The best campgrounds near New Glasgow, Nova Scotia with swimming

Welcome to Hipcamp Canada! If you're looking for a camping experience near New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, with swimming as your activity preference, we've got you covered. We offer over 499 options in the area that cater to your swimming needs. Whether you're looking for a serene lakeside retreat or a refreshing dip in the ocean, we have the perfect campsite for you. Some of our top campsites include Fraserville Off-Grid Camping (29 reviews), Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), and Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews). With popular facilities like toilets, showers, and potable water, you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Plus, you can explore the surrounding terrain with activities like climbing, off-roading (OHV), and visiting historic sites. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into your next camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp Canada! If you're looking for a camping experience near New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, with swimming as your activity preference, we've got you covered. We offer over 499 options in the area that cater to your swimming needs. Whether you're looking for a serene lakeside retreat or a refreshing dip in the ocean, we have the perfect campsite for you. Some of our top campsites include Fraserville Off-Grid Camping (29 reviews), Sandpoint Ocean Front Resort (33 reviews), and Blueberry Run Trail RV Site (11 reviews). With popular facilities like toilets, showers, and potable water, you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Plus, you can explore the surrounding terrain with activities like climbing, off-roading (OHV), and visiting historic sites. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into your next camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wolf Pines Glamping Life

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63km from New Glasgow · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Bayhead, NS

Authentic Mongolian Yurt is nestled in a heart of beautiful pine forest on the North Shore between Tatamagouche and Malagash. You can enjoy near by beaches, boating, kayaking, biking, vineyard, brewery and local markets. The Yurt sits on an elevated deck for you to enjoy the views of a forest. It is equipped with a double bed and traditional Mongolian single bed. Bedding is also provided. There is a BBQ available and an outdoor fire pit. Gravity fed outdoor shower and toilets are located next to the Yurt. We ask that you only use natural soaps.

2. The Lobster Boat Inn

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47km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Glen Road, 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! 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

3. Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

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75km from New Glasgow · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Moser River, NS

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.

4. The Johnson Project

35km from New Glasgow · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · New Glasgow, NS

It's a 20 acre 3/4 cleared piece of property with the bottom acreage running along 1200 feet of river. Lots of wildlife... deer, rabbit, fox, etc with a resident bald eagle living where the land meets the river. Incredible sunrises and sunsets with lots to do in River John, Tatamagouche, or Pictou to keep everyone entertained.

5. Summer Winds

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69km from New Glasgow · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Charlottetown, PE

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

6. 4 Oaks Park

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25km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · 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 Outhouse available. Bring all trash out that you bring in

7. Sand Point RV Camping and Tenting

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54km from New Glasgow · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Tatamagouche, NS

Caution mosquitos considered to be ok in June, manageable in July and off the charts from August to September long. We are 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. (Bring your own Soap and Shampoo) unlimited firewood, and running water to have an unforgettable Ocean Front RV/camping/tenting experience. Don’t come camping if you don’t have the following: 1. A hatchet or axe. 2. A flashlight. 3. Shelter (tent). We supply a the view, water access, washroom, shower and firewood we don’t teach people how to start a fire or give them lessons on what to bring camping. 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. 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.

8. Nature Connection Camping

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44km from New Glasgow · 6 sites · Tents · Greenfield, NS

Learn more about this land:We are offering a place for people to come disconnect with the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature!Tent camping, flush toilet, swimming pond, campfire, water available for washing dishes, and your camp shower. Please bring your own drinking water. $40/ night includes 2 adults and up to 4 children. Additional $10/ adult (persons over 18). There is also a massage therapy clinic on the property. Within 20 minutes of Truro where you can find all camping essentials.

9. Livingston Cove Retreat

60km from New Glasgow · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.

10. Camping at Music Mountain

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7.6km from New Glasgow · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · Thorburn, NS

Camper favorites near New Glasgow

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Johnson Project

35km from New Glasgow · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · New Glasgow, NS

It's a 20 acre 3/4 cleared piece of property with the bottom acreage running along 1200 feet of river. Lots of wildlife... deer, rabbit, fox, etc with a resident bald eagle living where the land meets the river. Incredible sunrises and sunsets with lots to do in River John, Tatamagouche, or Pictou to keep everyone entertained.

Summer Winds

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69km from New Glasgow · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Charlottetown, PE

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

4 Oaks Park

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25km from New Glasgow · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · 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 Outhouse available. Bring all trash out that you bring in

Sand Point RV Camping and Tenting

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54km from New Glasgow · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Tatamagouche, NS

Caution mosquitos considered to be ok in June, manageable in July and off the charts from August to September long. We are 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. (Bring your own Soap and Shampoo) unlimited firewood, and running water to have an unforgettable Ocean Front RV/camping/tenting experience. Don’t come camping if you don’t have the following: 1. A hatchet or axe. 2. A flashlight. 3. Shelter (tent). We supply a the view, water access, washroom, shower and firewood we don’t teach people how to start a fire or give them lessons on what to bring camping. 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. 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.

