets are welcome! Please be respectful of the property and other campers, alcohol is permitted, although glass bottles are discouraged Music is appreciated! Please packout all garbage and leave the campsite the same or better as found. We look forward to hosting you!

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Forest Cabin

1 site · Lodging50 acres · Erin, ON

Welcome to your private cabin with forest trails and stars at night! Privacy and wildlife only an hour from Toronto and less than 45 minutes from Brampton, Orangeville, Guelph, Cambridge, Milton, and Kitchener-Waterloo. The cabin has a queen-size bed and cozy living room. Open-air kitchenette on the covered porch with propane camp stove and basic kitchen supplies. Forest courtyard with fire pit, cooking grill and picnic table. 20-second walk to a VERY clean and private outhouse. Cabin is solar powered. Electricity for lights and phone charging. Firewood and water for drinking and washing all included. The forest cabin has walls made of straw bales covered with plaster. It feels like you're inside an adobe building in southwest USA. Deep window sills with curved corners. Built in 2002, it's one the first straw bale buildings in Ontario. It's as gorgeous today as the day it was built! Our 50-acre slice of heaven has it a bit of everything for your private retreat. Trails, forests, fields, meadows, rolling hills, and panoramic views. We live at the front of the farm property, pretty far from the cabin. So you have privacy, but we're available by text or phone if you need us. Want some quiet time? Looking for a slow down space? Kick back in the cabin or take stroll on the quiet forest trails. Interested in local food? Explore our organic vegetable fields, check out the greenhouses, or hang out with our happy chickens and sheep. Ready for a unique dinner experience? Rent the pizza oven in the courtyard of our little community centre, just a two-minute stroll from your hidden cabin. Looking for local fun and adventure? GoodLot Brewery, Heartwood Cidery, and other local attractions are just a short drive away. We are looking forward to your visit!

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Braemar Valley Nature Sanctuary

3 sites · Tents18 acres · Woodstock, ON

A nature enthusiasts private 18 acre backcountry-style getaway. Located in the beautiful Braemar Valley- 10 minutes from Woodstock, Ontario. Pine/oak/walnut stands, babbling brook, wildflower fields. 3+ km's of hiking trails through the forest, along the fields, across the creek and overlooking the valley. Cyclists can try out the km's of scenic gravel roads in the area. The camp site is located in a creek-side wildflower field surrounded by silver maples, cottonwoods and pine stands and has a thunder box, picnic table, and fire pit. Pets are welcome so long as they are controlled and cleaned up after. Check out our youtube channel to see all the animals on the property: MsBackyard. ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards disrespectful behaviour to the land or neighbors. FYI regarding Deer hunting season. There's no hunting permitted on the property but there is on adjacent properties, so you may hear activity in the area. Please be aware of this before booking during the following weeks: Controlled deer hunt (shotgun) November 4 to November 10 December 2 to December 8 If you want to check out a nearby restaurant, the Brick House Brew Pub in Woodstock is less than 10 minutes down the road!

Forest Cabin

1 site · Lodging50 acres · Erin, ON

Welcome to your private cabin with forest trails and stars at night! Privacy and wildlife only an hour from Toronto and less than 45 minutes from Brampton, Orangeville, Guelph, Cambridge, Milton, and Kitchener-Waterloo. The cabin has a queen-size bed and cozy living room. Open-air kitchenette on the covered porch with propane camp stove and basic kitchen supplies. Forest courtyard with fire pit, cooking grill and picnic table. 20-second walk to a VERY clean and private outhouse. Cabin is solar powered. Electricity for lights and phone charging. Firewood and water for drinking and washing all included. The forest cabin has walls made of straw bales covered with plaster. It feels like you're inside an adobe building in southwest USA. Deep window sills with curved corners. Built in 2002, it's one the first straw bale buildings in Ontario. It's as gorgeous today as the day it was built! Our 50-acre slice of heaven has it a bit of everything for your private retreat. Trails, forests, fields, meadows, rolling hills, and panoramic views. We live at the front of the farm property, pretty far from the cabin. So you have privacy, but we're available by text or phone if you need us. Want some quiet time? Looking for a slow down space? Kick back in the cabin or take stroll on the quiet forest trails. Interested in local food? Explore our organic vegetable fields, check out the greenhouses, or hang out with our happy chickens and sheep. Ready for a unique dinner experience? Rent the pizza oven in the courtyard of our little community centre, just a two-minute stroll from your hidden cabin. Looking for local fun and adventure? GoodLot Brewery, Heartwood Cidery, and other local attractions are just a short drive away. We are looking forward to your visit!

