Looking to extend your camping season? We sure are!
Many parks are open for overnight stays in October and November. Whether you snuggle up in your tent or get cozy in your RV, make sure you pack extra socks!
Bundle up and book a trip to one of these late fall camping spots:
Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park is open all year
Once the crowds dissipate after fall colour season, take in the splendours of Algonquin’s lesser-known golden encore.
Explore the park’s vast maple hills, rocky ridges, or thousands of lakes by paddle or foot.
3 hours from Toronto
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Arrowhead Provincial Park is open all year
Arrowhead makes the perfect getaway no matter the season!
Explore the park’s unique natural features, like the Big Bend and Stubb’s Falls, on 14 km of hiking trails. Hikers love the Beaver Meadow Trail, winding its way past the Porcupine Bluffs with lovely vistas.
Get more reasons to visit Arrowhead during late fall!
Just north of Huntsville
Balsam Lake Provincial Park
Balsam Lake Provincial Park is open until October 26, 2026
Whether you’re tent camping, driving an RV, or staying in the park’s luxurious cottage, you’ll find fall coziness everywhere at Balsam Lake.
Follow the Lookout Trail for a panoramic view of the fall colours, or enjoy the crunching of leaves beneath your feet along the Plantation Trail.
Itching to hitch up your boat? Launch your boat at Balsam Lake and explore the Trent-Severn Waterway.
2 hours from Toronto
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Bon Echo Provincial Park is open until December 13, 2026
Be among the first campers to experience late fall at Bon Echo!
Explore breathtaking autumn trails ranging from 1 km to 17 km in length.
If you prefer to relax, park yourself on the many shorelines of Bon Echo and admire its geological majesty!
1.5 hours from Kingston
Inverhuron Provincial Park
Inverhuron Provincial Park is open until November 1, 2026
You can’t beat views like this!
Prized for its sandy beach, dunes, and glorious sunsets, this diverse park also includes a wetland and a young hardwood forest.
Looking for some Halloween fun? Come to Inverhuron on Halloween for the RIIP (Rest In Inverhuron Park) Halloween celebration! There will be pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and more!
3 hours from Toronto
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park is open all year
Situated just north of Peterborough, Kawartha Highlands is a perfect getaway after Thanksgiving.
Go for a late season backcountry camping trip on the edge of the Canadian Shield and take in the last brilliant colours. Or simply enjoy a day paddle.
An added bonus of a late fall visit? No mosquitoes!
3 hours from Ottawa
Killbear Provincial Park
Killbear Provincial Park is open until November 2, 2026
Killbear is one of our most-visited parks with its 12 kilometres of rugged, rocky shoreline, numerous sand beaches, and beautiful views of windswept pines on rocky shores.
And is it ever gorgeous in late fall! The leaves change later in the season at Killbear than other parks in the region because Georgian Bay has a moderating effect on the climate.
Make sure to stop by the Visitor Centre to enjoy interactive exhibits about the park and the surrounding area.
3 hours from Toronto
Lake Superior — Rabbit Blanket Campground
Lake Superior’s Rabbit Blanket Campground is open until October 25, 2026
Rabbit Blanket Campground is situated on an inland lake with a small beach area, close to Hwy 17. There’s a comfort station with flush toilets and a trailer dump-and-fill station.
The demanding Peat Mountain Trail is located nearby, taking hikers through a mixed forest to the top of Peat Mountain, overlooking ridges and valleys formed by glacial activity.
Prefer to take it easy? Pack a picnic and chill at Old Woman Bay, located just a short drive from the campground.
2 hours from Sault Ste. Marie
Long Point Provincial Park
Long Point Provincial Park is open until November 15, 2026
Explore Ontario’s fourth-oldest park!
Long Point is part of a 40 km sandspit in Lake Erie, recognized as a biosphere reserve by the United Nations.
Stroll along their 1.5 km beach or enjoy cycling through campgrounds and day use areas. Long Point is one of the largest bird migration areas in North America, so be sure to watch for migrating waterfowl and songbirds resting in the marsh as they journey south.
If you’re looking to relax on the water, Long Point’s boat launch facilities are able to accommodate most pleasure boats.
1.5 hours from London, 2.5 hours from Toronto
MacGregor Point Provincial Park
MacGregor Point Provincial Park is open all year
Did you know MacGregor Point is one of the most ecologically diverse natural places along the Lake Huron shoreline?
Explore varied hiking trails, including the Huron Fringe Trail. The accessible boardwalk circles around the Visitor Centre, dotted with interpretive signs along the way.
3 hours from Toronto
Pinery Provincial Park
Pinery Provincial Park is open all year
Pinery provides excellent opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation in 21 km of rare forests and rolling dunes.
Enjoy 10 walking trails and a 14 km bike trail! Make sure to walk down to the beach to catch a sunset.
Tent camping and pull-though RV campsites are available year-round. The park also offers 6 yurts and 8 camp cabins.
1 hour from London or Sarnia
Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Presqu’ile Provincial Park is open until October 26, 2026
The shores of Lake Ontario are calling you, and Presqu’ile is the perfect place to appreciate this majestic lake.
Take a leisurely walk or bike along the peninsula, go birding, or simply watch the waves lapping against the shore.
Don’t miss the Marsh Trail with two viewing towers and interpretive panels that illustrate the story of the marsh and its inhabitants.
1.5 hours from Toronto
Rondeau Provincial Park
Rondeau Provincial Park is open until November 8, 2026
Rondeau is a birder’s delight!
Keep your eyes peeled for migrating wings during the fall and overwintering during the colder months.
If birding isn’t your thing, hike one of 6 trails, including the barrier-free Tulip Trail. See examples of rare Carolinian trees, such as Tulip Trees, Sassafras, and Shagbark Hickory.
3 hours from Toronto and 1.5 hours from London
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Sandbanks Provincial Park is open until October 26, 2026
Couldn’t get in during the summer? Now’s your chance!
Stay and explore the campground or step out and discover Prince Edward County, from apple and pumpkin picking to beer and wine tasting to hunting for treasures while antiquing.
Just remember to make it back in time to catch the incredible sunsets!
1.5 hours from Kingston
Sauble Falls Provincial Park
Sauble Falls Provincial Park is open until November 1, 2026
Sauble Falls is the perfect spot to wet your line this fall! Anglers have the opportunity to hook salmon and Rainbow Trout well into the fall season.
Perfect for families, Sauble Falls’ children’s adventure playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball area offer plenty of activities late into the fall season.
3 hours from Toronto
Silent Lake Provincial Park
Silent Lake Provincial Park is open until March 22, 2026
Over 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails make Silent Lake an ideal spot for adventurers!
The rugged Lakeshore Hiking Trail takes you around the undeveloped shore of Silent Lake, passing by beaver meadows, hardwood forests, and cedar-Black Ash swamps.
Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the still waters of the motor-free lake.
2.5 hours from Toronto
Wheatley Provincial Park
Wheatley Provincial Park is open until October 26, 2026
If going south of the border isn’t an option during the colder months, try visiting southern Ontario!
At the same latitude as Northern California, Wheatley offers the last of the early fall warmth before diving headfirst into winter.
1 hour from Windsor
Ready to book your trip?
Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275).
And be sure to book your daily vehicle permit or campsite in advance to guarantee your spot!
