Bas Saint-Laurent KOA Resort

What Bas Saint-Laurent KOA Resort does

Bas Saint-Laurent KOA Resort, operating commercially as Camping Bas-Saint-Laurent, is a family-oriented outdoor hospitality business registered in Quebec (Enr. 202285) and located at 109 Chemin du Lac Sud, Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. The company runs a single lakefront resort overlooking Lac St-Mathieu with views of Mont Saint-Mathieu, combining four accommodation lines — five categories of full-service RV sites (up to six hookups: water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electricity, cable TV, paid WiFi), three categories of wooded tent sites, three cabin/chalet types for up to six guests, and a 5-month, 3-season seasonal rental program — with an on-site beach, amusement park, equipment rentals (electric golf carts, boats), a convenience store (dépanneur), and the seasonal Domaine Lac St-Mathieu restaurant-bar.

Revenue is generated principally through nightly and weekly campsite/cabin rentals, seasonal subscription camping, ancillary on-site sales (store, equipment rentals), and day-visitor fees for beach and amusement access. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via reservationpleinair.ca, phone, and walk-ins, with referral traffic driven by Tourisme Québec, Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent's "Prendre le temps" regional campaign, and the Good Sam Club RV-traveler directory. The business carries Good Sam certification and the Quebec Camping Association's 2022 Lauréat recognition. Operating leadership is anchored by President Thomas Gagnon; no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Bas Saint-Laurent KOA Resort

Legal name

Camping Bas-St-Laurent

Website

https://koabasstlaurent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camping Bas-Saint-Laurent (formerly KOA Bas-St-Laurent Resort) operates a single lakefront family camping resort in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, Quebec, offering RV, tent, cabin/chalet, and seasonal-camping accommodations with on-site beach, amusement park, store, and restaurant serving individual travelers, families, and seasonal campers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality (Camping Resort Services)

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Rv camping sites
• Tent camping grounds
• Cabin rentals
• Seasonal camping
• Outdoor hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-mathieu

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Campsite Rentals: Daily and weekly rental of RV sites, tent sites, and ready-to-camp accommodations with varying service levels
2. Seasonal Camping: Five-month seasonal rental program spanning three seasons
3. Equipment Rentals: Electric golf carts and boats/lake vessels for guest use
4. Convenience Store Sales: On-site depot selling firewood, ice cream, slushies, snacks, beverages, camping accessories, souvenirs, and emergency supplies
5. Activities and Events: Family entertainment including outdoor games and animated evenings included with camping; day visitors pay separate fees for beach and amusement attractions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operates a family-oriented camping resort in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, Quebec offering RV sites (5 terrain types with up to 6 services), tent sites (3 types), chalets and cabins (3 types, up to 6 guests), and a 5-month seasonal camping program. The resort also operates an on-site convenience store (dépanneur), a restaurant-bar (Domaine Lac St-Mathieu), complimentary beach and amusement park access for camping guests, equipment rentals, and family activities/animations during the May–September season.

Product overview

Camping Bas-Saint-Laurent (formerly KOA Bas-St-Laurent Resort) is a family-oriented camping resort offering a unified hospitality experience centered around outdoor accommodation and recreation. The core product portfolio consists of four accommodation types: RV camping (5 site types with full services), tent camping (3 site types), chalets and cabins (3 types for up to 6 guests), and seasonal camping. These are complemented by on-site activities and entertainment (beach, amusements, boat rentals), a convenience store (dépanneur), and a restaurant-bar. The resort operates from May through the summer season, with free beach and amusements access for camping guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camping en VR (RV Camping) RV camping offering 5 site types with up to 6 services per site (water, sewer, electricity 20/30/50 amp, cable TV, paid WiFi), with options for lake or Mont Saint-Mathieu views. Targeted at traveling RV/caravan campers seeking full-service sites.
• Camping en tente (Tent Camping) Tent camping offering 3 site types in wooded, intimate settings, available with or without services. Targeted at traditional tent campers seeking natural settings.
• Chalets et cabines (Cabins and Chalets) 3 types of ready-to-camp cabin and chalet accommodations for up to 6 people. Provides a fully-equipped, all-inclusive hassle-free vacation option. Targeted at families and travelers wanting a camping experience without bringing equipment.
• Saisonniers (Seasonal Camping) 5-month seasonal rental program spanning 3 seasons (spring, summer, fall) for repeat campers who want recurring access without daily reservation hassles.
• Activités et animations (Activities and Entertainment) On-site activities including outdoor games, animated evenings, equipment rentals (electric golf carts and boats/lake vessels), and complimentary beach and amusement park access for camping guests. Targeted at families seeking entertainment and recreation on-site.
• Dépanneur (Convenience Store) On-site convenience store selling firewood, ice cream, slush, snacks, beverages, ice, ATM, gifts/souvenirs, toys, candy, camping accessories, basic hardware, health and beauty products, and tourist information. Targeted at camping guests and day visitors.
• Restaurant Domaine Lac St-Mathieu On-site restaurant and bar. As of source data, closed for the summer season with reopening planned for the winter season in December 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Beach and amusement park access included free with camping
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tourisme QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Quebec tourism promotion partnership, featured on provincial tourism website and promotional materials.
• Tourisme Bas-Saint-LaurentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization partnership promoting the Bas-Saint-Laurent destination and local attractions. Includes co-branded 'Prendre le temps' regional initiative.
• Good Sam ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational RV travel club partnership providing member benefits, directory listing, and access to RV enthusiast community.
• Reservation Plein AircoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online reservation platform (reservationpleinair.ca) powering the campground's online booking system for sites and rentals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): North America's largest system of franchised campgrounds. Bas Saint-Laurent was formerly a KOA-branded resort and historically operated under KOA's standards, reservation system, and brand umbrella, making it a directly comparable campground network operator.
• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts: Chain of family-oriented camp-resorts with integrated amenity bundles including pools, mini-golf, and planned family activities. Highly comparable to Bas Saint-Laurent's model of pairing accommodations with on-site amusements and entertainment programming.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Outdoors (Sun Communities): Large North American operator of RV resorts and campgrounds with premium hookups and amenitized stays. Comparable to Bas Saint-Laurent's developed RV park offering with full utilities, cable, and WiFi at premium sites.
• Sépaq (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec): Quebec's government-run network of parks and campgrounds operating across the province. Competes with Bas Saint-Laurent for Quebec outdoor vacationers and operates comparable RV sites, tent sites, and ready-to-camp cabins.

Regional players

• Parc national du Mont-Mégantic (Sépaq): Quebec national park with developed campgrounds, ready-to-camp units, and outdoor activities. Competes with Bas Saint-Laurent for outdoor-oriented family vacationers within the Quebec/Bas-Saint-Laurent corridor.
• Camping Lac Simon: Quebec family campground offering waterfront sites, cabins, and seasonal camping. Comparable regional competitor in the Quebec lakeside family camping segment.
• Camping Domaine Pourki: Family camping resort in the Quebec City region offering similar accommodations, water-based recreation, and family activities. Directly comparable Quebec regional competitor.

Others

• Resorts of Ontario (private RV resorts): Industry association representing Ontario private campgrounds; many member parks share Bas Saint-Laurent's profile (RV sites, cabins, seasonal rentals, family amenities) and serve as adjacency benchmarks for the eastern Canadian campground market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BasSaintLaurentKOA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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