The Ontario government is investing nearly $60 million to create more camping opportunities and improve facilities at some of the province’s most popular provincial parks. The plan will add up to 300 new campsites and upgrade 800 existing sites with electrical service over the next three years.
New campsites will be added at Driftwood, MacGregor Point, Bon Echo, and Killarney provincial parks, with more parks to follow. Existing sites at Sandbanks, Arrowhead, and Bon Echo will be upgraded with electrical service. At Sandbanks, one of Ontario’s busiest parks with about 750,000 visitors each year, up to 73 campsites will have electricity by summer 2026, making camping more comfortable and accessible.
The expansion will meet growing demand for outdoor experiences and support tourism, local businesses, and jobs. Ontario Parks will prioritize projects based on readiness, cost, and value for visitors. A full list of parks receiving new or upgraded campsites will be released later, with additional projects planned as part of the government’s long-term strategy to expand access to Ontario Parks.
