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Red Rock Retreat Campground

59 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres · Charlottetown, PE

Red Rock retreat is nestled on a hillside overlooking the Mayfield valley, offering our guests beautiful sunsets in a quiet relaxing atmosphere. Far enough away from the hustle and bustle, but centrally located just minutes from neighbouring Cavendish and it's sandy beaches, many golf courses & the famous boardwalk shopping area. Upon your return to Red Rock Retreat you'll find plenty to do for the young and young at heart. From our large outdoor play area to our heated swimming pool we have something for everyone. If you're looking for a quiet campground in Cavendish, come visit and we're sure you'll enjoy one of your most relaxing vacations.

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New Glasgow Highlands Campground

16 sites · RVs17 acres · Lot 23, PE

Our campground is maintained by us to achieve camping excellence for you. Our campground is small and unique. We specialize in relaxing, quiet camping, clean and well maintained facilities. The Highlands is carved into a sheltered southern-slope of an Acadian Forest. Mature stands of Maple, Birch, Spruce and Pine provide maximum buffer between sites. Share the woodland habitat with native wildlife and the Lady Slipper Orchid. At the end of the day enjoy a quiet relaxing evening around a campfire. Make a Reservation or View our Image Gallery

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The Red Fox Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Charlottetown, PE

The Red Fox Campground is located on the Green Gables Region, right next to the Prince Edward National Park. We have 25 spacious sites for Tents, Rv’s and Glamping tents. Each site have electricity and water near by. The campground has treed areas to camp and hang hammocks and beautiful gardens with fully equipped glamping tents. We are a pet friendly campground and there is free wifi and hot showers. The campground is 4 minutes drive from The National Park where you can enjoy beautiful beaches like Brackley and Stanhope. The trail of the famous Island Walk is less than a km away as well as the path of the Confederation Trail. We are few kilometres from the beautiful picturesque town North Rustico and a 17 min drive to Cavendish, famous for their Music Festivals. We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and ZERO tolerance for discrimination in any form.

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Regulars Homestead

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Malpeque, PE

Welcome to the homestead! This property is heaven on earth. A gorgeous 3 acre, pet friendly (a livestock guardian dog is present on the property) this hidden paradise is a 5 minute walk to a quiet beach, or a 10 minute drive to the beautiful, public Cabot beach. The property includes an array of solar panels, a greenhouse and garden, as well as a large barn, and smaller coop housing over 50 beautiful white chantecler chickens (the best natural alarm clock)! Many varities of plants and trees provide privacy, shade as well as a lovely view. Enjoy a quiet walk down the dirt road (maybe find a geocache) and enjoy your stay on our little piece of heaven!

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EarthSea

1 site · Lodging6 acres · Lot 67, PE

On the edge of the Devil’s Punchbowl in Prince Edward Island, EarthSea is a place focused on living simple, happy and healthy. The property is on the Beaverbrook with a small pond on the north side and throughout the rest of the land there is a magical spruce grove to walk about. Inspired by the fantasy saga “EarthSea” by Ursula LeGuin, this 6 acre property was bought with the intention to live differently. The intention of being close with oneself, with those you love and those you live life with. EarthSea is about the magic within ourselves, our relationships with others and our connection to nature. Off grid, creative design, affordable function and self reliance lay at the heart of what is happening here. I chose to change lifestyles after becoming burnt by average daily grind. For me, going slower, staying closer, and living simply is healing and feels like a healthier way forward. I live on the EarthSea land on “The Homestead” in a shipping container home with my little family. Together we are building EarthSea to be a place for people to try living in alternate ways and learn about offgrid and solar powered living. I invite people to ask questions and learn more by seeing someone who is doing it and how! It is also about the magic of nature and the power of walking barefoot in the grass. It is about being aware of how much water I am consuming and generating my own power. Cultivating as much of my food as I can, and recycling and using what I have first before jumping to the box store. Come rest yourself, you deserve it. What an intense ride this life can be! EarthSea currently has one rentable unit - The Yurt with tenting sites not far behind. The big dream is to create multiple unique units for people to consider as housing possibilities.Learn more about this land:An authentic Mongolian Yurt nestled on the edge of The Devil's Punchbowl in Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island. Many walking trails, including the trails in The Devil's Punchbowl, are in the area and the Cavendish Beach National Park is just a 10-minute drive. EarthSea is a 6-acre wooded property on the edge of the Beaverbrook. Many animals are about and every morning greets you with a symphony of birds. Sunsets and campfires to end the day paired with sleeping under the open tono (centre of roof) is truly a recipe for romance. Walking into the 16ft. diameter, the yurt is like walking into a love-filled embrace. The yurt was handcrafted from natural material in Mongolia., with songs of peace and love sung into each painted design. If you are looking for a unique change of pace, this off-grid stay will help re-ground you. I live at the other end of the EarthSea property in an off-grid tiny home with my small family. When possible I love to share my lifestyle, living small, off-grid, and in an alternative way to those who are interested in knowing more. We provide 69 L of potable water at a time. You are encouraged to watch your consumption, but refills are available at my well. The yurt accommodates two people but 4 more people are welcome to put tents up on-site for an extra 20 dollars per person. Multiple night discounts are available

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Summer Winds

19 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Charlottetown, PE

14 acre park like setting with open and treed campsites. We have 5 small cottages on the property, a paddle boat pond, walking trail and access to the shoreline. Our water is located at the mouth of the Cardigan River so you get warm water on a falling tide and salty cool water on the rise. Come join us!

