Portage by Northern Stay · Quebec

Camping in Quebec

64 campgrounds across Quebec — private operators across every region of the province, plus 7 verified Portage partners that book directly online.

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Camping in Quebec

Quebec's camping geography spans the Laurentides north of Montreal, the Eastern Townships and Mauricie in the south-centre, the Charlevoix and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions north of Quebec City, and the Gaspé peninsula running east into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Private campgrounds operate alongside the SÉPAQ provincial-parks system (Parcs nationaux du Québec) and a network of regional municipal campgrounds.

The provincial season runs mid-May to mid-October, with a strong fall-colour secondary peak through early October. Whale-watching on the St. Lawrence anchors the Charlevoix/Tadoussac corridor in the summer. SÉPAQ reservations open well in advance for the most-requested sites; coastal Gaspé campgrounds peak in late July. French-language signage is the norm in rural Quebec; many private operators are bilingual.

Know before you go

Season
Mid-May to mid-October. Strong fall-colour secondary season into early October.
Regions
Laurentides, Eastern Townships, Mauricie, Charlevoix and Saguenay, Gaspé Peninsula, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
Distinctive
French-language culture, Gaspé peninsula, whale watching on the St. Lawrence, fall colours, Provincial Parks (Parcs nationaux du Québec / SÉPAQ) network.
Must-know
SÉPAQ (Quebec Parks) reservations open months ahead. Coastal Gaspé campgrounds peak in late July. French-only signage is common in rural Quebec.

Where to camp in Quebec

A short, neutral overview of each named region in Quebec. Use it to triangulate which area fits your trip; then drop into the listings below for the specific campgrounds.

Laurentides
North of Montreal, anchored by Mont-Tremblant and the Laurentian-shield lake country. Strong winter and summer dual-season demand; private campgrounds focus on summer.
Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l'Est)
Southeast of Montreal toward the US border, with rolling-hill geography, wineries, and Mont-Orford as the regional anchor.
Mauricie and Trois-Rivières
Central Quebec along the St-Maurice River, anchored by La Mauricie National Park.
Charlevoix and Saguenay
North shore of the St. Lawrence between Quebec City and Tadoussac. Whale-watching anchors the summer calendar; peak demand July through August.
Gaspé Peninsula
The eastern peninsula running into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Forillon National Park, Percé Rock, and the Gaspésie loop. Coastal campgrounds peak in late July.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Inland north of the Saguenay Fjord, around Lac Saint-Jean. Provincial parks, blueberry country, and a strong cottage-camping tradition.

Portage partners in Quebec

These campgrounds book directly through Portage — instant or request-to-book, with payment processed at checkout.

All campgrounds in Quebec

Every campground we have catalogued in Quebec, sorted by city. Click any listing for details, contact info, and booking options.

Marina Village Batiscan
Batiscan
Camping Pajegasque
Beaucanton
Camping Guilmette Inc
Beaumont
Camping Parc Bromont
Bromont
Pura Vida Lodge & Sup
Brompton
Camping Domaine des Cèdres
Brébeuf
Parc de Motorisés Godefroy
Bécancour
Camping Mont Scotch Hill
Danville
Camping Du Lac Sandysun
Franklin
Camping Forêt De Freli
Frelighsburg
Motel Camping des Ancêtres
Gaspé
Pourvoirie Tawanipi
Grand-Remous
Camping Canne de Bois
Hemmingford
Camping Dauphinais
Hemmingford
Camping Chutes Fraser
La Malbaie
Halte de la Grande-Anse
LaPocatière
Camping Lac aux Sables
Lac-aux-Sables
Domaine Sentinelle
Lanaudière
La Marina de Longueuil
Longueuil
Domaine du Lac St-Pierre
Louiseville
Camping Havre des Îles
Mansonville
Camping Nature Plein Air
Mansonville
Camping Les Jardins D'Eau
Marieville
Camping Le Québécois
Massueville
Camping de la Rivière Matane
Matane
Camping Le Domaine du Bel-Âge
Mercier
Camping Boréal
Mont-Tremblant
Camping Rivière aux Pommes
Neuville
Camping le Moulin Rouge
New Carlisle
Camping du Phare à Percé
Percé
Camping Mon Plaisir
Plessisville
Camping Parc Ensoleillé
Rawdon
Camping Du Quai
Rivière-du-Loup
Camping De l'Ile
Roxton Falls
Camping Philipsburg
Saint-Armand
Camping Atlantide
Saint-Calixte
Camping Belle-Vie
Saint-Calixte
Camping Orléans
Saint-François
Camping Paradis
Saint-Félix-de-Valois
Camping DuBoisé
Saint-Hermenegilde
Camping Villette
Saint-Herménégilde
Camping Auclair
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Evasion sur mesure
Saint-Nicolas
Camping Aux Flots Bleus
Saint-Omer
Camping Le Marquis
Saint-Sulpice
Camping Nadeau
Sainte-Mélanie
Camping Caravelle
Sainte-Sabine
Camping Lac des Sources
Shefford
Terraces Montcalm
Ste-Julienne
Aventures Nord-Bec Stoneham
Stoneham
Camping Ferme Pégasus
Ulverton
Domaine La Forêt Enchantée
Val-Racine
Camping Le Nid D'Aigle
Val-d'Or
Camping Montagnard
Val-des-Bois
Camping Valcartier
Valcartier
Camping Kirkland
Venise-en-Québec
Camping Nicolet River
Wotton

Frequently asked questions

How many private campgrounds are listed for Quebec?
Northern Stay's directory currently lists 64 campgrounds across Quebec, including 7 verified Portage partners with online booking. The directory covers private operators across the major regions; provincial-park and federal-park sites are reserved through the relevant government booking system.
When is the best time to camp in Quebec?
Mid-May to mid-October. Strong fall-colour secondary season into early October.
What makes Quebec distinctive for camping?
French-language culture, Gaspé peninsula, whale watching on the St. Lawrence, fall colours, Provincial Parks (Parcs nationaux du Québec / SÉPAQ) network.
What should I know before booking in Quebec?
SÉPAQ (Quebec Parks) reservations open months ahead. Coastal Gaspé campgrounds peak in late July. French-only signage is common in rural Quebec.
How do I reserve provincial-park campsites?
Provincial-park reservations are handled through each province's official booking system, separate from private-campground bookings. The reservation windows, booking-fee structures, and cancellation policies vary by province; check the relevant provincial parks website for current terms.
What is Portage and how does booking work?
Portage is the booking layer for partner campgrounds in the Northern Stay network. Operators get free booking software with a 5.9% guest service fee at checkout (paid by the camper, not the operator). Bookings on partner pages are processed through Portage; non-partner directory listings link to each operator's own contact information.

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