Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Quebec
A riverside campground in the La Baie area of Saguenay, QC, with a pool, mini golf, a kids' trout pond and yurts. Train noise across the river and an industrial neighbourhood put some campers off.
Camping in the Garden of My Father sits beside a river on the edge of Saguenay, a short bike ride from La Baie. It's an activity-heavy campground, and families appreciate the community feel, with bingo, a pool, mini golf and a games room, all organised by staff.
Facilities are generally described as clean, and plots are spacious enough, with plenty of fire pits. It's mostly RVs, which can feel cramped, but tent campers have found quieter overflow sites tucked behind them. One family enjoyed a yurt with private access away from the RVs. There's a small shop and a restaurant, and a supermarket nearby.
Kids love the fishing spot, a pond stocked with trout where adults have fun too. It suits families with a car, since the campground is a little way out of town.
The downsides come up often. A freight train crosses the river several times a day and can wake you at night, and military planes fly over during the day. One visitor disliked the industrial surroundings, loudspeaker announcements, limited restaurant hours and staff's limited English. The riverbanks are too steep to reach the water. Most people get used to the noise after a night, but light sleepers should pack earplugs.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 376 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Camping in the Garden of My Father directly.
