Discover the best campgrounds near Antigonish, Nova Scotia with wildlife watching

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Antigonish

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The Lobster Boat Inn

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Antigonish, 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. Thus the serial number: NOMOH2O as it will never float again. Our motto is Off the Grid, Off the Water and Off the Beaten Path! The original boat was built in 1995, and when found was in need of some tender-loving care. It was renovated in 2022/23 to provide visitors with a rustic, unique, "glamping" experience. It 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. Our amenities include: comfy beds, fresh drinking-water, refrigerator, interior and exterior bathroom facilities, with a hot shower. If you like, try the lobster eggs for breakfast! Off the property you will find near by: auto race watching, hiking, biking 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. Sure, you can sit inside and watch one of the many DVD movies, but why not explore nature, take a walk through the woods, talk to your wife, play with the kids, or throw a ball for your dog? If you want to relax, maybe a visit to one of our 19 Antigonish-area beaches might tickle your fancy. Do you want to golf, mountain bike, fish, visit a lighthouse or a petting farm? We have that too! Take a drive on our new 4-lane Hwy 104 and you'll be blown away at how beautiful asphalt can be. Wide-open highways make for smooth, fast, travel to places like The Cabot Trail or the ferry to PEI. Both are within an hour's drive. Stargazing is wondrous through our dark, clear skies. If you're lucky, you might even spot the Space Station passing by, as you sit at the fire-pit roasting marshmallows after a long day of fun.

4 Oaks Park

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · 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 Breton. No toilet facility must be a self-contained RVBring all trash out that you bring in

Paradise on Panmure

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Panmure Island, PE

Panmure Island is truly a beach-lover’s paradise. Located along a causeway, there is water access on both sides of the highway. You’ll find the sheltered St. Mary’s Bay on one side and the ocean on the other. This beach is one of Prince Edward Island’s provincial parks and with that comes all the amenities you need. The acclaimed Panmure Island Lighthouse is the oldest wooden lighthouse on the Island. Paradise is a 25 acre naturalized homestead with its own beach, forest and meadows. Enjoy our many trails, watch the honey bees at work or go kayaking on the Bay.

Oceanfront Serenity

1 site · RV5 acres · Mulgrave, NS

Great Spot with a gorgeous ocean view and view of Cape Breton - gorgeous in the Fall. Enjoy having a cafe steps away, Tim Hortons, Gas Station, Big Stop, Celtic Sisters Gift Shop, Subway, LIquor Store etc. all within minutes. Canso Causeway to Cape Breton is a 5 minute drive. Very convenient spot for any vehicle, tent, trailer, commercial vehicle, RV large sizes easy pull in/out has a large gravel driveway with large grassy area. The waters are warm for swimming, great for kids with a park and playground right beside the spot. In July there is a free festival in the park with music and activities.

Frog Island / Strykers Trout Pond

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Westville, NS

Learn more about this land:Welcome to Frog Island / Strykers Trout Pond!We are located just off Exits 20/21 of the TransCanada Hwy 104 in Pictou County as you are heading towards New Glasgow and Cape Bretton / Cabot Trail. The property is ideal for all types of campers, from tenters to RVs. Campfires are permitted within local regulations. A toilet is available. Pets are welcome!We are very near to a garden center with fresh veggies, fresh baking daily, and ice cream 300 m away. WhistleBerry is 500m away. It is an amazing local meat/smokehouse with all kinds of local NS goods, including a small diner. 1.5 km the other way is the Irving Big Stop - with Dairy Queen and Tim Hortons

12 top campgrounds near Antigonish with wildlife watching

The Lobster Boat Inn

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Antigonish, 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. Thus the serial number: NOMOH2O as it will never float again. Our motto is Off the Grid, Off the Water and Off the Beaten Path! The original boat was built in 1995, and when found was in need of some tender-loving care. It was renovated in 2022/23 to provide visitors with a rustic, unique, "glamping" experience. It 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. Our amenities include: comfy beds, fresh drinking-water, refrigerator, interior and exterior bathroom facilities, with a hot shower. If you like, try the lobster eggs for breakfast! Off the property you will find near by: auto race watching, hiking, biking 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. Sure, you can sit inside and watch one of the many DVD movies, but why not explore nature, take a walk through the woods, talk to your wife, play with the kids, or throw a ball for your dog? If you want to relax, maybe a visit to one of our 19 Antigonish-area beaches might tickle your fancy. Do you want to golf, mountain bike, fish, visit a lighthouse or a petting farm? We have that too! Take a drive on our new 4-lane Hwy 104 and you'll be blown away at how beautiful asphalt can be. Wide-open highways make for smooth, fast, travel to places like The Cabot Trail or the ferry to PEI. Both are within an hour's drive. Stargazing is wondrous through our dark, clear skies. If you're lucky, you might even spot the Space Station passing by, as you sit at the fire-pit roasting marshmallows after a long day of fun.

