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103 Acre Marlborough Forest

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· Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

103 acres hosted by Meg L.

2 RV/tent sites

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Camping at the 103 Acre woods is part of the Marlborough Forest. It has groomed pathways in the meadow and rustic pathways through the woods for your hiking pleasure. If you are interested in backwoods camping, it's easy to do here, park your car in the driveway, grab your gear, and head to the back forty! If camping is not your thing and you just want some private land for the day, such as a photo shoot, or just wandering around, firepit lunch or firepit dinner, just book a site. If you reserve both sites, the entire land becomes yours for the time you are here. I only list 2 sites for camping so you will have plenty of space and privacy from any other campers. Lots of space to spread out and have your privacy. If you want complete privacy, reserve both sites! For the tenting campsites, I have 2 available. One is in the front 40 near the playstructure and closer to the house. It's called the "Cedars". You can drive directly to your campsite. The other campsite is a short hike into the woods and is just off to the side. It's called the "103 Paces". When staying at the 103 Paces campsite, you can drive through the meadow and park just outside of the woods. From there, there is a lawncart you can use to transport your gear to the campsite. Each campsite has a firepit for your use and is close to a shared composting toilet. If you are staying in an RV, you can park in the driveway and still access all the other parts of the property. Tent campers can select anywhere they want to pitch a tent and enjoy the beauty of the 103 Acre woods. Depending on where you choose to camp, you might be able to drive right up to your site. Firepit and wood available for use providing there is no burn ban. Water from the hose attached to the house is available for use. You are welcome to use the outside outlets to charge your devices. RV Electric hookup can be used for an extra fee. I have a composting toilet in a privacy cabana. There will be sanitizer to sanitize your hands. The composting toilet is a shared facility for both campsites. Comes with toilet paper. If you prefer to have your own composting toilet, you can add that on for an extra when you are booking. It's 10.00 more for your stay. I have a few water jugs to have water at your site if you don't have your own jug. A compost bin is available for food. A trash can is provided for waste. Recycle bins are in use as well for paper and plastic. I have patio table that can be used at your site if it's in the front 40. Back forty, I have a smaller more portable table that can be used. It's not too heavy to port. Firewood is not necessary to bring, there is lots of wood locally here on the property to use, you just have to gather it up yourself. I have a wheelbarrow that can be used to transport it to your site. There are wetlands and forests and meadows. There is very little light pollution here. Come and gaze at the stars If you are lucky, you might get to hear the resident whippoorwill, he is nocturnal. The sky is beautiful at night. Wake up to the sounds of many birds. There is a play structure for kids with 2 slides and a bridge, monkey bars, swings, firepole, and climbing wall. There are many things to find in the back 40. You might find a vintage car bumper, and in the spring if you look really hard, you might come across Lady Slipper orchids. They are stunning in the wild. If you want to trudge through the wetlands, be sure to bring your rubber boots. In the front 40 you can take some fun pictures with a vintage abandoned front end of an Aston Martin truck. The 103 Acre woods is conveniently located 3K from the Rideau River and Canal in Burritt's Rapids. Burritts Rapids has a nice "Tip to Tip" trail you can hike on the island of Burritts Rapids. Also there is the Henry Street Park, which has a small beach on the Rideau River. The Rideau Trail is located nearby as well. There are many entrances to the Rideau Trail just minutes away. Located 10 minutes or so from Merrickville. Great fishing along the Rideal Canal lock system. Merrickville has a small beach on the Rideau River. Merrickville has a wonderful Gelato place "Stella Luna". Get your Gelato and walk back to see the boats in the historic Rideau Canal. Lots of history in Merrickville and Burritt's Rapids. If camping is not your thing and you just want some private land for the day, such as a photo shoot, or just wandering around, firepit lunch or firepit dinner, just book a site. If you reserve both sites, the entire land becomes yours for the time you are here. There are 2 well-behaved chiahuahua's who live on the property. They will see you at the meet and greet. They will for sure welcome you to their yard. Your dog is welcome, just remember to pickup after them.

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57 ratings · 29 reviews

Michael M.recommends

September 6, 2023

103 Paces

Great stay!

We loved camping on Meg’s land, it was the perfect hike in camping site for our tent. Our dog loved meeting the resident chihuahuas and Meg was super thoughtful and helpful. Will be back!

Matthew K.recommends

September 5, 2023

The Cedars

Meg has a very nice property, lots of space. Suited for any campers. The 103 paces offers the most secluded site for staying in a tent. Plenty of wood for a fire. My dogs had a blast running around in and out of the forest, still tired today!

Keith P.recommends

August 26, 2023

103 Paces

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Meg is a wonderful! We had the perfect intro to camping as first-time campers. Meg checked on us often to make sure we were comfortable. We had fantastic conversations with Meg over Tea at our campsite. A list of almost all the lovely things Meg did for us: Helped us fix our tarp that kept sagging in the centre. Checked our tent to make sure we were set up right. Taught us to get a fire going. Surprised us with popcorn and introduced us to the art of cooking popcorn over a campfire. Haul our stuff to the 103 campsites cause our car had low ground clearance. It's an under 3-minute walk from the house, but she saved us multiple trips. Dora and Diamond! Omg, they will keep you company. They are adorable. A perfect clean composting toilet setup. For someone who has never used one, this was perfect. An unlimited supply of firewood at no cost. Hot showers!!! A campsite that is very private yet close to the house. I can keep going, but you get the idea. If you are looking for a place to camp, this review is your sign to hit that reserve button. Thank you, Meg. You are the best!

Ron C.recommends

August 17, 2023

The Cedars

First and foremost Meg was a wonderful hostess who made us feel both welcome and at home. She also has the cutest pair of Chihuahua siblings who were quite affectionate and entertaining. The campsite was flat grass over ground that readily accepted tent stakes. There's freedom to pitch in shade, sun or a combination. The ground itself is suitable to ride a motorcycle on (with care) and park next to your tent. Meg supplied us with a 5 gallon jug of water, soap, towels and a wash basin. We also had access to a hose at her home. She also brought us a (free) wagonload of firewood and a propane fire starter. Verizon cell service was sketchy at the site. But Meg has shared wi-fi at her house that we connected to and used for wi-fi calling. All in all a wonderful experience. A good simple place to camp in a quiet wooded neighborhood enhanced by a charming hostess. Definitely worth the trip.

Alma Bella B.recommends

August 9, 2023

The Cedars

An Unforgettable Second Stay

I recently had the pleasure of revisiting The Cedars-Meg L’s Land for a second time, and I am delighted to share my wonderful experience. This camping trip turned out to be even more amazing than the first, leaving me with memories to cherish for a lifetime. Evenings around the campfire were the perfect way to unwind. I enjoyed the simple pleasure of roasting marshmallows under the gloomy but starry sky. I wholeheartedly recommend The Cedars for an exceptional stay that promises relaxation, adventure, and cherished memories with the adorable resident dogs namely Dora & Diamond. I am already eagerly anticipating my next visit! It's an experience that will undoubtedly leave you with cherished memories and a desire to return time and time again.

François W.recommends

June 25, 2023

103 Paces

It was great! The lady was super nice! We will defenatly go back!

Location

Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Meg L.Joined in April 2021

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