Paddlers coming to experience the Ottawa River are most welcome at OWL Rafting! In our paddler’s camping area you will find picnic tables, a fire pit, covered sink area for dishes, shared charging station and garbage & recycling bins. Trailers & RVs are welcome at no extra cost.
Learn more about the history of the Ottawa River.
Upon arrival, Please check in at our main office & boutique to procure your car tag.
The OWL Team appreciates reservations made in advance, to expedite the check-in process, and get you on the water sooner.
Off Season Paddler Camping in affect until May 2025 – $10 / person / night.
Paddler Camping
Cost:
- $20 / Adult per night
- $10 / Child per night
- $300 /person per season – apply here
Paddler Camping with Breakfast
Join us for our delicious breakfast buffet overlooking the water, with delicious tea, or local coffee.
Cost: $20 -$35/ person per night
Add Ons: Dinner $35
Paddler Shuttle with BBQ Pontoon Cruise
There is more beyond the normal takeout. Muskrat rapid, beautiful sandy beaches, and a short paddle to our pontoon boats. Enjoy a meal and relax as we shuttle you back to the OWL Resort.
Cost: $50 / person
Dates: Seven days a week, May – September
Exclusivity is available for groups or clubs who pre-book. If interested, consult your club’s coordinator to initiate a booking.
Paddling Instruction
Cost: from $275 / person
Dates: Seven days a week, May – September
Our sister company Madawaska Kanu centre offers one or multi-day kayak and canoe clinics with certified CKC Instructors who are experts in Freestyle and River running. Depending on your goals and the water levels, it is possible to do a full run of the Main or Middle Channel of the Ottawa, stopping at play spots along the way, or park and play to work on freestyle skills.
Gift Card
Contribute to your next paddling trip in your OWL bank account to ensure we keep your vacation plans alive. Apply this to any future trip or package.
Things to remember:
- Please check in at our front desk upon arrival.
- Bring your own camping equipment.
- Amenities such as bathroom and showers are centrally located.
- We ask that you be self sufficient at your campsite. This includes cleaning your dishes at your site and properly disposing of your garbage.
- Personal fires are not permitted, there are three fire pits for you to enjoy.
- Respect our quiet hours of 11:00pm midweek and 1:00am Friday/Saturday.
- We do not allow dogs left on-site unattended.
River Access:
When you stay with us at OWL Rafting, you are supporting your paddling community by allowing Madawaska Kanu Centre and OWL Rafting to continue to offer FREE river access at both McCoy’s and Black Chute put-ins. We have provided this access since we first discovered the rapids on the Ottawa in 1974. When you camp with us you help contribute to our philosophy that the river should be accessible to everyone.
Any commercial use must be prearranged with OWL Rafting. Inflatables are not allowed, no overnight camping at either river access, please obey speed limits.
Thank you!
