Poplar Grove Trailer Park
Poplar Grove offers RV travelers sites with full hookups (water, sewer, cable TV and 30- or 50-amp electric) along with a range of services and amenities. There are tennis courts, a laundry room, hot showers, private toilets, horseshoe pits, a heated swimming pool, a recreation hall and a children's playground. Pets are allowed, but should remain leashed. There are ponds for fishing, and horseback riding is available within 10 minutes of the park.
Poplar Grove Trailer Park
6154 Bank Street
Greely, ON K4P 1B4
(613) 821-2973
poplargrovecamp.com
Tranquil Acres RV Park
Tranquil Acres is only a few minutes outside downtown Ottawa. Tranquil Acres has full hookups (30-amp electric, water and sewer) and many amenities. There are both pull-through and back-in sites to accommodate most RVs, including those with slide-outs. Pets are allowed. A hot shower facility, private toilets, recreation hall and a dump station are all available for guest use. All sites have fireplaces, and there are boat and canoe rentals available.
Tranquil Acres RV Park
Box 1579
Carleton Place, ON K7C 4M3
(613) 257-4757.
tranquilacrescamping.ca
Mississippi Lake RV Park
The Mississippi Lake RV Park is located off Highway 7, is convenient to outdoor recreation activities and is only a short drive from Ottawa. There are hookups with 30-amp electric, water and sewer. Seasonal stays are permitted, and daily, weekly or monthly rates are offered. Pets are welcome here. The park also features a heated swimming pool, a miniature golf course, a playground and a sandy beach. Hot showers and private toilets are on the premises.
Mississippi Lake RV Park
562 Townline Road South
R.R.#1, Lakewood Estates
Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P1
(613) 257-3216
mississippilakervresort.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
