99% (142)
Top-rated campgrounds
99% (142)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Jake
September 2025
Tent
Great campsites with bathrooms and a shower. The apples were in season so we ate a few! This campsite is where we begin our bike tour of the Cabot Trail. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Theodore
September 2025
23 ft campervan
Beautiful and convenient location, close to beaches, sites, gas and groceries, and a reasonable drive to Baddeck. Lee was a friendly, informative host. The site is called”unserviced” but the washrooms and showers were terrific, exceeding or on par with any other campground we visited.
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Theodore
September 2025
23 ft campervan
With pets
Loved staying here, good clean facilities, laidback vibe, sweet sites to visit nearby and central to both coast and Bras Dor.
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Tom
September 2025
26 ft campervan
Nice open area with view of surrounding hills. Lee was very friendly and provided a lot of helpful information about hikes in the area.
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Garrett
August 2025
20 ft campervan
Great views in a wide open field with tons of space. The food truck was closed for an event, but the menu looked bomb. Lee was friendly and helpful with tons of tips for the area.
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Elke
August 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We enjoyed our stay at Life in tents. It was a lovely spot. We had our teardrop trailer there for a couple of nights. The showers and toilet were perfect. Thanks Lee and Kanary!
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
One of the best camping sites around Cape Breton, and right close to the Cabot Trail!
This was my first time camping out, and Lee's Campsite is really clean and open! I love the openness of the space. At night it's even better since it gets so dark with no visible lights around, that you're able to see the stars and milky way!
Toilet being a compostable "humanure" spot is great! First time trying one and I gotta say, I would adopt it. It's great! There are 2 of them. Showers stalls are also spacious enough for a single person!
I appreciate Lee for also allowing my to charge my Jackery Power Station at his check-in spot while I was out for the day, since I needed to use it for my CPAP.
Bless this man and this campsite, because if I visit Cape Breton again, I'll definitely consider it in the future!
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C
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved everything about this site so much we end up staying three nights instead of one night we planned for. The camping sites were far enough for some privacy yet you see others to feel safe too. It was our first time here and we enjoyed it very much. The site includes washroom, shower room and the best part is everything is within 10-30 mins if you’re re driving. Convenient store is less than 5 mins driving, beach and Cabot trails is within 30 mins driving. To be brief, we loved this place and would definitely come back.
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John
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
I really enjoyed my stay at Lee's Hipcamp site. It was a good home base to explore the Cabot Trail for a couple days, and the open field setting was very peaceful, being far enough away from the main road. I appreciated the hot shower, although only had cold water one time. Did not feel cramped at all, as sites are spread out nicely. Really relaxing spot if you just want to hang out there for half the time.
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Sabrina
August 2025
Tent
Great place for tents, On the Cabot trail, near some of the most popular hiking trails. (Sadly we couldn't experience them because all trails we're closed due to the forest fires)
I recommend!
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Stéfan
August 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
Tout était parfait! Un très grand terrain vraiment propre avec une superbe vue sur les montagnes. On était plusieurs campeurs en même temps, mais chacun avait son espace et son intimité. Il y avait un espace à l'abri pour cuisiner en cas de pluie, des toilettes (composte) et même deux douches chaudes! Lee a été très gentil et accueillant!
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Randy
August 2025
24 ft campervan
You will not find a better piece of land to camp, while experiencing the Cabot Trail and the surroundings. Lee has done a wonderful job and clearing and creating a wonderful atmosphere for campers. I found the provisions to be quite luxurious for "campers". It's not often that you will have the option to a hot shower at most campsites and a community pavillion/cooking area. Lee provides both, as well as two outdoor compositing toilets.
Had I done more research, I would have spent more time at Lee's, as he also offers water activities, expanding trails to hike and a neighboring food truck within a stones throw. While visiting the food truck, I met a couple who were just completing their cycling trek around the Cabot Trail. Chapeau to them, as there are several challenging climbs on the trail.
I will definitely be coming back!
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Loyce
August 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
I loved this camp so much that I am returning for a multiple-day stay. Beautifully maintained, large and spreadout campsites, as well as washrooms and showers. WiFi available, too! It checks all my boxes!!
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Michael
July 2025
Tent
Lovely spot with a great view! The facilities are good for an unserviced campsite and the owners were very friendly and gave some great recommendations of places to see. Also a beautiful spot for stargazing at night!
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Beth
July 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Perfect place to set up camp while you’re exploring Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail. Large sites, hot shower, free morning coffee.
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Suzanne
July 2025
22 ft campervan
Lee is very friendly and welcoming. The facilities were great, pit toilets were very well kept and the shower had great hot water. He has coffee brewing every morning at the office/store area. Very nice touch. Time to chat with the folks that work there.
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PHEEBS
July 2025
16 ft car
What a way to experience nature, but still get the luxuries of a hot shower, toilet, and clean drinking water. Our site was great, but what really made it extraordinary was Lee and Kanary. We’ve stayed in many hostels and love the community vibe. Never been able to experience it camping! They had hot coffee, oat milk(!!!), and great conversations. Plus, Kanary gave us some homemade “Bush Balm” to help with my bug bites.
Thank you so much guys, it really was an incredible experience. We’d come back in a heartbeat, and urge others to do the same!
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Eric
July 2025
Tent
We had a great time in Cape Breton. This was the perfect location to drive the Cabot Trail, paddle the Margaree River, and drop into Mabou for some music. Lee and Kanary were great hosts. We will be back. So much more to see and do.
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Elena
July 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location to camp, big wide open field with plenty of space for each site. Really a cool setup with tent sites, glamping and river tours. We went down to the river behind the library in town there is a path, beautiful spot to cool off. Lee is very kind too, definitely recommend staying here!
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Ione
July 2025
16 ft car
Great location, beautiful, amazing people and an all around great experience! 10/10 would recommend. Love.
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Where to go
Baddeck
The gateway to the Cabot Trail, Baddeck offers some of the prettiest scenery in Nova Scotia, thanks to the picturesque Bras d’Or Lakes. The town is full of history, home to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, the Kidston Lighthouse, and Theatre Baddeck. Look out for tent campsites, RV spots, and glamping sites outside of town.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
A third of the Cabot Trail winds through this national park, home to 26 hikes, including the renowned Skyline Trail. This five-mile loop is partially covered with a boardwalk (to help protect sensitive plant species). It offers the best views of any spot along the Cabot Trail. If you have a keen eye, you might spy moose, eagles, or even bears from your national park campsite.
Pleasant Bay
If you enjoy whale watching, this is one of the very best spots in the province. You can also check out whales on land with a visit to the excellent Whale Interpretive Centre. Visitors can see a life-size model of a pilot whale, saltwater livestock tanks containing live creatures found in the whale’s habitat, and 16-scale illustrations of whales frequently spotted in the nearby waters.
Cheticamp
The Acadian community of Cheticamp is a significant cultural and linguistic destination in Nova Scotia. Here you’ll learn about the Francophone community’s history, traditions, and culinary heritage. A must-see attraction is Les Trois Pignons. It’s home to Hooked Rug and Home Life Museum and offers demonstrations for the local craft of rug hooking.