Top-rated campgrounds near Bathurst
1. Clearwater Park
Top-rated campgrounds near Bathurst
1. Clearwater Park
The best camping near Bathurst with horseback riding guide
Where to go
Sugarloaf Provincial Park
Sugarloaf Provincial Park sits north in New Brunswick’s Appalachian Mountains. Well-known for its mountain biking, Sugarloaf is home to Atlantic Canada’s first lift service mountain bike park. Book a bike rental, hit the trails, and stay at nearby campsites, chalets, and rustic shelters. Summers at Sugarloaf bring bird watching, trail exploration, and wildlife, while winter sets the stage for skiing, snow tubing, fat bikes, and more. Don’t miss this epic epicenter of outdoor fun when camping near Bathurst.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Stretched along the Acadian Coastal Drive, Kouchibouguac National Park blends biodiversity with Mi’gmaq and Acadian culture. Wander among estuaries, sand dunes, and oceanfront beaches, ending the night under shimmering stars at the Dark Sky Preserve. Offering year-round adventures, choose from over 300 campsites including full-service hookups, unserviced sites, and primitive camping. Three on-site roofed accommodation options include cabin rentals, rustic shelters, and dreamy tear-drop shaped hammocks. With other nearby camping options, Acadian adventure awaits 120 kilometres south of Bathurst.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Ridges, valleys, plateaus, and peaks form Mount Carleton Provincial Park, west of Bathurst. Known for its maintained winter trails, campers can snowmobile up to and around the park. Winter camping is popular with opportunities to ski, snowshoe, and ice fish. Campers should have winter wilderness experience and be prepared for unmaintained campsites with limited amenities. Summers welcome campers to explore various campground options and cabin rentals while hiking diverse trails like Caribou Brook Trail with the chance to see a moose!
When to go
The best time to camp near Bathurst is from late spring to early fall. Warmer weather allows campers to enjoy beach days, extended hikes, picturesque picnics, and countless campsites. Temperatures reach their peak in July around 25°C and begin to cool in October, dropping below 0°C overnight. When December hits, campers can expect consistent negative temperatures around the clock and should be well equipped to weather the winter until late April.