The best camping near Amherst with showers

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Looking to go camping near Amherst, Nova Scotia? Hipcamp has over 240 options available with showers, specifically tailored to your activity and terrain preference. With prices ranging from $22 to $50 per night, you can find the perfect campsite that suits your budget. Some top campsites with great reviews include Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), EAGLES NEST (28 reviews), and The Twisted Tent (15 reviews). You'll also have access to popular amenities such as toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Get ready to enjoy activities like hiking, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV) in the beautiful wilderness of Nova Scotia.

95% (315)

Top-rated campgrounds near Amherst

1. Kavanagh Farm camping

97%
(90)
52km from Amherst · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land: Location, location, location! Spend the day at the beach or exploring the many outdoor activities the Shediac and surrounding areas have to offer! Secluded, quiet camping areas on the back of 11 acres. Listen to one of the two brooks babble, or watch the deer in the nearby field. Take a tour of the farm, eat fresh eggs, collected by you.  Only 13 minutes from the beautiful Parlee Beach! Shuttle available! Less than one hour away from Kouchibouguac National Park! 15 minutes from Moncton! Just over 5 minutes to Sobey's, NBLC, and gas stations for all of your camping needs! Smores kit, farm-fresh breakfast, farm tours, birthday cakes, eggs, firewood, towels camp chair and table, and cooking packages all available in the extras section!
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
CA$45
 / night

2. Creekside RnR Glamping

100%
(15)
67km from Amherst · 9 sites · Lodging
Our unparalleled accommodation experience in the beautiful region of Southeastern New Brunswick is nestled on the North side of the seashore Cocagne. Our property has the perfect blend of wildlife, beaches, local seafood and endless trails to wander where you can lose track of time as you listen to bird song in the canopy above. This is where you can come to truly reconnect with nature and to yourself.We love to bring the local flavours of Cocagne alive for visitors through our partnerships with the region’s artisans, farmers, fishermen, musicians, and chefs. When you stay with us, you’ll have a uniquely Cocagne experience. Not to mention the opportunity to sleep under the stars, safely cocooned in our domes where no detail is forgotten.So, welcome to Creekside RnR, where our family invites you to this place we call home—we know by the time you leave, you’ll think of as lovingly as we do. You may never want to say goodbye.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$150
 / night

7. GayLin Farms

100%
(21)
19km from Amherst · 2 sites · Lodging
This working farm has been enjoyed for generations of local families. Stay off-the-grid in a cozy, rustic cabin retreat. The historic barns, deep swimming pond, sugar house, and stunning woods with trails that have 2 disc golf baskets all provide ample space, entertainment and privacy for a quiet and relaxing retreat. Learn more about this land: Come join us at the Gaylin Farms – home to four friendly goats, Newfoundland ponies, Chanticler chickens, two dogs and a cat. Stay at our completely private cabin (sleeps 3 comfortably, sleeping mats/air mattresses NOT provided) isolated within the centre of a gorgeous 25-acre forest with a private groomed c. 1.5 km walking/biking trail. The cabin is a 5-minute walk from the Trans Canada RailTrail which grants easy access for longer bike rides, runs, hikes, and four-wheeler adventures. You’ll walk through a horse pasture and a cow pasture on your way to the cabin. There is a large farm pond (10ft deep) on the property for swimming. Enjoy access to locally-sourced food, firewood (at a small fee), drinking water, a private firepit, small wood stove and our old-fashioned wood-fired cook stove. There is no electricity or running water (but we provide ample drinking water) and there can be access to a charger box so you may charge your devices or have a light at night. Bring your pets and enjoy a private retreat. The max capacity of the cabin is three people. An outhouse with double-duty bag and second luggable loo are available for all guests. Minimum stay: 2 nights. NEW ADDITION: A new room, a small annex, has been constructed to allow for downstairs sleeping and writing area. It is fully insulated with a wood stove so this area may be used year round. The annex gives one a deeper feeling of being a part of the woods.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$60
 / night

