Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Quebec
A large, well-designed lakeside campground in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, QC, with lake and mountain views, full-hookup pull-throughs and plenty for kids. It costs more than most, and some tent sites are far from washrooms.
This campground sits beside a lake off the highway in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, and travellers say the short detour is worth it. The grounds were laid out with the views in mind: transient sites sit on a hill looking over the lake and mountains, and sites are staggered to feel more private. One autumn visitor had a lakeview site with the leaves in full colour and the campground nearly to themselves.
RVers praise the practical details. Sites are big, level and well gravelled, with 30- and 50-amp power, water and sewer, and many pull-throughs have two sewer connections to suit longer rigs. Showers have good pressure and hot water, though they're push-button and run in short bursts. Wi-Fi costs extra, and the cable TV channels are mostly in French. Staff are described as friendly and patient, and many speak English.
Families have plenty to do, with a pool, splash pad, trampoline park, mini-putt, beach volleyball and a big play area. There's a beach and rentals for water equipment, waterfront cabins and premium sites with a gazebo and swing, plus a small fenced dog run. Groceries and other services are about 20 minutes away, and golf and sightseeing are nearby.
It's pricier than most campgrounds. One cabin guest found the furnishings dated, and the lakeside tent area is a long walk (roughly 900 feet) from the nearest washroom, so check the site map before booking. The campground closes for the season in October.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 382 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bas Saint-Laurent Camping directly.
