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Camping

We operate two tourist campgrounds in Port Elgin and Southampton from May 1 to October 31. Both camps offer full service sites for seasonal and overnight campers that are located near the downtown cores and beaches.

Locations and hours of operation

Hours

The Port Elgin and Southampton Tourist Camps are open for the season. Season closes October 31, 2023.

During season office hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am to 4pm

Contact staff by phone at 519-832-2008 Ext 154 or email camping@saugeenshores.ca.

Campground locations

Port Elgin Tourist Camp

Southampton Tourist Camp

Phone: 519-832-2008 Ext 154

Amenities and maps

Amenities

Electricity
Dump station (Port Elgin site)
Firewood available for purchase
Accessible washrooms
Accessible showers

Maps

View our campground maps for camp sites, washrooms, offices, play areas and other amenities.

Port Elgin municipal campground

Southampton municipal campground

Short-term campsites and reservations

The Town of Saugeen Shores is looking forward to transient overnight camping for the 2022 camping season. Short-term campsites are available at both campgrounds by the day, week or month.

If you're interested in reserving a transient campsite, please call 519-832-2008 ext 154 or book by email.

The following rates do not include HST.

2023 Fees

May, June, September and October

Daily rate: $32.41
Weekly rate: $219.90
Monthly rate: $882.69

July and August

Daily rate: $53.25
Weekly rate: $370.36
Monthly rate: $1,472.18

Summer rates apply for transient camping over long weekends.

Seasonal rates and booking

We have suspended our waiting list for seasonal campsites. Check out the Trailers for Sale within the campgrounds. The following rates do not include HST.

2023 fees

Seasonal campsite: $3,098.62
Seasonal boat parking: $249.94

Amenities

Fee for second fridge: $77.79
Dumping station: $7.74

Payment portal

Pay your fees online via the payment portal. You need a user name to activate your payment portal. If you have not received your user name email, please contact us.

Pay online

Campground rules and by-laws

Review our general rules to find out more about acceptable behaviour and items at both municipal camp sites.

General campground rules

Note: The COVID-19 camper code of conduct may exceed these rules and is in place until further notice.

Quiet hours begin at 11pm. Radios must be turned down at 11pm.
All fires must be extinguished by 1:30am.
Alcohol is not permitted off of your site.
Alcohol and smoking is not permitted in washroom facilities.
Visitors to your site are not permitted to enter the park after 10pm and must leave the camp by 12am (midnight).
Campers wishing to change sites must obtain approval from camp staff prior to moving.
Maximum of 6 people per site, including children.
Maximum of 1 trailer or tent per site.
Propane canisters must be disposed of properly. Do not put in household garbage. Please ask camp staff where to dispose of used canisters.
Pets must be leashed and kept under control at all times.
Campers must not deface camp property.
Staff will collect garbage from short-term sites. Please leave it in a garbage bag in the bins provided on your lot. Garbage bags are available at the Camp Office.

The general campground rules apply to seasonal and short-term campers at the municipal campgrounds. Any camper or group not adhering to the rules may be evicted from the campground.

You can also check out our Tourist Camp By-law. The by-laws govern the campgrounds and let you know about things like:

Campsite tidiness
General code of conduct
How to make changes to your campsite
How to sell your trailer

Request a paper copy of the by-law from the camp offices.

Trailers for sale

View Trailers for Sale within the campgrounds. Postings are added as units are available. You will also find information on how to list your trailer for sale.

Looking for a different type of camping experience? There are lots of great options in Saugeen Shores.

MacGregor Point Provincial Park offers a variety of camping options including tent, trailer and yurt sites. The park offers nature trails, summer programs, and one of the most ecologically diverse natural places along the Lake Huron Shoreline.
Saugeen Bluffs Horse Camping and Conservation Area provides an opportunity for visitors to camp with their horses. The conservation area offers 15km of trails in mature woodlands for both campers and day rides, as well as other equine amenities.