The best camping near Murphys Point Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Murphys Point Provincial Park adventure.

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White Pine Acres

1 site · Lodging50 acres · Lanark, ON
50 acres of beautiful old white pine forest Groomed trails lots of deer in winter Cabin is on a big pond with great sunrises and moon rises facing east Are you looking for a space to retreat and just be.  We have a new cedar cabin that could be right for you.  It is located on a pond on 50 acres.  There are groomed trails and many other hiking opportunities within a 10 minute drive. The cabin full insulated however does have propane heating, fireplace and stove.  Firepit for those beautiful evenings and a gas BBQ ready for use. Small kitchen potable water supplied spice mix and condiment packs in cabinet there is a small French press a toaster kettle and coffee percolator  You will need to bring your cooler and ice.Transportation of your belongings to cabin is possible Cabin has battery lights solar charged and has a generator for charging and cooking appliances Please be mindful of battery use if not in cabin   The cabin is a 10 minute walk from parking in on the property and the trails are marked.  We can do contactless reservation or we are happy to connect with you.   Cell phone reception is available, streaming is unreliable.  Bring a book and your hikers and relax for a day or two!   Close to ski doo trails if you are looking to stop for the night.  15 minutes to the community of Perth and 60 minutes from downtown Ottawa.   For more info and pics please go to Instagram @naturewanderer806
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Cartwright Springs Brewery

4 sites · RVs, Tents77 acres · Renfrew, ON
Our micro brewery is located here because of our springs. The campsites are within walking distance to the brewery. The sites are in the forest with either a view of the pond, of Cartwrights Creek or of the Ottawa valley from a hillside. We have short hiking trails, some outdoor games such as horseshoes or beach volleyball, and we have beer. Contact Andre by texting 613-295-3377 FIRE: You must contact Andre before lighting a fire so a permit can be acquired. No fires before 6. GARBAGE: Please collect garbage and bring it with you. We unfortunately cannot accept garbage at the brewery. The municipality limits us to one bag and we have animals that would love to rip through your garbage bag before I can get to it. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE GARBAGE HERE! FOOD... don't leave food out for animals to get overnight... If you don't have a car you can put your food in the silo by the brewery... animals can't get in there!
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Fagan Lake Heights

1 site · RV, Tent200 acres · Maberly, ON
Located only 1 hour +/- to Ottawa or Kingston! This property provides great access to a secluded level campsite surrounded by mature hardwoods and white pine, overlooking Fagan Lake. There is an outhouse and firepit on-site, with firewood included (please don't bring your own firewood). Supplied Adirondack and other lawn chairs will really make your campfires special! Pets on leash are welcome. Tents, camper trailers and RVs up to 20 feet are welcome. This is a level pull-in site. There is a covered post-and-beam picnic shelter on site for rainy days. A supplied BBQ, a large kitchen prep table, and a small round dining table complete the "glamping" feel. There's always a full 18 litre jug of drinking water on site, although we recommend that you also bring your own water. Access to a secluded lake which is about 2.5 km x 0.5 km in size, and connected to Bennett Lake by the Fall River. The lake is rugged and remote - only 8 cottages on the whole lake. Swimming off the dock, or paddle over to the jumping rocks across the lake. Bring your canoe or kayak and explore the lake and wetlands. Or bring your mountain bikes and enjoy the backroads. This property is in the heart of Lanark County, with all amenities within a 20-minute drive. Lots of hiking trails nearby, and a nice sand beach at Silver Lake Provincial park 10 minutes away. We're not far from Murphy's Point and Sharbot Lake PP as well. If you like dark skies and quiet woods and going to bed listening to frogs and barred owls, or waking up with the woodland birds, this is the place. No artificial lights here, and you can see the Milky Way clearly on a dark night.
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Everyone is welcome.

