GRCA conservation areas set to take reservations March 3

Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on March 2

The 2020 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 3.

The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca provides 24-hour online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.

As well, a call centre is available for those who want to reserve a campsite by phone. The call centre, which can be reached toll-free at 1-877-558-GRCA (4722), is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Campsite bookings can be made for all eight GRCA conservation areas that offer camping. Longer wait times are anticipated at the call centre when it first opens on March 3. Group sites and pavilions can be made by calling parks directly and leaving a message.

Online booking for Hillside Festival available March 2

Hillside Festival campers can book ‘regular’ nightly campsites online only; starting March 2 at 9 a.m. Reservations for these campsites are in high demand and are usually filled quickly.

Full-weekend 'festival' site reservations will be available online or through the Guelph Lake Conservation Area gatehouse beginning May 1.

The early online booking day is only for campsites at Guelph Lake Conservation Area for Hillside Festival weekend. This opportunity was created in response to requests from festival fans that represent the overwhelming majority of customers using the GRCA’s reservation system when it first opens.

The GRCA is the second largest campground operator in Ontario offering 2,200 campsites throughout the Grand River watershed. Of the GRCA’s 11 conservation areas, eight offer nightly, monthly, or seasonal camping opportunities.

Quick Facts

• GRCA online camping reservation website: www.grcacamping.ca
• Online hours of operations: 24 hours a day, March 3 through to mid-October (March 2 online bookings for Hillside only)
• Reservation call centre: 1-877-558-4722 (GRCA)
• Reservation call centre hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Media Contacts:

Cam Linwood, GRCA Communications Coordinator
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251  |  Email clinwood@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316  |  Email lstocco@grandriver.ca