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RetiredBob
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Jul 15, 2018

Lake Huron in September

We are planning a trip along the Canadian side of Lake Huron in early September (after our Labor Day), stopping in some of the provincial parks along the way. Will we be able to find sites that will fit our rig (35' motor home with toad) and will we need reservations? Thanks for any input.
  • You shouldn’t have trouble finding sites that will fit. I would recommend making reservations. Weekdays you might be ok but they still fill up on weekends in September. Use this link and select the park, dates and appropriate equipment size on the reservations page.
  • Don't miss The Pinery Provincial Park, about an hour North of the Blue Water Bridge at Pt Huron/Sarnia. We've been all over North America and this park is one of our favorite places. The Riverside CG has some electric sites, and the beach is a short drive away. You should have reservations if possible as this is a popular spot.
  • The Kroc wrote:
    Don't miss The Pinery Provincial Park, about an hour North of the Blue Water Bridge at Pt Huron/Sarnia. We've been all over North America and this park is one of our favorite places. The Riverside CG has some electric sites, and the beach is a short drive away. You should have reservations if possible as this is a popular spot.


    You won't need resies after September as the kiddies are back to school and Pinery has about 1000 sites. July and August absolutely.
  • shum02 wrote:
    The Kroc wrote:
    Don't miss The Pinery Provincial Park, about an hour North of the Blue Water Bridge at Pt Huron/Sarnia. We've been all over North America and this park is one of our favorite places. The Riverside CG has some electric sites, and the beach is a short drive away. You should have reservations if possible as this is a popular spot.


    You won't need resies after September as the kiddies are back to school and Pinery has about 1000 sites. July and August absolutely.


    Reservations are still a good idea for the larger sites with hydro as the weekends still fill up. That goes for all the provincial parks along Lake Huron. Sections of the parks close down after September 2nd as well so not all sites are available.
  • If you have the time, try to visit "Canada's Prettiest Town" - Goderich.

    You can stay at Point Farms Provincial Park, on Highway 21 just north of the town.

    Ontario Provincial Parks have sites with electricity only (no water or sewer on the campsite but there are water spigots and a dump station with potable water).

    Be sure to bring a long extension cord since two sites use one power pedestal.

    Enjoy "Ontario's West Coast". BTW, the sunsets are magnificent.
  • camp-n-family wrote:
    shum02 wrote:
    The Kroc wrote:
    Don't miss The Pinery Provincial Park, about an hour North of the Blue Water Bridge at Pt Huron/Sarnia. We've been all over North America and this park is one of our favorite places. The Riverside CG has some electric sites, and the beach is a short drive away. You should have reservations if possible as this is a popular spot.


    You won't need resies after September as the kiddies are back to school and Pinery has about 1000 sites. July and August absolutely.


    Reservations are still a good idea for the larger sites with hydro as the weekends still fill up. That goes for all the provincial parks along Lake Huron. Sections of the parks close down after September 2nd as well so not all sites are available.


    Riverside Area One has tons of spots for big rigs but if you need to be sure and hey it's not any cheaper to do bookings or just show up...........so book it.

    BTW Inverhuron is also a little gem of a park a couple hours up the road from Pinery. 50 amp sites av there and yes bring LOTS of cord.
  • Riverside 4 is my favorite campground in southwestern Ontario. reservations likely wont be necessary but would be recommended especially on the weekends.