Beach Camping in Bay of Fundy , New Brunswick: Best Beach Campsites 2026

Set up camp right on the edge of the Bay of Fundy and wake up to the sound of the world’s highest tides. With over 20 beach camping options in this area, you’ll find sites where the sand meets the forest and tide pools stretch for metres at low tide. Average sites run about $75/night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. Bring your dog, enjoy a hot shower, and end the day around a campfire—most campgrounds allow all three. Top picks like Pickles Place (10 reviews), Loriella Farm (4 reviews), and Beautiful Bay of Fundy offgrid (2 reviews) get consistent praise for easy access to the water and quiet spots to watch the tides roll in. Swim, hike the rugged coastline, or spot seabirds—there’s no shortage of ways to fill your days here.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Adirondack chairs and spot for campfire right at the waters edge

Set up camp right on the edge of the Bay of Fundy and wake up to the sound of the world’s highest tides. With over 20 beach camping options in this area, you’ll find sites where the sand meets the forest and tide pools stretch for metres at low tide. Average sites run about $75/night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $40. Bring your dog, enjoy a hot shower, and end the day around a campfire—most campgrounds allow all three. Top picks like Pickles Place (10 reviews), Loriella Farm (4 reviews), and Beautiful Bay of Fundy offgrid (2 reviews) get consistent praise for easy access to the water and quiet spots to watch the tides roll in. Swim, hike the rugged coastline, or spot seabirds—there’s no shortage of ways to fill your days here.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pickles Place

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1 site · Tent, RV · Digby, NS

We have a half acre lake front lot with privacy. We have access directly to the lake from the lot and a laneway for a small boat as well. There is fishing, paddle boarding, boating, hiking and walking on these quiet roads in the wilderness. The Bay of Fundy is down the road maybe 2-5 min. If you want peace and quiet then here it is, a nice fresh lot on a lake out in the middle of no where. We DO NOT have any any of the equipment (kayaks, paddle boards and fishing equip) there you must bring your own. There is no washroom or electricity yet, so please be aware of this.

2. Bear River Millyard Resort &RV Park

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2 sites · Tents · Digby, NS

Listing description Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. This peaceful and relaxing environment immerses you in nature and provides plenty to see and do. Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Bird Watching, Bike Rides, Hikes, Wine Tasting, Getting lost in Town, Famous Digby Scallops, Enjoy sunsets over the water However if you do want to explore further there is plenty to do in Digby and the Annapolis Valley - Book on our site brmillyard

3. Escape from Reality

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1 site · Tent · Kingston Parish, NB

Learn more about this land: Enjoy an extremely unique opportunity to camp on Long Island, NB! This primitive site is on a 7-mile long island, with two nature preserves, an abundance of flora, and no vehicles, no people, just peace. For the purist. You will need your own watercraft to access the site or someone to transport and pick you up at the end of your camping trip. A 1 kilometre hike is also necessary to get to the site. The site is located on Long Island near Saint John, New Brunswick. Long Island in the Kennebecasis River was once a thriving farming settlement. Now it's a mecca for hikers!  Find out more about Long Island by reading more here.

4. Island Breeze Campground

10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · NS

Located just minutes from the beach on the Bay of Fundy with the world’s highest tides. Ten kilometres from the hiker’s paradise; Cape Chignecto Park and world class restaurants in Advocate Harbour. Adventure awaits every day in Spencer’s Island. The campground is cut into an organic blueberry field and has a vault toilet on site for guests.

5. Loriella Farm

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1 site · Tent · NB

Welcome to our 360 acre homestead in the beautiful Caledonian Highlands, New Brunswick. A combination of river valley, clear mountain streams, natural springs, meadows, wetland, sugar bush, steep mountain sides and incredible views. Amongst all this natural beauty is our budding wildflower and tree nursery, a mature apple orchard in restoration, two former 1850’s family farms, remnants of two old sugar shacks, old farm roads and trails.Things to do while staying on our farm include;-Hiking on easy forest trails or challenging steep mountain sides -Discover private natural beaches along the river and cool off with a swim-Take a pleasant stroll through the wildflower meadows-Picnic in the apple orchard-Bird and wildlife watching-Forest bathing on natural moss under towering old growth trees -Watch our unique 'reverse sunsets'-Stargazing -Snowshoeing during our a long snowy season from january until april -Cheer on or take part in the Elgin Annual Mountain bike race that runs through our property in OctoberThings to do or places to visit in the area;(within 25 min)-Mapleton Acadian Forest Nature Preserve -Gordon Falls and Pollett River for swimming-'Elgin Country Kitchen & General Store' for excellent food and ice cream-Get married at the 'BlueBerry Hills Farm' -Towns of Peticodiac and Salisbury; Farmers Markets, restaurants, bakeries, banks, groceries-Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame-Petty International Raceway(within 1 hr)-Fundy National Park-Town of Alma for lobster and seafood-The Bay Of Fundy-Hopewell Rocks-Moncton; Magnetic Hill, Zoo, 'Chocolate River', Wineries, Casino-Sussex- Moffetts Hardware store, Drive in

6. Big Blue On The Bay

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Maitland, NS

"Big Blue" sits atop a lawn covered hill on the shore of the Cobequid Bay. A grove of fir and pine trees offer a sense of woodland solitude and fairies. The energy is magical. You can enjoy a front row seat or amble down over the lawn to sit on the end of the public wharf to watch the tidal bore squeeze into the mouth of the Shubenacadie River. It won't be long and you can marvel at the force of the water as it turns and begins to pour back toward the Bay of Fundy. Walk across the dyke to reach the oldest continually operating general store in North America - Frieze and Roy. Beyond the Wharf, a locally stocked craft shop borders us on the easterly side of the lawn. Next to it you will find Dawson Dowel Picnic Park, a playground and basketball court. On the westerly side of the driveway you there is a marsh area. The remnants of the shipyard where the WD Lawrence was built in the 1800's can be seen poking through the sand on the beach directly in front of the marsh. At low tide you can walk for miles in a westerly direction. Always be Tide Aware! Across the road from the marsh is the residence of WD Lawrence himself. It is a provincial museum. Directly across from Big Blue is a Ducks Unlimited pond. The sound of the geese and ducks can be heard 24 hours a day! There is a path that circumvents most of the pond. Adjacent to the Lawrence House parking lot there is an observatory where you can linger and watch the shenanigans of the occasional muskrat or possibly a beaver. The washrooms are accessed through a side door on the verandah of the main house. There are three showers and three toilets. If happen to be missing your "workout" there is a treadmill and exercise bike available to use. Outdoor fire regulations are strictly adhered to. There is a BBQ available for a small fee. Other perks (subject to scheduling) available at an additional cost might include: In-house Concerts; Reiki Sessions; Workshops and Ceremonies

7. Joggings fossil cliffs camper site

3 sites · Tents, RVs · NS

Imagine waking up and heading straight to the bay of Fundy to fossil hunt! Joggings fossil cliffs is a world famous UNESCO world heritage site for the preservation of the original and only found species that came from water to live on land dating almost 300,000 million years ago! With new fossils being exposed everyday this is a place you will definitely be happy to visit! Many tourist attractions around including a museum, horse back riding, beach tours, hiking trails, and of course the bay of fundy.

Camper favorites in and near Bay of Fundy

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Island Breeze Campground

10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · NS

Located just minutes from the beach on the Bay of Fundy with the world’s highest tides. Ten kilometres from the hiker’s paradise; Cape Chignecto Park and world class restaurants in Advocate Harbour. Adventure awaits every day in Spencer’s Island. The campground is cut into an organic blueberry field and has a vault toilet on site for guests.

