Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Quebec
A large SEPAQ campground and cottage resort on Lac Simon in Duhamel, Quebec, known for its huge clean beach, kids' activities and spotless facilities. Quiet rules are strictly enforced and sites can feel close together.
The beach is what most people talk about at Centre touristique du Lac-Simon. Reviewers describe it as wide, clean and shaded by trees along the back, with clear, warm and gentle water that suits young swimmers. Many campers get a view of the lake from their site, and the resort also rents cabins and chalets, including some beside the beach.
Facilities get strong marks. Washrooms and showers are described as recently renovated and very clean, there's a washing station for tent campers, and three-service sites with water, power and sewer are available for RVs. One visitor noted you need to borrow a power cord from reception for the two-service sites and return it on departure. Staff are generally called welcoming and patient.
Families are well served. There's a beach snack bar, a playground with big slides, a climbing wall, a trampoline and a large bouncing pillow, plus mini-golf and walking and cycling trails. Several visitors point out it's an easy drive from Montreal. Lifeguards and organized family activities wind down in mid-August, so time your visit if those matter to you.
Where opinions split is noise and space. The park is run as a quiet campground, and a few recent guests felt staff enforced it far too strictly, including stopping low-volume music during the day. Others found it busy and noisy at night. Sites can be close to neighbours, so one camper suggested booking on the outer edge of a loop. Dogs aren't allowed on the beach, English signage is limited, and entry fees add up for bigger families.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 2,427 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Centre touristique du Lac-Simon - SEPAQ directly.
