Pinery Park - Riverside Campground

This campground as published

Riverside Campground is located beside the provincially significant Old Ausable Channel and has electrical, non-electrical and pull-through sites. Amenities such as water taps, comfort stations and laundry facilities are located within each of the four areas of Riverside Campground. Area 1 Riverside is also open year-round for those that want to enjoy Pinery in all four seasons.

Campgrounds in this park

• Riverside
• Burley
• Dunes

Roofed accommodation at this park

• Rustic Cabins — 8 at park
• Soft Sided Shelters — 6 at park

Activities the source lists

• Biking
• Birding
• Camping - Winter (including Roofed Accommodations)
• Canoeing
• Discovery Program
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Swimming

Facilities as published

• Flush toilets are found throughout Pinery, in both the camping and day use areas.
• There is one picnic shelter at Pinery located in day use area P9. Reservations can be made online or by phone , or by contacting the park directly at 519-243-2220.
• During the winter months, snowshoe, ski, and kick sled rentals are available at the park store.

Camping information as published

• Car Camping: Riverside Campground is located beside the provincially significant Old Ausable Channel and has electrical, non-electrical and pull-through sites. Amenities such as water taps, comfort stations and laundry facilities are located within each of the four areas of Riverside Campground. Area 1 Riverside is also open year-round for those that want to enjoy Pinery in all four seasons.
• Car Camping: Burley Campground, open from May to September, is the furthest away from the main gate, but is well worth the extra drive! The sites in Burley are nestled between older pines and within close walking distance of the beach. These campsites are perfect for those campers that do not need electricity or pull-through sites.
• Car Camping: Dunes Campground is within easy walking distance of the beach, outdoor amphitheatre and Visitor Centre. This campground provides a mix of electrical, pop-up trailer and tent sites from May to September.
• Car Camping: Please be sure to always use designated boardwalks to access the beach as our dune system is extremely fragile and sensitive to human impacts.
• Dog-Free Camping: Area 4 Dunes Campground is designated as pet-free camping and includes such amenities as water taps, comfort stations and laundry facilities.
• Group Camping: Organized groups and classes wishing to camp at Pinery can choose one of 10 group camping sites. These large sites are located adjacent to the day use areas and are easy walking distance to the beach. Group camping is designed for tents only with parking space for six cars and one bus. Each site will accommodate up to 35 campers. Campers will find running water, a cold water sink, vault toilets near their site and a fire ring and picnic tables right on their site.
• Group Camping: Reservations can be made online or by phone .
• Radio-Free Camping: Area 3 Riverside Campground is designated as radio-free camping and includes such amenities as water taps, comfort stations and laundry facilities.
• Rustic Cabins: Pinery has eight camp cabins. The camp cabin is a one room cabin with a rustic wood interior.
• Rustic Cabins: The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed. High quality mattresses provide a comfortable sleep. The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.
• Rustic Cabins: Visitors should bring their own bedding, food, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, and other personal items.
• Rustic Cabins: There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
• Rustic Cabins: Please note that pets are not permitted in the camp cabin and smoking is prohibited.
• Rustic Cabins: Parking for one vehicle is included in your rental fee.
• Rustic Cabins: Camp Cabin is available year round. A winterized comfort station with flush toilets and showers is available.
• Rustic Cabins: Reservations can be made online or by phone .
• Soft Sided Shelters: If you are looking for something more convenient, consider renting a yurt. These 8-sided tent-like structures are heated, furnished and available year-round.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Twelve yurts are available in Area 1 of Riverside Campground. Inside each yurt, you will find two bunk beds to accommodate six people, a table and four chairs, electric lighting and a heater for cool weather camping. Outside you will find a gas barbecue for cooking, a firepit and a picnic table. A comfort station with flush toilets is located nearby.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Visitors are asked to bring their own bedding, cookware, dishes, food and other personal items.
• Soft Sided Shelters: There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Please note dogs are permitted in Yurt RA15. Pets are not permitted in any other Yurts or on site. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Cooking in yurts is not permitted.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Parking for one vehicle is included in your rental fee.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Yurts are available year round.
• Soft Sided Shelters: Reservations can be made online or through our call centre by calling 1-888-ONT-PARK.

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