What CAMPING LAC DES PLAINES INC. does

Camping Lac des Plaines Inc. operates a single-location family campground at 2, Chemin du Lac in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, approximately 30 minutes north of Montreal. The business has operated continuously since 1973 and runs 211 campsites across a tiered service model ranging from rustic tent-only sites (no utilities) through 2-service (30 amp electrical and water) and 3-service (electrical, water, septic, including premium 50-amp) configurations, alongside seasonal sites rented for the full April-to-October season. Beyond campsites, the company offers a prêt-à-camper (glamping) product consisting of fully equipped 14'x16' tents with queen beds, refrigeration, and BBQ, and monetizes ancillary services including winter RV/trailer storage, paid WiFi, equipment rentals, propane, firewood, mini-golf, and an on-site restaurant, dairy bar, and convenience store. Amenities include a lifeguarded lake beach, heated outdoor pool, sports facilities (pickleball, shuffleboard, mini-golf, basketball, baseball, hockey/ice), a community hall, and a leisure-committee-organized calendar of 25+ seasonal events. There is no proprietary technology platform; reservations are taken by phone, through the company's own website, and via the Anemone Camping third-party booking partner.

The business model combines subscription-like recurring revenue from seasonal campers (who commit for the full season and bring their own equipment subject to age limits) with transactional revenue from short-stay traveler campers (2-night to multi-week stays at $65-$72/night depending on service tier), glamping guests ($125-$130/night), and ancillary service fees. Pricing follows a high-season (June 4 to September 14) versus low-season schedule with minimum-stay rules on weekends and holidays, a 3.5% accommodation tax on top of listed rates, deposits on glamping bookings, and separate day-visitor fees. The company serves five distinct customer segments: seasonal campers, traveler campers, snowbirds seeking shoulder-season accommodation, glamping guests without their own equipment, and day visitors using the beach and pool. Marketing is conducted through the company website, a Facebook page, and the Camping Québec directory. The company is privately held by an undisclosed family ownership group, has no disclosed subsidiaries, has raised no outside funding, and operates exclusively in the Quebec/Montreal market.

Name

CAMPING LAC DES PLAINES INC.

Legal name

Camping Lac des Plaines Inc.

Website

https://campinglacdesplaines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camping Lac des Plaines Inc. is a privately held family campground in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, operating 211 serviced and rustic campsites, glamping tents, and seasonal amenities for Montreal-area campers since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Campground and RV Park Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Family campground resort
• RV campsite rentals
• Seasonal campsite leasing
• Glamping tent rental
• Outdoor recreation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Campsite Rental - Traveler Sites: Short-term campsite rental for travelers with durations from 2 nights to multiple weeks. Sites available with varying service levels (no services, 2 services at 30amp, 2 services with lake access, 3 services). Pricing varies by season (high season June 4 - Sept 14; low season April 15 - June 4 and Sept 14 - Nov 1). Minimum stay requirements: 2 nights for weekends, 3 nights for holidays.
2. Seasonal Campsite Rental: Full-season campsite rental for seasonal campers (saisonniers). Equipment age requirements: 10 years or less for trailers/fifth wheels, 15 years or less for motorhomes. Includes access to all campground facilities and amenities.
3. Prêt-à-Camper (Glamping): Fully equipped glamping tent rental (14'x16' dimensions). Includes two queen beds, refrigerator, microwave, BBQ with propane, heating, and outdoor sink. Rental includes 2 adults and 2 children. Minimum 2 nights, 3 nights for holidays. 50% deposit required at booking.
4. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from on-site services including mini-golf, WiFi internet, winter storage ($330 per season), propane sales, firewood and ice sales, and equipment rentals. Beach and pool access included with camping fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camping Lac des Plaines operates a 211-site family campground in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, offering short-term traveler campsite rentals, full-season campsite leases, ready-to-camp glamping tents, and on-site recreation amenities including a lake beach, heated pool, sports facilities, restaurant, and convenience store. It also sells ancillary services such as winter RV storage, WiFi, propane, firewood, ice, and equipment rentals.

Product overview

Camping Lac des Plaines is a family camping ground located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, offering a diverse portfolio of camping experiences. The core offerings include rustic and serviced campsites (211 total sites) ranging from basic tent sites to premium 50-amp full-service lots, plus glamping tents available for rent. The company operates seasonal and traveler campsite programs with tiered pricing based on services. On-site amenities include a beach and heated pool with lifeguards, restaurant, convenience store, community hall, and multiple sports facilities. Additional paid services include equipment rental, WiFi internet, and winter storage for RVs. The camp also runs a comprehensive seasonal activity program organized by a leisure committee, featuring tournaments, dances, and themed events throughout the camping season from April to November.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traveler Campsite Rentals (Rustique, 2-Service, 3-Service, 50-Amp)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Camping QuébecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed member of Camping Québec official camping association directory, providing marketing visibility and credibility to Quebec camping consumers. Association logo displayed on website indicating official membership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SÉPAQ (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec): Quebec government-operated network of national and provincial parks with campgrounds, cabins, and ready-to-camp experiences. Competes for the same Quebec family camping demand with broader inventory and brand recognition but less amenity density per site.
• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): Largest North American franchise of private campgrounds with Canadian locations. Comparable as an established branded campground network offering seasonal sites, traveler sites, cabins, and deluxe accommodations; operates at significantly larger scale than the subject.
• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park: Family-focused North American campground franchise with extensive activity programming, themed events, and cabin/RV/tent site offerings. Comparable as a family-oriented campground operator that competes on activities and amenities rather than just sites.

Direct peers

• Bonjour Camping (Réseau Bonjour Camping): Quebec network of independent family campgrounds sharing a reservation platform and brand standards. Comparable as a competing Quebec camping network; Camping Lac des Plaines would be a competing independent not affiliated with this network.
• Camping Domaine de la Rivière Rouge: Family-oriented Quebec campground offering seasonal and traveler sites, water amenities, and organized activities. Directly comparable as a regional Quebec family campground with similar seasonal operating model and customer base near Montreal/Tremblant corridor.
• Huttopia: Glamping and ready-to-camp operator with locations across Canada including Quebec. Directly comparable prêt-à-camper / glamping tent offering (wooden tents and canvas tents with bedding) targeting the same non-equipment-owning family segment.
• Camping Parc de la Rivière Batiscan: Large Quebec family campground with full-service RV sites, themed activities, water park, and seasonal/traveler mix. Comparable in scale and Quebec family camping positioning to Camping Lac des Plaines.

Others

• Camping Québec (Association): Quebec camping association that Camping Lac des Plaines is a member of. Comparable as an ecosystem participant: provides marketing visibility, directory listings, and credibility to affiliated campgrounds; indirectly shapes competitive dynamics.

Regional players

• Camping Lac Simon (Outaouais region): Quebec family campground in the Outaouais/Lanaudière area with seasonal and traveler sites, beach, and amenities. Comparable as a Quebec regional family campground; competes in a similar customer geography but different specific catchment than Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.

Emerging players

• Terrain de camping GLAMPING Canada / Ready-to-camp operators: Aggregator and emerging operator in the Canadian prêt-à-camper / glamping segment. Comparable as a channel for the same non-equipment-owning customer segment that Camping Lac des Plaines targets with its prêt-à-camper tents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Camping-Lac-Des-Plaines-218582448154858

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Investors

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Investments

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