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!

09/04/2026

Looking to get through the gate as quickly as possible this long weekend? Here's how you can speed up your entry to the park:

⏰ Avoid lines by arriving before 11:00 am or after 4:00 pm. Campsite check in is 2:00 pm, but you are welcome to arrive earlier to enjoy the park!

📱 Have your booking email ready, and know your campsite number

💻 Preregister your information. You can do this by logging into your account at reservations.ontarioparks.com

📃 And don't forget that we are paperless so if all of your information is Preregistered and you self check-in online you can skip the gatehouse entirely!

And remember: our staff are working hard to ensure our visitors have a safe and enjoyable trip. Please be patient as we get you into the park as quickly as possible.

09/01/2026

📣Attention Campers! 📣

We have new fall hours! 🍂🍂

Starting September 1st, our hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

With the exception of Friday, September 4th where will be open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Thanks again to all of our hardworking staff for a great summer season!

Happy Camping! ⛺

08/29/2026

Today is the last operating day for the nook! 😢

The nook will be open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM today. If you have to return any keys and equipment after 6 PM today, make sure to drop them off at the gatehouse to get your deposit returned.

Thanks again for a great summer season! 😎

08/27/2026

Thinking of exploring nearby Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park? Access is available through Rushing River Provincial Park!

Rushing River Provincial Park is located on Dogtooth Lake which is the start of many canoe routes through Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park. Some of these routes travel through lakes such as Kilvert Lake, Eagle Lake, White Lake, Winnage Lake, and even Lake of The Woods!

Many visitors choose Rushing River Provincial Park as the perfect place to launch their canoe from. Stop by park office, where staff can provide more information and issue your nightly parking pass for your vehicle.

A few things to keep in mind for a safe trip:

🌲Research your trip before you leave so you know your route
🛶Know your skillset, and travel within your personal limits
☀️Leave a trip plan with someone at home
🌊Pack a map, compass, GPS, and first aid kit
🌿 Leave no trace! Ensure you are leaving your camping spots as clean as you found them

Safe travels!

08/25/2026

Recreational forest users, including campers, are responsible for 200 wildfires per year.

Here's how you can have a safe campfire at Ontario Parks:

🔥 Only use the designated fire pit
🔥 Keep your fire less than one metre in height and diameter
🔥 Never leave your campfire unattended
🔥 Put it out by pouring lots of water on the fire until the ashes don't hiss
🔥 Collecting deadwood or bark from the campground is not permitted

Firewood and kindling are available for sale at our Gatehouse!

08/23/2026

We are back with another at Rushing River! Meet some of our gate attendants Aidan and Annalise...

Aidan
Years in parks: 4
Favourite park activity: Canoeing 🛶
Favourite animal: Timber Wolf 🐺
Staff tip: Make sure to remember your license plate! 🚗

Annalise
Years in parks: 1
Favourite park activity: Paddle Boarding 🚣
Favourite animal: Deer 🦌
Staff tip: Stay updated on our social media's and website! 💻

If you ever see them at the gatehouse make sure to stop in and say hello!

08/20/2026

Effective August 20th at 12:01 AM., The fire ban has been lifted at our park.

08/11/2026

As park-lovers, it's our responsibility to dispose of all our garbage correctly.

Remember to:

🗑️ Do a sweep before you leave your site or day-use spot

🗑️ Be mindful of small plastics

🗑️ Bring your own garbage bag

http://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/how-to-dispose-of-trash/

08/08/2026

How to wash dishes on your campsite:

🍽️ Fill a bin with water
💧 Boil water using your stove
🥛 Wash dishes in bin and set out to dry
🚽 Dispose of dish water down the vault toilet or at the trailer sanitation station

Never wash your dishes at the water tap or in the comfort station!

08/02/2026

Welcome back to another here at Rushing River! Meet our park wardens Alex and Lillian..

Lillian
Years in parks: 6
Favourite park activity: Swimming at the beach 🏊🏻
Favourite animal: Black Bear 🐻
Staff tip: Make sure to grab one of the information slips from the office on what qualifies as a wildlife attractant. 🦝

Alex
Years in parks: 6
Favourite park activity: Swimming 🌊
Favourite animal: Black Bear 🐻
Staff tip: Candles are not allowed under the fire ban, if you have any questions about what is allowed talk to one of the staff. 🕯

Address

1100 Highway 71
Kenora, ON

Telephone

807-548-4351

Website

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

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