Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Barrie, listed by private owners and local rental businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for RV rental in Canada, then book online with insurance included.
Barrie sits on Highway 400, the direct route to Muskoka and Georgian Bay, making it a natural staging point for Ontario cottage country. Enter your postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you’ll see insured RVs, motorhomes and camper vans from owners and operators across the region.
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RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Barrie
Owners list everything from compact camper vans and Class B RVs to full-size Class A and C motorhomes, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy. See RV rental, motorhome hire and camper van hire for more on picking a size.
Where to camp near Barrie
- Barrie KOA — family-friendly with activities.
- Bass Lake Provincial Park — lakefront spots close to Orillia.
- KOA Gravenhurst — full hookups and easy access to Lake Muskoka.
- Awenda Provincial Park, Penetanguishene — about 50 minutes, six campgrounds on a Georgian Bay peninsula, with electrical hookups in the Wolf and Hawk campgrounds.
Things to see near your Barrie pickup
Barrie sits on Kempenfelt Bay, part of Lake Simcoe, with a 6.7 km Waterfront Trail connecting the city’s parks and beaches. Centennial Beach, the city’s best-known beach, has lifeguarded swimming, volleyball courts and a food concession, and the North Shore Trail from Johnson’s Beach to Centennial Park is a good stretch-your-legs walk before setting off. Heritage Park, on the north shore, has seasonal gardens and hosts events through the summer.
Best road trips from Barrie
- Georgian Bay and Awenda Provincial Park — about 50 minutes, 1–2 days. Quieter than Muskoka, with sandy beaches and views across to the Bruce Peninsula.
- Muskoka — a short drive up Highway 400, 2–3 days.
- Algonquin Park — about 210 km, 2.5 hours, 3–4 days.
- Tobermory — about 240 km, 3 hours, 2–3 days.
- Niagara Falls — about 200 km, 2.25 hours, 1–2 days.
When to travel
April to September is the main season for Barrie and Muskoka; book Muskoka campgrounds well ahead for summer weekends.
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RV rental Barrie — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near Barrie?
Owners list vehicles across Barrie and into Muskoka and Georgian Bay. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Where can I camp near Barrie, Ontario?
Awenda Provincial Park on Georgian Bay is the nearest big provincial campground, with six campgrounds and some sites with electrical service. Allow around an hour from Barrie. Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is about 40 km (around 40 minutes) from Barrie and is a popular day trip for its long sandy beach. See Ontario Parks: Awenda for campground details.
How far ahead should I book an Ontario provincial park campsite?
Ontario Parks opens bookings at 7 am, five months before your arrival date. Popular parks go quickly: Algonquin, Killbear, Pinery, Sandbanks and Bon Echo are the five busiest. Summer weekends at Georgian Bay parks also fill early, so plan your route from Ontario and book campsites as soon as your dates are fixed. Reservations are made on the Ontario Parks website.