Five Top Spots to Pitch Your Tent in Hamilton Halton Brant

Don’t forget your tackle box! Fifty Point in Hamilton is a great spot for fishing Lake Ontario for salmon, or you can catch rainbow trout and largemouth bass in the stocked pond.

No tent? No problem. Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville has three yurts that each can sleep up to six people. In addition to bunk beds, the yurts have a table and chairs, a deck with a propane bbq, a picnic table and a fire pit as well as lights and electricity. Talk about creature comforts!

Perfect for summer exploration, Crawford Lake offers scenic hiking trails through lush forests, a peaceful boardwalk that winds around the pristine lake, and an incredible trail featuring larger-than-life wood carvings of endangered species. Cool off in the shade of ancient trees while discovering interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops developed with Indigenous partners—ideal for beating the heat while learning something extraordinary.

With canoe and kayak rentals and easy access to the Grand River, this park is a natural choice for paddlers who want to hit the water during their camping trip.

Like to travel as a big group? These two parks offer group camping sites for groups as large as 18 people.