October 24, 2025

RRCA's Charlottenburgh Park in South Glengarry

After providing thousands of visitors from near and far with recreational access to nature, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) recently wrapped up another camping and boating season at its Conservation Areas.

“This was our 46th boating season at Gray’s Creek, and our 19th camping season at Charlottenburgh Park,” says Josianne Sabourin, RRCA’s Executive Assistant. 

Located just east of Cornwall, Gray’s Creek’s marina offers 128 open slips, a launch ramp, and direct access to the St. Lawrence River for day and seasonal boaters.

Charlottenburgh Park, near Summerstown, welcomed approximately 4,000 campers this year. Overall, the Park’s beach, boat launch, and nature trails are enjoyed by over 20,000 visitors each year. 

“While the Park’s campground and beach are now closed for the season, its six-kilometre trail system remains open year-round at no cost,” adds Sabourin. 

Dogs are also welcome on nature trails at Charlottenburgh Park and Gray’s Creek. Visitors are reminded to please pick up after their pets and keep their dogs on a two-metre leash. Dogs are not permitted at RRCA’s other Conservation Area – Cooper Marsh – due to the sensitive nature of the habitat.

RRCA’s Conservation Areas welcomed a combined 173,500 visitors in 2024 and provided summer employment for 15 students in 2025. Job postings for next summer will appear on RRCA’s social media and website at rrca.on.ca in the new year.

A not-for-profit charitable organization providing community-led, watershed-based natural resource management, the RRCA conserves and manages environmentally significant land to provide recreation and eco-tourism opportunities, increase forest cover, protect habitat, and mitigate natural hazards like flooding and erosion. For more information visit rrca.on.ca or contact (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca.