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Camping in Hokkaido: 26 recommended campgrounds near Sapporo, Chitose, and Ishikari! Camping to enjoy Hokkaido's unique scenery
Camping is a classic outdoor activity to enjoy the magnificent nature of Hokkaido! At campgrounds in Hokkaido, you can enjoy the extraordinary scenery of the four seasons from spring to fall. In this issue, we will introduce 26 campgrounds near Sapporo, Chitose, and Ishikari that are conveniently located and offer Hokkaido's unique scenery!
1. akaigawatomo Play Park Field (Akaigawa Village)
2 . Furuyama Reservoir Nature Park Auto Camp Ground (Yuni Town )
3. Kuriyama Park (Kuriyama Town )
4 . Hakkenzan Winery Bonfire Campsite (Sapporo)
5 . Tsukigata Town Minaraku Park (Tsukigata Town )
Mie Ryokuchi Park Campground (Minamihoro Town )
Tsurunuma Park Campground (Urausu Town )
Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten (Tomakomai City)
Elm Kogen Resort (Akabira City)
Shintotsukawa Camping Field (Shintotsukawa Town )
Mieko Park Campground (Minamihoro Town )
12. maoi Autoland (naganuma Town )
13. morap campground (Chitose City)
Bifue Campground (Chitose City)
15. Dominomino Forest (Tombetsu Town )
Yoshino Park Campsite (Shintotsukawa Town )
17. forest campsite (Ebetsu City)
18. Iwamizawa Park Campground (Iwamizawa City)
19 . iroi no mori park campsite/free site (Numata Town )
20. Hotarunosato Auto Camp Ground (Numata Town)
21 . Okusawa Campsite (Kamisunagawa Town)
22 . Izumisawa Shizen no Mori Campsite (Chitose City)
23. Hamamasu Pirika Beach, Kawashita Beach (Ishikari City)
24. Bell Park Chippubetsu Campsite (Chichibubetsu Town )
25. Uryu Marsh Marshland Gate Park (Uryu Town )
26. Kitahiroshima Shizen no Mori Campsite (Kitahiroshima City )
1. akai-gawa Tomo Play Park Field (Akaigawa Village)
Camping and various activities can be enjoyed in the great outdoors as it is. There are plans to enjoy camping even if you don't have anything to bring, and you can have an exceptional time at glamping using "Sumibako," which creates a comfortable stay space, where you can enjoy BBQ on a wooden deck.
Open from May 1, 2024
■Fees
Lawn free site
Entrance fee: Junior high school students and older: 1,250 yen / Elementary school students: 500 yen / Infants: free
Parking fee, not included
Glamping
1 dwelling box ( 2 adults~): 18,100 yen～
*Changes depending on the time of year and day of the week.
Please check the official website for details on fees for aquatic activities, camping, etc.
Parking: Available
Location：Aza-Meiji 56, Akaigawa-mura, Yoichi-gun
Inquiries: Akaigawatomo Play Park 0135-34-7575
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2. Furuyama Reservoir Nature Park Auto Camp Ground (Yuni Town)
The campground is located in a natural wooded area adjacent to the Furuyama Reservoir, the first large reservoir built in Hokkaido. The campground is well-equipped with cooking facilities and toilets, and its excellent location in a beautiful wooded area allows visitors to enjoy trekking, bird watching, and forest bathing around the campground. You can play in the river, collect insects, and barbecue with your family and friends while enjoying nature to the fullest.
Open from Friday, April 12, 2024
IN 13:00-17:00 / OUT 11:00
Day use: 10:00-17:00
Admission fee: Junior high school students and older: 1,300 yen / Elementary school students: 700 yen / Preschool children: free
Camping car site: 1,700 yen
Car site: 1,700 yen
Free site: 700 yen
Parking: Available
Location：430 Furuyama, Yuni-cho, Yubari-gun
■Access：30 min. drive from Chitose / 60 min. drive from Sapporo
Inquiry: Yuni Construction Cooperative Association 0123-83-3979
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3. Kuriyama Park (Kuriyama Town)
Kuriyama Park is located at the foot of Mt. In addition to a campground, the park has a SL plaza, a "Nakayoshi Zoo" with free admission, a barbecue corner, hiking trails, a baseball field, tennis courts, and other facilities, making it a popular place for families to spend time together.
