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Campgrounds and RV parks near Odessa, ON

87 campgrounds and RV Parks near Odessa, ON. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Odessa, ON

1000 Islands / Kingston KOA Holiday

Kingston, ON (12 km away)

$$$$$

(112 sites)

Loughborough Lake Holiday Park Campground

Loughborough Lake Holiday Park Campground

Ontario (15 km away)

$$$$$

Sun Retreats Hay Bay

Napanee, ON (24 km away)

$$$$$

(240 sites)

Rideau Acres Campground

Kingston, ON (24 km away)

$$$$$

(365 sites)

+10

Desert Lake Family Resort

Ontario (28 km away)

$$$$$

(145 sites)

+11

United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre and Park

United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre and Park

Bath, ON (33 km away)

$$$$$

(110 sites)

Accommodating Bay

Prince Edward, ON (40 km away)

Smugglers Cove RV Resort

Ontario (46 km away)

$$$$$

(128 sites)

+13

Woodland Park

Central Frontenac, ON (50 km away)

Westport, ON (52 km away)

(160 sites)

Cosmo Camping / 1000 Islands

Ontario (53 km away)

$$$$$

(173 sites)

Cosmo Camping

Lansdowne, ON (53 km away)

Most common amenities

Toilets Showers Playground Tables Pet friendly Dump station Grills Firewood Laundry Internet

Camping near Odessa, Ontario

Odessa is a small village in Loyalist Township, roughly twenty minutes west of downtown Kingston along Highway 401 in southeastern Ontario. For RV travellers, it works well as a quieter base for exploring the Kingston region, the Bay of Quinte, the Rideau Canal system, and the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. The surrounding area holds a strong mix of private RV parks and provincial parks. Options include Rideau Acres Campground on the outskirts of Kingston, the 1000 Islands / Kingston KOA Holiday close to town, and Loughborough Lake Holiday Park Campground on Loughborough Lake. Sun Retreats Hay Bay sits on the Bay of Quinte west of Odessa, and Desert Lake Family Resort operates on the south shore of Desert Lake near Hartington, a short drive from Frontenac Provincial Park. Most travellers combine one of these parks with day trips into Kingston for provisions, laundry, and attractions. The area is heavily seasonal, so trip timing and advance booking matter more than in year-round destinations further south.

Things to do near Odessa

Water dominates the itinerary. The Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence, the Rideau Canal locks, Lake Ontario, and inland lakes such as Loughborough and Desert Lake all support swimming, paddling, and fishing. Desert Lake Family Resort has a swimming beach, boat launch, and docks on the lake, plus a playground and camp store, which suits families with a mix of ages. Anglers target bass, pike, and walleye on the lake. On shore, Kingston delivers history: Fort Henry, the waterfront, and Thousand Islands boat cruises from Kingston or Gananoque. Frontenac Provincial Park is about a ten-minute drive from Desert Lake and offers hiking and interior canoe routes. Cyclists ride the Thousand Islands Parkway and the K&P Trail. In fall, leaf colour along the St. Lawrence and inland lakes is a common draw.

Camping spots and RV parks near Odessa, ON

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Seasonal patterns and camping windows

spring
March - May
10° / 1°C 77 mm
Parks reopen late April into May; cool nights
summer
June - August
25° / 14°C 82 mm
Peak season; book long weekends months ahead
fall
September - November
13° / 5°C 93 mm
Wettest season; leaf colour peaks in October
winter
December - February
-2° / -10°C 75 mm
Freezing and snowy; private RV parks closed

Camping around Odessa is a seasonal proposition. Private parks like Rideau Acres, the 1000 Islands / Kingston KOA Holiday, and Loughborough Lake Holiday Park Campground generally operate from spring through mid-fall, with typical seasons running from around late April or early May into October. Desert Lake Family Resort follows a similar spring-to-mid-October window, and exact opening and closing dates are posted on each operator's website. July and August bring the warmest weather and the busiest sites, especially on long weekends. Shoulder seasons work well for RV travellers who want cooler temperatures and easier bookings. In Kingston the average last spring frost falls around April 28, and frost normally returns on October 6, so early May and late September stays can be cool overnight and may see some site loops still closed or reopening for the shoulder period. Frontenac Provincial Park stays open year-round for backcountry use, but the private RV parks near Odessa close for winter. Winter RVing in the immediate area is limited.

