Let yourself be woken up by the sun, have a good time around a campfire, admire magnificent landscapes and reconnect with nature, this is what awaits you when you choose camping accommodation. In Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, you have several choices when you want to plan your vacation. Whether you want to plan a stay in a ready-to-camp or in a tent, go in caravanning mode, or simply disconnect from it all while camping wild, you will certainly find the ideal place among our wide variety of campsites where you can create unforgettable memories.
Consult the campsite map and plan your stay
The camping experience by sector
Lac-Saint-Jean Sector
Being mostly located on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean, you can count on easy access to the beach from your campsite. With 42 km of sandy beaches around Lac Saint-Jean, you won't be short of choices on sunny days. Pedal the 256 km of the Véloroute des Bleuets to admire the endless expanse of the lake, discover the region's local products and visit the famous parc national de la Pointe-Taillon.
Campsite name | City | Free Wifi | Pets accepted | Accredited Welcome Cyclist | Restaurant | Beach | Outdoor pool | Dump station |
Camping Alma / La Colonie | Alma | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Centre de villégiature de Dam-en-Terre | Alma | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Camping et Marina Tchitogama | Lamarche | ● | ||||||
Camping Belley Ltée | Saint-Henri-de-Taillon | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon | Saint-Henri-de-Taillon | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping Pointe-Taillon | Sainte-Monique | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Auberge et Camping Îles du Repos | Péribonka | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping Municipal de Péribonka | Péribonka | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping Municipal de Saint-Ludger-de-Milot | Saint-Ludger-de-Milot | |||||||
Domaine du Ranch | Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc | |||||||
Camping Vauvert-sur-le-lac-Saint-Jean | Dolbeau-Mistassini | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping des Chutes | Dolbeau-Mistassini | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping St-Louis | Dolbeau-Mistassini | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Parc Régional des Grandes-Rivières | Dolbeau-Mistassini | ● | ● | |||||
Domaine l'Orée des Bois | Notre-dame-de-Lorette | ● | ● | |||||
Aventuraid / Parc Mahikan | Girardville | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Camping Municipal D'Albanel | Albanel | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Complexe touristique du Lac-à-Jim | Saint-Thomas-Didyme | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Site touristique Chute à l'Ours | Normandin | ● | ● | |||||
Camping Lac Chigoubiche (SÉPAQ) | La Doré | ● | ● | |||||
Camping Saint-Félicien | Saint-Félicien | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Camping Tobo-Ski | Saint-Félicien | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Domaine des Trois-Îles | Saint-Félicien | ● | ● | |||||
Camping Saint-Prime | Saint-Prime | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping Plage Robertson | Mashteuiatsh | |||||||
Camping Mont-Plaisant | Roberval | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Aventure Plume Blanche | Roberval | ● | ||||||
Camping du Village historique de Val-Jalbert | Chambord | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Camping Municipal de Saint-Francois-de-Sales | Saint-Francois-de-Sales | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Ermitage Saint-Antoine | Lac-Bouchette | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping Plage Blanchet | Desbiens | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Parc Octopus | Desbiens | ● | ● | |||||
Camping Villa des Sables | Métabetchouan-lac-à-la-Croix | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Village Récréotouristique l'Oasis | Métabetchouan-lac-à-la-Croix | ● | ● | |||||
Halte stationnement VR Le Rigolet | Métabetchouan-lac-à-la-Croix | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon | Saint-Gédéon | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping du Lac-Vert | Hébertville | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping Belle-Rivière | Hébertville (réserve faunique des Laurentides) | ● | ● | ● |
Saguenay sector
Camping in Saguenay also means enjoying urban life and city activities while being close to nature. Whether your campsite is located near Lake Kénogami, Baie des Ha! Ha! or south of the Saguenay River, you will be close to absolutely everything. Cultural outings, wide variety of tables and municipal cycle paths to discover with the family. Fancy a bigger challenge? The Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay awaits you!
Campsite name | City | Free Wifi | Pets accepted | Accredited welcome cyclist | Restaurant | Beach | Outdoor Pool | Dump station |
Centre touristique du Lac-Kénogami | Jonquière | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Camping Jonquière | Jonquière | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping Domaine La Rocaille | Laterrière | |||||||
Camping au Jardin de mon Père | La Baie | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Camping Bec-Scie | La Baie | ● | ||||||
Bois Rond Expérience | La Baie | ● | ||||||
Imago Village | Saint-David-de-Falardeau | ● | ● |
Route du Fjord Sector
Stay in the campsites along the Route du Fjord for unique landscapes. Consider visiting parc national des Monts-Valin and parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, two must-sees in the region. The 105 km long blue ribbon of the Saguenay Fjord always seduces all those who come to admire it and thanks to the Navettes maritimes du Fjord, you can travel between the shores. On either side of the Fjord, adventure awaits!
Campsite name | City | Free Wifi | Pets accepted | Accredited Welcome Cyclist | Restaurant | Beach | Outdoor pool | Dump station |
Zec Onatchiway | Monts-Valin | ● | ||||||
Parc national des Monts-Valin | Saint-Fulgence | |||||||
Parc Aventure Cap Jaseux | Saint-Fulgence | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Camping Municipal de Saint-Félix-d'Otis | Saint-Félix-d'Otis | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
Camping la Descente-des-Femmes | Sainte-Rose-du-Nord | |||||||
Parc national Fjord-du-Saguenay (SÉPAQ) | Rivière-Éternité | |||||||
Parc national Fjord-du-Saguenay (SÉPAQ) | Secteur Baie Éternité | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Camping le 4 Chemins | L'Anse-Saint-Jean | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Camping de L'Anse | L'Anse-Saint-Jean | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Site de la Rivière Petit-Saguenay | Petit-Saguenay | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay | Petit-Saguenay | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Tadoussac sector and its surroundings
We cannot forget the neighboring region of Côte-Nord, which is so close to us. Discover the campgrounds located near the parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent. Admire the flora and fauna from the shore thanks to the Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Center and the Pointe-Noir Center. Book a cruise between the months of July and October to observe whales, seals and birds from Tadoussac.
