The Best 5 Ontario Campsites for RVers

From luxury patio sites and premium wooded campsites to relaxing amenities near world-famous attractions, these five campgrounds have just the right stuff to provide the ultimate Ontario RV experience.

The RVing boom in Ontario has enthusiasts looking for the best and most comprehensive RV camping options for their next vacation. Travellers are looking for clean, scenic campgrounds with ample parking and a wide array of services and amenities. 

Campgrounds that host A class, C class, fifth wheels, and travel trailers offer specific amenities for RVers: Larger pull-through sites, full hookups, 50-amp service, free Wi-Fi, and a pet-friendly environment are a few of the amenities that make some campgrounds stand out above the rest.

Here are 5 RV campgrounds in Ontario that tick all these boxes and more.

1. Brighton/401 KOA

an RV campsite with lush, full flowering trees and bushed under a bright blue summer sky.
Brighton/401 KOA is a cozy home-away-from-home. // Photo credit Brighton/401 KOA

Located just off the 401 and recipient of a KOA Presidents Award, the Brighton/401 KOA campground is a popular and highly rated RV destination capable of accommodating large rigs, with some truly special features RVers will appreciate. Patio sites offer stone patios, patio furniture, fire rings, and even a BBQ with propane. These pull-through, full hook-up, 50/30 amp sites offer RVers the ultimate camping experience. Pet owners will also appreciate Brighton/401 KOAs pull thru, extra long, full hook-up sites with a fully fenced deck and gate, which lets your four-legged friends enjoy the outdoors along with you. Ontario RVers often bring the whole family and their pets as well.

2. Happy Land Campground

RVs nestled among green trees in a grassy, shady campground on a summer day.
A perfect stop for RVers headed to Kakabeka Falls. // Photo credit Happy Land Campground

Located in Northwestern Ontario, near Thunder Bay and beautiful Kakabeka Falls, Happy Land Campground is a true camping gem, with a reputation for wonderful amenities. A former amusement park in the 1960s, Happy Land is full of interesting history. Today the site offers RV enthusiasts a little something for everyone. Free Wi-Fi throughout, and large pull-through full-service sites that are mostly grassy and quiet. Happy Land has a large heated pool and hot tub, and a gift shop with a selection of Thunder Bay and Kakabeka Falls souvenirs and jewellery. A must-stop when RVing in Ontario’s northwest!

3. Niagara Falls KOA Holiday

RVs lined up in a tidy campground under vibrant red and yellow autumn trees.
Niagara Falls KOA Holiday gives you close access to a number of major attractions. // Photo credit Niagara Falls KOA Holiday

One of Ontario’s top-rated RV campgrounds based on camper feedback is Niagara Falls KOA Holiday. A convenient 3 miles from the infamous Horseshoe Falls, this popular campground is close to all the action, with such features as a heated pool, hot tub, basketball courts, and wagon rides that RVers thoroughly appreciate. Take a stroll or ride around the property on a rented bike. This destination is strategically located as a perfect RV home base for one of Ontario’s top tourist destinations, Niagara Falls and its many local attractions. Highlights such as the Hornblower Boat Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Bird Kingdom, Imax Theatre, Jet Boats Niagara, Niagara Helicopters, Skylon Tower, Safari Niagara and Butterfly Conservatory are all a stone’s throw from the campground.

4. Mattawa Resort-Cardinal Campground

an RV parked in a lushly forested, secluded campsite at Mattawa River Resort. a red wooden bench next to campfire at night, with a lake and forest silhoutted in the background.
Mattawa River Resort offers some lovely water views. // Photo credits Mattawa River Resort and Cardinal Lodge

Nestled on the shores of the fabled Mattawa River in the province’s ‘near north’, Mattawa River Resort’s Cardinal Campground is an awesome RV spot that prides itself on water access. This newly constructed RV destination offers 150 RV sites with a mix of seasonal and transient spots available to RVs up to 40’ in length. Some sites offer a superb river view and restaurant packages are available to all campers at the famous Cardinal Restaurant. All sites are 50 amp and metered, with fire pits and a combination of shade and sun-filled spots. Mattawa River Resort is one of northeastern Ontario’s most popular destinations among off-road enthusiasts and campers alike.

5. Sault Ste Marie KOA Holiday

a row of RVs tucked into treed campsites, the fall trees turning vibrant reds, oranges and yellows.
Large shady sites and great amenities make this campground a winner. // Photo credit Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday

It is no coincidence that another Ontario Kampground of America (KOA) location makes the Top 5 list, considering the camping chain’s reputation for high standards and consistency, including an annual 600-point inspection. The Sault Ste Marie KOA location is no exception. This campground, nestled in the boreal forests of Northern Ontario is host to hundreds of RV enthusiasts each year. With free Wi-Fi, a heated pool, and large sites with full hookup, this wooded 4-acre fully landscaped RV park offers deluxe patio RV sites with pull-throughs and back-ins available. RVs up to 100 feet in length are accepted. Check out the Sault Ste Marie KOA Holiday—you will not be disappointed.

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About Jeff Morrison

Jeff Morrison is an award-winning outdoor writer, book author, and nationally-syndicated newspaper and magazine columnist.

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