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Bent Tree Farms

2 sites · Lodging, Tents42 acres · Cambridge, ON

An uninsulated one room bunkie located on 42 acres surrounded by maple and white pines. 1 double Murphy bed and table for two. Bedding provided. All kitchen utensils and cookware supplied. 5 gallons potable water supplied upon request. Screened porch. Fire pit with cooking grill. Small propane BBQ grill. Large outhouse located 30 feet away. Bring your own camp chairs, towels, bug spray, and pots/pans.

Everhill Farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Kitchener, ON

Everhill Farm is a century-old farm owned by the fifth generation of Harrison’s. This picturesque river property only a mile from Harriston is fantastic for the naturalist who loves the outdoors and hiking! Lovely maintained walking and biking trails on our property that we share with the local communities Greenway Trail system. Very close to many local businesses with the highlight of walking for ice cream or burgers'n fries at the Red Caboose! After one stay you will be planning on another to experience all the unique camping sites! :) Campers can choose from six sites directly on the river, there are currently two rustic-looking outhouses on-site with another planned. Campfires are permitted within local regulations and pets are welcome! Please be respectful of the property and other campers, alcohol is permitted, although glass bottles are discouraged Music is appreciated! Please packout all garbage and leave the campsite the same or better as found. We look forward to hosting you!

Beaver Ranch

7 sites · RVs, Tents137 acres · Owen Sound, ON

Spend a weekend, day or even a night away enjoying 137 acres of serendipity along the shores of the Saugeen River, nestled in the heart of West Grey. A short 10 minute drive to nearby amenities (groceries, box stores, gas and liqour) and a quick 1 hour drive to nearby beaches and waterfalls including McGowan Falls, Sauble Beach and Sauble Falls, Hoggs Falls, Inglis Falls. Take a leisurely float down river by tube, canoe or kayak, step in for a swim or try your hand at casting a rod and reel, by day and camp along the shores by night. Not the water type? Strap on your boots and take a nature filled walk across the property, or nearby at one of the many Saugeen River Conservation Areas. Are you a night hawk? Fill your evenings with campfires and local entertainment, such as the nearby Drive-In Theater in Hanover or local breweries (Neustadt or Hanover). (10 minute drive). Surrounded by farm land and nature’s best features, book now and find yourself lost in the middle of the heart land.

The Oak Den

4 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Thames Centre, ON

The Oak Den is a seven acre private backyard escape located just 20 minutes from London Ontario. A short walk to the campsites away from the main road allows for multiple tents and a more secluded experience. A tranquil forest surrounds the area with lots of wildlife to watch including birds, rabbits, deer, raccoons, groundhogs, toads and much more. Fireflies in the early summer months are a must-see along with the sounds of turkeys in the spring and coyotes occasionally howling in the distance. A large main campfire area and easy marked walking trails to the Thames River make this a perfect little escape from the city life.Follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook @theoakden for updates as we grow and seasonal conditions.

The BlueJays Nest

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Gorrie, ON

Wake up to the chirping of birds and a beautiful sunrise! Bald Eagles and Great Blue Heron are seen sometimes! Take a stroll along the river, go to the pond to go swimming, or relax on the beach! Gaze at the starry heavens and fall asleep to the sounds of the night! There are three sites to choose from: plus we have 3 Cabins The Cardinals Nest - A charming whimsical off-grid cabin that sits on a hill and is close to the river! Riverview seasonal sites - Near a pond for swimming with a sandy beach, great for longer-term stays. River Overlook - 4 ppl per site 5 spacious sites overlooking the Maitland River and several sites in a large open area, a great place for kids to explore

