Ready-to-camp in the Eastern Townships means camping without the setup: you arrive, and the tent or mini-cabin is already set up, the bed is made, and the fire is just waiting for you to light it. In the Eastern Townships, it’s the easiest way to spend the night in the woods without owning a single piece of equipment.
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Here’s everything you need to know before booking!
What exactly is “ready-to-camp”?
Year-round accommodations on a developed site: canvas tents on wooden platforms, pods, mini-cabins, or safari tents. Unlike traditional camping, you don’t need to bring a tent, mattress, or camping stove—the essentials are provided. Unlike a hotel, you sleep in the woods, with a private campfire and the stars above the canvas.
At Station Chêne Rouge, our country club in the hills above North Hatley, “ready-to-camp” accommodations come in seven types of units—from the Essentials (the most affordable option) to safari tents, all the way up to mini-cabins with electricity.
How much does it cost in the Estrie region?
Depending on the type of unit and the season, expect to pay between $130 and $550 per night in the region. Package deals make a big difference: our Weekday Getaway starts at $329 for 2 all-inclusive nights (linens, housekeeping, access to the Dayclub, heated pool)—and the 3-night weekend package in a pod or safari tent is $449 + taxes.
What’s Included (and What’s Not)
Every reputable campground provides: a bed (check if bedding is included or available for rent), a campfire with firewood, cooking facilities, and access to restrooms. At our resort, the $20/day stay fee covers firewood, Nespresso coffee, drinking water, high-speed Wi-Fi at the clubhouse, BBQs, hot showers, the heated saltwater pool, and 4 km of private trails.
What to bring: your own food, a cooler, and clothing suitable for the forest. Full details are on our "Get Ready" page.
When to visit?
• June through August: peak season—book early for weekends.
• September: our best-kept secret. Once school starts, the trails are all yours.
• Late September through mid-October: fall colors. The most beautiful weekends of the year—and the first ones to sell out.
• Weekdays, any time: fewer crowds, better prices.
FAQ — Ready-to-Camp in the Eastern Townships
Do you need to bring your own bedding for a ready-to-camp stay? It depends on the site. At Station Chêne Rouge, bedding is included in the packages or available for rent ($45/stay for a full queen-size bed set with towels).
Is “ready-to-camp” accessible even if you have no camping experience? Yes—that’s exactly why it exists. No equipment, no setup. If you know how to build a fire (and even that can be learned on-site), you’re all set. Can you go “ready-to-camp” with your dog in the Eastern Townships? At our campground, yes: dogs are welcome free of charge, with no breed restrictions, in all mini-cabins and safari tents (maximum of two pets, on a leash on the campground).
Is there electricity in the ready-to-camp units? Rarely, and that’s by design—unplugging is part of the experience. At Station Chêne Rouge, only the Le Massawippi mini-cabin has electricity; the clubhouse (Wi-Fi, outlets, coffee) is open 24 hours a day for everyone.
What’s the difference between “glamping” and “ready-to-camp”? “Ready-to-camp” is the Quebec term; “glamping” (“glamorous camping”) is the international term. It’s the same idea: the comfort of a real bed, surrounded by nature.
See also: Glamping in Quebec: What It Is, Who It’s For, and What to Bring for Your First Trip.
FAQ
A fully set up, furnished, and equipped camping accommodation: you just bring your clothes and food—everything else is provided.
Food, a cooler, layered clothing, a headlamp, and a jersey. The bed, firewood, dishes, and heating are provided.
At Station Chêne Rouge, yes, in several units. Check the pet policy when you make your reservation.
