Woodland Park Campground is one of the Premier 10/10*/10 Good Sam rated Parks in Ontario and is a five-minute walk to the Beach.
Sauble Beach has seven kilometers of pristine sandy beach and is the second longest freshwater beach in the world. With that much beach, there’s lots of room to bring the family and spread out. Swim, surf, kiteboard, jet ski, play in the sand, play volleyball or visit the famous Piping Plovers. Why fly to the Caribbean when a slice of the Caribbean exists in Ontario, Sauble Beach. Sandy, clear, family friendly, and a short distance to all types of amenities. Whether you like to swim, shop, golf or just relax in the sun, there is something to do for everyone.
Families from all over flock to Sauble Beach / Photo: Woodland Park Campground
Owen Sound Transportation
Ontario is the largest Province in Canada and is centrally located east to west for those travelers wishing to visit the Maritimes or Alaska. If you are heading to Alaska from the Eastern United States and want to save travel time, you should check out the Tobermory/Manitoulin Island ferry. They can accommodate any size RV or trailer and you will save one to two days in travel time. During the hour-and-a-half crossing time, you can have a meal or enjoy their informative talks about the Georgian Bay and Five Fathoms national park.
Photo: Owen Sound Transportation Company
Campground
Woodland Park Campground is a great stopover on your trip across Canada. It has over 770 total sites, with 155 being overnight/transit sites, plus tenting sites. Each site includes a cement deck, free cable TV, paved roads, picnic table, fire ring, and high-speed WiFi is available. The indoor heated pool and hot tub provide family fun – rain or shine. There are supervised children’s activities and two playgrounds for the younger members of the family. If you have some spare energy, hit the courts to enjoy a game of basketball, get some sun playing sand beach volleyball or play a game of ping pong or billiards.
Take a dip in the heated indoor pool / Photo: Woodland Park
Nearby Attractions
For those who like to sightsee, take the short drive to the numerous tourist areas such as the Sauble River, the Bruce Trail, the Provincial Parks & Nature Reserves, the majestic Niagara Escarpment, Wiarton, and Tobermory.
Just up the road is Sauble Falls. Take your time and explore both sides of the falls. In season, keep a keen eye for fish trying to jump the falls. It is a natural spawning ladder, at the right time, in September, and October, for Trout, and Salmon. Another interesting area is the Fishing Islands in Oliphant. Continue up Bruce Rd 13 to Oliphant and enjoy the shoreline drive, while checking out the Fishing Islands.
Woodland Park Campground offers great family camping and seven miles of white sandy beach to experience spectacular sunsets. What more could you want?
