{"id":"campgrounds-montreal-2026","name":"Best Campgrounds in Montréal","category":"Campgrounds","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/campgrounds/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"campgrounds-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Parc national d'Oka Campground","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Multi-sector Sépaq campground at Lac des Deux Montagnes","best_for":"A broad mix of tent, RV and ready-to-camp formats near Montréal","why_it_ranks":"Oka leads for accountable public operation and clearly separated unserviced through three-service sites plus ready-to-camp inventory. The beach is not the campground score. Confirm exact sector and site, construction, water and beach notices, park access, tax and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Formats separated","Public accountability","Beach unscored"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/campgrounds/in/montreal/profile/parc-national-oka-campground","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/campgrounds-montreal-2026/parc-national-oka-campground","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Cap-Saint-Jacques Outdoor Centre Campground","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Walk-in tent campground at 215 chemin du Cap-Saint-Jacques","best_for":"A beginner-friendly tent stay within Montréal without an RV","why_it_ranks":"Cap-Saint-Jacques ranks second for exact 2026 dates and rates, washrooms, showers, shared kitchen, supplied firewood, carts and explicit car-free site access. Included activities are fit only. Confirm equipment, parking, beach schedule, group rules and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Urban tent option","Access disclosed","Activities capped"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/campgrounds/in/montreal/profile/cap-saint-jacques-campground-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/campgrounds-montreal-2026/cap-saint-jacques-campground-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Camping Choisy","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Registered private campground at 209 route 201, Rigaud","best_for":"Travellers who need transparent serviced-site pricing and family facilities","why_it_ranks":"Camping Choisy earns third for a current registration number, 2026 rate bands across three-, two- and unserviced sites, included showers and explicit quiet and safety rules. Awards and activity volume are capped. Confirm exact site, amperage, tax, low-season reductions and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Registration visible","Rates current","Awards capped"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/campgrounds/in/montreal/profile/camping-choisy-rigaud","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/campgrounds-montreal-2026/camping-choisy-rigaud","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}