5 sites · RVs, Tents41 acres · Kingston, ON
The first peoples used this land for ceremonies and celebrations. The alvar stretches from Peterborough to Kingston, limestone caves and caverns to be discovered all over. There are only a handful of places in the world where there is such a thing and here we have one in our backyard to share with you! 1600 lavender plants, you can sit in it for a whole day without being disturbed. The smells are unreal and groomed trails you can walk through. We welcome everyone, We ask that you respect the rules of the land. No Alcohol is permitted anywhere on site. This is our most import rule here.The night sky is the most black in the country, Dark sky conservation area is very close by. Bring your telescope or binoculars. You wouldn't want to miss a shooting star.Learn more about this land:Breathe-taking views of the land in all directions make it place a feast for the senses!Choose from 5 different sites, come breathe the fresh air and get back to nature, you will love the privacy, isolation, and serenity. The only sounds you'll hear is your own breathing. Please be sure to bring all of your camping gear as this is a truly natural experience, intended to allow you to reconnect with nature. The property is perfect for tent, car, and van camping.Conveniently located only 25 minutes from Kingston. Grocery's and gas are available nearby. Ample opportunity for biking, hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching all within a short distance to the farm. We love to share this place and look forward to hosting you!
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Glamorous Camping in the Woods

2 sites · Lodging20 acres · Verona, ON
Sitting on 20 acres with purifying plants & comforting earth tones, Hilltop Glamorous Camping is home to guests from all over the world! A perfect space to unplug from technology and plug into nature to reboot the mind, body, and soul with family and friends. We have all the amenities you need! Private toilet and hot shower, clean drinking water, an outdoor kitchen with all cooking supplies, picnic table, and a barbecue. This space is especially great for first-time glampers, folks who only want to pack their clothes and food and nothing else, or even introducing a family member or friend to camping for the first time. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome! There's so much to do in the South Frontenac Region! Enjoy the great outdoors, hiking, bird watching or visit the many lakes that are a stone's throw away for fishing, swimming, or boating. Go ATVing on the many trails in and around South Frontenac.
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The best camping near Murphys Point Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

An hour southwest of Ottawa, Murphys Point Provincial Park is situated on Big Rideau Lake, part of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. History and heritage form a huge part of the park’s identity and its summer interpretive programs, while the area’s nature and bird watching opportunities are supreme—warblers, hawks, owls, and orioles are frequently spotted. In addition to traditional car camping, Murphys Point Provincial Park offers water-accessible backcountry campsites for paddlers, plus a camp cottage with a kitchen, a glamping tent, and a deluxe yurt.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for groups: The Round Lake Campground has three lakeside group sites that can accommodate between 12 and 50 people each. 
  • Best for big RVs: Hogg Bay Campground can accommodate large vehicles with pull-through sites and electrical hookups.
  • Best for tents: Fallows Campground is designed with tents in mind (though some spots do accommodate small trailers).

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. The Ontario Parks system allows reservations up to five months in advance. If you’re counting on booking a yurt, cabin, or deluxe tent, note that these particular reservations fill up very early on.
  2. If you miss out on a spot, check availability again at the four-month mark—this is the earliest that reservations can be changed or cancelled so you might be lucky and pick up a newly available site.
  3. If everything seems full, you can also wait until the very last minute. If existing campers leave early, they get a full refund when they cancel their last night before 12pm. If any free spots are going to open up, it will be right around noon.

When to go

Murphys Point Provincial Park is open from mid-May until mid-October and again from mid-December to mid-March for winter day use. Like many parks, Murphys Point bans alcohol on Victoria Day and for the 10 days preceding it. Both Canada Day weekend (July 1) and the August Civic Holiday weekend (the first Monday of the month) are very busy. July and August are popular times to visit.

Know before you go

  • If you want to go backcountry camping, you’ll need an interior camping permit. Print them at home (within 14 days of your trip) or get one at the park office when you arrive.
  • If staying in one of Murphys Point Provincial Park’s cabins or glamping units, you’ll need to bring your own bedding, kitchen basics (like pots, pans, and dishes), along with your own food and personal items.
  • History buffs can sign up for a guided tour of the Silver Queen Mine (the park supplies the hardhats!) and also visit the resorted McParlan House, the location of an 1800s sawmill and now a registered archaeological site within the park.

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