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Camping au Jardin de Mon Pere
Overview
Located in the heart of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Camping au Jardin de Mon Pere offers a peaceful retreat along the banks of the Riviere a Mars. This four-star rated campground combines natural beauty with modern convenience, providing a welcoming atmosphere for RV travelers of all types. It is widely known for its impeccably maintained grounds and professional service, making it a premier choice for those exploring the stunning landscapes of eastern Quebec. Whether you are passing through or staying for a week, the scenic riverfront setting provides a relaxing backdrop for your adventures.
Location & Surroundings
The park is situated in the La Baie borough of Saguenay, providing easy access to the world-famous Saguenay Fjord. The campground itself sits beside the salmon-rich Mars River, offering soothing water views and a lush, green environment that feels secluded yet accessible. Travelers will appreciate being close to the urban conveniences of the city while still feeling immersed in the boreal wilderness that defines this part of the province. The proximity to the water makes for cool summer breezes and beautiful morning mist over the valley.
Amenities & Park Features
RV enthusiasts will find a variety of site options, including spacious full-hookup pull-throughs designed to accommodate larger big rigs with ease. On-site facilities are top-tier, featuring a heated outdoor pool, exceptionally clean modern showers, and convenient laundry services. Families often enjoy the dedicated playground area and the shared community spaces that foster a friendly neighborhood vibe. The park also provides reliable Wi-Fi access and well-maintained gravel pads, ensuring that your stay is comfortable, connected, and level from the moment you unhook.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure awaits just outside the park gates, with the Musee du Fjord and the Port d'Escale just minutes away. Visitors can embark on world-class whale-watching cruises or explore the extensive hiking and biking trails of the nearby national parks. For those interested in local culture, the vibrant shops and craft bistros of downtown La Baie offer a taste of authentic Quebecois hospitality and regional cuisine. The area is also famous for its salmon fishing and winter ice fishing, making it a year-round destination for nature lovers.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is ideal for active family vacationers seeking a safe and engaging environment for children to play and swim. It also serves as an excellent base camp for nature photographers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend their days exploring the rugged fjord and their evenings in a quiet, organized setting. If you value a mix of natural riverfront scenery and high-quality facility standards, this park is the perfect fit for your Quebec road trip itinerary.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Xavier Morais
Idyllic campsite with lots of events & facilities for a community feel (bingo, pool, mini golf, games room). Lots of firepits available and spacious plots. Not ideal if you don't have a car as it's a little way out of town, but perfect with a car. Supermarket nearby
Szarvas Péter
This campsite is located next to an industrial area. The town next to it is not cozy. If you want a quiet place, don't come here. Not far from the campsite is the train track, which doesn't run very often, but even the few tracks are enough to wake you up at 2:30 in the morning to the noise. During the day, they speak French several times over the loudspeaker. The restaurant is only open on certain days, the nearest breakfast place is 5 km away. The water in the bath is disposable, it cannot be adjusted, the temperature is 30 degrees. The staff doesn't speak English at all. Basic words like milk, washing machine, coffee and are a problem. I could understand myself better in the middle of Africa than here. Camping sites are often located next to each other. Choose this campsite only in case of emergency, if there is no other option.
Judy Hodgson
My son stopped here on his way back to BC he does not speak French. Was used to picking a site then owners operators come by and collect the fee. He was harassed and treated like a criminal because he didn’t have a reservation. Even when he was trying to pay they were extremely rude. He paid 54 dollars but ended up leaving because he felt so uncomfortable there. Not a good way to treat tourists. Definitely would not recommend this place to travellers
Bridget Stevens
Good place to stop while passing through, mostly rvs and quiet cramped but we tented in their overflow tent sites, which were tucked away behind the rvs in the back. It was actually very quiet and removed from the main part of the campground. The campground is on a beautiful river. Nice staff and very accommodating to tourists.
ola la
Great place to stay with kids. We stayed in Yurt, that has a private access and away from RV's. Rustic cabanas although have good placing. They have a place for fishing, mostly for kinds, but adults have fun too, by fishing trout. Games are available for 5$ deposit, little shop and restaurant. All what you need basically. The camping is 20 minutes away by bicycle from La baie city (a place to visit). From the inconvenience is the train that pass from the other side of the river and military planes during the day, but after 1 day we get used to that and was not really bothered anymore.