The best campgrounds near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with swimming

Looking to dive into some refreshing swimming adventures near Antigonish, Nova Scotia? Look no further than Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort! With over 493 options in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your swimming needs. Whether you're looking for a waterfront spot or a campsite with a nearby swimming hole, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $20, you can enjoy your aquatic escapades without breaking the bank. Check out some of the top campsites near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with swimming: Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews), and Big Belle Farm (9 reviews). Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires, as well as activities such as horseback riding, fall fun, and boating. So grab your swimsuit and get ready for a splashing good time!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to dive into some refreshing swimming adventures near Antigonish, Nova Scotia? Look no further than Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort! With over 493 options in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your swimming needs. Whether you're looking for a waterfront spot or a campsite with a nearby swimming hole, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $20, you can enjoy your aquatic escapades without breaking the bank. Check out some of the top campsites near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with swimming: Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews), and Big Belle Farm (9 reviews). Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires, as well as activities such as horseback riding, fall fun, and boating. So grab your swimsuit and get ready for a splashing good time!

91% (160)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Lobster Boat Inn

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(11)

7.8km from Antigonish · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Glen Road, NS

The Lobster Boat Inn is located on a hill in the woods in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It sits high and dry with no water in sight! You get the entire property to yourself. No barking dogs, loud music or annoying neighbours. No crowded RV or tent city here. Contact your host to adjust min. nights required. (standard 2 - 1 possible for a specific requested date.) Contact host David in advance. We provide visitors with a rustic, unique, "glamping" experience. The Boat is filled with lobster-themed items that will send you on an imaginary lobster pot-pulling adventure. Cook on the back deck as you drink in nature, then eat in an original ship's wheelhouse or outside at the picnic table by the fire pit. Our amenities also include: fishing rods, comfy beds, fresh drinking-water, refrigerator, 2 bathroom facilities, a hot outdoor shower, walking trails, microwave, and AC. The boat can sleep 5 guests, but a private raised glamping tent is provided for overflow if required. Off property you will find: auto race watching (at Riverside raceway), hiking, biking, ocean fishing, and shopping activities. Downtown Antigonish is but a ten minute drive. The famous Highland Games comes in July along with the Lobster Festival in New Glasgow. The Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition runs from Aug 27-31. Want to swim at St. FX University swimming pool? Day passes are sold at the university. Of course ocean swimming at one of the 19, nearby, beautiful area beaches is totally free for all, so get wet and splash in the sea! Sure, you can sit inside and watch one of our many DVD movies, but instead why not : explore nature, take a walk through the woods, talk to your wife, or friend, play with the kids, or throw a ball for your dog? If you want to relax, visit the golf course in town or just chill on the comfy deck. Do you want to ride, your bike on mountain trails, fish, visit a lighthouse or a petting farm? We have these close by too! Wide-open highways make for smooth, fast, travel to places like New Glasgow, Pictou, The Cabot Trail or the ferry to PEI. (now 1/2 price) All are within an hour's drive. At night, relax around the fire-pit after a long day of fun. Then have a sleep "extraordinaire” on board! (No waves to worry about with this boat!) NS Registration # STR 25/26 B7063

2. 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.

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. Dome Yurt By The Ocean

79km from Antigonish · 2 sites · Lodging · Baddeck, NS

Glamping at its best: Tthe magical cozy River Inhabitants Basin and the breathtaking panoramic view from this elevated dome yurt facing the deep blue glittering ocean is the #1 getaway for affordable, relaxing, peaceful holidays, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, reading, writing, loving Rent our dome yurt in high season 2023 for 99 CAD per night with 2 (max 4 if you bring your own sleeping gear), plus final cleaning $80.00 plus 15% tax. As the river mouth and basin with lots of uninhabited islands offers a lot of things to do we suggest you to combine water sports adventure with your stay. An ocean kayak will be provided if you stay for a week or longer. We offer sailing tours, kayaking and fishing. Although we understand the desire to see as many places as possible when on vacation, we highly recommend people to stay with us for several days. Let your mind come to rest and get a good sleep on real good spring mattresses. ! We would love to be the place where you come to rest. Deep dive into nature and forget the day to day hustle for a while! Writers, painters, artists (like your host) find the inspiration and recharging for new productivity. Internal curtains at the huge windows enhance the impression that this has traditional-style solid HydroTex walls yet can be rolled up for views out and to the Milky Way. The front door has a mesh panel behind and low vents aid air flow.

