Fitzroy Provincial Park Pine Grove Campground
5201 Canon Smith Dr, Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0, Canada
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About This Campsite
Fitzroy Provincial Park - Pine Grove Campground
Fitzroy Provincial Park's Pine Grove Campground is a charming camping destination located within reach of the scenic Mississippi River. Just under an hour from Ottawa, this campsite is known for its proximity to nature and a variety of recreational opportunities.
Key Information
- Address: Not specified
- City: Not specified
- Rating: 3.8/5
- Total User Ratings: 5
- Tags: Campground, Hiking area, Park, Lodging, Point of interest, Establishment
Highlights & Tips
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mississippi River.
- The park staff are friendly and take pride in their work, ensuring a pleasant stay.
- Paddle to nearby attractions and engage in interesting adventures and fishing opportunities.
- Both the small and larger beaches are clean, with the larger beach being more scenic and offering kayaking opportunities.
- The park store is well-stocked with essential items, food, and treats like ice cream.
- Dog-friendly environment, making it convenient for pet owners.
Considerations
- Some campsites have limited privacy and shade, which may affect the "camping" feel.
- The facilities are basic and may require renovations; water pressure is low during peak times.
- Accessibility to the beach or store might be challenging due to the lack of trails, necessitating walking along traffic-heavy park roads.
- Maintenance of roads and cleanliness of fire pits could be improved.
Overall Thoughts
Fitzroy Provincial Park - Pine Grove Campground offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational activities, making it a good choice for those seeking a quick camping getaway near Ottawa. While the amenities are basic and some improvements are needed, the park's natural setting and friendly staff help create a positive camping experience.
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Reviews
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Brent
07/23/2024
Fitzroy is an amazing park with fantastic staff. The campsites were decent, we had one that backed on to carp creek. The facilities were Always clean and well marked out on the map. Like at every provincial park the staff were Always friendly and helpful. The park store had some food, fitzroy merchandise and ice cream. The beach was well maintained and the water was clean. Easy access to the ottawa river which was amazing. There is a huge waterfall just past the first island that's a must see and a short Paddle to Alexandria made for an interesting adventure and a great fishing story. Thank you park staff for an amazing weekend.
Sue Allen
07/23/2024
Clean and relatively quiet, however the section we were in offered very limited privacy and was not close to the swim area. Walking or biking to the beach or store was challenging (dangerous at spots) since there were no trails or shortcuts which forced us to walk on the park roads with quite a bit of traffic. Both beaches were clean and the water was great for swimming but the smaller beach had an unexpected "industrial view" of the huge hydroelectric dam. The larger beach was very nice, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed kayaking from there. He fished while taking in the beauty of the Ottawa River. Park staff were very friendly and clearly took pride in their work. The Park Store was very well stocked too.
Sean Berry
08/11/2024
Cons: -Feels like you're camping in a community park (ie, limited shade, limited privacy, doesn't have a "camping" feel) - Comfort station showers are inconsistent. Pros: -Beautiful scenery along the Mississippi River -Sites were clean -Close to a lot of fun things outside of the park -The park had lots of room to walk/bike. -Lots of wildlife! Average park with average amenities. Great jumping point to visit other places nearby.
Al Kyle
09/08/2024
Facilities needs to be renovated as they look very aged. Water pressure was very low, and not usable during peak times. Road has a lot of potholes. Campsite lacks signage on intersections and somewhat hard to find site #. Sites are not that secluded. Fire pit was full of ashes, and needs to be cleaned. This was close to Ottawa, so it was convenient to stay here when you'll be visiting the city. This park is dog friendly. Park staff were friendly and had a mini boot to show for kids (animal fur).
Amy Bartlett
08/23/2024
A favourite campground less than an hour from Ottawa— spots 18 and 13 by the river are some of my faves— really special to camp beside the flowing water