Camping in Nova Scotia with swimming

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12 top campgrounds in Nova Scotia with swimming

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Hillside Point

3 sites · Tents25 acres · Antrim, Halifax
Hello HipCampers! We are located 40 mins out of the HRM, 25 mins away from the airport/ speedway, 5 min drive to Dollar Lake Provincial park, 10 mins from MMMXP race track We have quiet untouched 25 acres of forest for all your camping needs. Our sites and lifestyle is built with privacy in mind, obviously we ask you to be Courteous, but want you to be in the woods and enjoy yourselves. Sit back and stargaze till your heart desires! Plenty of different style of camping sites to suit all of your needs, deep woods and terrain, not far from the beaten path, and always plenty of room. Somewhat near the house if that makes you feel more Secure. we also can include -firewood cut and ready or you can forage for your fire needs! - Guided Fishing and Hunting with registered guide (extra $) -Some basic rental camping gear -Outhouse Ensure to pack your rain boots and go mushroom hunting on the property. As well as many trails owned by the forestry near by. We have a variety of apple trees feel free to pick some when in season! Farm fresh organic tri-colour eggs available soon. Find us on Facebook and Instagram to follow updates, or just to see some cute animal content; Hillside_point
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Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents87 acres · Tatamagouche, Colchester
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, unlimited firewood, and running water to have an unforgettable Ocean Front RV/camping/tenting experience. 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 and a walk out dock for our kayakers, 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.
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Glory Ridge Campground

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Arisaig, Antigonish
A small boutique campground with a small cluster of 3 way RV sites cleverly situated on the top of a ridge that overlooks the Northumberland Strait. Glorious sunsets are an almost guaranteed nightly attraction. The quiet serenity of Glory Ridge is a remarkable delight. Amenities include a bespoken glamorous glamping tent cabin, a curious cob pizza oven, an amazing outside shower made out of recycled political signs and a tenting campground cluster nestled among the trees in the hollow of an old orchard. Glory Ridge Campground is uniquely situated to create a unique friendly and warm experience.
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Big Belle Farm

233 sites · RVs, Tents61 acres · Baddeck, Inverness
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.
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Smokey View

1 site · RV1 acre · Sydney, Victoria
At the other side of the harbour is Ingonish Ferry. At one time the road around the harbour did not exist. People, horses and goods came across the bar by means of a ferry. There were many wharves with wooden ships tied up. The long white building on the corner used to be on the bar. A walk along the bar will award you with a view of the Keltic Lodge. Continue straight at the corner and you will find a trail that will take you to Ingonish beach.
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PEBs by the Sea

2 sites · Lodging1 acres · Clark's Harbour, Shelburne
Camping with a G... Glamping Great views and beautiful beaches The Price is for both domes together Here is a place to relax and unwind. Nothing but the sounds of nature and sunset views over white sand islands. Take a picnic to the beach. Light a fire and cook fresh seafood. Beautiful spot on the Most Southern Point of Nova Scotia. Have added an outdoor kitchen and bar area. Moved the Compost toilet closer to the dome. We have propane hot shower. Let me know if there's anything I can help with in any way?
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Off the Beaten Trail Eco Lodging

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Rose Bay, Lunenburg
Welcome to Off the Beaten Trail. Found on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia, near the famous U.N.E.S.C.O Town of Lunenburg, making us a great central location. We offer a glamping experience that will be hard to beat. Offering unique full service units, Tent and RV sites. Recognized Superhost with Airbnb and voted #3 in Nova Scotia for Best Hipcamp in 2022 Open year round, for those who enjoy winter camping. Near by you’ll find Sea Glass beach (aka Spindlers Beach), The Ovens Natural Park, Sand Dollar Beach, Hirtles Beach, Oxners Beach (usually peaceful), Gaff Point Hiking Trail, Indian Path Common Trails, and Kingburg beach to name a few. For shopping locally we have The Rose Bay General Store and Bistro with NSLC Outlet. You’ll find convenience items, seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, take out and dine in eating, a great selection of imported Specialty items, and authentic Nova Scotian products. A great spot to stop on the way back from the beach for a bite to eat and supplies. We also have the Bayport Pub at the beginning of Feltzen South Road. With Great pub classics and fresh hot fish and chips, you’ll want to let them handle the cooking for a night, but make sure to leave room for the best Ice Cream around. Get the Scoop located in Feltzen South, just a short distance from us here at Off the Beaten Trail. Look up these great places and more online for hours and specials.
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Tent/Camper Camping by the Ocean!