Open from April 29, 2024 (Saturday)
Standard Plan IN 14:00 / OUT 10:00
Early check-in plan IN 10:00 / OUT 10:00
Day Camp Plan IN 10:00 / OUT 14:00
■Fees
Standard Plan：500 yen
Early check-in plan：1,000 yen
Day Camp Plan：500 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：38-16, Sakuragaoka 2-chome, Kuriyama-cho, Yubari-gun
■Access：5 min. drive / 15 min. walk from JR Kuriyama Stn.
Inquiries: Kuriyama Park Information Center 0123-72-0706
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4. Hakkenzan Winery Bonfire Campsite (Sapporo)
This campground is located on the grounds of Hakkenzan Winery, which produces unique "local wine". Starting with winter camping, visitors can enjoy a variety of drinking, eating, and playing experiences throughout the year along with the seasonal views of Hakkenzan and its vineyards. Adjacent to the winery building, there is a restaurant that uses local ingredients and a shopping facility that sells the winery's own wines, processed products, and agricultural products.
Open all year round
IN (summer) 9:30 - 19:30 (winter) 9:30 - 17:00 / OUT ~11:00 *Day trip: 9:30 - 17:00
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays, snow melting maintenance period (mid-March to mid-April)
Fees
Sunday-Friday: High school students and older: 2,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen
Saturday, the day before national holidays: High school students and older: 2,500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen
One-day trip: High school students and older: 1,500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
Camping cars and trailers: 1,500 yen extra
Location: 194-1 Tomiyama, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Access: 30-40 min. by car from central Sapporo
Inquiries: Hakkenzan Winery Campfire Campsite 011-211-4384
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5. Tsukigata-cho Minaraku Park (Tsukigata Town)
A natural park where water and greenery are in harmony and used as a place of relaxation for the townspeople, the 27-hectare site has a campground, barbecue corner, etc., and is equipped with flush toilets. There is also a 3-km cycling path around the park, and bicycles are available for rent. Many people come to the park for crucian carp fishing, as it is one of the best places in the whole province to fish for crucian carp.
Open: May 1 (Wed) - October 31 (Thu), 2024
Campsites: IN 9:00-17:00 / OUT ~12:00
Bungalow: IN 13:00-17:00 / OUT ~10:00
Fees: 200 yen for elementary school students and older
Tents (including tarps): 1,000 yen
Single-person tents: 500 yen (for visitors on foot, by bicycle, or by motorcycle only)
Bungalow for 4-5 persons: 5,000 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location: 1 Kitanojo, Tsukigata-cho, Sakado gun
Inquiries: Park Administration Building 0126-53-2577
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6. Mie Ryokuchi Park Campsite (Minamihoro Town)
This campground is located 5 minutes by car from downtown Nanporo. It is adjacent to Nampolo Riverside Park, so camping and sports such as baseball and soccer can be combined. On a clear day, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Tokachi mountain range to the east, Mount Teine to the west, Mount Eniwa and Mount Tarumae to the south, and Mount Shotsubetsu to the north.
Open: April 15 - November 14
Fee: 500 yen for up to 2 tents
(The same fee applies to tarps and other items considered to be of the same size as tents.
*Same fee applies to overnight stays in cars and camping cars.
*Tarp-integrated tents are treated differently depending on their size.
Parking: Available
Location：Minami 12 line Nishi 3, Minamihoro-cho, Sorachi-gun
Access: 5 minutes by car from downtown Minamihoro
Inquiries: Administration Building 011-378-3606
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7. Tsurunuma Park Campground (Urausu-cho)
This park offers camping, boating, tennis courts, and playground equipment for families and couples alike. The campground has auto campsites, bungalows, and free tent sites, and there is also a hot spring and restaurant nearby.
Open: April 27 (Sat) - October 20 (Sun), 2024
IN 11:00~ (Bungalow 13:00~) / OUT ~10:00
Rates
Bungalow: 4,500 yen
Car sites: 3,000 yen with power supply / 2,000 yen without power supply
Free tent sites: 600 yen for sites up to 5 meters in length / 1,200 yen for sites longer than 5 meters
Location: Tsurunuma No. 2, Urausu-cho, Sakabato-gun
Inquiries: Tsurunuma Park Administration Building 0125-67-3109
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Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten (Tomakomai City)
One of the best five-star auto campgrounds in Japan. In addition to day use, visitors can enjoy hot springs, park golf, canoeing, and other leisure activities. All sites are equipped with a power supply and all cottages have Wi-Fi. It can be used not only for camping but also as a work vacation.
