Here are Top 10 pet-friendly campgrounds in Ontario, complete with features, amenities, and tips to help you plan a perfect getaway with your four-legged friends 🐾
1. Ferris Provincial Park
Location: Near Campbellford
Ferris recently introduced a fully fenced, off‑leash pet exercise area—one of the first in Ontario Parks. It’s perfect for energetic dogs and their owners who love paddle‑boarding and hiking along scenic trails. The park is also a great basecamp for exploring Northumberland and seasonal events like Applefest.
2. Restoule Provincial Park
Location: Near Restoule (Parry Sound district)
This park offers a friendly mix of hiking, biking, and paddling, with a designated dog beach at Bell’s Point boat launch and an off‑leash area. Ideal for adventurers who want their pets to share in lakeside camping experiences.
3. Pancake Bay Provincial Park
Location: Lake Superior coast
Home to a 3.5 km stretch of white sand, Pancake Bay includes a dog beach area at the west end—perfect for swimming and scenic walks. Since the bay is shallow the water isn’t as cold as you’d expect for Lake Superior. The park is a favorite for both people and pups who appreciate pristine shores and quiet trails.
4. Selkirk Provincial Park
Location: Near Kaministiquia River
Selkirk features rugged beauty with a pet exercise area and dog beach. A small, crescent-shaped shoreline in the day-use area is designated for off-leash play—dogs can run, splash, and socialize in a safe, sandy-pebbly beach setting. The water entry is gradual and shallow, ideal for doggy paddling even if they’re not strong swimmers. Campers can enjoy long lakeside strolls and birdwatching (Wheeler’s Walk Trail), with plenty of space for dogs to explore.
5. Rainbow Falls Provincial Park
Location: Near Upsala
Famous for its stunning cascades, Rainbow Falls offers scenic hikes along the waterfall trail—with your dog on-leash—and wooded campsites . A great pick for those seeking forest serenity and adventure. The park offers an off‑leash area at the Whitesand Lake campground area for your pet that includes a small beach connected to a grassy basin—perfect for dogs to swim and play off-leash. Dogs aren’t allowed on the beach at Rossport Campground
6. Oastler Lake Provincial Park
Location: Near Parry Sound
Oastler Lake features a dedicated pet‑friendly swimming area, ideal for pups who love to paddle. Dogs are allowed off-leash in this designated area, but must be leashed elsewhere in the park. The park is located near Parry Sound and Georgian Bay, offering scenic waterfront views and opportunities for canoeing and fishing.
7. Arrowhead Provincial Park
Location: Huntsville
One of the many Ontario Parks that welcome pets on campsites, roads, and trails—though beaches remain restricted. Offers forests, lakes, gliding trails, and comfortable group or family camping loops.
8. Bon Echo Provincial Park
Location: Mazinaw Lake
This scenic gem allows pets throughout campsites and trails. Famous for Mazinaw Rock, its dramatic cliffs and historic Ojibwe pictographs complement dog-friendly backcountry and car-camping options .
9. Killbear Provincial Park
Location: Georgian Bay
With access to rocky shores and forested trails, Killbear welcomes dogs on sites and trails—excluding beaches—but features designated pet zones. Ideal for those who love cliffside water views and campfire nights. The park features two designated pet exercise areas, one of which is an off-leash beach. The off-leash area is located near the Group Camping area.
10. Lake Superior Provincial Park
Location: Along Lake Superior
Dogs can join lakeside campsites at Agawa Bay and explore trails. While swimming in designated dog zones isn’t supported, trail hikes and fireside evenings make this a top wilderness escape.
