Located in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this is a quiet family campground with the mountains as a backdrop by the Chéticamp River. Approximately 8 km north of the village of Chéticamp.
122 sites (most have fireplaces) with 69 tenting, 24 hook-up sites (E, W, Se; 15 & 30 amp),14 with electrical, 10 oTENTiks and 5 equipped camping sites. Accessible sites are available.
Campground Services:- Washrooms with hot showers and flush toilets
- Potable water
- Kitchen shelters with picnic tables and wood stoves
- Visitor Centre close by with nature bookstore and family corner and Wi-Fi
- Playground
- Firewood
- Nearby in Cheticamp (10 minutes): laundry, camping supplies, internet, groceries, gas station, and restaurants
- Cell phone reception varies within campground
Activities:- Interpretive programming in July and August including nature presentations, discovery zones, tea talks and a weekly campfire.
- Nearby: daily guided plant walks ($7.30) and adventure night hikes ($14.70) mid-June to mid-September, geocaching.
- In Cheticamp: golf, sandy swimming beach, cultural museums, whale tours, craft shops.
- Get the whole family involved in geocaching to find Parka’s hat and learn to identify 5 native trees. Earn a Parks Canada souvenir and have a ton of fun!
There are several walking/hiking trails, including:
• Acadian for panoramic views of the coastline
• Salmon Pools for an easier hike along the river.
• Skyline (a 15-minute drive away) for a truly magnificent view of ocean & mountains.
Reservations: (877) 737-3783 (
May 20 - Oct 10)
GPS Location: N46 39.121 W60 57.211
Facilities / Services:- Accessible
- Bilingual/Multilingual staff available
- Pets welcome
Amenities:- Flush toilets
- Playground
- Showers (Free)
- Electrical hook-up
- Sewage hook-up
- Water hook-up
- Unserviced
- Cooking shelter
- Open sites
- Shaded sites
Detailed Information:- This property accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Debit card.
- Activities: Fishing, Hiking
- Admission: Plus park entry fee; discount for 7 nights or more.
- Directions: North of Chéticamp at park entrance.