With the surge in popularity of “van life” and RV getaways, you may be looking for a place to stop for the night off the grid before continuing your journey. Here is a list of places to spend the night in Lanaudière.
If you’re a fan of nomadic camping, you’re probably hitting the open roads to take in the scenery and experience extraordinary adventures. Although campgrounds welcome you with open arms, you might be looking to get off the beaten path or cut down on travel costs. That’s where overnight parking spots quickly become an attractive option, especially if your gear is 100% self-sufficient.
Here’s a list of places where you can spend the night in Lanaudière.
Matawinie Regional Parks
In Matawinie, starting in late June, several regional parks will offer the option of spending the night in an RV in designated parking areas. In total, a few spots will be available, notably at Chute-à-Bull Regional Park (2 spots), in various sectors of Forêt Ouareau Regional Park (Massif, Grand-Jetée, Grande-Vallée, Contreforts, and Pont-Suspendu), at Parc régional des Sept-Chutes (Chemin Grenier and the visitor center), as well as at the municipal beach in Parc régional du Lac Taureau (4 spots). Priced at $25 plus tax per night, these stops offer a simple and affordable way to fully enjoy nature.
Municipality of Saint-Côme
The Municipality of Saint-Côme offers two locations where you can stay overnight. First, you can park along the row of trees behind City Hall (1673 55th Street). You can also park for free at the tourist information office (1661-A Principale Street) or at Départ Marion at the end of 36th Avenue, as well as in the parking lot on 106th Avenue.
Municipality of Saint-Donat
A natural park with a population, the municipality of Saint-Donat is known for its lakes and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see, perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities. Certified as a “Village-relais du Québec,” the municipality offers three accessible overnight parking lots. In addition to Parc des Pionniers (17 Hector-Bilodeau Road), you can spend the night at the Church parking lot (381 Allard Street) or at the Saint-Donat Nautical Club parking lot (243 Saint-Donat Street).
Ski Montcalm
Montcalm Ski Resort offers RV sites starting in early August, when the mountain biking season begins. It’s the perfect way to combine business with pleasure!
Forêt Ô Cascades
La Forêt Ô Cascades offers you a camping experience surrounded by nature. A site dedicated to vanlifers is open year-round. This four-season ecotourism park in the Lanaudière region is a little paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. To reserve your spot, click here.
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Since Lanaudière is known for its fertile land, many local farmers and producers offer you the chance to stay near their fields or even in their vineyards! If you’re a fan of agritourism, you’ll be in for a treat thanks to this network of RV parking areas that let you spend the night right at the producer’s property, for example at Les Esprits Tordus, at Spa Natur’Eau, at La Terre des Bisons, at Qui Sème Récolte, at Abbaye Val Notre-Dame, at Alchimiste Microbrasserie, at Fromagerie Amafaçon, at the La Suisse Normande cheese farm, at Enracinés, at Bleutière Point du Jour, at Bleuetière Asselin, at Vignoble Saint-Gabriel, at Vignoble Têtes au vent, at Vignoble Saint-Thomas, at Jardins Arômes et Saveurs, at Ferme Cormier, or at Miel de chez nous. Overnight stays are free, but purchasing products is strongly recommended. A subscription is required to access the platform and reserve your spot (one night maximum).
And don't hesitate to visit Arrêt Nuitée RV , a site that lets you quickly find a place to spend the night in the region.
City of Lavaltrie
Two parking spaces are reserved for recreational vehicles in the Lavaltrie City Hall parking lot (1370, rue Notre-Dame). Vehicles 22 feet and under are welcome. Regulations can be found here.
Tourist information office
The Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon tourist office (151, rue Saint-Gabriel) authorizes overnight RV parking.