Nature Connection Camping

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44km from New Glasgow · 6 sites · Tents · Greenfield, NS

Learn more about this land:We are offering a place for people to come disconnect with the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature!Tent camping, flush toilet, swimming pond, campfire, water available for washing dishes, and your camp shower. Please bring your own drinking water. $40/ night includes 2 adults and up to 4 children. Additional $10/ adult (persons over 18). There is also a massage therapy clinic on the property. Within 20 minutes of Truro where you can find all camping essentials.

Livingston Cove Retreat

60km from New Glasgow · 1 site · Tent, RV · Antigonish, NS

We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.

Camping at Music Mountain

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7.6km from New Glasgow · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · Thorburn, NS

Stories from the community

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Jonathan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Nature Connection Camping

We had a great stay! The place was beautiful and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend!

Douglas

September 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Summer Winds

Convenient rest rooms, easy hookups. It's a walk to the water. The ad makes it appear clocer

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Kimberley

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Summer Winds

Beautiful, peaceful campground. Washrooms were clean and well maintained. We hope to come back again some day!

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Kimberley

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Summer Winds

Fantastic experience Beautiful clean washrooms. So peaceful and quiet and the pool was an unexpected added bonus! Would love to return again. Thank you so much to Cora and David 🙂

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

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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Jason

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

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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Jenna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Summer Winds

Tent sight was great, could use a couple more trees and shrubs in between. Bathrooms were lovely and always clean and the beach was gorgeous!

30 Amp power and drinkable water on the site. Suitable for tent, small camper, camper van, truck camper.

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Kate

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Summer Winds

Super pretty spot and bathrooms were really clean! Loved it

Ahoy lads and lassies! Welcome aboard to all you Lobster Lovers.

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Olivier

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at The Lobster Boat Inn

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

1 night at Wild Islands Camping by the Sea

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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Jim

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Summer Winds

Great, quiet small campground. Bring a 30 A plug for the electric or borrow one from the front office. Great pool area. Staff provided a map of local highlights in the Gerogetown area. Very clean newish shower building with large stalls and very hot water.

Debbie

August 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Summer Winds

We absolutely loved camping at Summer Winds with our tent trailer! The beach and the pool were great and clean, as well as exceptionally clean spacious bathrooms. We were greeted on arrival with a friendly welcome who answered all our questions. Such a lovely calm atmosphere, we will surely be back next year.

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Kathy

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Summer Winds

This campground was awesome…very quiet and the bathrooms were very clean. I loved the location, so easy to check out the east part of PEI. Staff were amazing!!!

Dmitri

August 2025

30 ft toy hauler

3 nights at Summer Winds

Lovely place. We will definately come back next year!

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Rui

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Summer Winds

Easy to find, nice hot shower, and watch out the mosquito. Host are nice to pretell all imfo.

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catherine

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Summer Winds

Superbe endroit. Le site était grand , et propre.

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Annie

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Summer Winds

Perfect place, small and cozy. The pool was amazing, everything simple and clean. thanks

Two way site, 30 Amp electric service and drinkable water on site, suitable for camper van, small camper, truck camper, tent or less than 30 feet.

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Ray

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Summer Winds

Wonderful spot to camp, grass/soft ground was really nice for tenting. Inground pool was very clean, kids loved it. Location was quiet, great shower and washroom facilities. Very close to many amazing beaches and not far from Charlottetown which is a fantastic city.

30 Amp electric and drinkable water hook up. Suitable for tent, small camper, camper van or under 30 feet.

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Oleg

August 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

6 nights at Summer Winds

had a fantastic stay at this campground in PEI! The facilities were exceptionally clean, and site #10 was in the perfect location—just the right distance from the pool and directly across from the washrooms. Cora and David were incredibly friendly, helpful, and made our stay even better. Highly recommend!

Spacious site, our mid-size pop-up fit with more than enough room to spare.

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Mike

August 2025

24 ft pop-up camper

With kids

3 nights at Summer Winds

Summer Winds was a well laid out campground with lots of exploring allowed at both the property and area. Located about 40 minutes from Charlottetown made a fun afternoon trip. Our kids loved the fact that our spot (#19) was facing the playground and the saltwater pool was a huge hit. Washroom and showers were kept clean and comfortable— the water was hot! Everyone we spoke to was friendly and inviting making it a spot we will have to return to one day. Thanks for hosting!