Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Family-Owned Campground & Event Venue in Kingston, Ontario
Established in 1971, Rideau Acres has been proudly family-owned and operated for over five decades. Our Kingston, Ontario-based facility offers a diverse range of outdoor experiences, from spacious campsites accommodating tents and RVs to recreational activities like swimming, hiking, and fishing. We provide fully equipped rental trailers and seasonal trailer sales, catering to both short-term vacations and long-term stays. Our event venues, including the Stanton Hall and Baldwin Room, host weddings, business functions, and special gatherings with capacities up to 450 guests.Surrounded by the UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal, we combine natural beauty with modern amenities such as a laundromat, boat rentals, and a recreational center. With 136 acres of landscaped grounds and proximity to Kingstons cultural attractions, we prioritize guest comfort through clean facilities, personalized service, and a commitment to creating memorable outdoor experiences.
Services
Campground Rentals
Event Venues
Boat Rentals
Outdoor Activities
Trailer Sales
Recreational Center
Hiking Trails
Fishing Excursions
Wedding Hosting
RV Services
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of family-owned hospitality expertise in Kingston's outdoor tourism industry.
- Our 136-acre property features diverse recreational opportunities along the UNESCO Rideau Canal.
- We provide versatile event spaces licensed for weddings and corporate functions up to 450 guests.
- Our modern amenities include full-service RV sites, boat rentals, and a recreational center.
- We maintain meticulously landscaped grounds with accessible hiking trails and waterfront access.
Services
Campground Rentals
Our spacious gravel-pad campsites accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers with 30/50 amp full-service hookups and pull-through driveways. Seasonal and transient options available with proximity to Kingston's natural and cultural attractions. Modern amenities include clean washrooms, hot showers, and a laundromat facility.
Event Venues
Licensed venues include the 450-capacity Stanton Hall with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace, plus the Baldwin Room for smaller gatherings. Both spaces feature full kitchens and outdoor ceremony options with professional event coordination available for weddings and corporate functions.
Boat Rentals
Explore the Rideau Canal via our boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy direct access to prime locations with equipment rentals available for both casual and serious anglers seeking bass, pike, and panfish species.
Outdoor Activities
136 acres of recreational space includes hiking trails, basketball courts, mini-golf, horseshoes, and a children's playground. Lifeguard-supervised swimming pools and beach access provide summer enjoyment while scenic vistas from the Canadian Shield offer panoramic views of the region.
Trailer Sales
We offer pre-owned trailer sales including 2013-2022 models from Rockwood, Forest River, Jayco, and Northlander brands. Units range from 30' to 40' with asking prices between $42,000 and $123,500, featuring full kitchens, bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations.
Questions
What types of campsites are available at Rideau Acres?
We offer spacious gravel-pad campsites accommodating tents, RVs, and trailers with 30/50 amp full-service hookups and pull-through driveways.
Can I rent a trailer at Rideau Acres Campground?
Yes, we provide fully equipped rental trailers with kitchens, bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for 2-4 people.
Are there event venues available for weddings?
Our licensed Stanton Hall and Baldwin Room host weddings and events with capacities up to 450 guests, featuring professional amenities and scenic backdrops.
What recreational activities are offered?
Guests enjoy swimming pools, hiking trails, fishing, mini-golf, basketball, boat rentals, and exploring our 136-acre property along the Rideau Canal.
Is Rideau Acres near Kingston attractions?
We're located 10 minutes from downtown Kingston, near Fort Henry, 1000 Islands cruises, museums, and the UNESCO Rideau Canal waterway system.
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Reviews (7)
Tori Hadfield
Aug 31, 2021
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Very large campground. They have put in trails around the grounds which is very nice however some were very overgrown. The staff were very friendly. Our site had zero tree cover during the day which was less ideal with the +40 temperatures but otherwise it was a very lovely stay.
Alfy R. E. Meyer
Aug 26, 2021
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This was our first and probably last time there. Not because it's a bad campground/resort but because we used Rideau Acres as a jumping off spot to go house hunting in Brockville. Once we live in Brockville, there'll be no need to camp at Rideau. The campgrounds are well maintained, pristine and sites are spacious. The staff are courteous, friendly and helpful. They don't get four or five stars only because a)the constant drone of traffic from the 401 and the repeated blaring horns of CN and VIA Rail trains was really, really disturbing. No one could be foreseen the volume of highway/rail traffic
Igor Schultz
Aug 24, 2021
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We spent 6 nights in the campground. We got a 2 services (electric/water) site without trees. I found the camping very nice but with somethings to improve. What I liked most: the little "mountain" with a nice view, camping site organization (we got 2 services in a new sector where they are growing trees but sites with 3 services are good). There is also a little sand beach with is nice and we could use our boats. However, you must wear lake shoes as there are sharp rocks in the bottom. Got a lot of cuts in my feet. What I liked less: bathrooms: cold shower only in our sector, only 2 toilets in
Talitha Beck
Aug 22, 2021
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Amazing camping, amazing staff, amazing people we have a wonderful time with love and fun. For sure is the best camping experience that I have ever
Howard K.
Aug 12, 2021
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Having a great time, camping sites are good, grounds are well maintained, bathrooms are clean. Definitely recommended!
Chad Smith
Jul 19, 2021
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Wonderful campsite. We only stayed for one night but I must say they are organized. We arrived very late but they had our map a key fob all ready for us to pick up when we arrived. We didnt have to contact anyone. We made our way to our site - right on the water literally. Very nice treed lot with a open fire pit and newer picnic table. Clean bathrooms were about a 5-6 minute walk from our site. We could here the 401 in the distance but not loud at all. Sometimes you could here a train in the distance as well. Nothing crazy annoying. The park rents boats and kayaks which is awesome for kids
Larry Taylor
Jul 17, 2021
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This is a beautiful campground. They have a mixture of seasonal, trailer and tent sites. Various sites accommodate electrical (30 or 50 amp) , along with water and sewer. The campgrounds are kept neatly groomed and clean. They can boast having a beautiful beach, children's park, a 9 hole Frisbee golf course, a goose/duck pond, a boat launch with large docks and a banquet hall for weddings. I would give it 5 stars, but at times you can hear the highway 401 and distant train. I loved our recent stay and will definitely be back again.
