Lake Camping Near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, CA: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for finding the perfect camping experience. With over 69 options near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that offer a beautiful lake setting, you're sure to find your dream getaway. Whether you're looking for a serene spot to paddle, an adrenaline-pumping whitewater adventure, or want to explore the rugged terrain with some off-roading, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites like Oceanside Camping @ Smithereen Farm (70 reviews), Robinson's Cottages Camping (14 reviews), and FORT NOVA (10 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. Plus, we offer popular amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires to enhance your experience. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Start planning your unforgettable camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for finding the perfect camping experience. With over 69 options near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia that offer a beautiful lake setting, you're sure to find your dream getaway. Whether you're looking for a serene spot to paddle, an adrenaline-pumping whitewater adventure, or want to explore the rugged terrain with some off-roading, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites like Oceanside Camping @ Smithereen Farm (70 reviews), Robinson's Cottages Camping (14 reviews), and FORT NOVA (10 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. Plus, we offer popular amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires to enhance your experience. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Start planning your unforgettable camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. FORT NOVA

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72km from Yarmouth · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Jordan Falls, NS

Oh. My. Gawd. Where to start?! This is one of the original properties for the area. Owned by one lovely family since the 1700's until your current (very lucky) host. The house was the post office from 1861 to 1961. One of the rooms was the hospice for the area... SPOOOOOKY!!! There is a culvert from the 1700's on the property from where the province moved the highway sometime before the 40's. Neat! Reggie took over ownership in 2020 and is keeping things as original as possible, but adding his touch, like his battle axe travel trailer, Franny, which makes her home in the driveway. She's worth a visit! - TENT ADVANCED LEVEL LAKESIDE is by far the most beautiful; however, it is a small area, located on the edge of the property, and I can't be responsible for the neighbours to a certain extent. Fort Nova is your home for as long as you choose. Let's get campy! **KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE MAY BE OTHERS STAYING THERE** But there are multiple areas to choose from, including: the lawn, living amongst the pines, a forest clearing, or even lakeside (it's rough back there). You can have complete privacy and feel free to reach out to me at the house if you need anything. For those with RV's, there is an exterior outlet and a water spigot, but please remember, others might be staying there so we need to play nice and share! On the property, there is: - A decent-sized lake (I wish I had a canoe... :( ) - 1700's abandoned bridge - Lots of foraging (Won't be held liable if ya eat something silly!) - Rail Trail (runs through the property) So many bloody things to do nearby: - The ocean is right across the street. - Oasis Fish and Chips (Also right across the street!) - Beech Street Kitchen (in Lockeport) - Barrington (Lobster capital of the world, UFO capital of Canada) - Brooklyn (Hank Snow's hometown) - Provincial Parks - Boxing Rock Brewing Co.

2. Salty Dog’s

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34km from Yarmouth · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Lower East Pubnico, NS

Enjoy Acadie by visiting the oldest continually Acadian region in North America while staying at Salty Dog’s in East Pubnico. Our family is descended from the original founder of Pubnico, Baron Philippe Mius d’Entremont as are many of the residents of the seaside region. Stunning sunsets over the harbour await you at this easy access camping spot along Highway 3. Campers must be fully self-contained as we do not offer any services on site. A public, free dump station is located just 10 minutes away. French Lake is close by for bathing, swimming or kayaking. If you’re a fan of lobster, we’d be pleased to serve Salty’s lobster scramble for brunch, or have a lobster boil right at your site! We have the best lobster there is!

3. Kings RV Retreat

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17km from Yarmouth · 1 site · RV · Yarmouth, NS

Located in beautiful southwestern Nova Scotia, Bellneck, Canada, just twenty five minutes from the town of Yarmouth or the CAT ferry to Maine, USA. The Tusket Falls Brewing Company and Wild Roots Restaurant is only a quick 10 minutes away from this beautiful camping lot where you can enjoy beverages and food. This lot has lake frontage to Kings lake, with a boat launch. A huge lot spread with gravel and trimmed lawn. Solar lights are located around the property for fair visibility at night. You can enjoy the luxury of power hook up, running water, bathroom or septic dumb station. The lot also offers a hammock, new BBQ with propane, picnic table and fishing kayaks with safety equipment. A fire pit for those memorable evenings around the fire (wood included) over looking the lake. Enjoy the stars, wildlife, sunsets and peace a quiet. Please read and agree to follow host rules before booking.

