Rideau River Provincial Park

10/12/2025

As the season is coming to a wrap we have our final Sunday staff appreciation of the 2025 season! This week we are featuring Cody, he is always full of energy and is happy to assist everyone.

Name: Cody
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 2
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: Getting to be a part of a team that works together to make sure the park is in its best shape for all of our campers.

10/05/2025

Name: Evan & Joe
Department: Wardens
Years in parks: First year in parks for them both.
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks:
Evan - Interacting with members of the public. (Standing on the left side).
Joe - Upholding the environmental integrity of our park and ensuring all campers have a great day. (Standing on the right side).

09/30/2025

Today, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we would like to share some of the concrete steps we are taking on that journey.

Lasting and meaningful reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us.

We hope this post will invite our readers to join us in honouring this day of respect and reflection. https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/journey-toward-truth-and-reconciliation/

“What is Ontario Parks doing to support reconciliation?” We’ve heard that question more and more often, whether asked in a park or via social media message, whether asked by an Indigenous Person or a non-Indigenous person, we genuinely welcome the question. Ontario Parks is committed to a jour...

09/28/2025

Name: Noah
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 1
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: Keeping the park clean and presentable for everyone.

09/24/2025

Feeling spontaneous?

Why not escape for a midweek camping getaway? We have lots of non-electric, electric and roofed accommodation sites available this week.

Book yours now at

Information about reserving a campsite at Ontario Parks. Rules and Policies for camping

09/21/2025

Sunday Staff Appreciation!

Name: Anna
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 1
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: Keeping the park clean for our guests and their pets.

09/19/2025

With beautiful weather and stunning fall colours on the way, there couldn't be a better time to enjoy fall at Rideau River!

Gather friends and family around the picnic table this year and spend the weekend out in nature surrounded by beautiful fall colours!

Make a reservation here:

Information about reserving a campsite at Ontario Parks. Rules and Policies for camping

09/14/2025

Name: Clayton
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 1
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: The opportunity to represent and contribute to Ontario Parks.

09/12/2025

Thinking about camping this fall?

Here are 5 reasons to visit Rideau River.

We are open for camping and day use until October 14th!

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

09/07/2025

Name: Holly
Department: Gate
Years in parks: 1
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: There are over 250,000 lakes within Ontario Parks allowing the opportunity for canoe camping, swimming, boating, and fishing.

08/31/2025

Staff appreciation Sunday! Meet Steve, he is one of our manual workers.

Name: Steve
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 2
Favourite thing about Ontario Parks: Getting to meeting new and returning campers and get to hear about theirs park adventures.

08/25/2025

With back to school just around the corner our discovery ranger Emma has her last week of programs! Join her at the main beach from 1-3 PM.