Cape Croker Park

Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario


276 RV Sites, 1 Cabin, 1 Tent Site

Cape Croker Park sits on the eastern shore of the Bruce Peninsula in Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario—a 315-site campground on Georgian Bay owned and operated by the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation on their traditional territory on the lower Bruce Peninsula. The park's position between high limestone bluffs on Georgian Bay's Colpoys Bay delivers the characteristic Georgian Bay visual experience: clear, blue-green water against ancient Niagara Escarpment limestone and white cedar shoreline in a landscape that has attracted Ontario campers since the mid-twentieth century for its combination of natural beauty and swimming beach quality. Three hundred and fifteen campsites accommodate tents and trailers, with electrical sites offering 30-amp hydro hookups in the Beach Camping Area closest to the water. Barrier-free shower and flush toilet facilities are located in The Maples and The Beaches campground sections, with laundry available at The Maples comfort station. The campground office sells water, ice, firewood, propane, maple syrup, and snacks, and cabin rentals supplement the site camping for visitors who want enclosed accommodation within the park. WiFi access is available in the Upper Ninaatgoog and Waasmowing Enaabiising camping areas, purchasable by the hour or day. A boat ramp provides water access, and a pavilion serves group gathering and weather shelter needs. Cape Croker's Georgian Bay shoreline provides a sandy beach for swimming and volleyball alongside the clear, cold water that makes the Georgian Bay shore one of the most consistent natural swimming destinations in Ontario through the July and August peak season. Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals give guests water recreation access without requiring their own equipment, and the 10 kilometers of hiking trails within the park—including the Ginebik Miikaans (Snake Trail Boardwalk) which connects to the Bruce Trail—provide the terrestrial exploration of the limestone headland terrain that defines the Bruce Peninsula's geological character. The park's management under the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation integrates Indigenous stewardship of the Saugeen Ojibwe territory into the camping experience in a way that distinguishes Cape Croker from the provincial park system that manages much of the Bruce Peninsula. Tobermory, at the peninsula's tip 45 minutes north, anchors the Bruce Peninsula National Park visitor infrastructure and the Fathom Five National Marine Park, where the Georgian Bay's exceptional water clarity makes the shipwrecks in Fathom Five among the most accessible freshwater diving and snorkeling sites in Canada. The Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island provides the route to the world's largest freshwater island for day trips or extended exploration. Flowerpot Island, accessible by tour boat from Tobermory, is known for its distinctive rock stack formations—pillars of erosion-resistant dolostone rising from the Georgian Bay shallows—that are the most photographed geological feature in the national marine park. Cape Croker Park operates from May 1 through Thanksgiving (Canadian Thanksgiving, the second Monday in October) in a climate where Georgian Bay's moderating influence on the Bruce Peninsula extends the comfortable outdoor season beyond what the same latitude delivers inland. The park's combination of First Nation cultural context, Georgian Bay swimming beach, Bruce Trail hiking access, and limestone bluff scenery makes it one of the most atmospherically distinctive camping properties on the Bruce Peninsula, and the reservation system that opens March 1 fills the waterfront and hydro sites quickly for July and August weekends.

What does this place offer

  • Adults Only
  • Bar
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Beach Nearby
  • Biking
  • Bird/Wildlife Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Cabins

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Location

Cape Croker Park, 112 Park Rd, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0, Canada


Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 1:30 PM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - Check-in after 2:00 pm. - Check-out by 1:30 pm. - You do not need to check out upon departure. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. On-Site Parking - One registered vehicle per cabin can be parked in the beach area. - Other registered vehicles must be parked near the park entrance. Guests & Visitors Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. - They must register their vehicle at the office and pay a daily use fee of $15.25 per vehicle. - No day-use visitors are allowed inside the cabins. Occupancy Limits - A maximum of one family of four is allowed in the cabins. Pets - No pets are allowed inside the cabins. - The owner or person in control of a domestic animal must maintain physical control of the animal. - Leashes must be no greater than 2 meters in length. - Domestic animals are not permitted in swimming areas. Wildlife - No person shall pick or remove flora or fauna from the park. Park Property - No person shall remove, damage, or deface park property or damage or deface any relic, artifact, or natural object or any site of archaeological or historical interest. Smoking - Smoking is prohibited inside the cabins. - If a guest is presumed to have been smoking in the cabins, fees will be charged to the person/organization responsible for booking the cabin. Alcohol & Cannabis - Allowed on your cabin property only. Cooking - Cooking appliances are prohibited in the cabins. Firepit - There is one large community fire pit for all of the cabins to use. - Firewood can be purchased at the office for $10 per bag. Furniture - Removal of furniture from the cabins is prohibited. Fireworks - Fireworks are prohibited at the cabins. Garbage - Guests are not to leave garbage in the cabins. - There is a garbage deposit near the Park entrance for disposal. Windows - Guests must ensure all windows are closed and the door is locked when checking out. Reservations - A valid credit card (AMEX, Visa, MasterCard) is required to make a reservation. - We require the name of the cardholder, card number, expiry date, and CVD. - All Campsite Fees are due when making a reservation. - Add-on charges and additional charges will be applied upon your arrival and are due at that time Registration - All campers must be registered at the campground office. - Please come to the office upon arrival to register and receive your vehicle permit. Occupancy Policy - One family, parents and their dependent children, or a maximum of 4 adults per campsite. - This policy is strictly enforced. - Please do not bring more than allowed for your campsite. - If you arrive with more people than the maximum allowed, you will be asked to register and pay for an additional site. - If no sites are available, your extra guests will be asked to leave the park. Additional Fees - Campsite fees are based on one family, parents with dependent children, or two adults per campsite. - A maximum of two additional adults may be registered to a site if there are no children for a fee of $5 per adult/night. - A campsite fee allows for a single vehicle to be registered to a site and a second vehicle can be registered for a fee of $15.00/night. - Max two vehicles per site. Campsite Limitations - One RV/Trailer & two pieces of shelter tents or three pieces of shelter are permitted on a campsite. - Cape Croker Park reserves the right to refuse entry into the park. Visiting Hours - Visiting hours are 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. - Only registered campers are permitted to remain in or enter the park outside visiting hours. Speed Limit - The maximum speed on main park roads is 30 km/h. - The maximum speed in camping areas is 15 km/h. Noise Policy - No excessive noise at any time. - All musical instruments and audio devices turned off at 11 pm. Alcohol Policy - Other than when otherwise prohibited by Park Management, alcoholic beverages may be possessed in the Cape Croker Park. - Possession and consumption by any person must be in compliance with the Ontario Liquor License Act. - Alcohol is permitted on occupied/rented campsites only. Smoking Policy - Cannabis may be consumed by campers on a registered campsite. - Smoking cannabis or vaping a cannabis product is permitted on a registered campsite only. Trash - Campers and park visitors are responsible for their garbage. - Garbage must be sorted for recycling. - All garbage placed in the garbage depots must be bagged. - Bags are available at the park office free of charge. Campsite Maintenance - Every person using a campsite shall at all times maintain the campsite in a condition satisfactory to park management. - When vacating the campsite, they shall restore the campsite as near as possible to its natural condition. Campfire - Campfires are permitted only in designated fireplaces. - No person shall start or maintain a fire except in a designated fireplace. Firewood - Scavenging for deadwood from park lands is prohibited. - Firewood can be purchased at the Park office for $9.50 per bag. Vehicles & Equipment - No person camping in the Park shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, or any off-road vehicle on the premises. - The operation of such vehicles on trails and in camping areas located in the park is prohibited. - The use of generators in all overnight camping areas is prohibited. Compliance & Enforcement - Non-compliance with park rules may result in charges and/or eviction. Respect - All Customers, guests, and staff are responsible for respecting the dignity and rights of everyone at the campground. - Every person has a right to expect their time at the campground will be without any type of discrimination or harassment. - We will not tolerate, ignore, or condone discrimination or harassment, and we are committed to promoting respectful conduct, tolerance, and diversity at all times. Held Reservations - Reservations will be held until noon the day following your expected arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations - We require one week's notice of cancellation prior to the date of your arrival, either by phone or email. - For example, reservations made for Friday must be cancelled by 2 pm the previous Friday. - A refund of charges invoiced less the reservation fee will be credited to your card. - Reservation no-shows will not be refunded. Cabin Cancellations - Less than 2 weeks before the arrival date, no refunds. - Cancellations more than 14 days before the arrival date 50% Refund - No refunds for one-night cabin reservations. - The Damage Deposit will be returned upon your departure. Refund Policy - Campers will receive a full refund, less the $15 cancellation fee, provided they cancel 7 or more days in advance. - No refund will be given for cancellations made 6 or fewer days in advance of the arrival date. - For example, reservations made for Friday, July 1, 2022, must be cancelled no later than 2 pm on Friday, June 24, 2022. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.