Rideau Heights Campsite

The manager is a little rough around the edges but he deals with a lot of abusive people who try to take advantage of him due to his age, people abuse the rules, they don't pay, all sorts of mayhem he has to put up with. So if you can look beyond that and understand it, he's a really nice hearted person who is trying to run a safe & controlled campsite in a busy urban area. I like staying there because it's so central to everything in ottowa, you can't beat it in terms of location. Everything everyone else here is saying about the manager is just his rough personality, but they shouldn't judge the campsite based on that.

Toilets and showers were not available

The camp ground was acceptable. The sites were small and bunched together, which was fine considering it was right in the city. If you are looking to see the sites in Ottawa inexpensively this might be an option.There is one thing to keep in mind, it is not a quiet site. No fault of the owner as it is directly next to a train track and a stones throw from the airport. If you're looking for quiet, this isn't for you.I felt the owner was a little bit difficult to understand as his first language was french. Some people could get the wrong idea about the guy by the way he communicates. I didn't have an issue with him. Be sure to bring cash! There is no credit or debit.

We stayed one night on are way thru Ottawa . It’s located very near to the airport, therefore very central. Has full service Motorhome connections. The campground was open but the showers were open yet for the season. Very pleasant campground superintendent.

No bathrooms no showers, no laundryNo dump station sites are unkemptSo no possibility for tent camping.A truck parking lot on two sides.On the positive side; the camping is close to down town and easy access to bike pathways.

The man who picked up the phone was extremely rude and immediately told me, I spoke too fast and asked me if I was in that big of a rush??I proceeded to ask him slowly this time if they had availability for camping for my family he then said we don’t allow tents here I just left the conversation at that, don’t go here obviously , very ignorant& rude individual..

Washrooms were shut down as owner didn't want to clean them - that is what we were told, but not until after we checked in. Convenient location.

5 stars to the manager, Raul!Great fella with a kind heart and always a welcoming big smile to match.The manager does a great job of keeping up the park. Raul spends much of his time making sure his guest's are happy. (It's no Disneyland Theme Park) However, it is safe, friendly and clean. Definitely nice place to bring the kids and pets.The park is located near everything and so easy to catch a bus, walk and doesn't cost much for fuel to do some touring.The homes close by are well looked after which as well adds a nice addition for a walk around the neighborhood.Long term or short term stay are both worthwhile and the rates are competitively priced.Enjoy!

This campsite is the worst we've stayed at. There is no pool, washrooms and laundry are locked. There are no fire pits and there is lots of garbage. The grounds were not manicured. If you ran AC and hot water for a shower, you tripped the breaker. The owner was rude, saying that's your problem. The only 2 positive things were strong wifi included in the price and it was close to Ottawa. I do not recommend.