Camping

Choose your camping sector at Parc Massif du Sud

Numéro d’enregistrement établissement d’hébergement touristique : 221593

Parc du Massif du Sud offers 80 campsites located in the heart of nature, several of which are directly accessible by vehicle. The stunning views, peaceful surroundings, and the near absence of biting insects make these sites a perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation. The campsites are situated within the park, close to its extensive network of trails. Most sites are tucked under a forest canopy, and most are not visible from neighboring sites. Additionally, each site is conveniently located near a watercourse.

Whether you’re looking for a site for a small motorized vehicle (30 feet or less, including the towing vehicle), a car-accessible tent site, or a more rustic site within walking distance, our campground has something for you.

New! Please note that the Merisiers and Trois-Fourches Est camping areas will be available for one-night stays at any time, except during holidays and construction vacation periods.

From Sunday to Thursday, accommodations and all other camping areas can be reserved for a one-night stay.

*** TO RESERVE SAME-DAY CAMPING *** Please contact our team at 418-469-2228, extension 101, as online reservations are not available.

Please note that the following campsites are no longer available for reservation:
#7, #8, #9, and #10 | Trois-Fourches Est area
#21 | Érables area

Choose your area

Located 400 meters from the Desjardins Pavilion and just a few meters from our mountain biking trails, the Peupliers area is a brand new campground offering 20 spacious and intimate forest sites for owners of small motorhomes or small trailers (25 feet or less, including the towing vehicle) who dream of tranquility in nature.

The 20 sites can also accommodate families and campers who wish to set up their tents close to their vehicles.

Please refer to the page for this area for more information.

Distance from the Desjardins Pavilion: 400 meters
Maximum of one (1) motorized vehicle or one (1) tent per site
A picnic table and an outdoor fire space
The use of generators is prohibited to maintain the tranquility of other campers in the area.

Located approximately 900 meters from the Desjardins Pavilion and just a few meters from our mountain biking trails, the Merisiers area is a brand new campground offering 10 spacious and intimate forest sites for owners of small motorhomes or small trailers (25 feet or less, including the towing vehicle) who dream of tranquility in nature.

The 10 sites can also accommodate families and campers who wish to set up their tents close to their vehicles.

Please refer to the page for this area for more information.

Distance from the Desjardins Pavilion: 900 meters
Maximum of one (1) motorized vehicle or one (1) tent per site
A picnic table and an outdoor fire space
The use of generators is prohibited to maintain the tranquility of other campers in the area.

Located about 1 kilometer from the welcome center, but close to a small parking area, the Bassin area offers 5 individual campsites (61-65) and 1 double campsite (66), all spaced out and shaded. A small island of tranquility in the heart of the forest! The nearby creek forms a waterfall that spills into a lovely pool.

Campsite 66 is a double site located right next to Beaudoin Creek, where the Prospecteur 1 tent used to be.

One (1) vehicle per site.
A maximum of two (2) tents per site.
Sites 61-65: Not accessible to people with reduced mobility, as there is a staircase with about 20 steps to reach the plateau where these campsites are located.


The following are not allowed in the Bassin area: small RVs, trailers, tent trailers, campervans (such as Westfalia), or vehicles with roof-mounted tents.

Located 1.7 kilometers from the welcome center, the Beaudoin area offers 6 beautiful campsites along the river.

Campsites Beaudoin #81, #82, and #83 are located very close to the shared parking area. Campsites #84, #85, and #86, situated across the river, are on wooden platforms. A shared parking area, from which you need to walk a short distance (100-150 meters), serves these 3 sites. Please note that campsite #85 is a double campsite, offering a spacious and private riverside setting.

New for winter 2024: Campsites Beaudoin #81, #82, and #83 will be available for winter camping, offering clients proximity to our mountain ski areas.

One (1) vehicle per site, except during the winter season.
A maximum of one (1) tent per site, except for Beaudoin #85, which can accommodate two (2) tents.
The following are not allowed in the Beaudoin area: small RVs, trailers, tent trailers, campervans (such as Westfalia), or vehicles with roof-mounted tents.

The Bouleaux area offers large, rustic, and intimate campsites. Designed to accommodate small motorhomes (30 feet or less, including the towing vehicle), it can also cater to campers who wish to set up their tent close to their vehicle. While the sites are spacious, they remain wooded, private, and isolated from neighboring sites.

Please refer to the page for this area for more information.

One (1) vehicle per site, except for our double lots.
A maximum of one (1) motorized vehicle and one (1) tent per site, unless otherwise stated.