8. Sand Point RV Camping and Tenting

84%
(164)
72km from Amherst · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Caution mosquitos considered to be ok in June, manageable in July and off the charts from August to September long. We are Located within a five minute drive just outside of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, our property has over 2500 feet of oceanfront with a mixture of Sand, Pebble and Rock covered beaches. 1500 ft of our ocean front is mostly made up of 60ft high cliffs with trees for shelter from the wind and sun. We supply everything you need such as two prefabricated C-Can washroom / Shower Units with both of the washrooms having showers with running hot water. (Bring your own Soap and Shampoo) unlimited firewood, and running water to have an unforgettable Ocean Front RV/camping/tenting experience. Don’t come camping if you don’t have the following: 1. A hatchet or axe. 2. A flashlight. 3. Shelter (tent). We supply a the view, water access, washroom, shower and firewood we don’t teach people how to start a fire or give them lessons on what to bring camping. Tatamagouche is home to the Tatamagouche Brewery, The Train Station Inn, The Creamery Square / Heritage Society (Anna Swan Museum) and the Balmoral Gristmill. Guests can take in dinning experiences at restaurants such as the Nook & Cranny, The Chowder House and Big Als Pub. For the golf enthusiasts, we are just 5 min away from the water front Brule Point Golf Course and for world class golfing experience we are just 30 minutes from the Fox Harbor Golf Resort. Our property is mainly made up of open spaces with few trees, we have an abundant of Pic-nic areas with oversized pic-nic tables are placed along the ocean front so guests can have an unforgettable gathering with friends and family. With steps down to our premium beach front. the property has easy access to the water for kayaking, swimming and we have a small boat launch for personal water crafts during high tides. Come check out this one-of-a-kind property! All ocean front tenting / RV sites have no services available if you want access to power and water you will have to book one of the sites that have services to it. We only have seven serviced sites available to our guests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$50
 / night

9. Off Grid Adventure

90%
(15)
80km from Amherst · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Sitting on over 60 acres of Off-Grid property, Off Grid Adventure is the first adventure destination in North America to offer a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor adventure activities (included in your campsite fee), (equine) horse camping (for horse owners only!), while also providing education on Off-Grid living. Learn more about this land: Come to Off Grid Adventure to UNPLUG and Unleash the Adventurer in You!  The site is ideal for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet. Trailer and RV campers can back in to their site. There is a restroom/shower log cabin for your use. Inside our campground, we have an outdoor adventure park that has: a zipline, ninja obstacle course, tire obstacle course, slackline, outdoor rock climbing wall, ropes obstacle course. If it is raining come climb in our indoor rock climbing and caving tunnel cabin! The first in North America! ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMPSITE! Other Activities: hiking (10 km of trails inside our property), ATV trails connected to the campground to take you to Elgin, Petitcodiac, Sussex Nearby:-Petitcodiac ~ 10 min drive-Elgin ~ 15 min drive-Sussex ~ 20 min drive-Moncton ~ 40 min drive
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$48
 / night

11. Big Blue On The Bay

87%
(15)
78km from Amherst · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
"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
Pets
Toilets
from 
CA$50
 / night

12. Loriella Farm

100%
(12)
61km from Amherst · 1 site · Tent
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
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from 
CA$50
 / night

Looking to go camping near Amherst, Nova Scotia? Hipcamp has over 240 options available with showers, specifically tailored to your activity and terrain preference. With prices ranging from $22 to $50 per night, you can find the perfect campsite that suits your budget. Some top campsites with great reviews include Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), EAGLES NEST (28 reviews), and The Twisted Tent (15 reviews). You'll also have access to popular amenities such as toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Get ready to enjoy activities like hiking, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV) in the beautiful wilderness of Nova Scotia.

95% (315)

Top-rated campgrounds near Amherst

1. Kavanagh Farm camping

97%
(90)
52km from Amherst · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land: Location, location, location! Spend the day at the beach or exploring the many outdoor activities the Shediac and surrounding areas have to offer! Secluded, quiet camping areas on the back of 11 acres. Listen to one of the two brooks babble, or watch the deer in the nearby field. Take a tour of the farm, eat fresh eggs, collected by you.  Only 13 minutes from the beautiful Parlee Beach! Shuttle available! Less than one hour away from Kouchibouguac National Park! 15 minutes from Moncton! Just over 5 minutes to Sobey's, NBLC, and gas stations for all of your camping needs! Smores kit, farm-fresh breakfast, farm tours, birthday cakes, eggs, firewood, towels camp chair and table, and cooking packages all available in the extras section!
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
CA$45
 / night

2. Creekside RnR Glamping

100%
(15)
67km from Amherst · 9 sites · Lodging
Our unparalleled accommodation experience in the beautiful region of Southeastern New Brunswick is nestled on the North side of the seashore Cocagne. Our property has the perfect blend of wildlife, beaches, local seafood and endless trails to wander where you can lose track of time as you listen to bird song in the canopy above. This is where you can come to truly reconnect with nature and to yourself.We love to bring the local flavours of Cocagne alive for visitors through our partnerships with the region’s artisans, farmers, fishermen, musicians, and chefs. When you stay with us, you’ll have a uniquely Cocagne experience. Not to mention the opportunity to sleep under the stars, safely cocooned in our domes where no detail is forgotten.So, welcome to Creekside RnR, where our family invites you to this place we call home—we know by the time you leave, you’ll think of as lovingly as we do. You may never want to say goodbye.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$150
 / night

