Hunting & Shooting · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Quebec
A large, rustic wildlife reserve in Quebec's Gaspé region known for moose hunting, clean campgrounds and chalets, and plenty of wildlife. Expect long, rough gravel roads and no internet.
The Réserve Faunique de Matane covers a wide stretch of forest reached by gravel logging roads, and visitors keep describing the views and the quiet. There's no internet, which several families said turned out to be part of the appeal. Moose sightings are common, and reviewers also mention coyotes and partridges.
Campers are impressed with the upkeep. Campsites are described as clean with good tree cover, and the washrooms and hot showers as some of the cleanest people have seen while camping. One RV couple found the staff helpful and the reserve very dog-friendly. A group that rented a chalet said it felt closer to a hotel than a cabin, and thought the prices fair once they saw it.
Hunting is the reserve's main draw. Reviewers describe it as prime moose country, with one party taking a cow moose within hours of their first day and another praising a clean, comfortable hunting camp. There's fishing too, though one angler thought the reserve suits hunters more than fishers. Hiking trails exist, but one couple found them unmaintained and didn't try them.
Access is the main thing to plan for. Reaching some sectors, such as Étang à la Truite, means roughly 40 km of gravel logging road that can take up to two hours in a regular car. Several reviewers recommend 4WD or AWD and good tires, and warn about logging trucks. Stock up on food, water and supplies before you head in. Guided wildlife tours got a lukewarm review from one visitor years ago.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 182 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Réserve Faunique de Matane directly.
