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Ottawa's Poplar Grove Campground/RV Park
Overview
Ottawa's Poplar Grove Campground/RV Park offers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from Canada’s historic capital. Nestled within a lush wooded setting, this family-operated park provides a perfect balance of nature and accessibility for modern travelers. It is widely recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and meticulously maintained grounds that cater to visitors seeking a quiet place to unwind. Whether you are arriving for a weekend or a month, the park emphasizes a sense of community and relaxation that makes every guest feel at home from the moment they pull in.
Location & Surroundings
Located in the charming community of Greely, the park is situated approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Ottawa. This strategic positioning allows visitors to enjoy the tranquil countryside while remaining close to major transportation routes and urban conveniences. The surrounding landscape is characterized by mature forests and quiet rural roads, providing a refreshing escape from the city’s concrete and high-traffic corridors. It is an excellent spot for those who want the proximity of a capital city without the constant noise and congestion of an urban center.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility is well-equipped with full hookup sites and 30-amp service, accommodating a variety of RV sizes and configurations with ease. A standout feature is the indoor heated pool, which offers year-round enjoyment regardless of the unpredictable Ontario weather. The park also provides several functional and recreational spaces to enhance your stay:
- The grounds include tennis courts and a safe playground designed for active families.
- A spacious recreation hall serves as a central hub for various community gatherings and events.
- Guests have access to well-maintained laundry facilities and clean, modern shower houses for maximum convenience.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Being located so close to the nation's capital, guests have easy access to Parliament Hill and the vibrant ByWard Market. For those interested in local leisure, several premium golf courses are located just a few minutes from the campground entrance. Nature lovers can explore the nearby trails or take a scenic drive to the Rideau Canal, where seasonal activities and historic locks provide a unique look into the region's heritage. The Canada Science and Technology Museum is also a short drive away, offering interactive fun for all ages.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an excellent choice for family vacationers who desire a mix of on-site outdoor fun and educational day trips into the city. It is also an ideal home base for sightseeing RVers who prefer a secure, quiet environment to return to after a busy day of touring museums and national monuments. The park’s serene, forested layout appeals strongly to those who value a mature landscape and a slower pace of life during their travels, making it a favorite for long-term seasonal guests and travelers alike.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Cecily Brown
I find this campground very pleasant. It is well kept. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. This is a lovely campground. The bathroom is very clean. There is a pool, it is a community pool and open year round. There are laundry facilities available all the time, 3 washers, 3 dryers. It is very clean; $3 to wash and $3 to dry. There's a miniture golf course, as well as, tennis courts. There's even a playground area that seems quite large plus two large open areas. There is WiFi available for $5/day. The only issue I had is that I cannot get level. I'm close enough to level to stay, but it is noticable that I'm off. I'm high on one side causing me to need an extra step to get in & out. I'm sure if I had jacks or if my wheel base were shorter I would be level in this space. I've looked at other spaces and it doesn't look like others had too much issue with this. This is a lovely campground and I really like it. I would definitely come back and recommend it. This campground closes for the season on October 31st. I've been told it is the only RV Park in Ottawa open after October 15th.
Shane Sauve
This is a great location. The owners are amazing people. The heated pool is my favourite amenity. A short drive to all the attractions in Ottawa. Don't hesitate, book your stay at this wonderful campground! I'm very lucky to have found such a great place to park my RV.
Sue
Don’t quite know why this campground gets such a bad rap. Stayed there for 4 nights over the Labour Day weekend on our way across Canada so have stayed at our fair share of campgrounds. Checked in by Kelsey who was very pleasant and helpful. My interaction with Diane was also pleasant and humorous. I like there is a key card with a $20 refundable deposit to get through the gate. Good for security reasons. Didn’t mind paying for Wifi ($5/night or $20 for the week) but think this could be included in the cost. Our pads was gravel with well groomed grass around, full hook up with 30amp a fire pits and picnic table. Some shade. Did not use the pool so can’t comment on that but did use the laundry. It had a slight odour but got the job done. There is recycling and a large garbage container which was not overly full after the long weekend. Yes the flight path is right over the campground. This is no fault of the campground. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. Location is close to a grocery store and a free park and ride about 20 min drive with a very frequent train service about every 10 min into downtown Ottawa. We stayed in a KOA the next night and noted one of their policies was to charge for visitors so this is not the only campground to do this. I would stay there again.
Steve Hambleton
We’ve camped here a few times because it’s close to home, so we have made it our first trip of the season a few times just to make sure everything is working as it should and we have our trailer stocked with everything we need. We also rent our trailer out to through RVezy so it’s very important that we ensure everything works and it loaded up properly. We have also used their dump station services a few times, which has always been a flawless experience. Some of our rentals don’t have dump stations on site, so for a $30 fee we use the dump station at Poplar Grove before making our next rental delivery. Great park! Great service!
Gary Butt
Stayed there June 17 paid $68 for site 276 and was told I’d be able to leave my camper hooked up to my truck. When I got back in I could get truck and trailer in but ground wasn’t very level and my water hookup was too far away. Pulled trailer up to edge of road had to unhook and move my truck over even then I need a 35 foot hose to hook up water I’m pretty sure not to many people carry that long of a hose I called the office and was told I’d have to make it work all we we able to get hooked up to was the power. Sewer and water was too far to reach. Not a good experience for $68 and we’ll probably never stop there again