Rushing River Provincial Park

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Rushing River Provincial Park

A favourite family camping destination offering beaches, playgrounds, discovery programs, hiking trails and endless opportunities for exploring.

Reserve your campsite now by visiting ontarioparks.com/reservations or by calling 1-888-668-7275 Rushing River cascades over rock gouged by glaciers in a series of rapids but elsewhere it is passable by canoe. It is the Gateway to Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park’s five canoe routes and is part of the water trail Path of the Paddle, extending from Manitoba to Thunder Bay. Rushing River is great plac

e to come for a day or spend a couple nights. It is a favourite family camping destination offering beaches, playgrounds, interpretive programs, hiking trails and endless opportunities for exploring. We are even open during the winter, offering 18 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Only a 2.5 hour drive from Winnipeg and a half hour from Kenora, come check us out!

06/15/2026

Today is Nature Photography Day! 📸

Make sure to celebrate Nature Photography Day by spending time outdoors and getting some beautiful photos of our park!

Feel free to share with us any great pictures you take on your adventures!

06/14/2026

💧 Happy Canadian Rivers Day!

While we do have our beautiful river flowing through our park did you know we are connected to a much larger waterway system as well? Via canoe routes we are connected to Eagle-Dogtooth provincial park!

Rentals are available at the gatehouse if you are either looking for kayak rentals for the day, or canoe rentals for multiday trips!

Let us know how your trip goes!

06/08/2026

📣 It’s Merch Monday! 📣

We are going to be showcasing another one of our local products we sell right here at Rushing River!

Week two’s product is Critter Coating from Smith Camps, located in Longbow Lake! Good for any fish you will find in Lake of the Woods, give it a try on your next big catch! 🎣

Next time you stop into the gatehouse have a look and help support local businesses!

06/06/2026

🌲Happy National Trails day! 🌲

We have some beautiful trails here at Rushing River to choose from! We have the Beaver Pond trail, Granite Knoll trail, Pine Ridge trail, and the Lower Rapids trail. Ask one of our gate staff about a DVP or book it online!

Staff tip: Bring your bug spray and check for ticks!

Let us know which trail is your favourite!

06/01/2026

Today is the first Merch Monday of the 2026 season!

We are going to be showcasing some of our local products we sell right here at the Rushing River Park Gatehouse over the next few weeks!

Week one’s product is soap from Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co. based right out of Kenora! We have scents such as “Manitoba Wildflowers”, “Wild Blueberries”, and “Take a Hike”.

Next time you stop into the gatehouse have a look and help support local businesses!

05/30/2026

🔔Hiring Notice

Are you a student trying to see views like this all summer?

Ontario Parks is the place for you!
We are still looking for one gate attendant, one maintenance student, and one discovery ranger for the 2026 season.

Our deadline to apply is June 1st, 2026.

Link: bit.ly/4dQKyBg

04/30/2026

April showers brings May… anglers?

As the ice begins to recede, we're dreaming of long days spent in the boat, shore lunches and the perfect cast into the water 🎣

Rushing River offers the perfect gateway into Dogtooth Lake, known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Lake Trout. We also have two boat launches from either side of the park, allowing you to easily access the lake or to enjoy the sunset from the docks 🛶

Not interested in fishing? The Park also offers rental kayaks and paddleboards, as well as PFDs, available on a first come first served basis.

Let us know how you look forward to experiencing Dogtooth Lake or your favourite fishing memory below!

04/24/2026

We're not the only ones waking up from a long winter!

Black Bears live across Ontario in forested areas where they can find enough food, shelter, and denning sites. This includes areas in and around the Park. To be bear-wise during your visit…

When hiking:
🐻 Travel in groups of two or more people, and watch for signs of bears.
🐻 Always make noise. It’s a good idea to bring a whistle to help scare bears away.
🐻 Keep dogs on leashes at all times. An unleashed dog running ahead on the trail might provoke a bear and lead it back to you.

At the campsite bears will be attracted by:
🐻 Strong food aromas
🐻 The scent of garbage
🐻 Ripe fruits and pet food left outside

All wildlife attractants are best stored in the trunk of your vehicle with its windows closed, where they can't be seen or smelled.

We want to share space with bears, keeping our human visitors and all our wildlife residents safe!

04/17/2026

🔔 Hiring Notice

Are you looking to ...
✅ Work in the beautiful setting of Northwestern Ontario
✅ Apply your leadership and clerical experience in a new setting
✅ Gain skills in revenue, file management and customer service

Rushing River is looking for an Assistant Park Clerk to join our team! This contract goes from May - October, and is hiring immediately.

If you are interested in this role, send your resume to us at [email protected].

03/07/2026

🔔 CALLING ALL NORTHERN ONTARIO STUDENTS LOOKING TO MAKE AN IMPACT! 🔔

Do you love spending time outside in nature? Are you passionate about protecting Ontario's natural landscapes and cultural heritage? If you want to spend your summer making the world a better place, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting:
Gate attendants 😀
Maintenance workers 🔨
Discovery ranger 🔎

What are you waiting for? Apply now at https://www.ontarioparks.ca/careers

Address

1100 Highway 71
Kenora, ON

Telephone

807-548-4351

Website

http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rushingriver

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