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Quick Details

Rates are Per Night

Peak season rates shown

Tent Camping Per Person

CA$ 24

Families (3-4 people)

CA$ 56.50

Large Group Rate Per Person (5+ people)

CA$ 20.50

Trailer

CA$ 67

Waterfront Camping on the Madawaska River – Paddler Co-op

Looking for the best riverfront camping in the Madawaska Valley?
Experience scenic, family-friendly camping right on the Madawaska River at Paddler Co-op’s peaceful, nature-filled campground near Palmer Rapids, Ontario.

Nestled under towering old-growth pines, our waterfront campground offers tent and trailer sites with access to both calm flatwater and exciting whitewater—perfect for swimming, paddling, fishing, or relaxing riverside.

📅 2025 Camping Season Opens May 1st – Reserve your spot today!


🌲 Why Camp at Paddler Co-op?

  • Prime riverfront location with access to both flatwater and whitewater sections of the Madawaska River

  • Private dock for swimming and sun-soaking

  • Fire pits, picnic tables, and a clean, well-lit outhouse setup

  • Outdoor covered sink station with lighting for easy cleanup

  • Electrical access available near select buildings

  • Fishing-friendly waters with pickerel, bass & lake trout

  • Pet-friendly camping – well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome!

Whether you’re here for a whitewater course, to paddle with friends, or just to unwind by the river, our campground is the perfect base for your Madawaska adventure.


🏕️ Camping Rates & Booking Info

All campers require an annual Paddler Co-op membership: $16.50/year

Type Rate
Tent Camping $24/person/night
Family Rate $56.50/night (3+ family members)
Group Rate $20.50/person/night (5+ people)
Trailer Sites $67/night (15A power, no sewage)

📍 Ideal for:

  • Outdoor families & nature lovers

  • Whitewater paddlers & flatwater explorers

  • Group getaways & camping retreats

  • Anyone looking to unplug & unwind in the Ottawa Valley.


🧭 Where We’re Located

We’re located in Palmer Rapids, Ontario, in the heart of the Madawaska Valley—just steps from some of the best whitewater and backcountry adventures in Eastern Ontario.


🛶 Stay. Paddle. Repeat.

Whether you’re here to paddle, fish, relax, or reconnect with nature, Paddler Co-op is your go-to riverside campground in the Madawaska Valley.


📞 How to Book

Call 613-758-2772 to reserve your site today, or
📧 Email [email protected] for more info or custom group bookings.
Online bookings available – note a small booking fee applies