Camping Port Stfrancois
2845 Rue du Camping, Nicolet, QC J3T 1P9, Canada
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About This Campsite
Welcome to Camping Port Stfrancois
Nestled just across the Laviolette Bridge in the quaint town of Nicolet, Camping Port Stfrancois offers a delightful experience for campers seeking a mix of natural beauty and convenience. Being only a quick drive from Trois-Rivières, this campsite locates you close to stunning local attractions such as the nearby pier and boardwalk.Location and Facilities
Camping Port Stfrancois is accessible via paved roads with well-maintained internal routes combining gravel and dirt. The campsite provides amenities such as electricity, water, and sewer services. While privacy barriers are absent, each site is equipped with a fire pit and table, offering a functional camping setup.Activities and Features
- **Family-Friendly Amenities**: The campsite boasts various playgrounds, sports courts, and a seasonal swimming pool with a waterslide. A short walk connects you to a public beach and pier, ideal for those who enjoy fishing or simply soaking in the scenic views. - **Quiet Retreat**: A separate forested tent section promises tranquility away from road noise, enhanced by clean facilities featuring warm showers and restrooms.Important Considerations
- **Seasonal Weather Challenges**: Some areas might get muddy following heavy rains, so come prepared for wet conditions if rain is forecasted. - **Limited Facility Access**: Note that the pool may sometimes be under maintenance, and the WiFi might not be easily accessible for non-French speakers. - **Community and Environment**: While some areas are vibrant with long-term residents and their setups, the management encourages maintaining cleanliness across the campsite.Overall Thoughts
Camping Port Stfrancois is a charming spot for short stays, offering good value for money with its beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere. The proximity to local attractions makes it a convenient stop for adventurers touring the area. While certain conveniences, like on-site stores, are limited, the well-maintained facilities and range of activities make this campground a noteworthy choice for those exploring the lovely region of Nicolet.Photos
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Reviews
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Marcus Cooper
07/14/2024
This is one of the best places to camp its close to a beautiful pier, a boardwalk. Its only 20 minutes from Trois-Rivéres too
Mark Salyzyn
05/29/2023
Less stars because I am rating against a score of basic campgrounds we experienced in this season so far, so comparatively not as good of a value. IMHO Not on the Saint Laurence as advertised, 1Km away. Pool closed. Lots of long term residents, their storage backed against the wooded area next to the basic grounds, made it look cheap mobile home park, residents should be pushed to clean up their 'back yards'. Basic camping was damp soil. Toilet block was a fair walk away, too far, we had our own toilet tent which was a savings grace. Office was moved to an unusual location, staff was pleasant and helpful.
Nicolas Thebeau
08/10/2018
Great campground. Friendly staff. We came back on our way home for 2 more nights after stopping for a quick sleep on our way to the east coast( the first night was our first time here). The pool was nice and warm and my son enjoyed the little water slide, however there was a fair bit of debris in the water (mostly grass from people's feet). The other thing to know is that it's garbage day on Friday which means if you are camping on the side next to the water (with the public street on the other side of the fence) it gets a little loud in the morning. But it was not till about 730 which is a pretty good sleep in for me. The campgrounds are full of fun games and and the grounds and washrooms are kept very clean. Loved my short few days here.
Darrell & Jeredene Ollenberger
07/03/2022
The park was easy to find. It is located just across The Laviolette Bridge from Troi Rivieres in the little town of Nicolet. There is pavement all the way until you arrive in the park. The interior roads are a mix of gravel and dirt but mostly in good condition. Signage is adequate. Check in was efficient and friendly. We received service in English. The rules are fairly basic. Our site, 04, was a back in that was just long enough for our Coach and Towed. Services (30 amp, water and sewer) were to the left side. Distancing is good for an urban park. There were NO sites that had a privacy barrier. Each site has a table and a fire pit. Our site was flat and even. There are many seasonal sites here. There were none that were trashy. I believe we were the only uni lingual (English) speaking folks in the park but we did speak with other bi lingual and found most folks very friendly and welcoming. Overall the park was well maintained. Some sites were pretty muddy because of the amount of rain recently received. There is park included wifi but we were unable to gain access because we do not read or speak French. We relied on our own service. There is no Cable TV but we found a few OTA TV, but all of them were in French. Satellite might be difficult because of the trees if you don’t have a portable dish. We did not use the washrooms or showers but we checked and found them clean. There are numerous playgrounds for children plus tennis, basket ball and volley ball courts. A large pool with hot tub (but we under repair during our stay) and a short walk down the road leads to a public beach and pier that can be used for fishing. There were other activities available but we opted not to join. There is a small restaurant at the entrance to the park but no stores within easy walking distance. Just a short drive away you can find food, shopping and convenience stores in the village of Nicolet or across the bridge in Trois Rivieres. We found this park to be an great for an overnighter. We ended up staying three days. We paid $48.00 per night and we feel we received good value. We will be back if in the area again.
Mathieu Gaudette
08/07/2018
I am bike touring and was happy to come across this amazing campground. I stayed in the tent section which is a nice forest. They have clean washrooms, clean warm showers and it’s quite with no highway noise. I would come back for sure.





