Photo: Nicolston Dam via Camping in Ontario Nicolston Dam
on private Ontario
what to expect
Located on the historic Nottawasaga River, based on naturally scenic, peaceful, recreational overnight camping.
Description: Camping in Ontario
the basics
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The campsites
Power at sites
up to 30A
Toilets
flush toilets
Things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Public Access
- Public Access
What's around
Nicolston Dam plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
Water + services
- Nearest dump station — Ontario Parks dump station
- Nearest potable water
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
what to bring
This list adapts to Nicolston Dam. no showers means a travel towel;
If Nicolston Dam is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Earl Rowe Provincial Park openings
- Nicolston Dam
- Rolling Acres Camp
- Pemberley
- Nottawasaga Haven Campground
- Earl Rowe Provincial Park - Riverside Campground
- Earl Rowe Provincial Park - West Side Campground
- Meadowbrook Campground
Plus 7 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.