What makes a great Ontario campground? The best ones combine a good location, reliable hookups, clean facilities and a setting you actually want to wake up in. Whether you camp in a tent or a 40-foot RV, this checklist will help you choose well. We’ll also show how Maitland Shores Resort – RV Park & Marina on Lake Erie measures up.
What Makes a Great Ontario Campground: 6 Things to Check
- Location: Close enough for a weekend trip, far enough to feel like a getaway.
- Hookups: 30 or 50 amp power, water and sewer if you drive an RV.
- Site choice: Pull-through and back-in sites, plus seasonal options for longer stays.
- Water access: A lake, river or marina adds fishing, boating and swimming.
- Activities: Trails, ATV riding, fishing and family-friendly space.
- Booking flexibility: A real person on the phone beats a sold-out online calendar.
Location and Drive Time
Most families want a trip they can start after work on Friday. Maitland Shores in Dunnville is about 35 minutes from Hamilton, 40 from Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, 40 from Brantford, 45 from Cambridge and Kitchener, 65 from London and 90 from Toronto.
Facilities and Hookups
Look for clear information on power, water and sewer before you book. Maitland Shores offers 30 and 50 amp full-hookup sites, including pull-through sites for big rigs.
Water, Trails and Things to Do
A great campground gives you something to do besides sit at the site. At Maitland Shores that means the on-site marina, a boat launch, Lake Erie fishing and ATV trails. The season runs April 15 to October 31.
Plan Your Next Trip
See our guides to campgrounds in Haldimand County, campgrounds near Lake Erie and campgrounds near me. To reserve a site, call (647) 212 1234 or email info@rvparkontario.com.