Campground Reviews

Aug 11, 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Cardinal KOA! Lots of activities and the staff are very friendly.
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent place
Aug 10, 2024
Aug 10, 2024
We checked in Monday and we were later told by another camper that the pool was not accessible. The clerk doing our check in never mentioned anything. The main attraction to this location is the pool and splash pad. Pool was accessible again with freezing water on Wednesday. Most activities cost extra $$ at this location and the daily fee for visitors is overly priced at $15/day. Will not return!
Aug 10, 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Cardinal KOA. A lot of pride is taken to keep the campground clean and it is well taken care of. A lot of fun activities to do with the kids.
Aug 10, 2024
Heated pool is colder than the St Lawrence
Aug 10, 2024
Pool was being filled as we arrived with garden hoses. Instead of paying a couple hundred dollars to simply get a water truck in. Pool heater didn’t get turned on until the next day. Water was freezing cold of course. We go with friends and their children and it was horrible for the kids. If they could change the times they pump the septic right beside the pool that would make more sense.
Aug 10, 2024
Very clean park, quiet and very friendly staff.
Aug 10, 2024
Aug 10, 2024
Very good campsites for kids disappointed the pool was not working the first day and cold the other day and you really need to do something about your chip stand your chicken fingers were horrible the membrane needs to be taken out before cooking we left one night early because of the storm that was coming one girl said they would give us a credit for one night when I went to the office they can't
Aug 08, 2024
A bit unreasonable to charge $15 for a 2 hour dinner visit by my son when he was not going to or used any of the facilities.
Aug 06, 2024
We had a very fun time especially our kids, Highly recommended �.
Aug 06, 2024
It is a great place for families with a large pool and many activities for children in the weekend. Expensive and no sites with sewers.
Aug 06, 2024
Aug 06, 2024
Fabulous camp ground for children. All services are well cared for and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.
Aug 06, 2024
Some of the sites could use some trees as they are not private or shaded at all. Otherwise we love Cardinal koa. It’s our go-to!
Aug 06, 2024
A wonderful family campground. The pool and splash pad area was so fun. The staff were efficient and friendly. We would definitely come back again!!! Great KOA!!
Aug 06, 2024
Aug 06, 2024
Our site A24 was great, but getting into it was a challenge. When people park their vehicles and they stick out past the end of their sites and the road being so narrow it was difficult backing into the spot. We had to put the truck off the road and into the trees in order to get into the site. Other than that it was a great stay!
Aug 05, 2024
Everything was great except for the WIFI very inconvenient for business people
Aug 05, 2024
Aug 05, 2024
We were impressed with how clean and comfortable the cabin was. It was equipped with pretty well everything we needed. Since visitors are told to eat outside, it would be handy to have a tray provided for moving the food and dishes. Our only real complain was the lack of internet services. We could log in to your network, but then we could not even get email. Even data on phone service was poor
Aug 05, 2024
Aug 04, 2024
Very welcoming. Very clean. The kids really enjoyed the pool, all play structures and activities. The pizza was excellent. Everything available on site, from propane tank, dryer & washer, food, lodging of all kinds. I highly recommend it if you have kids from newborn to 13 years old. Family oriented camping. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Thanks for an excellent summer vacation!
Aug 04, 2024
Un très beau camping!! Ça fait deux années que nous arrêtons sur notre road trip en Ontario les enfants adore!!!
Aug 03, 2024
En regardant les commentaires en anglais, je n'étais pas certaine de cet endroit. Nous avons été agréablement surpris. Le commerce est géré par une entreprise familiale d'origine chinoise qui s'active pour procurer aux clients un séjour agréable. Les toilettes et douches sont propres , malgré le veil âge des équipements. La piscine et le bouncing pillow amusent inlassablement les enfant
Aug 03, 2024
Aug 03, 2024
Washrooms were very clean.
Aug 03, 2024
Very sad to see in 2024 that the site is not accessible to wheelchair users. Front desk, store, washroom, showers not accessible. No ramps. I am not sure if that is legal.
Aug 03, 2024
A huge shout out to Brooklyn and Vanessa!! We had a bit of a mix up with our reservation (my bad), but these girls were on it and got us sorted!! Thank you so much!! �
Aug 01, 2024
Very clean and comfortable lodge, fun activities, and loved how all the KOA guests were friendly and respectful of the rules. Perfect for families.