4. Peaceful ✌️Pines

57km from Yarmouth · 1 site · Tent, RV · Welshtown, NS

Quiet camping, power available, short walk to the lake, fire pit when NS " check before you burn " allows, Kayaks to use at own risk, short drive to the town of Shelburne, possible for small trailer use, hiking, biking, municipal Beach nearby, swimming, 10 minutes to Highway 103 to Explore the S Shore of Nova Scotia

Stories from the community

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Summer

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to FORT NOVA

We arrived at sunset to Reginald’s farmhouse. Yard was mainly flat and easy to navigate. Sunset was beautiful, and we didn’t know when we booked that it was so close to the seaside. We ate an apple from the tree which was delicious. Farmhouse is a little museum onto itself and smells slightly of damp. Bathroom has all necessities and shower was excellent. Overall a perfect peaceful spot to stay! Host was a great writer and communicated well

Lon

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

9 nights at FORT NOVA

For me, Fort Nova was heaven and strategically located. The peaceful setting was great. That peace was interrupted at times as I hiked down the trail to the huge beaver pond each morning with coffee in hand. The interruption was, many mornings, from either an eagle or an osprey. Located an hour from Yarmouth and an hour from Liverpool, the farm was perfectly located to explore the entire southern part of the province. And, next door was a restaurant with a view of Jordan Bay.

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David

August 2025

21 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Salty Dog’s

Lovely spot in a grassy field. Good privacy with a small walk to a sunset spot. Back from the road enough. Road not too busy at night. Would recommend.

Lon

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

8 nights at FORT NOVA

Fort Nova, for me, was heaven. Perfectly situated to explore the southeast corner of Nova Scotia. Yarmouth was only hour to the east and Liverpool an hour to the north. Charming Lockport, with it expansive beach, was fifteen minutes away. The solitude and the grounds are fantastic. My morning walk along the trail, through the pines, to the expansive beaver pond was magical. A place that allows one to experience quiet and solitude...except for the screech of the bald eagle.

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Chris

August 2025

Tent

1 night at FORT NOVA

Great spot and host! Having access to the house and shower was a big plus.

Chelsea

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to FORT NOVA

These tent spots are truly breathtaking. Each one is well thought out and feels incredibly private. Reggie was so incredibly easy to communicate with. Although he wasn’t there this weekend he still managed to make us feel welcome.

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Rosalie

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to FORT NOVA

I loved my night at Reggies , beautiful place, he is so nice and we loved talking to him! It was calm, no noises, he recommended some places! Out of all my hipcamp nights, it was the best one

Manfred-Anne

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Kings RV Retreat

Lovely & beautiful retreat. Set up for RV. Gorgeous lake, lots of wildlife & the kayak was so peaceful. Thanks Amber!

Sylvie

June 2025

37 ft fifth wheel

7 nights at Kings RV Retreat

Nous avons adoré notre semaine.. La nature était au rendez-vous, terrain boisé, beau grand lac, le calme total. Pour les amoureux de la nature je le recommande. Nous avions trois familles de canards sur le terrain qui venaient au deux jours Nous avons vue des chevreuils. Beaucoup d’activités à faire, kayak, pêche et jeux de société. Merci beaucoup de partager votre terrain.

Rosanne

June 2025

23 ft campervan

1 night at FORT NOVA

Reggie was very responsive and friendly. He took the time to answer any questions we had and we were welcomed to explore the property, including a really cool old stone bridge! We were able to use the restroom/hot shower in the house on the property. It was easy to park out camper van on the property. Very well priced and yummy restaurant right across the street!

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Jody

June 2025

38 ft Class A

1 night at FORT NOVA

This is a beautiful spot.Reggie is the best,and I would definitely recommend this place to others...