Open all year round
IN 13:00-17:00 (Cottages from 15:00) / OUT ～11:00
■Fees
Campsites: April-October: 3,300-6,820 yen / November-March: 2,200-3,410 yen
Cottages: April-October: 9,000-24,000 yen / November-March: 6,300-16,800 yen
Parking: Yes
Location: 421-4 Tarumae, Tomakomai City
■Access
Approximately 90 minutes by car from Sapporo.
・A short walk after getting off at the Alten bus stop.
Inquiries: Auto Resort Tomakomai Alten 0144-67-2222
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9. elm highland resort (akahira city)
The Family Travel Village and Elm Plateau Auto Campground, located within the Elm Plateau Resort, offer relaxing camping in a vast natural setting. There is also a trim square for parents and children to enjoy, a lone stadium with a cascade (artificial waterfall), and tennis courts. You can also walk to the hot springs for a comfortable stay.
Operating hours
Family Travel Village Campsite: Open all year round
IN 11:00～ / OUT ～11:00
Auto campsites: Early May to mid-October
IN 13:00-18:00 / OUT 8:00-11:00
Fees
Family Travel Village Campsite: 520 yen for elementary school students and older / Free for infants
Auto campsites: Junior high school students and older: 1,040 yen / Elementary school students: 520 yen
Tent sites: 2,090 yen / Auto sites: 3,140 yen - 5,230 yen / Caravan sites: 6,280 yen
■Parking: Available
Location：377-1 Horooka-cho, Akahira-shi
■Access：10 min. drive from Takikawa IC
Inquiries: Akahira Promotion Public Corporation 0125-32-5121
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10. shintotsukawa camp field (shintotsukawa-cho)
This campground offers a blessed natural environment and ample space. The field has auto sites with electrical outlets and bungalows with barbecue stoves, allowing campers to enjoy camping in style. The adjacent hot spring hotel offers day-trip bathing, so you can spend a relaxing and leisurely day.
Open: April 28-October 31
IN 13:00～16:00 / OUT ～10:00
Rates
Bungalow: 2,000 yen and up for 4 persons / 3,000 yen and up for 6 persons
Tent sites: 1,500 yen and up
Please check the official website for details on rates.
Location: 191-4, Sojin, Shintotsukawa-cho, Kabato-gun
Inquiries: Shintotsukawa Camping Field Management Office 0125-76-2991
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11. Mieko Park Camp Ground (Minamihoro Town)
The campground in Mieko Park is a five-minute drive from downtown Minamihoro. Tent sites are close to the lake shore, making it popular with campers who like fishing. The water playground with a fountain where toddlers can play safely is very popular and can be enjoyed by families with small children.
Open from April 1 to October 31 every year.
Fees
Tents: 500 yen (up to 2 tents)
Bungalows: 2,000 yen to 3,000 yen *Reservations required
Parking: Available
Location: Minami-13-sen-nishi 3, Minamihoro-cho, Sorachi-gun
Access: 5 minutes by car from downtown Minamihoro
Inquiries: Mie-ko Park Administration Building 011-378-1270
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12. maoi Autoland (Naganuma Town)
Although small, the campground is clean with hot water available in the cooking building and flush toilets with bidet functions. All sites, including the free tent sites, are divided into sections, and some of the auto sites allow pets. The adjacent Naganuma Onsen hot springs can also be enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere.
Open: April 27 (Sat) - October 31 (Thu), 2024
IN 13:00-18:00 OUT 7:00-11:00
Fees: Junior high school students and older: 1,040 yen / Elementary school students: 520 yen / Infants: free
Cottage: 10,400 yen
Cottage: 10,400 yen / Camper site: 3,140 yen
Standard car site: 2,090 yen
Free tent site: 520 yen
Parking: Available
Location: 4, Higashi-7-North, Naganuma-cho, Yubari-gun
Access: 50 min. drive from Sapporo / 20 min. drive from Kitahiroshima
Inquiry: Maoi Autoland 0123-88-0700
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13. morap campsite (Chitose City)
The sandy campground facing Lake Shikotsu is all free tent sites, allowing you to pitch your tent anywhere you like. The location offers a great sense of openness with a view of Mt. Eniwa in front of you, and you can enjoy Lake Shikotsu changing its expression at different times of the day. At night, you can enjoy the star-filled night sky.
