Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA Photo: Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA

Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA

on private bclca
Ontario

what to expect

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.

Description: BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association

the basics

wifilaundrycamp storeplaygroundhas showerspets allowedflush toiletspicnic tablesswimming poolhas electricitydump station on site

The campsites

Total sites
116
Power at sites
up to 50A
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

Things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

What's around

Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

This list adapts to Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA. no showers means a travel towel;

If Cardinal/Ottawa South KOA is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: BC Lodging & Campgrounds Assoc.. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.