Loriella Farm

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1 site · Tent · NB

Welcome to our 360 acre homestead in the beautiful Caledonian Highlands, New Brunswick. A combination of river valley, clear mountain streams, natural springs, meadows, wetland, sugar bush, steep mountain sides and incredible views. Amongst all this natural beauty is our budding wildflower and tree nursery, a mature apple orchard in restoration, two former 1850’s family farms, remnants of two old sugar shacks, old farm roads and trails.Things to do while staying on our farm include;-Hiking on easy forest trails or challenging steep mountain sides -Discover private natural beaches along the river and cool off with a swim-Take a pleasant stroll through the wildflower meadows-Picnic in the apple orchard-Bird and wildlife watching-Forest bathing on natural moss under towering old growth trees -Watch our unique 'reverse sunsets'-Stargazing -Snowshoeing during our a long snowy season from january until april -Cheer on or take part in the Elgin Annual Mountain bike race that runs through our property in OctoberThings to do or places to visit in the area;(within 25 min)-Mapleton Acadian Forest Nature Preserve -Gordon Falls and Pollett River for swimming-'Elgin Country Kitchen & General Store' for excellent food and ice cream-Get married at the 'BlueBerry Hills Farm' -Towns of Peticodiac and Salisbury; Farmers Markets, restaurants, bakeries, banks, groceries-Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame-Petty International Raceway(within 1 hr)-Fundy National Park-Town of Alma for lobster and seafood-The Bay Of Fundy-Hopewell Rocks-Moncton; Magnetic Hill, Zoo, 'Chocolate River', Wineries, Casino-Sussex- Moffetts Hardware store, Drive in

Big Blue On The Bay

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(15)

2 sites · Tents, RVs · Maitland, NS

"Big Blue" sits atop a lawn covered hill on the shore of the Cobequid Bay. A grove of fir and pine trees offer a sense of woodland solitude and fairies. The energy is magical. You can enjoy a front row seat or amble down over the lawn to sit on the end of the public wharf to watch the tidal bore squeeze into the mouth of the Shubenacadie River. It won't be long and you can marvel at the force of the water as it turns and begins to pour back toward the Bay of Fundy. Walk across the dyke to reach the oldest continually operating general store in North America - Frieze and Roy. Beyond the Wharf, a locally stocked craft shop borders us on the easterly side of the lawn. Next to it you will find Dawson Dowel Picnic Park, a playground and basketball court. On the westerly side of the driveway you there is a marsh area. The remnants of the shipyard where the WD Lawrence was built in the 1800's can be seen poking through the sand on the beach directly in front of the marsh. At low tide you can walk for miles in a westerly direction. Always be Tide Aware! Across the road from the marsh is the residence of WD Lawrence himself. It is a provincial museum. Directly across from Big Blue is a Ducks Unlimited pond. The sound of the geese and ducks can be heard 24 hours a day! There is a path that circumvents most of the pond. Adjacent to the Lawrence House parking lot there is an observatory where you can linger and watch the shenanigans of the occasional muskrat or possibly a beaver. The washrooms are accessed through a side door on the verandah of the main house. There are three showers and three toilets. If happen to be missing your "workout" there is a treadmill and exercise bike available to use. Outdoor fire regulations are strictly adhered to. There is a BBQ available for a small fee. Other perks (subject to scheduling) available at an additional cost might include: In-house Concerts; Reiki Sessions; Workshops and Ceremonies

Joggings fossil cliffs camper site

3 sites · Tents, RVs · NS

Imagine waking up and heading straight to the bay of Fundy to fossil hunt! Joggings fossil cliffs is a world famous UNESCO world heritage site for the preservation of the original and only found species that came from water to live on land dating almost 300,000 million years ago! With new fossils being exposed everyday this is a place you will definitely be happy to visit! Many tourist attractions around including a museum, horse back riding, beach tours, hiking trails, and of course the bay of fundy.

Stories from the community

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Wendy

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Big Blue On The Bay

Gloria was a friendly host and the big grassy yard that she offered was a good place to camp near the Bay of Fundy where you could watch the tides come and go.. There’s a nice walking trail from her place to the village of Maitland where we got a very decent dinner at a good price. The bathroom facilities were substandard, not clean, but made available whenever we needed it. Overall, it was a decent experience, although perhaps a bit overpriced.

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Mason

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Big Blue On The Bay

Amazing spot right on the water. Host was friendly and a storyteller. Bathrooms were clean and accessible. Nice place.

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Jack

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Loriella Farm

Beautiful, quiet location with great amenities included. I wish we had more time to relax and explore but we enjoyed visiting the river in the morning!

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Leonie

August 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Big Blue On The Bay

We got to enjoy Gloria’s property all by ourselves! Beautiful views over the water and easy access from the road. Very nice to have showers and bathrooms available. We were the only ones there so it was very nice and quiet and Gloria was lovely to chat with! Thanks for having us!

