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Girls camping in Ontario

Camping, But Make It Fun: The Best Girls’ Trips in Ontario

by Candace Sampson

Girls’ camping trips have evolved, and thank God for that. Am I right? Gone are the days of sleeping on hard ground, waking up soaked in dew, and hauling gear like a contestant on Survivor. When it comes to girls camping trips in Ontario, it’s all about glamping, good wine, great friends, and even better stories.

If you’re craving connection, fresh air, and a break from your everyday chaos (with a soft place to lay your head, please and thank you), Ontario has everything you need. From oTENTiks and yurts to fire-building workshops and bikeable trails, the province is packed with camp-ready experiences that won’t break your back, or your spirit.

Here are some of the best spots, plus what really makes a girls’ camping trip unforgettable.


What Makes a Great Girls’ Camping Trip?

  • Comfort-first accommodations (oTENTiks, yurts, glamping tents)
  • Activities that build connection (biking, hiking, fire-building, stargazing—but, please, just say no to Chicken Baseball)
  • Locations surrounded by nature, but easy to access from cities
  • However you camp counts. Tent, yurt, oTENTik, or RV — if you’re in the woods with your friends, it’s camping. I don’t make the rules. I just follow them.
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Top Spots for Girls Camping Trips in Ontario

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Beausoleil Island (Georgian Bay Islands National Park)

If you’re new to camping, or just demand a little civility in your outdoor adventures, this is your spot. Beausoleil Island offers oTENTik accommodations, biking and hiking trails, and even an Indigenous survival skills workshops through Parks Canada. It’s the ultimate “roughing it, but not really” trip (wink-wink), and I can confirm it’s best enjoyed with your closest chaos crew.

Read about our Beausoleil girls’ trip here

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Charleston Lake Provincial Park


A gem amongst gems in Eastern Ontario, Charleston Lake Provincial Park offers a mix of water access, hiking trails, and shaded campsites, including some that feel totally secluded. If your crew loves canoeing or paddleboarding, this is a fantastic choice. Bonus: some of the lookout points are incredible for sunset selfies with your besties.

Charleston Lake for your girls camping trip in Ontario

Pinery Provincial Park

The bad news? I don’t have any pictures from my camping trips to the Pinery. That’s also the good news, because I’m thrilled I don’t have to share my bad hair and questionable neon decisions with you. But I digress.

Pinery Provincial Park sits on the bluest water Ontario has to offer. Full stop. The shores of Lake Huron in the summer feel like the Caribbean — warm, shallow, clear, and ridiculously fun. Add in epic sand dunes, tall whispering pines, and some of the most beautiful group campsites around, and you’ve got the perfect setup for an unplugged, barefoot kind of girls’ trip.

Pinery Provincial park is perfect for your girls camping trips Ontario
Photo Credit: Destination Ontario

So grab your inflatable mattress, round up your friends, and book a group site today!

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Iconic cliffs, a mirror-still lake, and canoe-accessible campsites or rustic cabins? Um, yeah, you’re definitely going to want to add Bon Echo Provincial Park to your list. The towering Mazinaw Rock alone is worth the trip — and yes, you’ll definitely want a group photo in a canoe out in front of it.

Photo Credit: Bon Echo PP

Killarney Provincial Park

With its pink granite coastline and glamping options, Killarney is jaw-droppingly beautiful and has all the Group of Seven vibes. The water is Caribbean-level clear, and the silence is next-level healing.

Photo Credit: Ontario Parks

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Hello? What more could you possibly want? Bruce Peninsula National Park has turquoise waters, camping, and the Grotto. All of these provide you and your girls with one of Ontario’s most Insta-worthy spots. There’s something magical about this place, especially if you’re up for a mix of rugged hiking and soul-refreshing lake dips.

Photo credit: Parks Canada

Tips for Planning Girls Camping Trips in Ontario

Respect the wildlife. Yes, even the bears. Yes, even the snakes. And yes, put your toothpaste in the bear locker. (Minty freshness is apparently a bear magnet.)

Book early. Summer and fall weekends sell out fast at Ontario Parks and Parks Canada sites.

Choose comfort wisely. For girls camping trips in Ontario, I always recommend booking oTENTiks or yurts well in advance — comfort is key when you’re trying to relax and reconnect. And if you do end up in a tent, that’s okay too. Just make sure you bring a blow up mattress.

Pack layers. I remember having my winter coat on one Canada Day. To say Ontario’s weather is dramatic would be an understatement.

Don’t forget campfire essentials. Games, cozy blankets, wine (if permitted), and a killer playlist.

Plan small adventures. Bike rentals, local hikes, fire-making workshops are the things that will give you stories to laugh about for years. Try new things.

Women learning how to make fire at Beausoleil Island

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A group of women smiling in a forest, combined with a scenic drone view of Ontario’s shoreline, promoting girls’ camping trips in Ontario that blend outdoor fun with creature comforts.

Why Every Woman Needs a Camping Getaway

There’s something about stepping into stillness with your closest friends that recharges you in a way no spa ever could. The late-night conversations around a fire. The unplugged days where you actually look up from your screen. The shared belly laughs, the trail blisters, the “remember when” moments, and maybe even a silly Tiktok or two.

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If someone had told us in our teens that we’d be colour co-ordinating outfits so we could make goofy videos in the woods, we’d have thought you were crazy. And yet here we are 😂 #besties #genx #thisis50 #birdsofafeather

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I faced my biggest fear on Beausoleil Island (rattlesnakes), and weirdly came away feeling stronger. That’s what these trips do — they crack you open in all the best ways.


Ready to Plan Your Own Girls’ Camping Trip?

You’ve got the spots, you’ve got the tips — now all that’s left is to round up your crew and book it.

You’re one group text away from the kind of adventure you’ll talk about for years.


Girls camping trip Beausoleil Island Georgian Bay Ontario

Ready to Go Beyond Ontario?

Want to get out of province? I got you.
From coast to coast, Parks Canada has some jaw-dropping places to pitch a tent (or book something a little more civilized).

Check out the Best Parks Canada Places to Visit This Summer

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Category: Canada, Ontario, TravelTag: best provincial parks Ontario, camping getaways Canada, camping with friends, Canadian girls trips, girls camping trips, glamping Ontario, group camping ideas, Ontario camping, Ontario parks, oTENTik camping, RV camping Ontario, summer trips Ontario, women’s travel Ontario

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville, a blog dedicated to lifestyle, travel, and family. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for connecting with her audience, Candace shares real-life experiences and insights that resonate. Follow her on social media @candace_said and @whatshesaidtalk.

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