Rideau River Provincial Park

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Rideau River Provincial Park

Enjoy tent and RV camping, day use areas, swimming, boating, and paddling!

Located just 40 minutes outside of Ottawa on the historic Rideau Waterway, Rideau River Provincial Park offers a relaxing camping experience with activities for the whole family.

08/28/2026

Our comfort stations, water
taps, and trailer sanitation
station are currently
unavailable. Vault
toilets are open and located
throughout the park.
Please continue to check back
for updates.

Thank you for your patience
and understanding.

08/24/2026

🪵Firewood –✅
♨️Kindling –✅
🔥Fire Starter -✅

Make sure you have all the fire essentials for your campfires this season, and if you forget something, don’t worry we’ve got you covered with all fire essentials at our store🏪

08/23/2026

Staff Sunday!

Name: Charlotte
Department: Gate
Years in parks: 1
Recommendation for visitors: Be prepared for bugs as we get later into the season🦟

08/17/2026

This merch Monday is a special treat

Cookie Dough from Merrickville Cookies🍪

Campers have been loving this new addition to the store along side the Merrickville Cookies we also have!

With different kinds of cookie dough there’s one for everyone! Such as:
Rainbow🌈
Smores🍫
Cookies and Creme🍪
And More!

Come by the store to see our selection and maybe roast it over the fire for a big cookie filled with treats🔥

08/16/2026

Names: D. Chartrand and A. Isabey
Department: Enforcement
Years in Parks: 4 and 1

Recommendation for visitors: Be a good campsite neighbour! Help make the campground a welcoming place for everyone 🏕️

08/12/2026

It's Wildlife Wednesday and this week we have

Monarch Butterflies🦋:

Keep an eye out for these majestic orange and black spotted insects fluttering around our park.
The native Milkweed plants across Rideau River are vital resting areas for Monarch Butterflies to lay their eggs before continuing their long migration journeys south in the fall.
Each sighting is a reminder of the important role our park plays in the harrowing journey they make each year.

08/10/2026

Do you enjoy birdwatching? We have a variety of merch for birders of all kinds! 🐦 ❤️

Come to our park store to show your love for our favorite feathered friends!

08/09/2026

Staff Sunday!

Name: Amelia
Department: Gate
Years in Parks: 2
Recommendation for visitors: Grab some marshmallows, sit by the campfire and enjoy some s'mores!🍫🔥

08/05/2026

Plannning on visiting Rideau this Saturday? It's !

Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on our self-guided hike - come to the Day Use Beach from 1:00-3:00pm Saturday, August 8. Hike Length: 1.5-2km.

Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided.
All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Not in the area? Take a Hike Day can be celebrated wherever you are!
Check out the Ontario Parks Events page here: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/events

08/03/2026

Need a new hoodie for those cool camping mornings? We’ve got you covered!

Stop by the park store to see what’s in stock!

Address

2680 Donnelly Drive
Kemptville, ON
K0G1J0

Website

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rideauriver

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