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Camping
Campground opens April 1st and closes the last Sunday in October.
262 sites, 152 with electrical hook up.
Group Camping
There are two group sites, #401 accommodates 12-60 people
and #402 accommodates up to 40. Water must be brought in,
and there are partajohns on site. The area is rustic and wooded,
separate from the other campground. It is a 5 minute drive
to both the beach and comfort stations. For reservations,
call the park directly at (519) 674-1750.
Picnics and Day Use
Rondeau has numerous picnic areas. Visitors can choose from
picnic areas that are situated facing Lake Erie or Rondeau
Bay.
Electric Sites - 152 sites with
electricity,
Visitor Centre
Year round Visitor Centre that is open daily. You can explore
Natural History and live animal displays; listen to the sights
and sounds of many species of birds from our bird viewing
area, that overlooks a bird garden.
Barrier Free Access
Showers, Comfort Station, Laundromat, Park Store, Visitor
Centre,
Facilities Friends of Rondeau Bookstore, Visitor Centre washrooms,
Tulip Tree Trail, Waterfowl hunting blind. (all-terrain wheelchair
is available for use from the Visitor Centre)
Park Store
Park Store sells a variety of sundry and camping supplies,
as well as basic grocery items. They also provide numerous
souvenir and clothing choices, which include the entire Ontario
Parks Merchandise line. A fairly extensive snack bar is also
available, where you can get your favourite fast food/junk
food fix. Don't forget the ice cream! Check out what's new
each week.
Visitors can also stop by the Friends of Rondeau gift store
while at the Visitor Centre. They carry a variety of items
for the Nature enthusiast
and souvenir hunter. For the avid birder, this is the place
to look for field guides, check lists, bird feeders, clothing
and much more. If you're looking for something unique for
yourself or as a gift, this is the place to be. Watch for
their annual Christmas sale.
Showers
Yes. They are located in each of the comfort stations within
the campground.
Flush Toilets
All comfort stations are equipped with flush toilets. Remote
areas, trails and during winter operation, facilities are
equipped with drop tubes or utilize porta-johns.
Laundromat
Yes. In each of the comfort stations in the campground.
Play Area
2 play areas, one located across from the campground beside
the playground picnic shelter behind the churches, and has
jungle gym type equipment. The second is located beside the
North Bay picnic shelter on Rondeau Road and has numerous
swings. Both have vault toilets nearby.
Boat Launch
Yes and is located near the park entrance on Rondeau Bay.
Due to flucuating water levels, the ramp is most suited to
smaller watercraft. (19ft. and under) Larger watercraft ramp
access, and boat slips are available nearby.
Rentals
PFD Loan Service For a $25 refundable
deposit, visitors can borrow a properly fitted PFD for themselves
and their children. Staff can provide additional information
and can outfit visitors with a PFD at the Main Gate.
OFAH Tackle Share For a $25 refundable
deposit, visitors can borrow basic fishing equipment including
a rod, reel and tackle to children and new anglers. Stop by
the main office for more information.
Four picnic shelters can be reserved. (A fee does apply,
contact the park office).
Off Season
Main roadways plowed (some roads gated during winter season),
Winter Fees charged, Washroom facilities available through
use of vault toilets and porta-johns, Trails remain open,
Visitor Centre open on weekends, Friends of Rondeau Bookstore
open on weekends.
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