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: 10/03/2025 - Ends: 10/05/2025
Halloween #2 Weekend - October 3rd - 5th
Visitors are permitted
50/50 will be sold in store Friday + Saturday
Wifi password: canada2022
Saturday October 4th:
10:30am Craft - Come and make a fun Halloween themed craft! Will be done beside the party tent.
11:30am Pumpkins - Buy your pumpkins at the office for some Halloween pumpkin carving!
1:00pm 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!
2:00pm Hayride - Join us at the back of the main building for a fun hayride around the campground! Fun for all ages!
3:30pm Pumpkin Judging - Leave your carved pumpkins at the site mark once you are finished carving them to find out who carved the best pumpkins! Winners will be posted on board in front of D row.
4 - 5pm Trick or Treating - Trick or treating will begin at 4:00. Adults are encouraged to hand out candy at each site. Please finish trick or treating by 5:00pm.
7:00pm Pumpkin Walk - Meet at the end of A row to participate in the pumpkin walk. Flash lights are permitted from 7-7:30. Flash lights are not allowed from 7:30-8pm. Note: closed-toe shoes and bug spray is recommended.
8:30pm Haunted House - Located at the party tent. Entrance is between T02 and T03. Not recommended for young children.
Site Decorating Contest - Top 3 decorated sites win a prize!
(Return your ballot to the front desk before 4pm on Saturday)
All activities are subject to change without warning.
Please note that Charge to Site is no longer available.
Food Services:
Chip Truck - Friday, Saturday 5-7pm
Fireside Pizza - Saturday 5:15-7pm
(pizza must be pre-ordered in store by 3pm on Saturday)
Brunch - Sunday 9-11am (order at the Chip Truck)
Children aged 16 and under must wear wristbands to all events.
Firewood will be sold in the main office and delivered to site.
Go karts are available to rent Mon-Thurs, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon, please come to main office to rent.
VR Room is open 10:30am-12pm AND 4-6pm on Saturday, and 4-6pm on Sunday. Please come to main office to purchase tickets.
POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm; Friday: 10am-8pm; Saturday: 8am-8pm; Sunday: 8am-6pm
Starts: 09/26/2025 - Ends: 09/28/2025
Halloween #1 Weekend - September 26th-28th
Visitors are permitted
50/50 will be sold in store Friday + Saturday
Wifi password: canada2022
Saturday September 27th:
10:30am Craft - Come and make a fun Halloween themed craft! Will be done beside the party tent.
11:30am Pumpkins - Buy your pumpkins at the office for some Halloween pumpkin carving!
1:00pm 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!
2:00pm Hayride - Join us at the back of the main building for a fun hayride around the campground! Fun for all ages!
3:30pm Pumpkin Judging - Leave your carved pumpkins at the site mark once you are finished carving them to find out who carved the best pumpkins! Winners will be posted on board in front of D row.
4 - 5pm Trick or Treating - Trick or treating will begin at 4:00. Adults are encouraged to hand out candy at each site. Please finish trick or treating by 5:00pm.
7:00pm Pumpkin Walk - Meet at the end of A row to participate in the pumpkin walk. Flash lights are permitted from 7-7:30. Flash lights are not allowed from 7:30-8pm. Note: closed-toe shoes and bug spray is recommended.
8:30pm Haunted House - Located at the party tent. Entrance is between T02 and T03. Not recommended for young children.
Site Decorating Contest - Top 3 decorated sites win a prize!
(Return your ballot to the front desk before 4pm on Saturday)
All activities are subject to change without warning.
Please note that Charge to Site is no longer available.
Food Services:
Chip Truck - Friday, Saturday 5-7pm
Fireside Pizza - Saturday 5:15-7pm
(pizza must be pre-ordered in store by 3pm on Saturday)
Brunch - Sunday 9-11am (order at the Chip Truck)
Children aged 16 and under must wear wristbands to all events.
Firewood will be sold in the main office and delivered to site.
Go karts are available to rent Mon-Thurs, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon, please come to main office to rent.
VR Room is open 10:30am-12pm AND 4-6pm on Saturday, and 4-6pm on Sunday. Please come to main office to purchase tickets.
POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm; Friday: 10am-8pm; Saturday: 8am-8pm; Sunday: 8am-6pm
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.