1 site · Tent2 acres · Head Of Jeddore, Halifax
Learn more about this land: Nestled in a quaint old Fishing Town is a 2-Acre Forest property, that hadn’t been touched since 1885! This land overlooks the North Atlantic Ocean, with a 25ft bank at the edge of the property, and almost 100ft of private stone beach! No hydro, or running water on this property (yet) - but 10 minutes by car you’ll find a Sobeys, a Home Hardware, and small local shops. A driveway was recently put onto the property so now all campers can drive right up to the site instead of trudging through the forest! There is currently a Tiny Home on the property being built. Feel free to pitch your tent, or park your van, behind the Tiny Home that way you could be blocked from the wind that might come off the ocean - if there is a storm coming in. Camper-vans are welcome on the property! I haven't been able to select both tents, and motor vehicles yet as options. Enjoy the peace and quiet under the stars, and fall asleep to the sounds of the waves breaking against the shore, and the leaves rustling in the breeze. __________ As of now, I do not have an accessible toilet. The land is in process of getting the hydro hooked up, and water is being tested. Under the deck of the Tiny Home there is a plastic table, and two plastic side tables. Feel free to use them. There is a large, black, garbage bin outside the tiny home, feel free to put your own garbage bag in there - but please take your garbage with you (as the city only collects one garbage bag on rotating weeks, and I cannot predict ahead which week it will be for you). Thank you!
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Moo Nay Farms

15 sites · Tents100 acres · Cooks Brook, Halifax
Moo Nay Farms is a located in Cooks Brook, Nova Scotia, about an hour from Halifax and 20 minutes from our local airport. We are a 100 acre free range beef, pig and rabbit farm, and horse boarding facility on a corner bordering on 2 rivers, a running brook and a sitting on a huge pile of sand. We encourage our campers to also be free range and choose any nice quiet spot they find, a wide open sand lot, along the river, or deep in the woods. Campers are free to set up tents and sites on either side of the pasture, I don't allow trailer campers in the pastures as the cows tend to like to use them as scratching posts and can damage units. You never know when a litter of piglets is going to be born, a new calf arrives, or when the cows will skip the fence and we call on ya for a cattle drive, but always guaranteed something interesting is going to happen on the farm. We welcome campers to bring their pets responsibly, please be aware it is a livestock farm. For people vacationing or travelling with horses, we have stalls and paddocks available and plenty of sand arenas and trails to ride in. Key features of the property are definitely the livestock, horses, a beautiful swimming or fishing hole at the corner of the property tons of walking or biking trails, a beach volleyball court, huge bbq pit, firepit area complete with seating, bbq capable of roasting whole hogs if you're planning a party event or gathering. With 100, very accessible acres, so many things to do, to learn about free range farming, and country life, we're sure you will find a beautiful location to enjoy nature on our farm, and lots of fun for the kids.
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Bungalow Bus Stop

1 site · RV1 acre · Cape Breton Sydney, Cape Breton
You will find our little white bungalow nestled among the trees on a little patch of green lawn in a very quiet setting. We love travelling abroad and we're avid explorers of Cape Breton Island. We own two vintage campers and we are also skoolie enthusiasts. We have a cat, a Labradoodle dog, an English spot rabbit, and a beehive. Learn more about this land: The Bungalow Bus Stop is a great location to break while touring Cape Breton Island. We offer one parking spot with power, water, and sewer connection for your RV or camper.  We are minutes from downtown Sydney and only 20 minutes from the Newfoundland Ferry. Shopping, dining, and conveniences are right around the corner.  If you're exploring the local area, including lakes, trails, and waterfalls just a short drive from here. We offer a clean, quiet park-like setting for your stay. Physical address: 114 Bungalow Rd, Coxheath
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Blueberry Run Trail RV Site

1 site · RV11 acres · Grand Desert, Halifax
Learn more about this land: 1 private premium site for a self contained RV, Travel Trailer or Camper Van on private land with no other campers near you. No Tenting permitted. Site has potable water hookup, 20 amp electrical outlet and free WiFi at the site. If you require black water service, a portable tank is included in your booking fee and will be on-site. The tank can hold 80 litres or 21 Gallons. If you require more black water capacity, you can add an extra dump for a fee and we will empty the tank and return it for an extra dump. Gray Water can be released into the drain on-site for showers, sink etc. The site is a solid gravel covered surface that is level. There is a gravel pad section in front of the site that has a picnic table and a fire pit. Fire wood is available for sale and will be delivered to the site upon request.  The Trans Canada trail is in front of the site where you can walk, bike, ATV or horseback ride. Porters Lake, Lawrencetown Beach, Porters Lake shopping center and restaurants are only 10 minutes away. 20 minute drive to Dartmouth or 40 minutes to downtown Halifax via 107 HWY or 207 HWY. There is also a café within walking distance called Rose to Rooster. Park your trailer or RV and explore the trails, beaches, lakes and hidden gems this community has to offer. Bring your outdoor games, bikes and your camping supplies and let your adventure begin with us. If you surf, we are a surfing destination and we welcome surfers to stay with us and be close to the action (within 10-15 minutes away depending which beach you choose) The site and community is L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ safe and everyone is welcome. Book now and enjoy your visit. We are OPEN from May 1st to Nov 25th 2024
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Luxury Glamping at Nalu Retreat!

2 sites · Lodging25 acres · Porters Lake, Halifax
Nalu Retreat is a healing retreat and nature sensory experience perched on the edge of a cliff where we invite you to practice mindfulness and enjoy the art of simply being. Our unique, four season geodesic domes offer an extraordinary and unforgettable glamping experience where one can connect to nature, but still have all the luxuries of a boutique hotel. Each dome has 16 ft high ceilings, large panoramic windows that bring mother nature indoors, a well equipped kitchen, spa inspired bathroom, fireplace, queen size bed, private deck with hot tub, bbq and outdoor shower for a cold plunge. Amenities: Hot tub, cold water therapy and propane fireplace for your own nordic spa experience on your private deck All inclusive packages and spa packages offering farm to table meal options and spa treatments Shared fire pit and walking trails (Sauna coming soon) Fully equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, sweeteners and oat milk, toaster, convection oven, fridge / freezer Spa inspired bathroom with rain-head shower, custom Nalu scented soap/lotion, shower cap and hair dryer Robes, slippers, aromatherapy diffuser and custom nalu chocolates to give that spa feel! Wifi, board games, adult colouring books, Yoga mats, meditation rounds, stargazing loft, cards, singing bowls, sound machine and much more!
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Camping in Nova Scotia with swimming guide

Looking to dive into the great outdoors? Look no further than Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in Canada. If you're craving a swim in the pristine waters of Nova Scotia, we've got you covered with over 550 options that offer swimming. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $15, there's something to fit every budget. Check out top campsites like Fraserville Off-Grid Camping (29 reviews), Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), and PEBs by the Sea (23 reviews) to see why they're a hit with fellow campers. And don't worry, popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly sites, and toilets are all within your reach. If you're up for more adventure, popular activities like hiking, off-roading, and exploring historic sites are just a stone's throw away. So pack your bags, grab your swimsuit, and get ready to make some memories in beautiful Nova Scotia!

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