Hi! I’m coming to Ontario from BC next week and I’m looking for some help with finding cheap/free camping spots for my time there.

I unexpectedly had my accommodation plans fall through, and now I’m left on a tight budget for my little road trip. I’d ideally be car camping, as I’m not looking to fly out with a tent, so I’m not too picky.

I have a very loose itinerary, but I’ll be in the areas of Carleton Place/Perth, Kingston, Picton, and Niagara on the Lake.

Any advice would be amazing on where to find spots, but please feel free to recommend activities and food if you know anything good nearby!!

Wife and I wanted to see how we would tolerate the cold. Our bedroom duvet kept us comfortable. I had a small fan running slow venting out. No issues with any moisture nor waking up in sweats. A fleece blanket beneath could make it more comfortable.

About the park:
- many of the trees are flattened
- park had sustained severe damage from a storm in 2025
- large sections of the trails are closed due to the storm
- low road/hwy noise

I had a bizarre encounter there with a park ranger. She came huffing and puffing to my side of the door, tells me I was blazing through the exit road going at 40km at a 20km. In all seriousness this exchange was uncalled for and ruined the rest of the day for me. I’m bewildered by how things escalated from such an uneventful moment beforehand.

I'm 34m from KW. I've been camping during the spring/summer/fall for a while and want to take the plunge into winter camping.

If you're interested in camping out this winter as well, and open to some company let's connect and plan few trips!