Aug 01, 2024
We had a great time tenting at the Cardinal KOA! The sites are large and beautiful, there were lots of activities to keep the kids busy, and the facilities were clean and well kept.
Aug 01, 2024
My child was severely bullied by a group of 10 to 14-year-old boys as an entire hockey team was staying the same weekend as us. We expressed our concerns to management who tried their best to deal with the family, but nothing was done. I understand that they could not remove them because they were drunk, but I thought that KOA stood on zero tolerance for bullying. It was truly disgusting.
Aug 01, 2024
We enjoyed all the planned activities for the children. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The staff were excellent, friendly and very helpful. I will definitely be returning.
Aug 01, 2024
Aug 01, 2024
Aug 01, 2024
I have nothing bad to say, the camp ground is so well kept, clean and the staff is amazing, our kids had a blast.
Jul 30, 2024
Very clean, great activities for the kids!
Jul 30, 2024
We paid extra for a site with a patio. A lot of the patio stones we broken into sharp pieces. Those broke patio stone were also very wobbly cause many stumbles from me and my family. I also hung a hammock and was promptly told to take it done, stating that it causes damage to the trees. I was using tree friendly straps that are made specifically to protect trees, but the employee didn’t care.
Jul 30, 2024
Great stay! The campground was clean and there were a lot of things to do. Activities are affordable. Washrooms could use an update, including mirrors at adult height, but otherwise a fantastic experience!
Jul 29, 2024
Poor management and control of the park. Kids in charge to manage situations. Just pathetic. Constantly disappointing.
Jul 29, 2024
Very unpleasant stay, the staff was not welcoming and acted unprofessionally, they seem to have been policing the children visiting in an aggressive manner- Seasonal campers were not welcoming to visitors of the campground - Weird activity in the evening hours including a biker gang and then the activity of police. This is clearly not a family-friendly campground.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

There are rules in place to keep EVERYONE on the campground safe and happy. There was no biker gang, they were simply a group of motorcyclists visiting a family. The police were called to assist in enforcing rules to intoxicated campers at night. We pride ourselves on having kind staff.
Jul 29, 2024
Deluxe cabins were great and clean upon arrival. Only thing that was missing was shampoo/soap for the shower/tub. Tons of activities for the kids.
Jul 29, 2024
We had a fantastic time! The cabins are wonderful and it was a great place to spend time with a group of friends and their families. The kids are always so happy to be here! One suggestion is that the pool could use a little refreshing. We will be back!
Jul 29, 2024
Lovely campground and excellent accomadation. Clean facilities. Everything you need for your stay was provided.
Jul 29, 2024
The campground is perfect for families with kids under 12. Lots of fun activities to keep them entertained. The only downsides is the road in close proximity, noisy at times and the 1 dumping station next to the pool. Strong stench of urine if wind changes direction, very bad design.
Jul 29, 2024
Customer service speak only english, no french speaking in CANADA. Also in the activity hayride, the driver ´´refuse » to get another ride cause there wasant too much interets. Me and my kids we ve been waiting 30 min for our tour and cause we were 3 people left he didnt want to do it
Jul 29, 2024
We had a fun and relaxing stay, we love the shade of the trees and the kids loved the pool and other activities
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent stay! Amazing and clean park! We will be back!! Thank you!
Jul 27, 2024
The place is kept very clean, the staff are very friendly. The pool is kept clean and heated, a great place to stay. The only thing that could be better is if there was sewage. For the price.
Jun 03, 2026
a wonderful place for a family vacation
- Юра Саидмамбетов on Google
May 22, 2026
This is one of the best campgrounds that we've visited. The sites are large and shaded under mature pine trees. The playgrounds have a variety of play structures and games (e.g. jumping pads, mini-putt, gaga pit, go-cart). There are many activities for family everyday and every evening (e.g. fireworks, VR game). The outdoor pool is clean and heated so it can be enjoyed at any time of the season. The staffs are very friendly and approachable. The campground is well maintained and is only 45 minutes South of Ottawa. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend it to any family.
- Wenqian Han on Google
May 17, 2026
This was our final stop before crossing into the US, after a long drive from Sturgeon Falls we were given a warm welcome and guided to our site. The facilities were functional and clean. The amenities were spot on. 10/10 would stay here again!
- Gareth Douglas on Google