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Pinery Provincial Park

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Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Riverside Campground is located beside the provincially significant Old Ausable Channel and has electrical, non-electrical, pull-through sites and roofed accommodations. Riverside Area 1 is open year-round for those that want to enjoy Pinery in all four seasons.

Roofed accommodations are located in Riverside Area 1. Area 3 Riverside Campground is designated as radio-free.

Dunes Campground is within easy walking distance of the Lake Huron beach, outdoor amphitheatre and Visitor Centre. This campground provides a mix of electrical, pop-up trailer and tent sites from May to October. Area 4 of Dunes Campground is designated as pet-free camping.

Burley Campground, open from June to September, is the furthest away from the main gate, but is well worth the extra d…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from calgary
34.2h · 2562 km
drive from edmonton
34.3h · 2573 km
drive from vancouver
42.7h · 3201 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.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

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

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common questions about pinery

can dogs camp at pinery?
Yes. Pinery Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does pinery have electric hookups?
No. Pinery Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is pinery from calgary?
Pinery Provincial Park is 2562 km from Calgary — approximately a 34.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at pinery?
Yes. Pinery 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 pinery?
Peak season at Pinery Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of pinery.

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

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