Not ready for the camping season to end?
Good news — Sleeping Giant Provincial Park once again offers campsites through late March!
As of November 27, 2026, five electrical campsites in the Marie Louise Campground are bookable until March 22, 2027.
More camping opportunities
This addition has broadened the range of camping opportunities at the park. Prior to 2025, the park’s campground operated from May to October, with backcountry camping and 5 rustic cabin rentals available year-round.
Now, campers can try extending their season with a later fall or winter campground trip. Campsite 5, 6 (barrier free), 7, 8, and 9 can be reserved up to five months in advance of your arrival date.
Choose your camping style
Style options for fall or winter camping at the park include cold tenting, hot tenting, or even RVing if your unit is winterized.
The key to extending the camping season is being prepared, knowing your skill level, and having the right equipment for each visit.
If you’re a beginner or looking for a bit more comfort, the campground with its electrical campsites could be ideal for you.
After testing out your equipment, gaining skills and experience, you may then be ready to try winter camping in the backcountry.
But isn’t winter only for the most experienced and diehard campers?
Nope, it doesn’t have to be!
Winter camping can be accessible to a variety of skills levels and audiences, including families with young children.
Some of the perks of winter camping include no crowds, new winter activities, and experiencing nature in a different season.
Just be sure to plan your trip to your group’s skill level and come prepared.
What’s included with my reservation?
An electrical campsite and access to Sleeping Giant’s fall or winter wonderland of recreational activities.
Keep in mind, this is the off season for the park.
Comfort stations, drinking water systems, water taps, and trailer dump and fill stations won’t be available, so plan your trip accordingly.
A nearby campground privy has been winterized for use during your visit.
What should I pack?
In addition to your regular fall or winter camping gear and food supplies, be sure to pack drinking water and the gear you need to enjoy the season, e.g., fall or winter hiking boots, cross-country skis, ice skates, and of course, your camera gear.
Want to stay warm and cozy around your outdoor campfire?
The park office is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., seven days a week for firewood and limited merchandise sales.
Outside of these hours, you can call ahead to arrange your firewood purchase (with campsite drop off) at least 72 hours in advance of your arrival at 807-977-2526. Please note that firewood purchases outside of hours is only available between November 27 – March 22, 2027.
Wondering what to do during your fall or winter camping trip?
There are lots of park activity options available during your off-peak season! Be sure to bring the appropriate gear to participate in your chosen fun activity.
Try:
- hiking (over 100 km of trails to choose from)
- fall paddling
- fishing and ice fishing (please review these ice fishing tips before departing)
- cross-country skiing (over 70 km of groomed skate and traditional ski trails)
- the Sleeping Giant Ski Loppet (first Saturday in March annually)
- skating (550 metre skate trail meandering through the Marie Louise Campground)
- winter walking or snowshoeing along park trails
- nature and wildlife viewing and photography
Wondering about park conditions? Check out our Fall Colour Report or Snow Report before your visit.
Learn more about winter adventures at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and the park’s trail network, like the Kabeyun Trail, before your visit!
How to reserve
Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) up to five months in advance of your arrival date.
Book your fall or winter campsite today!
Why not try something new? Book a fall or winter camping trip to Sleeping Giant this season and explore what the park has to offer.
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park’s Marie Louise Campground is located 1 1/4 hours west of Thunder Bay on Highway 11/17.
