Rene Brunelle Park - Owl's Nest Campground
Cochrane · ON
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 17, 2026
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Key campground facts
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Price
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Facility phone
705-367-2692
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Can you camp here?
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Access and vehicle suitability
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Will my vehicle fit?
RV
Yes
Source: Ontario Parks (official park pages)
Trailer
Yes
Source: Ontario Parks (official park pages)
Season and hours
Season opens
2026-05-15
Source: Ontario Parks (official park pages)
Season closes
2026-09-27
Source: Ontario Parks (official park pages)
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Where it is
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Province / territory
ON
County
Cochrane
Elevation
758 ft
Coordinates
49.42858, -82.13981
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Published record details
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Campsites stated by the park
105 sites
Electrical campsites
60 sites
Pull-through campsites
10 sites
Car camping campsites
88 sites
Comfort stations
1
Vault toilets
13
Trailer dump stations
1
Park stores
1
Picnic shelters
1
Park size
3015 ha
Year established
1957
Official park name
René Brunelle Provincial Park
Open season as published
May 15, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Park phone
705-367-2692
Current notices from the source
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Roofed accommodation at this park
- Rustic Cabins — 1 at park
Activities the source lists
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Discovery Program
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Winter Activities
Facilities as published
- The comfort station and showers are barrier-free, and we offer a barrier free campsite.
- Our comfort station has flush toilets, mirrors, sinks, hand sanitizer and hand dryers, showers, and is barrier-free.
- Our day use area offers lots of room for picnics, with shaded areas along the shore, as well as a large children's playground.
- All park outhouses have flush toilets, sinks, mirrors, and hand sanitizer.
- There are washers and dryers, laundry tub and a laundry soap dispenser with common detergents for sale at all comfort stations.
- The Park Store is found in the Main Gate House. A variety of supplies are available, from key needs like ice, bug spray and suntan lotion, to coffee, ice-cream and candy. You will also find a variety of Ontario Parks merchandise for the whole family.
- Relax in the shade of our Picnic shelter on Phipps Point there is always a gentle breeze blowing and a great view of the lake. Reservations can be made online or by phone .
Camping information as published
- Car Camping: The Park has 105 secluded campsites, the majority with electricity, and all at a convenient distance from hot showers, laundromat and flush toilets. Seasonal campsites are also available.
- Group Camping: One of the best group campsites in any park, this group site is beautiful, with its own beach that faces the undeveloped and wild north shore of the park and Remi Lake. The site is separate from the main campground, is well landscaped and slopes down gently to the sand at the water's edge. It can accommodate 20 trailers or more and is suitable for weddings, reunions and work retreats. Reservations can be made online or by phone , or by calling the park directly at 705-367-2692.
- Rustic Cabins: The camp cabin is a rustic one room cabin with a rustic wood interior. The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed.
- Rustic Cabins: High quality mattresses will provide a comfy night's sleep. The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.
- Rustic Cabins: Visitors should bring their own bedding, food, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and other personal items.
- Rustic Cabins: There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 3-night minimum stay on long weekends.
- Rustic Cabins: Please note that smoking is prohibited. No tents are permitted on site.
- Rustic Cabins: Space for one vehicle on site and one located off site.
- Rustic Cabins: Reservations can be made online or by phone .
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Is this place right for you?
Experience & practicality
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Experience
Published recreation and setting.
4.4/ 10
Documented depth: 7 of 16 evidence weight, from 12 published facts. A low number means little is published, not that the place is poor.
Why
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking / canoeing
- Swimming
- Boating
- OHV riding
- Wildlife watching
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- Stargazing
- Climbing
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Skiing
Practicality
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5.6/ 10
100% of the 8 published facts are positive, scaled by how much is documented (56% of the 16-weight target). Thin data coverage · 19 still unpublished. A thin record reads low because little is published, not because the place is poor.
Why
- Restroom
- Electric hookup
- RV friendly
- Dump station
- Shower
- Trailer friendly
- Laundry
- Picnic table
Fully supported: both dimensions earned a score from 20 published facts.
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground.
- Located in Cochrane, ON at 758 ft.
- Source lists 8 recreation activities here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
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Last source update
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