Riverside gay campground
Nestled halfway between Ottawa and Toronto is an all-male getaway that recently celebrated its first anniversary.
The secluded attraction is cradled by vast swaths of pristine old-growth forest, and a hike on site will guarantee sightings of otters, wild turkeys and, of course, plenty of bears.
Riverside RV Campground pitched its tent just outside the village of Tweed last year, and this gay-owned and -operated camping destination has grown exponentially ever since.
Co-owners Derek Meade and Clint St Germain say they noticed a lack of options for homo-minded nature lovers on the route between the provincial and federal capitals. In June they lit Riverside’s first bonfire in the Land O&#; Lakes region.
Although the site is located in a rural area, the founders say they have not encountered any homophobia or resistance from Tweed residents.
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ABOUT RIVERSIDE
In order for Riverside to be a secure, secure and fun environment for everyone, we request all campers to please abide by the Park Policies.
1. Age Requirement:
Riverside is a private, members only campground and safe space for gay and bisexual adult men 19+.
2. Visitors & Guests:
All visitors & guests must pre-register and any outstanding fees are to be paid upon arrival. Park access past PM will only be granted to registered guests or guests with a current reservation. We reserve the right to oppose service to anyone. Slow arrivals will be accommodated with advance notice. Please make arrangements with the Office.
3. Check In/Out:
Check out for campers is AM, and check in is pm, however you may still use the facilities until PM.
4. Public Conduct:
Respecting the boundaries & sensibilities of ALL our campers, Riverside has a no public sex policy. Sexual activity is not permitted in common areas of the park, i.e. the Shower House, Pool, Pavilion, etc. That's what Tents, Trailers & Nau
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Riverside Campground
This campground is closed. See this list for current Q campgrounds in Atlantic Canada.
In June , Wayves interviewed Riverside Campground owner Dennis Douglas.
Did you camp as a child? What was it like? Did you camp after you came out as gay? I camped all the time as a child. And used to camp at gay campgrounds in Ontario, and The Mermaid And The Cow Campground, right around the corner in Scotsburn. It's now closed.
How prolonged have you been running a campground? This is our 5th year.
Do you mind being tied down by being in the hospitality industry? We also own a motel in Pictou, The Lionstone Inn. I love running our own business and possess learned many things about human nature from being in the hospitality business for the last 12 years now.
What makes your campground a gay campground? Our clients are gay, we're gay, we proudly fly our gay flags and only accept gay or gay friendly reservations.
Are straights welcome too? How do you make sure you don’t get homophobic guests? Straights are welcome; homophobic guests haven't been a probl