The Érables area offers the largest campsites in the park. Designed to accommodate small motorhomes (30 feet or less, including the towing vehicle), it can also cater to campers who wish to set up their tent close to their vehicle. While the sites are spacious, they remain wooded, private, and isolated from neighboring sites. Please refer to the page for this area for more details.

One (1) vehicle per site.
A maximum of one (1) motorized vehicle and one (1) tent per site.
Please note that campsites #21 and #22 in the Érables area are no longer available for reservation.

Visit the RV page for more details on these campsites.

This area offers the advantage of very natural sites while being close to the services of the welcome center and the Desjardins Pavilion. The campsites in the Trois-Fourches Est area (sites 11 to 14) are accessible by car. For the Trois-Fourches Ouest area (sites 1 to 6), there is a shared parking area, from which it is necessary to walk about 50 meters to reach the campsites.

One (1) vehicle per site.
One (1) tent and one (1) cooking shelter per campsite are permitted. An additional fee of $20 per extra tent will be charged to your reservation.
The following are not allowed in the Trois-Fourches area: small RVs, trailers, tent trailers, campervans (such as Westfalia), or vehicles with roof-mounted tents.

Please note that campsites #7, #8, #9, and #10 in the Trois-Fourches Est area are no longer available for reservation.

The Versant camping area is for the more adventurous outdoor lovers in need of a halt on a multiday hike or for those wishing to spend a night in the heart of the forest, far from civilization. The two wooden platforms can accommodate one tent each and are located by the Milieu river, 5 kilometers from the visitor center.

Camping with a small RV or a trailer tent is not allowed in the Beaudoin area.

Note: Fires are not allowed in the Versant camping area.

Parc du Massif du Sud offers two additional camping options: the Portes-de-l’Enfer campground and the Medieval Village group campground. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact us at 418-469-2228, ext. 101, or by email at info@massifdusud.com.

Please note that these are group campgrounds, meaning multiple groups or families may be on-site at the same time. However, campsites are clearly marked.

Portes-de-l’Enfer: Approximate location (Google Maps)
The Portes-de-l’Enfer campground is located on Rang Saint-Ignace, on Route 281, between Saint-Philémon and Saint-Magloire.

Medieval Village Campground: Four parking spaces are reserved in the Beaudoin area for the Medieval Village campground (one vehicle per group). You will then need to walk about 600 meters to reach the Medieval Village site.

PeupliersMerisiersTrois-Fourches EstTrois-Fourches OuestBassinBeaudoinBouleauxÉrablesVersantOther
Sites available201046663262Vary
Suitable forSmall RVs (25 feet or less, including towing vehicle), trailer tents or tentsSmall RVs (25 feet or less, including towing vehicle), trailer tents or tentsTentsTentsTentsTentsSmall RVs (30 feet or less, including towing vehicle), trailer tents or tentsSmall RVs (30 feet or less, including towing vehicle), trailer tents or tentsTentsTents
Campsite surfaceGraveledGraveledGraveledGraveledGraveledGraveled and wooden platformsGraveledGraveledWooden platformsGround or wooden platforms
Distance from a parking lotOnsite parkingOnsite parkingOnsite parking50 m10 to 200 m10 to 100 mOnsite parkingOnsite parking5 kmVary
Fire allowed*YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYes
Kitchen shelterNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNo
Available for winter campingNoNoNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNo
Regular price37$35$$30$32$32$3239$$39$30$8
Reduced price32$30$$25$27$27$2735$$35$25$8

What our camping sites include

Each of our camping sites includes:

  • An area to set up your tent
  • A picnic table
  • A fire pit with a grill for cooking (except for the sites in the Versant area, the Village Medieval campground, and the Portes-de-l’Enfer campground).

A composting toilet is located near each site. The park also has toilets and showers at the Pavillon Desjardins and the welcome center. Showers at the Pavillon Desjardins are $1.00 for four minutes of hot water.

Firewood is also available for purchase at the welcome center.

Arrival in the evening:

If you arrive after hours, use the back door of the welcome center. Inside the gray box to your right as you enter, you will find an envelope with your name on it containing all the information and items needed for your stay.

Rules and Code of Ethics


It is strictly prohibited to bring your own firewood due to the risks associated with the transmission of tree diseases (such as the Emerald Ash Borer or the Asian Longhorned Beetle). We encourage you to purchase your firewood directly at the welcome center during your stay.
Fires are only allowed in the designated metal fire pits provided for this purpose.
If the fire danger index is orange (very high) or red (extreme), lighting a fire is prohibited (details on sopfeu.qc.ca) :