Camping and RV

Park yourself under the stars at one of several full-service campsites in the Owen Sound area, where you can enjoy nature's amenities in surround sound. Our campgrounds cater to families, offering bike-friendly trails, shady areas, and promises of s'mores by the fire.
Some offer direct access to the Bruce Trail, which forms a ribbon around the city, through forests and parkland, linking waterfalls and rivers along the Niagara Escarpment.

Harrison Park Family Campground

Welcome to the Harrison Park Family Campground. In order to get the most out of your stay, please review the information provided. For information about COVID-19, please view our COVID-19 webpage.

Harrison Park Family Campground is operating May 7, 2021 to October 11, 2021.

Reservations for campsites for the 2021 Camping Season will be available online starting April 19, 2021 at 7:30am. Telephone registrations will also continue to be available at 519-371-9734 starting April 19, 2021. 

In-person registrations are not permitted under the current provincial Stay-at-Home Order.

For further information, email hregistration@owensound.ca. Please note that this email address will not be monitored until April 19, 2021.

Campground Amenities:

• 100 sites serviced with water, each site is equipped with two 15 amp outlets, and either a 30 amp or 50 amp hydro service.
• 3 comfort stations. Stations 1 and 2 feature shower facilities.
• Laundromat (laundry facilities are available pending COVID-19 restrictions in effect for indoor shared facilities during your stay).
• No outside firewood is permitted. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Office.
• RV dumping station is available and complimentary for registered campers.
• Complimentary access to the Harrison Park Pool, pending COVID-19 restrictions, with your campsite booking for the duration of your stay.

Harrison Park Features:

• Trails for all abilities;
• Heated, outdoor pool;
• 2 accessible playgrounds in Harrison Park, and one playground within the camping area;
• Bird sanctuary;
• Harrison Park Inn Restaurant;
• Tennis/pickle ball courts;
• Basketball courts;
• Black History Cairn;
• Mini golf;
• Canoe and paddleboat rentals; and
• Many more ways to enjoy all that Harrison Park and Owen Sound have to offer just a short walk from your site.

Campground Rates:

$50.83/night + HST

$295.57/week + HST (Friday to Friday). This rate is not available online. If you plan to stay more than 6 consecutive nights, please call the Campground Office at 519-371-9734 to receive this discounted rate.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the Campground may be booked at less than 100% capacity to ensure physical distancing can be maintained. The City of Owen Sound reserves the right to allow or restrict bookings for specific sites at any time.

Please review the Campground Rules and City Policy CS086 - Campground Booking Refund Policy prior to booking your stay.

Kelso Beach Campground

Kelso Beach Campground is located at 200 18th Street West, 4.2km north of the Harrison Park Campground.

Kelso Beach Campground bookings and check-in are administered at Harrison Park Family Campground.

Kelso Beach Campground offers limited, overflow camping on long weekends and during special events such as the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival, sports tournaments, and the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular fishing derby. Kelso Beach Campground is suitable for tents, small RVs, and small trailers. Washrooms and showers are provided in the newly renovated facility with accessible features.

Campground Amenities:

• 65 sites:
  • 18 serviced sites with 15 amp outlets; and
  • 47 un-serviced sites;
• 1 comfort station with shower facilities;
• Kelso Beach Park, across the street from Kelso Beach Campground, offers access to:
  • Sand Beach;
  • Accessible trails;
  • Good Cheer Splash Pad;
  • Good Cheer Accessible Washroom and Change Room;
  • Soccer field and ball diamond;
  • Gitche Namewikwe'dong Reconciliation Garden; and
  • Hosts annual festivals including Canada Day celebrations and Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival.

Campground Rates:

$47.69/night + HST

Backpacker site fee: $35.42/night + HST

Salmon Spectacular rate: $44.55/night + HST (during Salmon Spectacular only)