Camping & Hiking · Ontario
A radio-free, non-electric campground in Awenda Provincial Park near Georgian Bay, Ontario, with large shaded sites, spotless comfort stations and trails from camp. Sites aren't always private and there's no cell service.
Deer Campground is one of the loops in Awenda Provincial Park, set under tall trees near the Georgian Bay shore. Its best-known feature is the radio-free rule, which campers say is well respected, making it one of the quietest spots in the park. There's no traffic noise, and fall visitors enjoy the colours.
Sites are generally large, many with two picnic tables, tent pads and a fire pit, and some are big enough for two tents and a car. Privacy varies: some sites are well screened, while others are close enough to see your neighbours. Comfort stations with showers are described as spotless and cleaned often, with outhouses closer to some sites. There's no electricity, and one car per site is the usual rule, with overflow parking some distance away.
It suits tenters and families looking for a peaceful base. The Bluff Trail runs right through the campground, the park has plenty of long hiking and biking trails and several beaches with clear water, and staff have led engaging bird walks. There's a play area near the comfort station for kids.
Know before you go: there's little to no cell reception, the park is spread out so you'll want a bike or car to reach the beaches, and beaches can get crowded on busy days. Staff enforce rules closely, which most see as part of what keeps it quiet.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 101 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Deer Campground directly.
