The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Looking for a camping experience near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with access to a river? Hipcamp offers over 470 options for you to choose from. Some of the top campsites in the area include Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), Tranquility by the Sea (28 reviews), and Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews). Average price per night for these sites is $40, with options as low as $15. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, toilets, and showers, while popular activities include surfing, swimming, and wildlife watching.

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A stunning real life sunset, resembling a Bob Ross still life painting, looking out toward Mink and Indian Islands.

If you look closely you can see a heron on fishing on the point.

Looking for a camping experience near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with access to a river? Hipcamp offers over 470 options for you to choose from. Some of the top campsites in the area include Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), Tranquility by the Sea (28 reviews), and Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews). Average price per night for these sites is $40, with options as low as $15. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, toilets, and showers, while popular activities include surfing, swimming, and wildlife watching.

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1. Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

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76km from Antigonish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Moser River, NS

Choose between several dispersed camp sites on our beautiful wooded coastal property on eastern shore Nova Scotia to pitch your tent or park your camper at the campsite of your choice, all located across the Highway from the main house. Hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking/canoeing/boating, swimming are just a few of the things to enjoy.

2. Big Belle Farm

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65km from Antigonish · 595 sites · Tents, RVs · Mabou, NS

INSTRUCTIONS When you reserve your tent/rv make sure to select the day you want to check in until the day you are leaving. For example, to stay all weekend, select Friday to Sunday. To stay only Friday night, select Friday to Saturday. Selecting only one date will not reserve the date you want as it expects a start and end date to select any given date or date range. ABOUT Big Belle Farm is surrounded by large hayfields on the front of our property and at the back behind where the concert will take place. Tenters will be camping in the front fields and RVs will behind the concert field. When you come onsite there will be someone to meet you who will point out the locations were you can setup your tent or RV. There will be event Portable Toilets on site and access to water near the concert grounds.

3. Summer Winds

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76km from Antigonish · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Charlottetown, PE

14 acre park like setting with open and treed campsites. We have 5 small cottages on the property, outdoor saltwater pool, 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!

4. Rivers Edge

60km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Antigonish, NS

🌊 Riverside Escape near Cleveland, NS (not Antigonish!) Set along the beautiful River Inhabitants, this peaceful site is just 20 minutes from Port Hawkesbury. The tidal river is perfect for kayaking—head upstream through calm waters or paddle all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. 🚻 An outhouse is available on-site, with running water coming soon. ✨ Just a 5-minute walk away, a scenic tower awaits—ideal for sweeping views by day and unforgettable stargazing at night. Simple, quiet, and close to nature—this riverside retreat is the perfect spot to unwind, explore, and soak in the best of Nova Scotia’s outdoors.

5. 4 Oaks Park

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27km from Antigonish · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Glasgow, NS

Learn more about this land: Beautiful cleared lot overlooking Barney’s River and a large interval with plenty of wildlife. Minutes from Northumberland Strait and beautiful Big Island BeachSite has access to River for Kayak or canoe launch which leads into Merigomish Harbour. Walking distance to convenience store and NSLC outlet. Easy drive to Cape George ( The Mini Trail ) and close to New Glasgow or Antigonish. We have beautiful orchards and blueberry fields, if you are here in July or August you can probably pick blueberries for breakfast. There is excellent biking and hiking nearby. The site has beautiful views of the surrounding area and very peaceful and quiet. You will have access to drinking water but no bathroom facilities. We are located between New Glasgow and Antigonish along the beautiful shore road called Route 245. Also, 10 minutes from TCH heading to Cape Outhouse available. Bring all trash out that you bring in

6. Camping at Music Mountain

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42km from Antigonish · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · Thorburn, NS

7. Waters Edge

65km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Kempt Road, NS

RV site right at the water’s edge and wake up to the sound of gentle waves (see photos). A short walk through the forest leads you to this peaceful site, tucked away in nature. Kayaks and a canoe are available for you to explore the shoreline—life jackets (PFDs) are provided and must be worn. Evenings are best spent by the fire, but don’t forget to check novascotia.ca/burnsafe after 2 pm daily for provincial fire restrictions. Our location makes the perfect base for adventure. Take a day trip along the famous Cabot Trail, discover Isle Madame, explore rugged Meat Cove, or step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Come for the quiet, stay for the views, and leave with unforgettable memories.