7. GayLin Farms

100%
(21)
19km from Amherst · 2 sites · Lodging
This working farm has been enjoyed for generations of local families. Stay off-the-grid in a cozy, rustic cabin retreat. The historic barns, deep swimming pond, sugar house, and stunning woods with trails that have 2 disc golf baskets all provide ample space, entertainment and privacy for a quiet and relaxing retreat. Learn more about this land: Come join us at the Gaylin Farms – home to four friendly goats, Newfoundland ponies, Chanticler chickens, two dogs and a cat. Stay at our completely private cabin (sleeps 3 comfortably, sleeping mats/air mattresses NOT provided) isolated within the centre of a gorgeous 25-acre forest with a private groomed c. 1.5 km walking/biking trail. The cabin is a 5-minute walk from the Trans Canada RailTrail which grants easy access for longer bike rides, runs, hikes, and four-wheeler adventures. You’ll walk through a horse pasture and a cow pasture on your way to the cabin. There is a large farm pond (10ft deep) on the property for swimming. Enjoy access to locally-sourced food, firewood (at a small fee), drinking water, a private firepit, small wood stove and our old-fashioned wood-fired cook stove. There is no electricity or running water (but we provide ample drinking water) and there can be access to a charger box so you may charge your devices or have a light at night. Bring your pets and enjoy a private retreat. The max capacity of the cabin is three people. An outhouse with double-duty bag and second luggable loo are available for all guests. Minimum stay: 2 nights. NEW ADDITION: A new room, a small annex, has been constructed to allow for downstairs sleeping and writing area. It is fully insulated with a wood stove so this area may be used year round. The annex gives one a deeper feeling of being a part of the woods.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$60
 / night

8. Sand Point RV Camping and Tenting

84%
(164)
72km from Amherst · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Caution mosquitos considered to be ok in June, manageable in July and off the charts from August to September long. We are Located within a five minute drive just outside of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, our property has over 2500 feet of oceanfront with a mixture of Sand, Pebble and Rock covered beaches. 1500 ft of our ocean front is mostly made up of 60ft high cliffs with trees for shelter from the wind and sun. We supply everything you need such as two prefabricated C-Can washroom / Shower Units with both of the washrooms having showers with running hot water. (Bring your own Soap and Shampoo) unlimited firewood, and running water to have an unforgettable Ocean Front RV/camping/tenting experience. Don’t come camping if you don’t have the following: 1. A hatchet or axe. 2. A flashlight. 3. Shelter (tent). We supply a the view, water access, washroom, shower and firewood we don’t teach people how to start a fire or give them lessons on what to bring camping. Tatamagouche is home to the Tatamagouche Brewery, The Train Station Inn, The Creamery Square / Heritage Society (Anna Swan Museum) and the Balmoral Gristmill. Guests can take in dinning experiences at restaurants such as the Nook & Cranny, The Chowder House and Big Als Pub. For the golf enthusiasts, we are just 5 min away from the water front Brule Point Golf Course and for world class golfing experience we are just 30 minutes from the Fox Harbor Golf Resort. Our property is mainly made up of open spaces with few trees, we have an abundant of Pic-nic areas with oversized pic-nic tables are placed along the ocean front so guests can have an unforgettable gathering with friends and family. With steps down to our premium beach front. the property has easy access to the water for kayaking, swimming and we have a small boat launch for personal water crafts during high tides. Come check out this one-of-a-kind property! All ocean front tenting / RV sites have no services available if you want access to power and water you will have to book one of the sites that have services to it. We only have seven serviced sites available to our guests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$50
 / night

9. Off Grid Adventure

90%
(15)
80km from Amherst · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Sitting on over 60 acres of Off-Grid property, Off Grid Adventure is the first adventure destination in North America to offer a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor adventure activities (included in your campsite fee), (equine) horse camping (for horse owners only!), while also providing education on Off-Grid living. Learn more about this land: Come to Off Grid Adventure to UNPLUG and Unleash the Adventurer in You!  The site is ideal for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet. Trailer and RV campers can back in to their site. There is a restroom/shower log cabin for your use. Inside our campground, we have an outdoor adventure park that has: a zipline, ninja obstacle course, tire obstacle course, slackline, outdoor rock climbing wall, ropes obstacle course. If it is raining come climb in our indoor rock climbing and caving tunnel cabin! The first in North America! ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMPSITE! Other Activities: hiking (10 km of trails inside our property), ATV trails connected to the campground to take you to Elgin, Petitcodiac, Sussex Nearby:-Petitcodiac ~ 10 min drive-Elgin ~ 15 min drive-Sussex ~ 20 min drive-Moncton ~ 40 min drive
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$48
 / night

11. Big Blue On The Bay

87%
(15)
78km from Amherst · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
"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
Pets
Toilets
from 
CA$50
 / night

12. Loriella Farm

100%
(12)
61km from Amherst · 1 site · Tent
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
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from 
CA$50
 / night

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