Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

River camping in a glacial valley near Québec City.

A deep glacial valley 30 minutes north of Québec City, with the Jacques-Cartier River running down the middle. Campsites, ready-to-camp tents, yurts and cabins sit along the valley floor, and the river is made for canoe and kayak runs and mini-rafting in inflatable boats. Steep trails climb to lookouts over the valley; it suits families and anyone who wants a city trip with a few nights outside.

At a glance

Campsites

177

Ready-to-camp

32 tents

Chalets

18

Hookups

15-, 30- and 50-amp sites

Reservations

Each November for next summer (Nov 8–9, 2025 for 2026)

Nightly

Up to $63.35; ready-to-camp up to $186

What’s here

• Tent sites
• RV hookups
• Glamping
• Cabins
• Yurts
• Showers
• Lake or riverfront
• Open in winter

Gear, rentals and guides

• Sépaq rentals

  Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and inflatable boats for river runs, with guided activities.

• Excursions Jacques-Cartier

  Rafting on the Jacques-Cartier River plus horseback riding, in Tewkesbury.

Where to stay

• cabinSépaq cabins and yurts

  Chalets, rustic camps and yurts in the valley.

  In the park
• hotelHôtel Stoneham

  Rooms and condos at the foot of the Stoneham ski hill.

  20 min drive
• hotelHôtel-Musée Premières Nations

  Hotel and museum on Huron-Wendat land in Wendake, by the river.

  30 min drive
• hotelFairmont Le Château Frontenac

  The landmark castle hotel in Old Québec.

  45 min drive

Nearby

• Valley lookouts · In the park

  Steep park trails climb from the river to views straight down the valley.

• Village Vacances Valcartier · 25 min drive

  Big water park with slides and rafting rides in summer.

• Archibald Microbrasserie · 25 min drive

  Busy brewpub on the lake in Lac-Beauport.

Getting there

• Québec City Jean Lesage (YQB) · about 45 min drive
• Québec City · about 0.75 hr
• Montréal · about 3.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps