Where to camp in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean ?

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.

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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.

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!

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!

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.

Sleep on the shores of Lake Saint-Jean, the Route du Fjord or downtown, anything is possible!

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!