8. Basin Brook Camp

67km from Antigonish · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

This 5 acre private campsite is located right off highway 316 very close to Tor Bay Provincial Park, which offers a lovely beach and trails. Basin Brook Camp features a driveway quickly leading to a flat area suitable for a trailer or tents. The property overlooks a wilderness area with stunning sunsets and quiet moonlit nights. It has a cleared area in which blackberries, raspberries and blueberries grow. At the back of this cleared area is a marked trail leading to the shoreline on Gammons Basin. Along one side of the campsite land is Basin Brook, which is a tidal stream that can be accessed easily by the road. Deer have been seen on the property, and moose, otters and seabirds nearby. Basin Brook Camp is quiet and secluded with no neighbours in sight. Please note that this is a drive on and off site so a trailer would need to be backed in. There is no room to turn around.

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Rivers Edge

60km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Antigonish, NS

🌊 Riverside Escape near Cleveland, NS (not Antigonish!) Set along the beautiful River Inhabitants, this peaceful site is just 20 minutes from Port Hawkesbury. The tidal river is perfect for kayaking—head upstream through calm waters or paddle all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. 🚻 An outhouse is available on-site, with running water coming soon. ✨ Just a 5-minute walk away, a scenic tower awaits—ideal for sweeping views by day and unforgettable stargazing at night. Simple, quiet, and close to nature—this riverside retreat is the perfect spot to unwind, explore, and soak in the best of Nova Scotia’s outdoors.

4 Oaks Park

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27km from Antigonish · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Glasgow, NS

Learn more about this land: Beautiful cleared lot overlooking Barney’s River and a large interval with plenty of wildlife. Minutes from Northumberland Strait and beautiful Big Island BeachSite has access to River for Kayak or canoe launch which leads into Merigomish Harbour. Walking distance to convenience store and NSLC outlet. Easy drive to Cape George ( The Mini Trail ) and close to New Glasgow or Antigonish. We have beautiful orchards and blueberry fields, if you are here in July or August you can probably pick blueberries for breakfast. There is excellent biking and hiking nearby. The site has beautiful views of the surrounding area and very peaceful and quiet. You will have access to drinking water but no bathroom facilities. We are located between New Glasgow and Antigonish along the beautiful shore road called Route 245. Also, 10 minutes from TCH heading to Cape Outhouse available. Bring all trash out that you bring in

Camping at Music Mountain

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42km from Antigonish · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · Thorburn, NS

Waters Edge

65km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Kempt Road, NS

RV site right at the water’s edge and wake up to the sound of gentle waves (see photos). A short walk through the forest leads you to this peaceful site, tucked away in nature. Kayaks and a canoe are available for you to explore the shoreline—life jackets (PFDs) are provided and must be worn. Evenings are best spent by the fire, but don’t forget to check novascotia.ca/burnsafe after 2 pm daily for provincial fire restrictions. Our location makes the perfect base for adventure. Take a day trip along the famous Cabot Trail, discover Isle Madame, explore rugged Meat Cove, or step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Come for the quiet, stay for the views, and leave with unforgettable memories.

Basin Brook Camp

67km from Antigonish · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

This 5 acre private campsite is located right off highway 316 very close to Tor Bay Provincial Park, which offers a lovely beach and trails. Basin Brook Camp features a driveway quickly leading to a flat area suitable for a trailer or tents. The property overlooks a wilderness area with stunning sunsets and quiet moonlit nights. It has a cleared area in which blackberries, raspberries and blueberries grow. At the back of this cleared area is a marked trail leading to the shoreline on Gammons Basin. Along one side of the campsite land is Basin Brook, which is a tidal stream that can be accessed easily by the road. Deer have been seen on the property, and moose, otters and seabirds nearby. Basin Brook Camp is quiet and secluded with no neighbours in sight. Please note that this is a drive on and off site so a trailer would need to be backed in. There is no room to turn around.