Campsite name | City | Free Wifi | Pets accepted | Accredited Welcome Cyclist | Restaurant | Beach | Outdoor pool | Dump Station |
Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles | Sacré-Coeur | ● | ● | ● | ||||
Parc national Fjord-du-Saguenay (SÉPAQ) | Sacré-Coeur | ● | ● | |||||
Camping Tadoussac | Tadoussac | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
Domaine des Dunes | Tadoussac | ● | ● | ● |
All about VanLife in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Camping, in your caravan!
Want to go on an adventure? Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is the ideal place for caravanning enthusiasts!
To enjoy the great outdoors, to vibrate to the sound of the festivities or for a family getaway, we have everything you need! What could be better than admiring the beauty of the landscapes while being at home on wheels!
Practical advice
1. Ensure the reliability of our vehicle, especially if you plan to go on a long road trip.
2. Do not hesitate to stop at a rest stop if necessary so as not to become exhausted.
3. Provide games for the road when traveling with children.
4. Find out before going to a stopover (some stops change during the year).

Parking accessible by caravan
Sleep on the shores of Lake Saint-Jean, the Route du Fjord or downtown, anything is possible!
City | Location | Address | Phone | Rest stop (max. 4h) | Stop for the night | Free | Not Free | infos |
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La Doré | Dépanneur et Motel du Chef | 8321, rang Saint-Eugène | 418 256-3654 | ● | ● | Cars only (no RV) | ||
La Doré | Moulin des Pionniers | 4205, rue des Peupliers | 418 256-8242 | ● | ● | |||
La Doré | Stationnement de la Fabrique Notre-Dame de La Doré | 4983, rue des Peupliers | 418 256-3282 | ● | ● | Cars only (no RV) | ||
Roberval | Stationnement Plage Pointe-Scott | 850, boulevard de la Traversée | ● | ● | ||||
Lac-Bouchette | Bureau information touristique | 377, rue commerciale | 418 348-6725 | ● | ● | |||
Lac Bouchette | Resto Grill 155 | 202, route Victor Delamare | 581 -818-0122 | ● | ● | |||
Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix | Plage le Rigolet | 18, rue Saint-André | ● | 30$ per night | 6 parkings available | |||
Hébertville | Stationnement de l'église d'Hébertville | 251, rue Turgeon | 418 344-1803 | ● | ● | |||
Hébertville | Stationnement Places des moulins | 309, rue Turgeon | ● | ● | ||||
Hébertville | Mont-Lac-Vert | 173, chemin du Vallon | 418 344-4000 | ● | 25$ per night | 24-hour food vending machines | ||
Sainte-Monique | Stationnement du Sainte-Monique Express | 730, route 169 | 418 347-2020 | ● | ● | Dump station and restaurant | ||
Alma | Centre Mario Tremblay | 605, Boulevard Saint-Luc | ● | ● | 2 parkings available | |||
Alma | Wal-Mart | 1755, Avenue du Pont Sud | ● | ● | ||||
Alma | Stationnement surplombant le boulevard des Cascades, entrée par la rue Labrecque | ● | ● | 2 parkings available | ||||
Saint-Ambroise | Camping Domaine La Florida | 173, route 172 | 418 480-0989 | ● | ● | opposite the Campsite, next to the Géant Motorisé store | ||
Saguenay (Chicoutimi) | Bureau information touristique Centre-Ville | 25, rue racine Est | 418 698-3167 poste 6040 | ● | ● | |||
Saguenay (Chicoutimi) | Wal-Mart | 1451, Boulevard Talbot | ● | ● | Behind the store and not facing Boulevard Talbot | |||
Saint-Fulgence | Hôtel de Ville | 235, rue du Saguenay | 418 674-2588 | ● | ● | |||
Saint-Fulgence | Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux | 250, chemin de la Pointe aux Pins | 418 674-2436 | ● | ||||
Saguenay (La Baie) | Centre des sports Jean-claude Tremblay | 1000, rue Aimé Gravel | 418 698-3200 | ● | ● | |||
L'Anse-Saint-Jean | Halte routière et Kiosque touristique | Route 170 | 418 272-2633 | ● | ● | |||
L'Anse-Saint-Jean | Stationnement Municipal | 3, rue du Couvent | 418 272-2633 | ● | ● | |||
L'Anse-Saint-Jean | Mont-Édourard | 67, rue Dallaire | 418 272-2927 | ● | 19,95$ per night | showers available |
Plan well
What is essential, first and foremost when you plan to go on a road trip aboard your caravan, is to plan well.
What to bring in your caravan and look through magazines, websites, applications to find out all the tips and tricks for a successful camping caravanning trip. By thinking of everything before leaving, we are sure to have a more than perfect trip!
To help you with your planning, here are some handy tools:
Apps: Terego, IOverlander, MAPS.ME, Park4night, etc.
Books: Van Aventure: Small guide to Van life, etc.
Magazines: Camping Caravaning, camping in Quebec, Vanlife magazine, etc.
Websites: Vanlifemtl.com, vanlifequebec.net, Vrliberte.com, etc.
Feel free to use our Perfect Vanlifer List as well!
