Bruce Peninsula Camping

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Get Back to Nature

Cape Croker Park features 315 campsites in seven campgrounds. Comfortably laid out, the campsites at Cape Croker Park are close to all you will need while you are visiting.

You could camp under a maple canopy in Ninaatigoog (The Maples). Or snuggle in with birches and aspens at Dibew (The Beach). Or be surrounded by fragrant cedars in the Rough Camping section of the Park. You could catch either sunrise or sunset, depending on what side of the bay you are on. 

Cape Croker Park is open the first weekend in May through to Thanksgiving Monday.

Car Camping

Come visit our 520-acre, family-style campground.  There is plenty of space for young and old alike to roam and explore on bike, on foot or by canoe. Sites are shaded, spaced out and able to accommodate a small tent or a large RV.  We have both serviced and unserviced sites to satisfy all types of campers.

Seasonal Camping

Travelling busy highways every weekend is stressful. Maybe a Seasonal Campsite is for you. We have over seventy seasonal campsites. We offer affordable rates, a long season (May to October) and on-site trailer storage. Seasonal campsites are available in Ninaatigoog (The Maples), Dibew (The Spring), The Cove and Shkaach (The Last One). 

Special conditions apply. If you are interested, please inquire at the Park Office. 

Wiigwaaswag Group Camping

Wiigwaaswag (The Birches) can accommodate 15 to 35 people. This campsite is in a nice private drive-in site. It is located on the north shore of Wiikwedoonse (Sydney Bay). It has a central fire pit and space for tents or trailers. There are picnic tables, and the site is serviced with two portable toilets. Our main comfort station, with showers, is a short drive or bicycle ride away. Wiigwaaswag is a popular site, so we recommend early reservations. Youth and special groups may be eligible for a discount on camping fees.

Cabin

Sheltered on the edge of a maple forest, our rustic cabin is located away from the main campground. It has a queen-size bed, a bunk bed, a fire pit, porta potty and a picnic table. It sleeps a maximum of four and includes on-site parking. It is located just a 5-minute walk to the beach or showers. You need to bring your own, bedding, lights and camping supplies. Our cabin does not have hydro or water.

Rates & Reservations

Rates are based on one family (parents with dependent children) or two adults per site. A maximum of four adults only per site.

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Lock In

A "lock in" fee system is being introduced, so that campers can lock in a specific site for a specific period of time. This means reservations cannot be moved.

RESERVATIONS

Reservation fee and camping fees will be payable up front. Your credit card will be charged at the time of reserving. No fee adjustments for late arrivals or early departure. DO NOT GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION BY EMAIL.

We do not accept reservations through email. Email correspondence is for information and inquires only.

Check in time is after 2:00 pm and before 11:00 pm. Check out is 1:00 pm.

All campers can save 10% when booking for six nights or longer.

Bruce Trail Members can enjoy a 10% discount when showing their membership upon registering.

Group Site Reservations

Group site reservations require full payment of the campsite fee and damage deposit when making the reservation and special conditions apply. Maximum of 35 campers allowed.  Damage deposit may be refunded after inspection.

Holiday Long Weekends

Reservations for specific sites are highly recommended for these holiday long-weekends - Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day.

Cancellation Policy

We require one week's notice prior to day of arrival for a refund (less $15.00 non-refundable reservation fee).

A "no show" will result in the cancellation of the remaining nights of a reservation with no refund. Check in time is after 2:00 pm and before 11:00 pm. Check out is 1:00 pm.

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The Rememberer

Are there bears here – what kind – how big – how many – what do they eat?

bears

Stories tell us that along time ago, Mkwa took care of the first Anishinaabe children, fed them and kept them warm. Another story tells us that each year during Mkwa Giizis or Bear Moon also known as February, bear cubs venture outside their cozy dens to play. If their play is brief, then winter will be long. If they stay out, then spring is fast approaching.

The bear is known as a healer and peacekeeper who taught our people about the medicines. Some of our people have bear names like Mkoons (Little Bear) or Mko-kwe (Bear Woman). Some of our people belong to the Mkwa Dodem (Bear Clan). Some people have bears as "spirit helpers."

Seeing a bears in a natural setting like out in a field or crossing the road somewhere is an exciting and memorable experience. However, this is not necessarily so in a campground or on someone’s deck. This is why we built garbage depots, purchased recycling bins and closed our dump. In doing so, we have given responsibility to our campers and visitors to help us keep bears safe. Bear is called The Rememberer because Bear always remembers where to find food.

Help us protect our bears and all other critters who share their world with us.

  1. Store food in your vehicle at night.
  2. Take your bagged garbage to the Garbage Depot every evening.
  3. Do not scrap your leftover food into the fire pit or around your campsite
  4. Wash out your recyclables before putting them into the bins.
  5. Keep your campsite clean.
  6. Day visitors please take your garbage and recyclables with you.

Our Park attendants will be around to encourage your continued assistance in keeping bears safe.

Facilities

Cape Croker Park

Day Use

The Pavilion picnic shelter is the perfect backdrop for group picnicking. The beach is another popular day use site perfect for a picnic, for swimming or for launching boats of all sizes. Nearby is the beach volleyball pitch. There are 10 km of hiking trails within the Park – Ginebik Miikaans (Snake Trail Boardwalk), which is part of the Bruce Trail, Waazh Miikaans (The Rockfall Caves), and a few shorter trails. The playground is a popular location for children.

Washrooms

Barrier-free showers and flush toilets located in The Maples and The Beaches campgrounds. Outhouses are in convenient locations throughout the camping areas.

