Into the Mist: RV Camping Adventures at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most iconic waterfalls. Therefore, every RV family should put Rv Camping at Niagara Falls on their bucket list. We decided to check Niagara Falls off our bucket list during our cross-country trip to Yellowstone National Park.

New York and Ontario both offer views of these incredible falls. While researching our trip, we knew we wanted the best view and that this may be our only chance to see them. We learned that many believe the best views are from the Canadian side. Therefore, we choose to head to Canada.

Of course, some preparation is needed to cross the international border into Canada. Here, we will help you plan for the border crossing, review the RV campground we stayed at, and help you prepare for a fantastic trip to Niagara Falls, Canada. 

Getting There 

The easiest way to get to Niagara Falls by RV is through New York. 

When we left, we did travel through Canada and re-entered through Detroit. This is also an option if you come from the West. However, we recommend staying on I90 from the west. This will bring you right to the bridges between Canada and New York. 

Three bridges are available to cross into Canada when arriving from New York. They include the Peace Bridge, Queenston Lewiston Bridge, or directly into Niagara Falls via Rainbow Bridge. There is a limited fee for using these bridges to enter Canada. 

Use the map below to see the places we visited and discuss them. Click the tab on the top left to see the locations, and click the star to add this map to your maps.

Entering Canada

Here, we share the process we used to enter Canada and re-enter the United States. However, these requirements are known to change. Before entering Canada, check the  Canadian Border Services Agency website. 

Since June 1, 2009, citizens of the United States must have proper identification to enter Canada. Therefore, you must be prepared to drive to Canada for RV camping at Niagara Falls. 

Of course, the traditional passport is the gold standard for international travel identification. 

Since we were traveling by land, we could use a Passport Card. This form of identification is valid for travel to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is the size of a credit card and easily fits in a wallet. 

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Into Canada

We entered through the Rainbow Bridge. It was a straightforward process. 

There is a small roundtrip fee of $4.00, which is collected leaving the United States. Crossing and entering Canada was as simple as traveling through a toll booth. We stopped quickly; they checked our passport cards and waved us through. It was more straightforward than our return entry into the United States. 

If traveling by RV, knowing that You CAN NOT take the Rainbow Bridge into Canada with a trailer is essential. This bridge is for CARS ONLY. You must cross either in Buffalo on the Peace Bridge or Lewiston, NY on the Lewiston/Queewnston bridge. 

Niagara Falls KOA Holiday, Ontario Review

The Niagara Falls KOA offered great RV camping near Niagara Falls. We stayed here for three nights and were delighted. 

One of the issues we often face is that we don’t tow a vehicle. Therefore, we either have to leave the campground in the RV or rely on other transportation. Fortunately, a public bus stop is directly across the street from the campground entrance. Passes can be purchased at the KOA, 3 miles to the Falls visitor area. 

If you want to view these incredible waterfalls from the Canadian side, we highly recommend this KOA. It is an excellent KOA with easy access to the Falls.

What to Do While Rv Camping at Niagara Falls

RV camping near Niagara Falls wouldn’t be complete without the iconic boat tours up to the base of the Falls. We took the Voyage to the Falls boat tour by Niaga City Cruises from the Canadian side. 

This is a quick 20-minute trip to the base of the falls. During your trip, you will enjoy stunning views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, and you will come face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Feel the thundering roar, incredible power, and fantastic mist that comes along with these amazing falls. 

This is a  20-minute boat trip to the Falls boat tour and a lifetime journey. You will see the stunning views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. In addition, you will come face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. This ride will not let you down. We could feel the thundering roar, incredible power, and fantastic mist from the Falls. You don’t have to worry about getting wet because a protective recyclable poncho is provided.

If you only do one thing while visiting Niagra Falls, this boat tour should be it.

Our Rv Camping at Niagara Falls Experience 

We were fortunate to be able to visit this bucket list location while traveling west to Yellowstone National Park. 

It was a quick, three-night stay at the Niagara Falls KOA. Since we don’t tow a car, this was the perfect place. You get everything you expect from a KOA RV park, and transportation to the falls is easily accessed. 

Of course, pictures don’t do Niagara Falls any justice. Viewing them from the walkway is one thing. To be able to get aboard a boat and travel to the base of the falls is awe-inspiring. 

Our RV camping experience at Niagara Falls was a memorable stop on a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we drove cross country to the fantastic Yellowstone National Park.