Camping and RV

Park yourself under the stars at one of several 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

The Harrison Park Family Campground is now closed for the season. 

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 will be operating Friday, May 6, 2022 to Monday, October 10, 2022.

Telephone and in-person registrations for campsites in Harrison Park Campground and Kelso Campground for the 2022 Camping Season will be accepted commencing at 8:00 am on Friday May 6th 2022 and will be booked on a first come/call basis. 

For further information, email hregistration@owensound.ca.

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:

$51.80/night + HST

Backpacker site fee - unserviced: $29.62/night + HST

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

The Kelso Beach Campground is now closed for the season. 

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:

$48.60/night + HST

Backpacker site fee - unserviced: $29.62/night + HST

Salmon Spectacular rate: $45.40/night + HST (during Salmon Spectacular only)