4 Oaks Park

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · 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 Breton. No toilet facility must be a self-contained RVBring all trash out that you bring in

Paradise on Panmure

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Panmure Island, PE

Panmure Island is truly a beach-lover’s paradise. Located along a causeway, there is water access on both sides of the highway. You’ll find the sheltered St. Mary’s Bay on one side and the ocean on the other. This beach is one of Prince Edward Island’s provincial parks and with that comes all the amenities you need. The acclaimed Panmure Island Lighthouse is the oldest wooden lighthouse on the Island. Paradise is a 25 acre naturalized homestead with its own beach, forest and meadows. Enjoy our many trails, watch the honey bees at work or go kayaking on the Bay.

Frog Island / Strykers Trout Pond

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Westville, NS

Learn more about this land:Welcome to Frog Island / Strykers Trout Pond!We are located just off Exits 20/21 of the TransCanada Hwy 104 in Pictou County as you are heading towards New Glasgow and Cape Bretton / Cabot Trail. The property is ideal for all types of campers, from tenters to RVs. Campfires are permitted within local regulations. A toilet is available. Pets are welcome!We are very near to a garden center with fresh veggies, fresh baking daily, and ice cream 300 m away. WhistleBerry is 500m away. It is an amazing local meat/smokehouse with all kinds of local NS goods, including a small diner. 1.5 km the other way is the Irving Big Stop - with Dairy Queen and Tim Hortons

Oceanfront Serenity

1 site · RV5 acres · Mulgrave, NS

Great Spot with a gorgeous ocean view and view of Cape Breton - gorgeous in the Fall. Enjoy having a cafe steps away, Tim Hortons, Gas Station, Big Stop, Celtic Sisters Gift Shop, Subway, LIquor Store etc. all within minutes. Canso Causeway to Cape Breton is a 5 minute drive. Very convenient spot for any vehicle, tent, trailer, commercial vehicle, RV large sizes easy pull in/out has a large gravel driveway with large grassy area. The waters are warm for swimming, great for kids with a park and playground right beside the spot. In July there is a free festival in the park with music and activities.

Summer Winds

19 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Charlottetown, PE

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

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Silver Birch Camp

1 site · RV2 acres · 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.

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The Hanna's Life on the Lake escape

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · St. Mary's, NS

Not a commercial campground Beautiful waterfront camping getaway! Quiet & Cozy camping site on Indian Harbour Lake. **50 Amp Service Connection** **Well Water Connection** **Septic Dump Station on Site** **Septic Pump Service Available** +Tent friendly +RV/Camper friendly +Pet friendly +Family/Groups Welcome 200 feet of water front space all for you to enjoy and there is a boat slip too for direct water access. +Picnic Table +Chairs +Fire Pit +BBQ Grill/Utensils +Basic Cooking supplies (pots,pans,plates,silverware etc) +Hot water campfire kettle +Coffee/Tea +Beach Towels + Dry Towels + Dry Rack +Quick air pump (Electric) Firewood on site for sale. There is also a sandy beach just 2 minutes away (The lake has a brook that flows into it - you got to see it, very pretty!) Seasonal Offered

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Bay Of Islands Wilderness Camping

8 sites · Tents49 acres · Moser River, NS

Pitch your tent at the campsite of your choice, between several areas and locations on our beautiful wooded coastal properties on the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, all located within a 10 minute walk from the main house. Hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking/canoeing/boating, swimming are just a few things to enjoy.

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Basin Brook Camp

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Antigonish, NS

This property is over 5 acres and borders on two sides by a brook and Gammons Basin. It is extremely private and remote. There is a driveway and a clearing on which many types of berries grow. There is a cleared 5 minute trail to the oceanfront from the clearing. Not yet ready for a trailer, and vehicles will need to park in the driveway but the campsite is suitable for tents. The campsite is only a few minutes from Tor Bay Provincial Park and near the town of Larry’s River. Supplies in Guysborough, 20 mins away.

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Dome Yurt By The Ocean

2 sites · Lodging5 acres · 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.

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Fred's Place

4 sites · Tents2 acres · Baddeck, NS

2.3 acres of woodlot at the end of the road. Very rustic. Ideal for campers and bicycle campers. Very few facilities but you can put up a tent and have a fire. It's super quiet and the only sound is the wind and the very occasional car (like one a day). Five minute walk to the ocean. 15 kms to the nearest store. I will be at my cabin but the property is large enuf for you to have total privacy if you want it. I can be reached by email at frederick.gardiner123abc@gmail.com. I'm located at the end of Richard's Pond Lane. To get here, go to South Side Road, South Side River Bourgeois. Turn right on Richard's Pond Lane and follow it to the end. Turn right, go to the first sign that says 7/8 and follow the path up to my cabin. There is red tuck tape to show the way. On the map, I am not The Cuffs, but the location is the same.

Camping near Antigonish with wildlife watching guide

Overview

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Antigonish, Nova Scotia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 200 options for camping in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy wildlife watching. Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, we've got you covered. Some top campsites with great reviews include Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews), and Breezy Petals Camping Resort (9 reviews). With popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and showers, and activities such as historic sites, wildlife watching, and climbing, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the wilderness!