Thousands of people visit the walled portion of Quebec city every year. It is one of the few places you can visit in North America that feels like you are in the old world, in Europe somewhere. Visiting during peak season is a great time for the many festivals and events. However, finding somewhere to lodge for the night can rack up your travel bill very quickly. Tent camping can prove to be an economical way to visit the city and at the same time enjoy the outdoors. As well there happen to be some extremely beautiful places to camp that are not very far away from the action. So you might wonder what is the best camping near Quebec City? Here are few:
#1 Jacques-Cartier National Park 103 Chemin du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC
Jaques-Cartier National Park seems as though you are far away in either Northern Canada or British Columbia. However, this glacial valley in the French Canadian province of Quebec, is only 30 minutes from its capital Quebec City. This is a park you can drive to or if you wish there is a bus that will shuttle you back and forth from the capital. What are some of the activities that you can do at Jaques-Cartier National Park? Here are some:
- Canoeing
- Recreational Kayaking
- Mini-raft
- Rabaska (traditional canoe)
- Guided tours and shuttle
- fishing with accommodation
- day fishing
- biking
- wildlife watching
- Geocaching
- paddle surfing
- hinterland expedition
- racket
- hiking on snow
- nordic ski
- ski hok (cross country-snowshoeing cross)
- fat bike
- night hike
- guided winter adventure
- tube slide
- skating
- snow scooter
Some of the accommodations offered here are:
- Alluvim and Betulaie Campsites– offers 16 ready-to-camp sites. Each site includes a tent, meal prep equipment, two-element outdoor stove, refrigerator, and space heater. Nearby: discovery and service centre (mini-convenience store and boutique), boat rental, hiking trails, playground, and picnic area (1km) Open mid-may to mid-October.
- Grand Duke Campsite: Pitches with electricity that can accommodate Rv’s or tents.
- Heron Campsite: 6 rustic camping platforms. The walk from the parking lot to the camping area is around 2km. There is a trolley for bringing gear to the location (can ask when checking in)
- Morillon Campsite: 12 Rustic pitches located within walking distance of parking (300 meters)
- Hirondelles Campsite: These pitches can be reserved for group camping.
- Canoe Camping: there are canoe camping opportunities within the park. see map: sepaq.com
- Belleau Campsite offers exclusive opportunities for cycle tourists.
- There are chalets and Yurts available to rent.
#2 Quebec City KOA Holiday 684 Chemin Olivier Saint-Nicolas, QC
Quebec City KOA is a mere 20-minute drive from Quebec City. Quebec City KOA is known to be clean and well organized. Being close to the city there will be more traffic noise as well as the sites being smaller in size. However, the tradeoff is you can be very close to the action and stay overnight on a budget. Some of the amenities that are offered here are:
- Paid Parking
- there is a shuttle back and forth to Quebec City
- indoor and outdoor pool
- pet friendly
- child friendly
- accessible
- air-conditioned
- hot tub
- smoke-free
- firewood
- propane
- wi-fi
- 50 max amp
- 65′ max length
#3 Camping Du La Joie 640 Rue George-Muir, Québec, QC
Camping Du La Joie is a great choice if you are tent camping. The campsites are more private with trees breaking up some of the campsites. This campsite is the most conveniently located close to Quebec City clocking in at a mere 15-minute drive. Some of the amenities offered are:
- Free Parking
- Pool
- Pets allowed
- children friendly
- wi-fi
- shuttle bus service
So these are some of the best campsites located near Quebec City.