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Crown land camping map for Canada

Find free places to camp on Crown land: tap any spot to see whether it's public or private, then look for flat ground near water with a way in for how you travel. Works in a phone browser, no download needed.

What the map shows

• Crown land and private land. Public land in green, private land in yellow, plus parks, conservation reserves and First Nations reserves, in every province and territory.
• Campsites. Pick an area and the map suggests spots you're allowed to camp on, ranked for water close by, flat dry ground, shade and shelter, quiet, and an easy way in by truck and camper, on foot or by canoe.
• Roads in. Logging and forest roads, with gates and closures where Ontario publishes them.
• No signal. Save the area before you go and it keeps working in the bush.
• Send to camp. Share a spot with the people you're meeting, as a link that opens the map right there.

Common questions

Can I camp on Crown land for free in Ontario?

Yes. Canadian residents can camp for free on most Crown land in Ontario, for up to 21 days on any one site in a calendar year. After 21 days, move at least 100 metres.

Do non-residents need a permit?

Most people who don't live in Canada need a Crown land camping permit north of the French and Mattawa rivers. Ontario lists some exceptions, such as campers under 18 and people renting gear from an Ontario outfitter. Check ontario.ca for the current price and rules.

How do I know if land is Crown land?

Open the map and tap the spot. Crown land is green and private land is yellow. In Ontario the card also checks Crown leases and licences, mining claims and the township you're in. Lines are approximate, so stay well inside and watch for posted signs.

What about other provinces?

Each province has its own rules for camping on public land. The map shows public land in every province and territory; check that province's rules before you go.

Does the map work with no signal?

Yes. Save the area before you leave and the map, land colours, roads, your camps and the GPS dot keep working with no cell signal.

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