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. Tents, trailers and RVs are equally welcome, as are pets. 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.
City Campgrounds
Harrison Park
There aren't many cities with campgrounds, but Owen Sound is an exception. The campground is located within Harrison Park, offering boat rentals, a heated pool, mini-putt, tennis and basketball courts, a bird sanctuary and Black history cairn. It also has a licensed restaurant, the Harrison Park Inn.
Telephone and in-person registrations for campsites in Harrison Park Campground for the 2019 Camping Season will be accepted commencing at 8:00 am on Monday, April 29, 2019 and will be booked on a first come/call basis. Registrations for Summerfolk 2019 camping for Kelso Beach Campground will commence at 8:00 am on Monday, May 13, 2019 and will be booked on a first come/call basis. The campground office can be reached by calling 519-371-9734.
View the campground site map to select a location.
The City of Owen Sound is excited to continue the improvements to the Harrison Park Campground this fall with significant upgrades to the electrical and water services to each site. New water mains will be installed throughout the campground and individual water services will be installed to each site. The 15 and 30-amp sites will be upgraded to 30 and 50-amp sites. Several sites will be realigned to improve access for larger vehicles and trailers. With this new layout, the site numbers are changing so please view the campground site map above for these changes.
Other improvements that we have made at Harrison Park in 2018 include:
- Each washroom at Harrison Park has been fully renovated.
- The pool has been improved for recreational swimming including accessible entry and four spray nozzles for water play fun.
- The bath house at the pool has been renovated, including the addition of an accessible change room.
- The "Mile Drive" trail surface has been improved.
We are excited to be investing in the Harrison Park Campground so we can offer an upgraded experience for many years to come!
Campground Rates
$44.80/night + HST
$197.78/week + HST (Friday to Friday)
Backpacker unserviced site fee: $29.62/night + HST
Campground amenities include:
- 100 sites with hydro & water hookups
- Firewood ($8.00/bag + HST)
- Ice ($4.00/bag or block + HST)
- Riverfront & shaded sites
- Flush toilets & showers
- Dumping station
- Laundromat
Note, no outside firewood is permitted.
Please review the Campground Rules prior to your stay.
A copy of the campground site map is also available.
For further information, email hregistration@owensound.ca.
Other nearby campgrounds include the KOA Campground, Sunny Valley Park, Whispering Pines Family Campground and Bass Lake Park.
Kelso Beach
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. Sites are geared for tents and small trailers; 18 are serviced. Washrooms and showers are provided.
Telephone and in-person registrations for Kelso Beach Campground for the 2019 Camping Season will be accepted commencing at 8:00 am on Monday, April 29, 2019 and will be booked on a first come/call basis. Registrations for Summerfolk 2019 camping for Kelso Beach Campground will commence at 8:00 am on Monday, May 13, 2019 and will be booked on a first come/call basis. The campground office can be reached by calling 519-371-9734.
View the campground site map to select a site.
Rates
$41.71/night + HST
Backpacker unserviced site fee: $29.62/night + HST
Salmon Spectacular rate: $38.61/night + HST (during Salmon Spectacular only)
Note, no outside firewood is permitted.
Please review the Campground Rules prior to your stay.
For further information, email hregistration@owensound.ca.
Visitor Information Centre
Owen Sound operates a full-service Visitor Information Centre on the waterfront, housed in a historic railway depot at 1155 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help with all your visitor needs, from maps and guides to souvenirs and trip planning.
Call 519-371-9833