Showers

Showers are located at The Maples comfort station.

Laundromat

The Park offers a coin laundry facility at The Maples comfort station.

Rentals

The Pavilion and the Arbour are available for day use rentals. Contact the Park Office to make bookings.

Supplies

The Campground Office sells water, ice, firewood, propane, maple syrup and snacks. The 401 Convenience and Pedoniquott’s Gas Bar are located just a short drive from the campground.

Services

The campground offers a trailer pump out and holding tank pump out service.

WiFi

WiFi is access in the Upper Ninaatgoog (Maples) and Waasmowing Enaabiising (Hydro) areas. The site directs you to GBTel for payment. You can purchase hours or days of WiFi Access.

2024 Fee Schedule

Cape Croker Park

Camping

Campsite: Basic
$42.50 / night
Campsite: Premium Waterfront/View
$45.50 / night
Campsite: Hydro 20 AMP
$45.50 / night
Campsite: Hydro 30 AMP
$52 / night
Campsite: Hydro 30 AMP & Premium
$53.50 / night
Campsite: Hydro 30 AMP & Water
$54 / night
Campsite: Hydro 50 AMP & Water
$54.50 / night
Additional Camper Fee
$5 / night
Additional Vehicle Fee
$15 / night
Cabin (1-2 Adults)
$100 / night
Cabin (3 Adults)
$105 / night
Cabin (4 Adults)
$110 / night
Reservation Fee (NON-REFUNDABLE)
$15 / site
Specific Site Guarantee (Lock in Fee)
$20 / site
Seasonal Vehicle Fee
$100

Day Use Fees

Daily Vehicle Permit
$15 / day
Off-Season Day Use
$10 / day
Overnight Parking
$15 / night
*Rates are based on one (1) family or two (2) adults per site.
A maximum of four adults only are allowed per site.

Discount Rates

*Bruce Trail Members: 10% Discount on overnight campsite fees (please show card upon registering) Save 10% when camping 6 nights or more

Group Camping: "The Birches"

Group Campsite Fee
$175 / night
Damage Deposit
$175
Per Person, Youth (6–17yrs)
$2.50 / night
Per Person, Adult (18yrs+)
$5 / night
Group Campsite Vehicle Permit
$6.50 / night
*Maximum of 35 campers allowed, Damage Deposit MAY be refunded after site inspection. Discounts available for Youth Groups & Charitable Organizations.

Park Store

Firewood: Bagged
$10
Showers (auto timer approx. 5.5 minutes)
$1
Washers/Dryers
$2 / cycle
Trailer Pump Out – In Park
$35
Holding Tank Pump Out
$50
Prices subject to change without notice
Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, & American Express Accepted Here!
*For any campsite or availability inquiries, contact us:
Call 519-534-0571 or email reservations@capecrokerpark.com

Park Rules

Cape Croker Park

A Message from Park Management

Our campground was developed as a family campground. We want to keep it that way. You can help to maintain the ambience and atmosphere of this place. Our rules are guides to ensure you and other Park visitors have an enjoyable, safe and memorable camping experience.

Common complaints over the years:

  • dogs off leash
  • owners not picking up after pets
  • speeding on park roads
  • excessive noise
  • alcohol carried off a campsite

Please take a few minutes to review these rules.

General Camping Rules

All campers must be registered at the Campground Office.
One family (parents and their dependent children) OR a maximum of 4 adults per campsite is permitted.
Visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Only registered campers are permitted to remain in the Park or enter outside of visiting hours.
No excessive noise at any time. All musical instruments and audio devices must be turned off at 11 p.m.
Other than when otherwise prohibited by park management, alcoholic beverages may be possessed in the Cape Croker Park. Possession and consumption by any person must be in compliance with the Ontario Liquor License Act. (Alcohol is permitted on occupied/rented campsites only.)
Cannabis may be consumed by campers at their registered campsite. Smoking tobacco or cannabis, or using an electronic cigarette (vaping), is permitted on a registered campsite only.
Campers and Park visitors are responsible for their garbage and recyclables. Garbage must be bagged and placed in the Garbage Depots. Recyclables must be rinsed (at your campsite) and sorted into plastics and aluminum/steel food and beverage containers.

Day visitors please take your garbage and recycling with you.

Our community facility is not able to recycle glass bottles and jars, milk and juice boxes, cardboard or cereal boxes, so please take these with you and recycle from your home. Chi miigwech.
Every person using a campsite shall at all times maintain the campsite in a condition satisfactory to Park Management. When vacating the campsite, they shall restore the campsite as near as possible to its original condition.
The owner or person in control of a domestic animal must maintain physical control of the animal. Leashes must be no greater than 2 metres in length. Domestic animals are not permitted in swimming areas.
Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits only. No person shall start or maintain a fire except in a designated fire pit.
Scavenging for firewood from Park lands is prohibited. Purchase firewood from the Campground Office. This is to protect our forest from campers, invasive insects and pathogens.
No person shall pick or remove flowers, plants or trees or wildlife, or take any natural souvenirs from the Park.
No person shall remove, damage or deface Park property or damage or deface any relict, artifact, or natural object or any site of archaeological or historical interest.
The maximum speed on main park roads is 30 km/h. The maximum speed in camping areas is 15 km/h. Please abide by these speed limits.
No person camping in the Park shall operate an All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), dirt bikes or any off-road vehicle anywhere on the Park property, including trails.
The use of generators in all over-night camping areas is prohibited.
Non-compliance with park rules may result in charges and/or eviction.
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