Camping near Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Camping near Halifax

This city by the sea is a perfect base to explore Nova Scotia’s delights.

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Breezy Petals Camping Resort

6 sites · Lodging, Tents204 acres · Rines Creek, NSBreezy Petals Camping Resort is a family oriented campground offering tenting, RVing, glamping as well as fun outdoor activities and music events.Our mission is to build a camping wonderland, where families and friends can discover true happiness, health and  green lifestyle. Here you can forget all of your stress, just enjoy the great nature by listening birds singing, watching beaver swimming, discovering the secret from deep woods, observing starlight with telescope at night, relaxing your body with yoga by the dome..... So much more you could do.Come and join us, let's have some fun together!
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Leminster

2 sites · RVs34 acres · Windsor, NSLearn more about this land:This is a little stop in the middle of the province, ideal for car, van, trailer, and RV camping up to 30 feet. There is no toilet onsite so self-contained RVs are recommended. This is a pull-in site that will require some leveling. Campfires, as well as pets, are permitted.The property is near to New Ross Museum. In the area, you can pick up apples, visit a winery, fish for trout, or hike to a waterfall. Petit arrêt au centre de la province. Visitez le musée de New Ross, des vignobles, venez cueillir des pommes, pêchez la truite, vous baigner dans une cascade ou encore grimper aux arbres...
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The Vales

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents58 acres · Pleasantville, NSWe own 58 acres of forest centered on a very old shale pit near Crescent Beach, Nova Scotia. Our long-term mission is to regenerate the landscape, returning all of the property to a forest in time. We hope to establish small camping compounds for family, friends and guests who would like to stay with us and enjoy the amazing scenery of Nova Scotia's beautiful South Shore. Located just below Huey Lake, or property is watered by a stream that flows from the lake, through a series of tiny waterfalls in a gorge, through beautiful pine, maple and oak forest down to a meandering wetland that drains into the Petite Riviere watershed. Beavers are active in the area, and have already begin the process of returning the old quarry to wilderness. Their activities have created deep ponds where once there was a pit dug from the land for the shale that is abundant in this area. The beavers dammed and diverted the stream which has created a pond and wetland system at the lower end of the property. Located near to some of the most beautiful features of Lunenburg County, our property is a 5 minute drive from Crescent Beach, Risser's Beach Provincial Park, and Petite Riviere. Opportunities to cycle, hike, swim, canoe, kayak, surf and sail are all around us.
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Off the Beaten Trail Eco Lodging

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Rose Bay, NSWelcome 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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Crossroad Farm

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents21 acres · Mahone Bay, NSWelcome to Crossroad Farm! Our 21 acre hobby farm is located less than a half hour from Mahone Bay and Lunenburg Nova Scotia We offer 4 different accommodations including off-grid and full service camping set-ups. Our property is located in an area known for recreation such as kayaking, fishing, ATV sports and cycling. We're open year-round.
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HillTop Homestead in LaHave

3 sites · Lodging, RVs100 acres · Liverpool, NSThis century old Homestead was owned by the Huey family with a lake in front named after them.  We have been the owners for over 10 years with 100 acres of combined pasture and forested land.  We have worked diligently to conserve the land and nature around to create a peaceful nest for ourselves and others to enjoy and experience.  Explore the nature trails in the forest or walk around and discover the gardens and greenhouses and make friends with the chickens.  
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The Twisted Tent

37 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · New Glasgow, NSYou will find us just off Exit 20, Highway 104. The property boasts 3 ponds and a park like setting where the tents are located. There is a river near by if you like to Kayak or fish, we are within 20 minutes to the beach. Hiking trails are close by as well as museums, parks and Go-Karts on property. This is off grid, there is a porta potty and an outdoor shower. Whistleberry Market is 2 minutes away, Green Thumb 5 min walk away.
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Camping at Music Mountain

36 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Thorburn, NS
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The MareGold Centre

3 sites · Lodging30 acres · Digby, NSPerched on 200ft cliff of coastline the MareGold Centre is a place to enjoy nature, education, wellness and the arts. Our cabins offer different levels of getaways from off-grid simple tiny cabins to larger cabins with kitchen and full bathrooms. Most importantly, guests come for a quiet, peaceful and restful stay. Within the 30 acres there are herbal gardens, maple forest, a pond, fields, trails and the best sunset in Nova Scotia. The entire property is non-smoking.
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Field & Fern Cabins

