The Cardinal / Ottawa South KOA is family camping at its best. Located just an hour from Ottawa and close to the 1000 Islands region, this is the ultimate destination for eastern Ontario camping. Spend your weekends or entire vacations on our campground and enjoy a wide variety of amenities, including our splash pad, pool, pirate ship playground, Big Bouncer and mini putt. The kids will enjoy our themed weekend activities, or take the family on a day trip to explore Ottawa or the St. Lawrence river area. We offer themed activities each weekend, as well as activities during the week in July and August.
Our sites range from big-rig friendly 50 amp patio sites to large treed 30 amp back in sites, and our convenient deluxe cabins and lodges. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, water source, and electricity.
Get away from the noise of the highway and bustle of the city in our beautiful, quiet, rural location. Nightly quiet hours between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM provide a secure and relaxing experience for our guests.
NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE SEWERS ON OUR SITES. WE HAVE A DUMPING STATION OR THE HONEY WAGON CAN COME TO YOUR SITE TO PUMP OUT YOUR RV FOR A FEE OF $20.00 PER DUMP. THE HONEY WAGON IS NOT AVAILABLE DURING MEAL TIMES OR ON SUNDAY MORNINGS WHEN WE USE IT FOR DEPARTING GUESTS.
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/13/2026
** KOA Rewards Members ONLY = Stay Friday night and get Saturday night free **
Valid only for tent and RV sites, excludes cabins and lodges
Nascar Weekend - September 11th-13th
Visitors are permitted
50/50 will be sold in store Friday + Saturday
Wifi password: canada2022
Saturday September 12th:
All Day Scavenger Hunt - Scavenger hunt sheets are available for pick up in the office.
10:00am Craft - Come and make a fun Nascar racing themed craft! Will be done beside the party tent.
12:00pm BINGO - Bingo will take place beside the party tent. BINGO cards will be given out at the tent before the game begins. Make sure to yell BINGO for a chance to win a prize!
1:00pm KOA Nascar Race - Calling all race car drivers! Rev your engines and join us in the back field for the KOA Nascar Race!
2:30pm Ice Cream Social - Location moved to Fireside Pizza. $5.00/bowl proceeds to KOA Care Camps to send kids with cancer to camp. Please stand behind the line when ordering. Pay with cash, credit or debit. Ice cream is only available until the last person in line is served.
4:00pm Hayride - Join us behind the office for a fun hayride around the campground. Fun for all age groups!
All activities are subject to change without warning.
Food Services:
Taco/Nacho Bar - Friday 5-7pm
Fireside Pizza - Saturday 5:15-7pm
(pizza must be pre-ordered in store by 3pm on Saturday)
Firewood will be sold in the main office and delivered to site.
Go karts are available to rent all day Mon-Thurs, Friday morning, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon, please come to main office to rent.
VR Room is open 2-3pm and 7-8pm on Saturday. Please come to main office to purchase tickets.
POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm, Friday: 10am-8pm, Saturday: 8am-8pm, Sunday: 8am-5pm
Starts: 10/09/2026 - Ends: 10/12/2026
Please check back soon for the full events schedule.
Regular site reservations require: 1 days reservation, One night deposit, $20.00 to cancel with 48 hours or more notice, you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 48 hours of the arrival date;
Site reservations for long weekends require: 3 days reservation, One night deposit, $25.00 to cancel with 7 days or more notice, you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 7 days of the arrival date;
Regular Kabin reservations require: 2 days reservation, One night deposit, $25.00 to cancel with 7 days or more notice, you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 7 days of the arrival date;
Kabin reservations for long weekends require: 3 days reservation, One night deposit, $50.00 to cancel with 14 days or more notice; you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 14 days of the arrival date;
Regular Lodge reservations require: 2 days reservation, One night deposit, $50.00 to cancel with 14 days or more notice; you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 14 days of the arrival date;
Lodge reservations for long weekends require: 3 days reservation One night deposit, $100 to cancel with 21 days or more notice; you will lose your deposit if you cancel within 21 days of the arrival date;
Notice: No shows on day of arrival will have to pay the full amount of the stay. No refund for early departure.