Echo Hill Wildlife Refuge

1 site · Lodging100 acres · Embro, ON

HipCamp's Best Cabin Finalist 2022 Echo Hill is a unique camping experience because you will be camping in our private wildlife refuge. We only rent out one campsite at a time in our 100 acres of forested land, so you will have complete privacy. If you like to be alone in the woods this is the place for you. The white pine trees you see were planted by my parents over 60 years ago. We also have hiking trails throughout our wooded, rolling hills for you to explore. It is a fantastic place to view wildlife. Our completely off-the-grid little rustic one-room cabin with a screened-in porch, by the wildlife pond, where you will camp, was built by hand by my father. (see photos) Experience our rewilding. Practice your bushcraft. Writers, painters, musicians, and poets have created and composed in our rustic cabin by the pond. All Profits from the campsite go toward maintaining our native wildlife refuge. We are private property and not a public campground. Local Attractions: Our wildlife refuge/organic farm is 18 km from Stratford where you can rent canoes and paddle boats to use on the Avon River. There are several grocery stores there. There is a great swimming quarry in St. Marys which is just 17 km away. There are two grocery stores in St. Marys. Lakeside Resort is 7 km away and is a good place to take small children swimming. There is additional hiking at Wildwood Lake Conservation Area and Harrington Mill Pond Conservation Area. Both just North of us. Canoes can be rented at Wildwood. We are a 5 minute drive away from Happy Hills Resort where you can buy ice. The closest general store, Embro Food Market where you can buy ice and food 7 days a week is in Embro which is 14 km away. Lake Huron which has great beaches is about a 55 minute drive away.

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Glenvally retreat

3 sites · RVs, Tents78 acres · Wallenstein, ON

Learn more about this land: Welcome to our private family farm! Enjoy beautiful scenery and quiet camping as only 3 groups at any time and lots of spots to set up! You can camp right on the waterfront or on the upper deck area. The sites provide river access and are a great place for kayaking, there are no motorboats permitted. Rentals include a limited number of kayaks (Pickup at set areas for kayaking, contact for more info) There is a horseshoe pit and propane bbq to use. If booked generator as well. Sites have campfire pits. Each area has its own outhouse, which comes with tp. Pets on-leash permitted. While visiting there is lots to do and see! You can enjoy trail walking, fishing. and we are within half an hour to shopping. You may get lucky and see bald eagles! We're in the nesting area where they hunt, If there is anything special that is required, just ask to see if we can accommodate you

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Camp Willowbrook

6 sites · Lodging95 acres · Amaranth, ON

We purchased this farm in 1998 from the previous farmer who had owned it since 1929. The train line ran right by the gate where the Kota hut now sits and would drop cattle right there to be finished and sold later at the Toronto Stockyards. Our barn was built in 1890 with the old farmhouse located across the creek. Two creeks meet the Grand River on our farm. The bunkie is situated north of the barn and faces Willow creek. During the summer the creek gets quite shallow but there are a couple of pools that work nicely for a float with our river tubes. The river also has a small swimming hole. The bunkie is nestled between 2 hills which creates a natural little valley. Campers can take a walk around the property or use the nearby long walking trail. New this spring, campers will be able to enjoy the firewood sauna, located close to the bunkie and nestled in a private spot near the creek.

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Chapelwood Chalet

1 site · Lodging150 acres · Clifford, ON

Chapelwood Chalet is nestled in the trees on a 150 acre farm. This cozy off-grid Chalet offers all the comforts of home while being surrounded by nature. Explore kilometres of meadow and wooded trails, a splash in the Saugeen river or, just relax by the camp fire. A fantastic place to relax and unwind while being enveloped the great outdoors!

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Greener Pastures Eco Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Woodstock, ON

Our farming adventure began in the Spring of 2015 on a 15 acre farm. In 2020 we moved to a 75-acre farm just outside of Woodstock, Ontario. Carl's childhood passion of animal husbandry was given a new purpose when our family made a conscious decision to change the way we related to our food. We began a family quest to eat locally and sustainably. As our little farm grew we developed relationships with our greater community and Greener Pastures was born! As our farming adventure continues, we are loving that each day brings new opportunities for learning. We invite you to join us as we continue to seek greener pastures! While here, be sure to visit the On-Farm Shoppe for fresh eggs, meats, and other great local products.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

River, stream, or creek camping in Southwestern Ontario guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience along the river in Southwestern Ontario, you're in luck. With over 500 options in this area alone, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Some top campsites to consider are Pine the Sky (101 reviews), Kubasseks Water Front Retreat (89 reviews), and Edges Sideroad Springs (73 reviews). Whether you're into wind sports, horseback riding, or hiking, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. And with popular facilities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly options, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. The average price per night is $40, but don't worry, there are options available for as low as $25. So pack your gear and get ready for an incredible camping adventure!