Open: Friday, April 26, 2024 to mid-October
Fees: Adults: 1,000 yen / Children: 700 yen / Ages 4 and up: 500 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：Morappu, Chitose-shi
Inquiry: Morappu Campsite 0123-25-2439
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14. Bifue Campsite (Chitose City)
The campground is surrounded by Lake Shikotsu, which boasts one of the highest environmental standards in Japan, and the "Giant Tree Forest," a natural forest nurtured over a long period of time. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Shikotsu and the surrounding mountains with birds chirping.
Open: April 26, 2024 (Fri.) - Late October
IN 11:00-19:00 / OUT 7:00-10:00
Fees: Adults 2,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 1,000 yen
Parking：Available (free of charge)
Location：Bibue, Chitose-shi
Inquiry: Bifue Campsite 090-5987-1284
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15. Dominomino Forest (Tombetsu Town)
The Domin-no-mori Forest is located in the northern area of Tobetsu, with approximately 12,000 hectares of untouched forests and mountains. The site offers a full range of facilities in harmony with the forest, with its magnificent scenery, fresh air, and wild birds flying around. We recommend camping or staying in a cottage to enjoy the stars at night and the chirping of wild birds in the morning.
Open: May 1 - October 31, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kamiijiri area: IN 14:00~ / OUT 10:00 (campsite ~12:30)
Ichiban River area: IN 14:00～ / OUT 12:30
Tsukigata area: IN 14:00～ / OU T10:00 (Campsite ~12:30)
Rates
Kamiijiri area: Cottages: from 14,000 yen / Forest campsites: 2,500 yen / Management building accommodations: from 12,000 yen
Ichiban River Area: Auto Camping: 6,000 yen / Nature Experience Campsites: 2,500 yen
Tsukigata area: Bungalows: from 6,000 yen / Study campsites: 2,500 yen
Location: Aoyama-oku, Tomobetsu-cho, Ishikari-gun, etc.
Access: Approximately 1.5 hours by car from Sapporo
Inquiries: Dohmin-no-mori Management Office 0133-22-3911
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16. Yoshino Park Campsite (Shintotsukawa Town)
This spacious, reservation-free campground is located in Yoshino Park. It is conveniently located about 20 minutes from the central city center. Adjacent to the park is the Yoshino District Revitalization Center, where visitors can enjoy hot springs.
■Opening date and time: Usually from late April to late October
IN 13:00～ / OUT ～10:00
Fees: Tents: 500 yen / Camping cars: 500 yen
Parking: Available
Location：1-39 Aza Yoshino, Shintotsukawa-cho, Kabato-gun
Inquiry: Yoshino Area Revitalization Center 0125-73-2632
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17. forest campsite (Ebetsu City)
Adjacent to Nopporo Forest Park and the provincial Nopporo Sports Park, this is a quiet campground surrounded by forest. There are cooking facilities, running water, lighting, playground equipment, flush toilets, an azumaya, parking lot, rear carriages for transportation, and a one-day rice cooking plaza.
Open: May 1, 2024 (Wed) - October 31, 2024 (Thu)
IN 8:00-20:00 / OUT ~11:00
Fees: High school students and older: 400 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 80 yen
Parking：Available
Location：928 Nishinoporo, Ebetsu-shi, Ebetsu
■Access
About 15 minutes from JR Nopporo Station by car.
・About 30 min. on foot after getting off at Kamigakuda bus stop.
Inquiries: Forest Campsite 011-389-6493
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18. Iwamizawa Park Campground (Iwamizawa City)
This campground has both general and auto sites. The administration building has flush toilets, vending machines, and public telephones, and there are also shower and cooking facilities.
Open: Monday, April 29, 2024 - Saturday, November 2, 2024 IN/OUT 12:00
Fees: General site: 1,000 yen / Auto site: 4,000 yen
Parking：Available
Location：1146 Shibumi-cho, Iwamizawa-shi
Access：10 min. drive from Iwamizawa Stn.
Inquiries: Indoor Park Color House 0126-25-6111
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19. iroi no mori park campsite/free site (Numata-cho)
Ikoinomori Park Campsites are pet-friendly grass sites. Each site differs slightly in height, allowing campers to enjoy a free layout within the compartment.