Top Hosts near Odessa, ON

Lisa and Manny197 trips - Joined Jun 2019

There is a reason Lisa and Many are Superhosts! The smallest details were attended to. Right down to the Keurig with coffee and tea in a basket in the fridge. The Sprout trailer has a great layout and lots of space despite it’s compact size. We Will definitely be renting this cute trailer again.

Teresa B. - Aug 2026

We rented this trailer for a 3-night camping trip as a family of three with a toddler, and overall we had a great experience. The trailer was exceptionally clean and well cared for when we picked it up. It was stocked with all the essentials we needed, and we really appreciated the thoughtful extras like movies and games for rainy days. The owners were incredibly friendly, personable, and easy to deal with throughout both the pick-up and drop-off process. The trailer itself is newer, in great condition, and made for a comfortable camping experience. The only minor downside was that we found the mattress wasn’t the most comfortable. If you’re planning a longer stay, I’d recommend bringing a foam mattress topper for a better night’s sleep. Overall, we would happily rent this trailer again and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a clean, well-equipped, and small family-friendly camping trailer.

Julie S. - Aug 2026

Venture in our 23' Travel Trailer and Camp in Comfort

Travel Trailer in Napanee

5.0 (86)

Venture in our 23' Travel Trailer and Camp in Comfort

2019 · Sleeps 6

· 26.8 km

$115 CAD /night

Venture in our Like New 2020 Grand River Bunkhouse Ultra-Lite Series Travel Trailer

Travel Trailer in Greater-Napanee

4.9 (35)

Venture in our Like New 2020 Grand River Bunkhouse Ultra-Lite Series Travel Trailer

2020 · Sleeps 6

· 26.8 km

$110 CAD /night

Eric95 trips - Joined Jul 2021Superhost

Lovely rv for our trip. Eric was very helpful and easy to communicate with.

Pippa R. - Aug 2026

Easy to book. Thorough and helpful walk through at pick up. Responsive to an inquiry while I was on the road. Good size for family of 4

John H. - Jul 2026

Class C in Kingston

4.9 (44)

Cooper's Sunseeker Class C

2016 · Sleeps 5

· 11.1 km

$200 CAD /night

How to book campgrounds near Odessa

The private Kingston-area parks each run their own reservation systems. Rideau Acres Campground, the 1000 Islands / Kingston KOA Holiday, Loughborough Lake Holiday Park Campground, Desert Lake Family Resort, and Sun Retreats Hay Bay all accept reservations directly through their own websites, and the KOA can also be booked through the KOA app. Booking policies, deposits, and long-weekend rules vary by operator, so check each site before locking in dates. Ontario Parks properties, including Frontenac Provincial Park, use the Ontario Parks reservation service, which opens a rolling five-month booking window at 7:00 a.m. ET on the day the window opens. For prime summer weekends, sites can fill within minutes of opening at popular parks, so plan to book early. Midweek availability is generally easier, even in peak season.

What to expect on the ground

Sites near Odessa range from full-service RV resorts to rustic provincial park loops. Expect a mix of gravel and grass pads, seasonal trailers, and a heavy family presence in summer. Desert Lake Family Resort lists 145 sites, most with water and electric hookups rather than full sewer connections, alongside tent sites and cottages. Amenities at the private parks in this region typically include flush toilets, hot showers, laundry, a dump station, Wi-Fi of variable quality, a camp store, playground, and beach or pool. Cell coverage is generally solid near the 401 corridor and thins on inland lakes. Bring bug spray for late spring and early summer, layers for cool nights even in July, and reservations for any long weekend. Firewood is usually sold on site, and moving firewood between regions is discouraged to limit invasive pests.

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