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. Silver Birch Camp

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43km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Havre Boucher, NS

A beautiful little gem on the shores of Archie Pond (a small inlet off The Strait of Canso) and minutes from Cape Breton Island. Tucked into nature right off the Trans Canada Hwy and close to amenities. Tim Hortons, Irving, Subway and more just down the road and grocery stores plus more restaurants and pubs in town 10 minutes away. Tons of trails and waterfalls are just minutes away. On our property you can enjoy our 2 bonfire pits, bbq & picnic area, 4 adult kayaks and 3 kids kayaks (lifejackets provided), large open area for games, walk through the forested area, sit by the waterfront, gaze at the stars, watch the spectacular sunrise over the water and walk across the road to the rocky shore of The Strait of Canso.

7. Livingston Cove Retreat

27km from Antigonish · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.

8. Camping at Music Mountain

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

Camper favorites near Antigonish

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Dome Yurt By The Ocean

79km from Antigonish · 2 sites · Lodging · Baddeck, NS

Glamping at its best: Tthe magical cozy River Inhabitants Basin and the breathtaking panoramic view from this elevated dome yurt facing the deep blue glittering ocean is the #1 getaway for affordable, relaxing, peaceful holidays, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, reading, writing, loving Rent our dome yurt in high season 2023 for 99 CAD per night with 2 (max 4 if you bring your own sleeping gear), plus final cleaning $80.00 plus 15% tax. As the river mouth and basin with lots of uninhabited islands offers a lot of things to do we suggest you to combine water sports adventure with your stay. An ocean kayak will be provided if you stay for a week or longer. We offer sailing tours, kayaking and fishing. Although we understand the desire to see as many places as possible when on vacation, we highly recommend people to stay with us for several days. Let your mind come to rest and get a good sleep on real good spring mattresses. ! We would love to be the place where you come to rest. Deep dive into nature and forget the day to day hustle for a while! Writers, painters, artists (like your host) find the inspiration and recharging for new productivity. Internal curtains at the huge windows enhance the impression that this has traditional-style solid HydroTex walls yet can be rolled up for views out and to the Milky Way. The front door has a mesh panel behind and low vents aid air flow.

4 Oaks Park

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(16)

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

Silver Birch Camp

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(8)

43km from Antigonish · 1 site · RV · Havre Boucher, NS

A beautiful little gem on the shores of Archie Pond (a small inlet off The Strait of Canso) and minutes from Cape Breton Island. Tucked into nature right off the Trans Canada Hwy and close to amenities. Tim Hortons, Irving, Subway and more just down the road and grocery stores plus more restaurants and pubs in town 10 minutes away. Tons of trails and waterfalls are just minutes away. On our property you can enjoy our 2 bonfire pits, bbq & picnic area, 4 adult kayaks and 3 kids kayaks (lifejackets provided), large open area for games, walk through the forested area, sit by the waterfront, gaze at the stars, watch the spectacular sunrise over the water and walk across the road to the rocky shore of The Strait of Canso.

Livingston Cove Retreat

27km from Antigonish · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.

Camping at Music Mountain

92%

(12)

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

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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Kimberley

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Summer Winds

Beautiful, peaceful campground. Washrooms were clean and well maintained. We hope to come back again some day!

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Kimberley

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Summer Winds

Fantastic experience Beautiful clean washrooms. So peaceful and quiet and the pool was an unexpected added bonus! Would love to return again. Thank you so much to Cora and David 🙂

M

Mark

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

This is an exceptional spot for off-grid camping. It is peaceful, secluded and with an amazing view across the river. Chris is a friendly host, with whom we had a great chat and learned about his family history on the land. Highly recommended!

