We selected ten campgrounds for this list across four criteria: site quality, amenities for RVs (full hookup availability, dump station, length pull-throughs), surroundings (lake, river, mountains, dark sky) and reader sentiment over the last two seasons.

1. Camping Domaine de la Yamaska — Roxton Pond

50-amp pull-throughs, lake access, dark sky preserve. Books out by April for July weekends.

2. Camping Aventure Mégantic

Dark sky reserve, observatory on site. Cold nights, even in August — bring a heater.

3. Camping de la Pointe-Taillon

Lac-Saint-Jean shoreline, 45 km bike network. The 100-site loop is the better choice over the 200.

4. Camping Bivouak Aventure — Saint-Adolphe

Laurentian forest, 30-amp only. Sites #14 to #18 are the quietest.

5. Camping La Loutre — Mauricie

River access for canoes and SUP. Small (28 sites), books fast.

6. Camping Étoile du Nord — Charlevoix

Ocean view from the upper loop. Foggy June, glorious August.

7. Camping Lac Saint-François

50-amp, full hookups, swimming dock. Family-friendly without being a circus.

8. Camping Domaine Lausanne — Estrie

Hilltop sunsets, gravel pull-throughs. Avoid the back loop after heavy rain.

9. Camping Tadoussac

Whale watching at the doorstep. Cold mornings, foggy windows, worth every minute.

10. Camping Gaspésie — Forillon

Cliffs and ocean. The northern loop has the best views; the southern is calmer for families.

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