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Long Point Provincial Park

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Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Long Point offers campsites in 4 campgrounds.

The section generally called “New Park” includes three campgrounds: Monarch’s Rest, Firefly and Turtle Dunes, as well as the popular Day-Use area only steps away from the beach front.

Firefly Campground offers large pull-through sites equipped with electrical service. Located on the bay side of the campground, they are a short five-minute walk to the beach.

Monarch’s Rest and Turtle Dunes Campgrounds offers a mix of electric and non-electric sites that are able to accommodate a variety of equipment. The campsites, located in the dunes at the ends of the loops closest to the beach, offer a soft sandy base.

The Old Park section of Long Point includes Cottonwood Campgro…

the basics

drive from calgary
36h · 2703 km
drive from edmonton
36.2h · 2713 km
drive from vancouver
44.5h · 3341 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to long point. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about long point

how far is long point from calgary?
Long Point Provincial Park is 2703 km from Calgary — approximately a 36-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at long point?
Yes. Long Point Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at long point?
Peak season at Long Point Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of long point.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from ontario parks + open sources

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