The Five Mile Rapids campsite sits along the Petawawa River within Algonquin Park, positioned near one of the route's most enjoyable stretches of whitewater. Despite its name, Five Mile Rapids runs approximately 3.

8 kilometres, carrying paddlers along a swift, flowing current that is widely praised as accessible and fun for novice whitewater canoeists.

Subsurface rocks can catch an inattentive canoe, so a degree of caution remains warranted even on this relatively forgiving section.

The surrounding Petawawa River corridor is considered one of Ontario's premier wilderness paddling routes, offering rugged and scenic backcountry travel. Campsites in this area provide access to the river's natural beauty and the broader Algonquin interior.