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PEI Bush Camping

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · Charlottetown, PE

My property is a 4 acre patch of bush in Prince Edward Island. It has a road large enough to park an RV. It is perfect for off the grid camping. It is close to Milligans Wharf. Conway Narrows is also close. It is between Charlottetown and North Cape. I intend to build a cottage there in the future. There are lots of interesting beaches and scenery nearby!

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Acadian Coastal Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Murray Corner, NB

Travelling and Enjoying the east coast is something we love….so we bought our dream vacation spot and quickly realized that others might enjoy it as well. Enjoy the quiet skyline and maybe even catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. Our grass lots are backed with lush Appalachian forest and leads way to a slow brook where you can wade with the tide or try your hand at fishing or simply sit by the fire and enjoy the solitude. Check in is self guided as there is no host on site but you'll find it simple as all sites, as well as the toilet area is well marked with signage. This doesn’t mean we aren’t here to help, you can reach us 24/7 via telephone/text or email. It makes for the perfect spot to experience quiet private east coast living. We are Located just off the Acadian Coastal Drive and minutes from the beautiful Fundy shore. You can bring your tent, RV, van or camper and choose from 4 fantastic sites. 1-30 amp service, 2 roadside non-serviced as well as one privative forested site. All sites are equipped with a fire pit and access to our large off grid restroom. Wood is available for purchase if you didn’t bring your own! You can also explore New Brunswick with a drive on Acadian Coastal Drive ·Appalachian Range Route · Fundy Coastal Drive · Miramichi River Route or Fundy Coastal Drive Stop by and visit Murray Corner Provincial park for a swim and watch the tide roll out. Looking to see multiple provinces?? We are in the perfect spot to see all of what the East coast has to offer. View PEI’s spectacular Confederation Bridge from the shoreline and take a drive to PEI which is only minutes from us. Mainland Nova Scotia is less than a 30 minute drive and if your adventurous and want to drive the Cabot Trail then you can reach Cape Breton Island in under 2 hours! Catch a Ferry to Newfoundland if your heart desires. PEAK SEASON (May 1- Sept 31) OFF GRID (Oct 1 -Dec 31 and March 15 - April 31) CLOSED for winter (Dec 31- March 14) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Kindly bring your own plastic/compostable bags for the toilet are as these may not always be available on site. There is no potable water on site however, we do have an out building with compostable toilet, shower/change area. Free Showers and potable water available at Murray provincial park during peak season.

Winterbay Campground and Cottages

1 site · Lodging7 acres · Millcove, PE

This property is almost 8 acres on Winterbay. A calm bay that you could boat, kayak, paddleboard or sail. Or travel 5 minutes to the the world renowned beaches of our national park. Winterbay Campground is within a 15 minute drive to Charlottetown and a 35 minute drive to the Cavendish beach music festival. We have cottages and campsites ranging from serviced to unserviced.

The best camping near L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site guide

Overview

About

L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site is a cultural landscape that embraces the landscape near Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, that author L. M. Montgomery knew so well and made famous in her “Anne of Green Gables” books. The designated area includes the Green Gables house, Montgomery’s Cavendish home, and several landscape features such as the Haunted Wood Trail, Balsam Hollow Trail and Lover’s Lane, dear to Montgomery and familiar to her readers. The Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home The Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home is the farm of Montgomery’s maternal grandparents where she lived for the first 37 years of her life. This farmscape incorporates the ruins of the house and farm buildings that existed in Montgomery’s time, as well as the wooded groves and pathways described in her stories. Please note: This site is not included in the Discovery Pass or the Green Gables Heritage Place entry fee. Green Gables Heritage Place The second area encompasses Green Gables, the neighbouring farmstead which inspired the setting of Montgomery’s most famous novel, "Anne of Green Gables" published in 1908. The site includes the house in its natural setting with surroundings that inspired both her imagination and her fiction including the Haunted Wood, the site of the schoolhouse, Lover’s Lane and the babbling brook. Together these landscapes evoke both Montgomery’s real life and the fictional world she created.

When to go

The best time to visit L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site is during the summer months when Prince Edward Island's weather is most inviting. The site's lush landscapes are in full bloom, and the warm climate allows for a comfortable exploration of the grounds. Avoid visiting during the off-season when some areas may be less accessible due to weather conditions.

Know before you go

Check for any closures or service disruptions before your visit, especially following events like Hurricane Fiona.
Accessibility may vary across different areas of the site; inquire ahead for specific needs.
While the site is not included in the Discovery Pass, separate entry fees apply for Green Gables Heritage Place.
Contact the site directly at 902-963-2231 for the most current hours of operation and information.
Remember to respect the natural and cultural heritage of the site during your visit.