Stories from the community

Douglas

September 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Summer Winds

Convenient rest rooms, easy hookups. It's a walk to the water. The ad makes it appear clocer

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Patricia

August 2025

15 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

From the moment we arrived at Chris’s land we felt very welcomed. Chris was onsite to greet us and show us the camping area. The camp is a work in progress so no high-tech fancy camping facilities, but if your aim is to lay back, relax and leave the daily grind behind this is your place. The campsites are along the shore and at low tide a great walk. Our site enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and after a full day of exploring the area we took our camp chairs to the shoreline to watch the magnificent sunset over the water. The camp is 30 mins from groceries and gas. Chris allows dogs to roam off leash and our pup loved the freedom. Chris and his mom Gail check in with you daily to talk and answer your questions and they go out if their way to help make your stay comfortable. We booked for one night and immediately booked a second night. We ended up spending 5 nights. Thank you Chris and Gail Patricia, Tim and Luna

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Robert

August 2025

28 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

We loved the site at Chris’s property with great views. It was very quiet and Chris was a great host with info.

Michael

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

It is a beautiful place on the edge of the ocean! Definitely worth stopping on your eastern shore road trip. We had 3 tents and all found flat spots. Burn ban was in effect but no big deal because the night sky was lit up. Minimal light pollution here.

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Viktoriia

August 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

We had an amazing camping experience here! The spot was peaceful and surrounded by nature, with direct access to the water. The off-leash area for our dog was a huge bonus; she had the time of her life running free and playing by the shore. Chris was incredibly thoughtful and friendly, making us feel truly welcome. A beautiful, quiet escape we’ll definitely return to.

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Jane

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at 4 Oaks Park

Alan's place was quiet, very close to Big Island beach and a perfect place to have a little getaway! Alan was very accommodating, made amazing recommendations, and let us pick some of his lovely, fresh blueberries which was a great surprise. We will no doubt be back at some point :)

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Sarah

July 2025

23 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

Chris was very accommodating and brought us life vests for using the canoe at the site. The site was quiet and had beautiful views.

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Stephen

July 2025

25 ft Class C

Group trip

4 nights at Summer Winds

Cora and Dave were great hosts! Both were very friendly and accommodating. Their campground suited us very well, with our 25ft motorhome. There were very large RVs there as well. Its a smaller campground (and they have cottages as well), which suited us very much. They have a brand new salt water pool, a small playground and tons of manicured lawn to play on. They have fully serviced lots to great spots to pitch a tent - so something for everyone. Its on the water as well, so strolling on the beach is great fun at low tide. Grab the canoe and catch some mackerel off the point out front - great fun as well!! We are active people, so we enjoyed the short walk or cycle into Georgetown (2k) and beyond (Montague 20k). We will be back!!

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Florent

June 2025

22 ft Class A

1 night at 4 Oaks Park

Nice site with plenty of space and intimacy. Fits an RV with no issue. Alan was super nice and welcoming!

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Richard

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 4 Oaks Park

This was a great place to camp. Alan greeted us and showed us to our lot. The lot was very private and quiet.

Matthew

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 4 Oaks Park

What a beautiful property! The host met us and took us to the spot overlooking a marsh and river. He also directed us to the water and firewood. The site is quiet and secluded—saw a deer, bear and bald eagle in the morning.

PETER

May 2025

22 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to 4 Oaks Park

Oaks Park is a beautiful, well-maintained, and wildly romantic overnight spot surrounded by nature. The host, Alan, is extremely friendly and helpful. A sea eagle has its nest nearby. It was raining heavily when we arrived. However, the site is easily accessible, even with two-wheel drive.