Open from April until November, Camping Transit is the closest campground to the Levis Ferry. It caters to RV campers, with its 200 spaces able to accommodate everything from large Class A rigs to pop-up tent trailers. This is a resort-style campground with everything from a swimming pool to a concierge ready to plan and book your excursions. Riding your bike along the pathway fronting the St. Lawrence River, called the Parcours des Anses, takes you into the heart of Levis and to the ferry terminal, roughly 8 miles away. That friendly concierge will help you plot your route, if you prefer. Ferry schedules are available on site.
Quebec City KOA is another resort-style campground offering campsites for RVs and tents. The property also offers cabins with or without private bathrooms. Located roughly 8 miles southwest of Levis, this also is an easy commute to the ferry. The campground offers 220 sites, a heated pool, and concierge desk. Tour shuttles are available from the campground. Open from the beginning of May until mid-October, this is an option for those wanting to combine a bit of the outdoor life with modern creature comforts.
Also in St. Nicolas is Camping Au Sous-Bois Du Campeur, roughly 2 miles west of the KOA. Tents and RVs are both welcome at the 146-site campground, which also has a travel trailer, two cottages and a cabin for rent. It’s more low-key than the KOA, with campsites surrounded by trees and grass. A pool and playground are available, but this is more of a camping-in-the-woods experience. Another option is Camping Bernieres, which primarily caters to RV campers but does offer three bare-bones wilderness campsites, or as they call it in Quebec “camping sauvage.”
Camp at the low-key, 29-space campground next to the Fort de la Martiniere Park and enjoy eye-popping views of the St. Lawrence River. Less than 5 miles from the Levis Ferry, it's easy to hop on the riverside park trail to catch your boat. RVs, even large Class A rigs, and tent campers are welcome. An on-site pool is available, as is a small store. Camping du Fort de la Martiniere is a privately owned campground. Be advised that the owners have an aversion to alcohol and swearing. It is open from mid-May until October, weather permitting.
Camping Etchemin is in St. Romuald, about 6 miles from the ferry terminal. It offers more than 40 spaces in a woodland setting. The property also includes cottages, an old-fashioned motel, and a breakfast-only restaurant. Tent campers and RVs are welcome.
Getting to the ferry means navigating some pretty narrow streets. Large Class A rigs won’t clear the turns, nor will they fit in the parking lot. It’s best to leave your rig at the campground and use public or private transport. The maximum-size vehicle allowed on the ferry is 21 feet long by 10 feet high. The parking lot accommodates slightly larger rigs, up to about 24 feet, but the parking fee is higher than for cars. If you have a smaller RV and are taking it to Quebec City, remember that some streets are just as narrow as those in Levis and are off-limits to cars and trucks. Even if you are a tent camper, it’s a lot less stressful to park at the ferry terminal and ride across. Bring your bicycle; it’s easier to navigate the streets and there is no extra fee.