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Lauren

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Loriella Farm

John was a kind thoughtful host. While I did not have the opportunity to enjoy his site due to unforeseen restrictions with wildfire prevention, he was super accommodating.

Cameron

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Bear River Millyard Resort &RV Park

The view of the river was amazing. The campground was quiet and the town of Bear River is a hidden gem. Close enough to Digby if you need food - would 100% stay there again

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Nathaniel

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Loriella Farm

Just wow!!! The hosts are beyond awesome. They have worked very hard to create a unique and awesome space to camp/ relax and they have certainly achieved it. The setting is pure magic and they couldnt be more welcoming, everything you need is there for easy and fun camping. With incredible swimming, mountain biking, hiking, and Bay of Fundy near by its a wonder this place isn't reserved months out in advance. Do your self a favor and go visit this beautiful campsite in a pristine valley. We stumbled across it on our way home from a trip up north, now we have a new favorite spot, we will for sure be back. It truly is about as good as it gets for camping!!

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shelly

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Big Blue On The Bay

What an amazing location. Gloria is so friendly and accommodating. We parked our 16ft camper on top of the hill and had a wonderful Fundy breeze all night. Sunrise from the dock is a must see. Would highly recommend this hipcamp to all travellers.

Karmen

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Loriella Farm

This was exactly what we were searching for. Secluded, woodsy, lots of trails to explore (and get lost in). A cute river to dip into. Hosts are so kind.

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Tammy

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pickles Place

Private spot and right on the lake! Enjoyed our two day stay. Our 20ft R-pod fit nicely on the lot. Google maps did not show us the alternate route to avoid driving up the steep mountain.

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Lindsay

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Loriella Farm

Absolutely loved this quiet and beautiful get away! Just steps from the road & river make this such an ideal camping spot. The area is so well laid out and so cute! Can’t wait to come back!

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Theresa

July 2025

25 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Big Blue On The Bay

Spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy at a beautiful property. Gloria was so accommodating and gracious. We were able to walk to the artist’s coop next door, and also to the well appointed general store in the very nearby town. We didn’t go, but there was live music in town. In summary, we had a front row private viewing of the most famous tidal bore in the world. Would absolutely look forward to going back.

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Andréanne

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Bear River Millyard Resort &RV Park

A lovely small campground. Just a really nice, pleasant stop.

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Michela

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Loriella Farm

Wow, literally speechless! If you are looking a whimsical fairytale location with the nicest hosts ever, look no further. John and MJ were incredibly kind and so passionate about their charming wildflower farm as well as the history and preservation of their beautiful land. The site isn’t too far from the main road, but it felt so private and secluded. I was encouraged to explore the property using the many trails they have and I even went for a little swim in the stream hidden by trees behind the site. The actual site was magnificent, and it was evident how much time and care goes into making sure the area is not only clean, but inviting with little wildflower arrangements and fairy lights. In the evening I was able to listen to the many birds, take in a breathtaking sunset, and look at all the fireflies. Not to mention how clear the stars were at night!! Thank you John and MJ for a wonderful stay!!

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Wendy Hui

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Bear River Millyard Resort &RV Park

Cathy and Patrick are very helpful in our questions and needs. The site is quiet and peaceful, night sky with starts was splendid

Jonathon

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Loriella Farm

Great spot with excellent amenities, surrounded by scenic hills and fireflies in the summer. The hosts were very helpful, recommending some great hiking spots nearby

LORI

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Blue On The Bay

Exceptional view, easy access and level parking....watch birds, the tide and walking to the general store! Gloria was so accommodating, and easy to communicate with!

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Rebecca

June 2025

10 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Pickles Place

It was a beautiful campsite. Private, clean and gorgeous view. Would definitely go again.

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Stephen

May 2025

25 ft travel trailer

1 night at Pickles Place

Beautiful little lake and a very peaceful place and community around the lake. Pickle's Place was perfect for our 25ft motorhome for an overnight boondocking trip. As stated in other reviews - bring everything you need for your stay.

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Hilary

April 2025

25 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pickles Place

Great spot. We enjoyed the scenery and how quiet it was at night. Come prepared with everything you need to be self sufficient!