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Jason

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

The point of the point is the view, as there is no cell service [though they do hope to remedy that issue], and no washrooms. That said Chris and his mother were wonderful and hospitable. The view is jaw dropping, and that alone is worth the stay. Also an amazing place to get away from everything.

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Jenna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Summer Winds

Tent sight was great, could use a couple more trees and shrubs in between. Bathrooms were lovely and always clean and the beach was gorgeous!

30 Amp power and drinkable water on the site. Suitable for tent, small camper, camper van, truck camper.

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Kate

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Summer Winds

Super pretty spot and bathrooms were really clean! Loved it

Ahoy lads and lassies! Welcome aboard to all you Lobster Lovers.

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Olivier

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at The Lobster Boat Inn

The Lobster Boat has been one of our highlight of our trip around Nova Scotia! David took great care welcoming us in his unique place he built and we had a great time exploring the space. It is a peaceful place, yet pretty close to Antigonish city with all the amenities. Bonus point for being pet friendly!

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Lauren

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

What a lovely location. Private, quiet, flat enough, incredible spot to wake up to and have coffee. Chris is a kind and communicative host. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend.

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Jim

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Summer Winds

Great, quiet small campground. Bring a 30 A plug for the electric or borrow one from the front office. Great pool area. Staff provided a map of local highlights in the Gerogetown area. Very clean newish shower building with large stalls and very hot water.

Debbie

August 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Summer Winds

We absolutely loved camping at Summer Winds with our tent trailer! The beach and the pool were great and clean, as well as exceptionally clean spacious bathrooms. We were greeted on arrival with a friendly welcome who answered all our questions. Such a lovely calm atmosphere, we will surely be back next year.

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Kathy

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Summer Winds

This campground was awesome…very quiet and the bathrooms were very clean. I loved the location, so easy to check out the east part of PEI. Staff were amazing!!!

Dmitri

August 2025

30 ft toy hauler

3 nights at Summer Winds

Lovely place. We will definately come back next year!

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Rui

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Summer Winds

Easy to find, nice hot shower, and watch out the mosquito. Host are nice to pretell all imfo.

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Eric

August 2025

19 ft Class B

1 night at Silver Birch Camp

Very easy to book. The site was nice and level, tucked away on their side yard. Adjacent to a pond. We were only there for a brief time but it was the perfect location on our travels going west. I would avoid the restaurant down the street. Nice folks but vibe, food and drinks left a lot to be desired. Also, bring bug spray in the summer.

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catherine

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Summer Winds

Superbe endroit. Le site était grand , et propre.

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Annie

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Summer Winds

Perfect place, small and cozy. The pool was amazing, everything simple and clean. thanks

Two way site, 30 Amp electric service and drinkable water on site, suitable for camper van, small camper, truck camper, tent or less than 30 feet.

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Ray

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Summer Winds

Wonderful spot to camp, grass/soft ground was really nice for tenting. Inground pool was very clean, kids loved it. Location was quiet, great shower and washroom facilities. Very close to many amazing beaches and not far from Charlottetown which is a fantastic city.

30 Amp electric and drinkable water hook up. Suitable for tent, small camper, camper van or under 30 feet.

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Oleg

August 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

6 nights at Summer Winds

had a fantastic stay at this campground in PEI! The facilities were exceptionally clean, and site #10 was in the perfect location—just the right distance from the pool and directly across from the washrooms. Cora and David were incredibly friendly, helpful, and made our stay even better. Highly recommend!

Spacious site, our mid-size pop-up fit with more than enough room to spare.

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Mike

August 2025

24 ft pop-up camper

With kids

3 nights at Summer Winds

Summer Winds was a well laid out campground with lots of exploring allowed at both the property and area. Located about 40 minutes from Charlottetown made a fun afternoon trip. Our kids loved the fact that our spot (#19) was facing the playground and the saltwater pool was a huge hit. Washroom and showers were kept clean and comfortable— the water was hot! Everyone we spoke to was friendly and inviting making it a spot we will have to return to one day. Thanks for hosting!