The best camping near Mont-Orford National Park

Camping at Mont-Orford National Park is a great choice for those wanting a home base to set out from on hiking or cycling day trips. The park has trails that range from beginner to expert and wind through the mountains, each giving campers the chance to bask in the picturesque setting of Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Beach fun, kayaking, and rock climbing are popular in summer, while wintertime brings snow to the famous Mont-Orford Ski Resort.

• Best for hikers: It’s a 4-kilometre hike in the mountains to the tent platforms at Le Vallionier campground.
• Best for families: Kids and parents love the playground, beach access, and amenities in the Lac-Stukely sector.
• Best for tree-huggers: Set among the trees, the serviced and semi-serviced sites of the Lac-Fraser sector offer serious serenity.

1. Mont-Orford campsites can be reserved online via the Sépaq website. Reservations open in mid-November for summer of the following year.
2. Create your online account in advance to make your reservation more quickly.
3. A two-night minimum applies for advance reservations. One-night stays can only be booked up to 72 hours before your arrival.

The three main Mont-Orford campgrounds are open from mid-May until mid-October. The weather in southern Quebec is warmest in July and August, which is also when the park is busiest. The spring and fall shoulder seasons are also excellent times to visit, though weather will be harder to predict. Year-round camping is possible in the park’s huts and EXP cabins.

• Although called a national park, Mont-Orford is administered by Sépaq, a Quebec provincial body. As such, Parks Canada passes aren’t accepted. Park entrance fees apply and can be purchased on a daily or annual basis. The daily admission can only be purchased up to 30 days in advance. 
• The Lac-Stukely sector campground has dedicated first-come, first-served sites in the Le Mélèze loop for bike-in campers. Just register when you arrive.
• Accessible toilets are available at the Mont-Orford visitors’ centres and at the Lac-Stukely and Lac-Fraser campgrounds, which also feature wheelchair-accessible showers.