■Opening days: Usually from June to the end of September
IN 14:00～ / OUT ～11:00
Fees
Campsites: 2,000 yen (2,500 yen from July to August)
Free site: Adults: 500 yen / Children: 300 yen
Parking: Available
Location: 377, Horoshin, Numata-cho, Amaryu-gun
Inquiries: Horoshin Onsen Hotarukan 0164-35-1166
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20. Hotarunosato Auto Camp Ground (Numata Town)
Hotarunosato Auto Campsite has American-sized trailer houses (cottages) with kitchens and bathrooms, and private car sites. Visitors can see fireflies in a natural setting away from the city.
Open: Usually from early June to the end of September
IN 14:00～ / OUT ～11:00
Rates
Cottage: 7,000 yen for 2 persons / 9,500 yen for 3 persons *Other rates available
Camping car site: 3,000 yen
Private car site: 2,000 yen
Please check the official website for details on rates.
Parking: Available
Location：612 Horoshin, Numata-cho, Amaryu-gun
Inquiries: Hotarunosato Auto Camp Ground 0164-35-1166
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21. Okusawa Campsite (Kamisunagawa Town)
Okusawa Campsite is a campground in the forest where the chirping of birds and rustling of trees is pleasant. The Japanese garden and hot spring right next to the campground are also attractive.
Open: May-October
Fee: Free of charge
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：43-7, Nishiyama, Kamisunagawa-cho, Sorachi-gun
Inquiries: Kamisunagawa-dake Onsen "Panke no Yu" 0125-62-2526
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22. Izumisawa Shizen no Mori Campsite (Chitose City)
Izumisawa Shizen no Mori Campsite is located in the natural environment of Yamazawa as it is.
Open: Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024
IN 12:00～ / OUT ～11:00
Fees: Adults 600 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen / High school students and senior high school students 600 yen
Please check the official website for other fee details.
Parking: Available
Location：1007-41 Izumisawa, Chitose-shi
Inquiry: Izumisawa Nature Park Campsite Administration Building 0123-28-5588
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23. Kawashita Beach, Hamamasu Pirika Beach (Ishikari City)
This campground is located at Hamamasu Pirika Beach in Kawashita Beach. It is adjacent to a popular beach with clear waters and well-maintained beautiful sandy beach, and is covered with grass.
Open: July through August
Fee: Free of charge
Parking: Available (for a fee)
Location：Kawashita, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari City
■Access
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from JR Sapporo Station by car.
・・・5 minutes on foot after getting off at "Kawashita" bus stop.
Inquiries: Hamamasu Office, Ishikari Tourist Association 0133-79-5700
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24. Bell Park Chippubetsu Campsite (Chichibubetsu Town)
This campground is located in the park "Bell Park Chippubetsu. It is also convenient for using the adjacent sports center, park golf course, and other facilities.
Open: April 27, 2024 (Sat) ~ IN 13:00 ~ 17:00 / OUT ~ 11:00
Fee: Tent 500 yen / Tarp 500 yen
Parking：Available
Location：1264 Chichibubetsu-cho, Amaryu-gun
Inquiry: Chichibubetsu-cho Board of Education 0164-33-2555
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25. Amaryunuma Marshland Gate Park (Amaryu Town)
This park is located at the entrance to the trail to Amaryunuma Marshland in Chichibetsu Amari-Yakijiri National Park. There is a campground, a mountain lodge (Minami-Satsusanso), and an administration building. Visitors can enjoy camping as well as climbing Mt.
Open: Usually from late June to early October
Fees: Campsites and lodges (Minami-Satsusanso): Free
*Environmental beautification maintenance cooperation fee (optional): 18 years old and over: 500 yen
Parking: Available (free of charge)
Location：338-2, Amaryu-cho
Inquiries: Agricultural Policy and Forestry Affairs, Industry and Construction Division, Amaryu Town 0125-77-2213
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26. Kitahiroshima Shizen no Mori Campground (Kitahiroshima City)
This campground is located near Route 36 and is easily accessible. Tents are available for rent, so feel free to use them.
Open: May through September
May: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only / June: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only / July-: Everyday
Fees: ¥400 for adults / ¥200 for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students and those 65 years and older
Parking: Available
Location：577-1 Shimamatsu, Kitahiroshima City
■Access: 15 min. walk from Wanatsu bus stop
Inquiries: Kitahiroshima City Shizen no Mori Campsite 011-377-8112
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All information is current as of April 2024.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
