Southampton, Ontario, RV Parks

Southampton, Ontario, RV Parks

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Southampton, Ontario, is a small community on the shores of Lake Huron. Sailing, scuba diving, swimming, kayak touring, canoeing and fishing abound in the region during the summer and autumn. During the winter months, the region offers opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Known as the Saugeen Shores, the area offers several options for RV camping.

Holiday Park

Holiday Park, located in Southampton, provides an array of amenities. In addition to sites with water and electric hookups, Holiday Park has swimming pools, family cookout areas, outdoor sports and organized activities such as hayrides. The park allows leashed pets, and the premises include bathrooms and showers. Just minutes away lies Lake Huron, where visitors can rent kayaks and hire sailing and fishing charters out of the region's many harbors.

Holiday Park
R.R. #1
High Street
Southampton, Ontario N0H 2L0
Canada
killamleisureliving.com/holidaypark

Dreamaker Family Campground

The Dreamaker Family Campground's property includes a disc-golf course, a stocked bass-fishing pond and five kilometers of hiking trails. Greigs Caves lie within an hour's drive; there, hikers can explore above and below ground on the trails in the caverns. RV campers staying at Dreamaker can stay at sites with 30- and 50-amp electric, water and sewer connections. Guests can use the showers, swimming pool and bathrooms. The park allows leashed pets and provides a pet play area for off-leash romping.

Dreamaker Family Campground
R.R. #1 Site 1A
Highway 21
Southampton, Ontario N0H 2L0
Canada
(519) 797-9956
dreamaker-campground.com

Southampton Municipal Tourist Camp

RV travelers can opt to stay at the Southampton Tourist Campgrounds, part of the municipality's park system. RV sites have water and 30-amp electric connections. The premises include bathrooms, showers, a dump station and barbecue facilities. The campground allows leashed pets. Lake Huron, five-minute walk from the campground, offers kayak exploring; watch for bald eagles, osprey and moose. Road bicyclists can cycle the coastal road on the Saugeen Shores.

Southampton Municipal Tourist Campgrounds
227 Lake Street
Southampton, Ontario N0H 2L0
Canada
(519) 797-3648
saugeenshores.ca

Article Written By Eric Cedric

A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.

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