Rideau River Provincial Park

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

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Name Noah
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 2
Recommendation for visitors: Leave your site how you found it♻️

#staffsunday

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Now that the season is quieting down we've got some new hours for you🕘

Sunday - Thursday we're open from 8:45 - 4:00
Fridays we're open from 8:45 - 8:30

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Our boil water advisory has been lifted.

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Staff Sunday

Name: Holly
Department: Gate
Years in parks: 2
Recommendation for visitors: Come see the different kinds of trees in our park. There’s over 130 different species of trees in Ontario🌲

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🪵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🏪

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Staff Sunday!

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

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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 🏕️

#staffsunday #ontarioparks

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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!

#merchmonday

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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!🍫🔥

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Plannning on visiting this Saturday? It's #TakeAHikeDay!

Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on our self-guided hike. Drop by the Day Use Beach from 1:00-3:00pm.

Check out more events here: https://t.co/w7A7TZWD7s

#DiscoverOP

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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!

#merchmonday

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First Staff Sunday of August! This week we have:

Name: Will and Tanner
Department: Maintenance
Years in parks: 3
Recommendation for visitors: Take the time to observe birds and animals you may encounter during your visit 🦆🔍🌿

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On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Ontario Parks is encouraging everyone to explore our provincial parks with #TakeAHikeDay!

Take a Hike Day is the perfect time to exercise your mind and body in nature.

Check out the OP Blog for more info:
https://t.co/BU89re0llY

#DiscoverOP

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Merch Monday 🤎

Twinning in some of our favourite Ontario Parks gear because every great adventure deserves a great outfit.

Stop by the park store and check out our new OP merch! 🐻🌲

#merchmonday #rideauriver #ontarioparks

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Staff Sunday!

Name: Olivia
Department: Office
Years in parks: 3
Recommendation for visitors: Check out the new merch we have in stock

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Our beach is now safe for swimming!

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Enjoy your favourite drink in our new drink wear!🍵✨

Whether your drink is better in a water bottle or mug, we have both! You can even wash them out with our new compostable dishcloths♻️

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Joining us for our free day use event on July 17?

Although day use is free, permits are still required.

Don’t forget to reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance to guarantee access at participating parks: https://t.co/SePRevnVMY

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🐌Happy Wildlife Wednesday🌿

Don't let their size fool you! This suborder Helicina plays an important role in keeping our forests healthy by recycling nutrients.

Next time you're exploring the outdoors at Rideau River, take a closer look. You never know what you might find!💚

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What better way to remember your stay at Rideau River than with a new camping companion🐾

Visit our park store and check out the many stuffed animals we have to offer! 🦋

#merchmonday #RideauRiver