Campsites and huts in Quebec

Campsites and Wilderness Shelters

This collection spans Quebec’s diverse landscapes, from managed family campgrounds near urban centers to remote backcountry sites in the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve. It includes emergency weather shelters on the Lower North Shore and rustic wilderness huts within the Chic-Choc Mountains of Gaspésie National Park. These locations offer varying levels of amenities, ranging from basic tent pads for canoe-camping to heated cabins equipped with wood stoves for multi-day trekking.

A

Camping Choisy

Wooded campground near Rigaud featuring RV hookups, tent sites, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool.

B

SEPAQ Camping des Voltigeurs

SEPAQ-managed site in Drummondville on the banks of the Saint-François River, providing access to the Route Verte cycling trail.

C

Refuge MTQ-017

Emergency weather shelter maintained by the Ministry of Transport along the remote stretches of Route 138.

D

Refuge MTQ-018

Roadside emergency shelter for travelers on the Lower North Shore, designed for protection against severe weather.

E

Halte de Low

Rest stop and shelter located along the Gatineau River, serving cyclists on the Véloroute des Draveurs.

F

La Clairière

Remote wilderness hut situated in the Portneuf region, offering basic lodging for hikers.

G

L'Ulysse

Rustic cabin located in the Monts-Valin area, accessible via hiking trails.

H

Le Huard

Paid wilderness hut in the Gaspésie National Park backcountry, part of the multi-day hiking network.

I

La Chouette

Backcountry shelter in the Chic-Choc Mountains, requiring a permit for overnight stays.

J

25-130

Backcountry canoe-camping site located within the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve.

K

25-176

Isolated canoe-camping spot on the water circuits of the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve.

L

25-186

Numbered backcountry site for paddlers in the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve.

M

25-182

Remote camping location accessible by water in the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve.

N

Les Petites Chutes

Primitive backcountry site located near the waterfalls of the Broadback River region.

O

Les Chutes Rouges

Wilderness camping spot situated near the Chutes Rouges in northern Quebec.

P

Parcours de Matisse

Remote backcountry site along northern Quebec water routes.

Q

Le Ruisseau Veract

Primitive campsite located along the Ruisseau Veract in the northern wilderness.

R

Le Carouge

Backcountry hut in Gaspésie National Park featuring a wood-burning fireplace for heating.

S

La Croisée

Basic trail shelter located at a junction within the Gaspésie National Park hiking system.

T

Fermont Cabin/Warm up

Warming hut and shelter located near the mining town of Fermont for winter recreation.

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