2 sites · Lodging17 acres · The Falls, NSIn the heart of The Falls, NS, Field and Fern offers two cozy tiny cabins for you to call home as you explore the area. Our tiny cabins have been described as a “charming bedroom in a field” and that’s exactly what they are! ​Each cabin has it's own self-managed heat pump to keep you comfortable any time of year. Enjoy the amenities provided in each private cabin and your own outdoor washroom steps away with a composting toilet available YEAR ROUND and hot showers available seasonally.
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Acadian Coastal Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Murray Corner, NBLocated just off the Acadian Coastal Drive and minutes from the beautiful Fundy shore. Bring your tent, RV, or camper and choose from 4 fantastic sites. 1-30 amp service, 2 roadside non-serviced as well as one privative forested site. Enjoy the quiet skyline and maybe even catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. Our grass lots are backed with lush Appalachian forest and leads way to a slow brook where you can wade with the tide or try your hand at fishing. You can explore New Brunswick with a drive on Acadian Coastal Drive ·Appalachian Range Route · Fundy Coastal Drive · Miramichi River Route or Fundy Coastal Drive Stop by and visit Murray Corner Provincial park for a swim and watch the tide roll out. Looking to see multiple provinces?? We are in the perfect spot to see all of what the East coast has to offer. View PEI’s spectacular Confederation Bridge from the shoreline and take a drive to PEI which is only minutes from us. Mainland Nova Scotia is less than a 30 minute drive and if your adventurous and want to drive the Cabot Trail then you can reach Cape Breton Island in under 2 hours! Catch a Ferry to Newfoundland if your heart desires. PEAK SEASON (May 1- Sept 31) OFF GRID (Oct 1 -Dec 31 and March 15 - April 31) CLOSED for winter (Dec 31- March 14) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram There is no potable water on site however, we do have an out building with compostable toilet, shower/change area. Free Showers and potable water available at Murray provincial park during peak season.
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Kavanagh Farm camping

6 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Shediac Cape, NBLearn more about this land:Location, location, location! Spend the day at the beach or exploring the many outdoor activities the Shediac and surrounding areas have to offer!Secluded, quiet camping areas on the back of 11 acres. Listen to one of the two brooks babble, or watch the deer in the nearby field. Take a tour of the farm, eat fresh eggs, collected by you. Only 13 minutes from the beautiful Parlee Beach! Shuttle available!Less than one hour away from Kouchibouguac National Park!15 minutes from Moncton!Just over 5 minutes to Sobey's, NBLC, and gas stations for all of your camping needs!Smores kit, farm-fresh breakfast, farm tours, birthday cakes, eggs, firewood, towels camp chair and table, and cooking packages all available in the extras section!
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Camping trips for every style

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Enjoying Halifax’s world-class restaurants, vibrant neighborhoods, fun bar scene, and historical attractions is a great way to experience the east coast way of life before setting out to explore. Within a few hour’s drive of this provincial capital, you’ll find remote beaches and parks, fishing villages where you can go whale watching, lighthouses, and deep woods filled with serene lakes and waterfalls.

Where to Go

The South Shore

Follow the Lighthouse Route south of the city to explore charming stops such as Peggy’s Cove with its red and white lighthouse, making your way past stretches of white-sand beaches, the fishing towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay (great stops for ice cream or lobster rolls), making your way to the epic petroglyphs and myriad adventures at Kejimkujik National Park. You’ll find beachfront camping all the way down the shore, as well as inland sites. 

Annapolis Valley

Following the shores of the Bay of Fundy, which has the world’s highest tides, this area is studded with wineries and sweet little towns and villages. Explore the historic fort at Annapolis Royal, home to some of Europe’s first North American settlers in 1605. There are amazing beaches and hikes out over cliff tops (the 4- to 5-day Cape Chignecto Coastal Loop, for example). There are tons of campgrounds in the valley, with a couple located in orchards or within walking distance of wineries. 

Cape Breton

The jewel in Nova Scotia’s crown, Cape Breton Island is attached to the mainland by a causeway and driving the Cabot Trail—a highway that winds around Cape Breton Highlands National Park—is considered one of the world’s most beautiful road trips. Expect to see moose, eagles, whales (even from shore) and enjoy unforgettable hiking. There’s plenty of camping in the park (tent sites, RV sites, and otentiks) as well as many private campgrounds offering unique amenities such as on-site oyster farms. 

When to Go

Halifax is a fun city any time of the year, with its student population keeping things upbeat year-round. But many tourism spots don’t open up until late May or early June, so planning a trip beyond the city before that can mean limited options. The weather can be pretty chilly until then anyway, so your best bet is to come in summer or fall—the weather can be glorious through October. 

Know Before You Go

  • If you need camping supplies, Mountain Equipment Co-Op on Granville Street will likely have everything you need (and equipment rentals).
  • Having your own vehicle is pretty essential if you want to explore outside of Halifax as transit options are pretty much non-existent.
  • Cell phone coverage can be patchy in more remote areas, so don’t rely on your phone as your only guide to getting places. 
  • Nova Scotia can fully experience four seasons in one day, so be sure to take warm clothes even for a summer trip. It can also get pretty windy, especially in coastal regions, so be sure to properly secure your tent when setting up your camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Halifax, Canada, you can park your camper at various campgrounds and RV parks, including the popular Laurie Provincial Park. Keep in mind that you'll need to make reservations in advance and follow the specific rules and regulations of each campground.

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