88% (37) • 22 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near New Glasgow
Wild Islands Camping by the Sea
1. Wild Islands Camping by the Sea
100%
(24)
75km from New Glasgow · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
CA$35
/ night
The Lobster Boat Inn
2. The Lobster Boat Inn
100%
(11)
47km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$50
/ night
C
3. C
50%
(3)
74km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · Lodging
supplies. Bedding supplied for one double bed. Extra blankets are available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$48
/ night
Peaceful Acre Camp
4. Peaceful Acre Camp
73km from New Glasgow · 1 site · Tent
Enjoy a peaceful and quaint tent site inside a treed lot. Walking distance to amazing amenities such as restaurants, marina (great for kayaking & fishing), cycling/walking trails, liquor store and gas station convenience stores! A short drive to world class golf courses such as Brudenell and Dundarave.
Your own private spot not far from your
host, for anything that you may need.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
CA$40
/ night
Our Happy Place Campground & Cabins
5. Our Happy Place Campground & Cabins
100%
(3)
15km from New Glasgow · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Open field with some roads, solar lighting, 1 shared bathroom at the moment, 40 acres of trees. Only minutes to PEI Ferry one way or 8 minutes to downtown Pictou the other. At night you can hear the coyotes howling and the crickets chirping. Peaceful, quiet and serene.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$25
/ night
88% (37) • 22 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near New Glasgow
Wild Islands Camping by the Sea
1. Wild Islands Camping by the Sea
100%
(24)
75km from New Glasgow · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
CA$35
/ night
The Lobster Boat Inn
2. The Lobster Boat Inn
100%
(11)
47km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
CA$50
/ night
C
3. C
50%
(3)
74km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · Lodging
supplies. Bedding supplied for one double bed. Extra blankets are available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$48
/ night
Peaceful Acre Camp
4. Peaceful Acre Camp
73km from New Glasgow · 1 site · Tent
Enjoy a peaceful and quaint tent site inside a treed lot. Walking distance to amazing amenities such as restaurants, marina (great for kayaking & fishing), cycling/walking trails, liquor store and gas station convenience stores! A short drive to world class golf courses such as Brudenell and Dundarave.
Your own private spot not far from your
host, for anything that you may need.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
CA$40
/ night
Our Happy Place Campground & Cabins
5. Our Happy Place Campground & Cabins
100%
(3)
15km from New Glasgow · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Open field with some roads, solar lighting, 1 shared bathroom at the moment, 40 acres of trees. Only minutes to PEI Ferry one way or 8 minutes to downtown Pictou the other. At night you can hear the coyotes howling and the crickets chirping. Peaceful, quiet and serene.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Val
November 2025
Tent
Chris was a great host! He greeted us at the campsite on a rainy November night and had made sure to have a roaring fire for us when we got there despite all the rain! The views from The Point in the morning were beautiful - perfect spot to enjoy coffee & breakfast in the sun. Chris came to check in on us in the morning to make sure we had everything we needed.
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Melanie
October 2025
Tent
Great hosts! Was lovely chatting with both and they were super helpful. Would recommend!
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
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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Patricia
August 2025
15 ft campervan
With pets
From the moment we arrived at Chris’s land we felt very welcomed. Chris was onsite to greet us and show us the camping area. The camp is a work in progress so no high-tech fancy camping facilities, but if your aim is to lay back, relax and leave the daily grind behind this is your place. The campsites are along the shore and at low tide a great walk. Our site enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and after a full day of exploring the area we took our camp chairs to the shoreline to watch the magnificent sunset over the water. The camp is 30 mins from groceries and gas. Chris allows dogs to roam off leash and our pup loved the freedom. Chris and his mom Gail check in with you daily to talk and answer your questions and they go out if their way to help make your stay comfortable.
We booked for one night and immediately booked a second night. We ended up spending 5 nights. Thank you Chris and Gail
Patricia, Tim and Luna
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Jason
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Olivier
August 2025
With pets
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
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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Robert
August 2025
28 ft travel trailer
We loved the site at Chris’s property with great views. It was very quiet and Chris was a great host with info.
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Michael
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
It is a beautiful place on the edge of the ocean! Definitely worth stopping on your eastern shore road trip. We had 3 tents and all found flat spots. Burn ban was in effect but no big deal because the night sky was lit up. Minimal light pollution here.
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Viktoriia
August 2025
16 ft car
We had an amazing camping experience here! The spot was peaceful and surrounded by nature, with direct access to the water. The off-leash area for our dog was a huge bonus; she had the time of her life running free and playing by the shore. Chris was incredibly thoughtful and friendly, making us feel truly welcome. A beautiful, quiet escape we’ll definitely return to.
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Amélie
July 2025
With pets
David was the best host. He was thoughtful and welcoming. At Lobster Boat Inn, you have everything you need for a perfect unique glamping experience. The boat is a piece of art in itself. I highly recommand.
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Jessica
July 2025
Tent
This camp ground was so cute and just what we needed! It had beautiful, spacious views and the host were absolutely awesome! The sites were close to the ferry to go across to PEI and downtown Pictou but still managed to feel like we were secluded for peace and quite! We were able to go on day adventures and come back to relax at our site to unwind and relax. Will definitely be coming back again!
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Theodore
July 2025
Tent
Amazing camping spot right on the water! Chris, the host, was very helpful and accommodating. We forgot some of our camping supplies and Chris immediately went back home and brought them to us. Fresh eggs too! We stayed at the Point camping spot which was absolutely beautiful. Chris supplies a canoe which we used often to navigate around the islands. Couldn’t recommend this spot more highly. Thanks Chris!
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Sarah
July 2025
23 ft campervan
With kids
Chris was very accommodating and brought us life vests for using the canoe at the site. The site was quiet and had beautiful views.
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amy
July 2025
2 nights at The Lobster Boat Inn
This is my new favorite hipcamp to stay, 9.9 out of 10 because i couldn't find a toothpick, jokes. I had to leave early the next evening family emergency but by far the most peaceful sleep we both ever had, and remember to put some sandpaper foot slip grip on shower floor or jack it up level David brother, be well captain, could put a stocked trout pond beside her to be cooler, trucker joke, be well my friend, this ment the world to us and my friend more than you think. we will be visiting again forsure 10-4 houndog over and out
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Shanshan
July 2025
Tent
Chris’s campground was incredible! The site was even better than pictured. He was responsive and helpful with our questions. Chris even brought us fresh eggs from his chickens in the morning!
Will be recommending all of my friends to camp with Chris! Can’t wait to come back and stay a while.
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Chrissy
July 2025
Tent
With pets
It was a beautiful place to camp very clean not a a lot of bugs the night we were there nice a peaceful getaway
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Arja en
July 2025
21 ft campervan
The location was perfect for us, being close to the town of Pictou.
We were well received and the grass on our site even got an extra cutting just for our arrival.
The facilities are still basic but functional. We wish the owners good luck with their new campsite!
P.s. the Hector Heritage Quay is well worth visiting.
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amy
July 2025
Weekend Trip to C
It’s true- the cabin is both cozy and convenient! A very basic plywood shed has been loved into a sweet little spot. The bed was very comfortable. I literally was just there to sleep, and it had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Thanks!
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Valerie
June 2025
With pets
I bought this as a Christmas present for my brother and his wife and they said it was awesome and very unique. A lot of thought and details went into the design of the boat. They also said David was very friendly, personable and easy to talk to. David thought they were newlyweds (guessing he has guests coming who are) and even had a gift for them. Amazing and thoughtful.
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