Beach camping near Saint John

New Brunswick's most well-known city, Saint John offers easy access to outdoor adventure, both on the water and off.

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Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping

20 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Caithness, NB
Situated in Caithness, New Brunswick, where the Magaguadavic River meets the Passamaquoddy Bay on the Bay of Fundy. Once owned by high profile Saint Andrews-By-The-Sea resident, Robert Pagan, the property, like other properties in the area, were granted to American Loyalist Solders of Scottish Highlanders, and named for Caithness, Scotland, the place where Golf began. When the US Revolutionary War ended, the King of Holland was chosen to define the boundary between the United States and Canada. He chose the “St Croix River”. The problem was, nobody knew where the St Croix River was. That name had been used by the French, but had not been used in a very long time. Canadians believe the Schoduc River was the St Croix. American’s believe the Wolastoq River (now called the St John River) was the St Croix River. The local North American Indigenous people (the MicMacs or Mi'kmaqs) told Robert Pagan of a place called “Bone Island” where their history told of Europeans living and dying there. Pagan did an archaeological dig on “Bone Island” and found the remains of the French colonists and their settlement. This proved “Bone Island”, also known as “Dochet Island” or “Saint Croix Island", was the site of Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts' ill-fated 1604 settlement. Based on this, the Boundary Commission agreed that the Schoduc River was the Saint Croix River and therefore, the international boundary between Canada and America. The survivors of the 1604/1605 winter move from St Croix Island to Port-Royal in Nova Scotia (two years before the European arrival in Jamestown, Virginia). Without the work of Robert Pagan, this campsite and half of New Brunswick, including the Capital City of Fredericton and half of the City of Saint John would have been part of Province of Massachusetts Bay (later Maine). In the 1800's this property was part of a 1000 acre lot of land owned by two brother McKenzie, who were Sea Captains. Since the late 1960s, the property was the summer home of Ben and Marg Leland, parents to 14 children and 50 grandchildren. Today, there are four (4) separate fields available for campers - Barnes' Point, Charlies Garden, the Villa Point and the Main Beach. The property has thousands of feet of shoreline and several beaches to enjoy. We even have our own private island, Blueberry Island. A really unique and quiet place to stay. Learn more about this land: Natural long grass fields for camping, some mowed midseason. There are several shale beaches on the tidal salt water. There is also access to the Fresh Water of the Magaguadavic River. Kayakers looking for more of a challenge may choose to paddle the Salt Waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay past Midjik Bluff. Those looking for calmer and warmer waters, may want to choose to go from the campsite, up the Magaguadavic River to the beautiful Saint George Basin and the Saint George Gorge, passing the Three Sisters and the newest Bald Eagles Nest (at the most eastern end of the Campsite). Pass by Silver Island arriving at the Saint George Basin. Disembark at the Basin Boat Ramp and take a short walk up Portage Street to Main Street. Enjoy an ice cream at Pete’s Dairy Bar. Also a short walk to the Saint George Mall, the Historic Granite Post Officer, the Saint George Dam, Fish Ladder, the Old Pulp Mill, the Country Market, and more. A quiet spot, away from noise and light pollution, where the fresh water meets the salt water. WiFi Connection 01: TP-Link_33DD_2G WiFi Connection 02: TP-Link_33DD_5G WiFi Password: 47528963
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Escape from Reality

1 site · Tent1 acre · 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. Access by water only. 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.
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Charming Chance Harbour

3 sites · RVs2 acres · Chance Harbour, NB
Crow Island rd. Is located on a peninsula in the bay of Fundy. There are many beaches, waterfalls and hiking paths in the area. There is an old graveyard on the peninsula directly across from the site & there is an unknown British soldier who washed ashore during the civil war & some of the locals buried him there. The tide pool is located at the tip of this peninsula. At the end of crow island rd. Is a lovely beach and crow island can be accessed by crossing the breakwater. There is a footpath all around the island. The Belding reef nature preserve is a short walk down Chance Harbour rd. Step over the chain gate at the end of the road and the trail head is on the left at the top of the hill. Just behind the church there is a short path to a beautiful Sandy beach that faces the wharf. At the end of Cranberry Head lane there is a Nordic spa, another gorgeous beach and a couple of waterfalls coming down the mountain.Learn more about this land:Bring your van or RV and enjoy the wonderful ocean views!This site has a bbq and 2 bistro sets. There is a deck on the hillside which overlooks the water. The water in the bay is much calmer which makes it ideal for water sports. The area is a haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and foragers. There is a tide pool for swimming at the edge of the property on the ocean side. Basically in front of the big rock. Please be mindful of the currents. There are also many deer, foxes, raccoons & porcupines on the peninsula so pets must be leashed. This also means there are ticks & fleas as well.  We also have a pull-through site across the street that has no amenities other than a table. This site is reserved for trailers 35 feet and larger or for people with boats to put in.Belding Reef Nature preserve is a hiking trail just around the corner. Kayaks and small boats can be put in at the lot across from the site. We are 20 minutes from Saint John & 20 minutes from New River Beach.We look forward to hosting you!
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Pickles Place

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · 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.
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Fundy Forest Getaway

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Little Lepreau, NB
Our waterfront property is very private. Surrounded by trees and a beautiful view of Maces Bay. New River Beach is a 10 minute drive, where you can walk the beautiful sandy beach or the hiking trails. St. Andrews is a 40 minute drive and Saint John is 30 minutes. Campfire wood is available to purchase. Our single campground is complete with a 31 foot camper. It included two bedrooms, a full washroom, kitchen, outdoor shower and outdoor furniture with fireplace. We also have a BBQ.
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Fundy Fantasy Oceanfront Cabin

1 site · Lodging7 acres · Digby, NS
Oceanfront cabin located on the famous Bay of Fundy. Private & secluded accommodation geared toward adventurous couples. Firepit, outdoor heated shower (seasonal), outdoor composting toilet. Woodburning stove solar equipped for lighting and refrigeration. All cooking supplies available. Designed and owner build. Pizza oven coming soon! RYA 10607085729465884-2701
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Beautiful Bay of Fundy Hipcamp

20 sites · RVs32 acres · Middleton, NS
Learn more about this land:The Beautiful Bay of Fundy Hip Camp is on an Off Grid Property! Privacy! Free from city noises! lots of fun & relaxing Adventures hiking, walk along the Beach from Cape&Sands or The Warf , biking, 4 wheeling the trails to the lakes for swimming and kayaking ( maps of trails will be provided), great place for Star gazing! While listening to the sounds of the ocean waves in the background. Beautiful Sunsets! We are just mins Port George Warf for Seal watching! Enjoy the serenity of nature all around you! You'll see deers running through the Hipcamp :) We are 10 mins from middleton 1 1/2 from. Halifax Due to Covid we've been locked up way too long! Get Outside and Be Happy! Hope to see you soon ! Angela
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience! If you're looking for a beach getaway near Saint John, New Brunswick, we've got you covered. With over 130 options that offer beach access, you're sure to find the ideal spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the waves. Check out some of our top-rated campsites, like Oceanside Camping @ Smithereen Farm (70 reviews), Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping (37 reviews), and the SPECTACULAR SEASIDE YURT (18 reviews). And with popular facilities like toilets, pet-friendly sites, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy exciting activities like whitewater paddling, snow sports, and biking. So start planning your beach camping adventure in Saint John, New Brunswick today!

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