The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island with a river setting, you're in luck. We have over 256 options available in this location that cater specifically to your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoor adventure, our top campsites such as Kavanagh Farm camping (15 reviews), Breezy Petals Camping Resort (9 reviews), and Hillside Point (6 reviews) are highly recommended. With facilities like rubbish disposal, toilets, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And don't forget to take advantage of popular activities like hiking, exploring historic sites, and swimming. Prices start as low as £20 per night, with an average price of £35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Charlottetown!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island with a river setting, you're in luck. We have over 256 options available in this location that cater specifically to your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoor adventure, our top campsites such as Kavanagh Farm camping (15 reviews), Breezy Petals Camping Resort (9 reviews), and Hillside Point (6 reviews) are highly recommended. With facilities like rubbish disposal, toilets, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And don't forget to take advantage of popular activities like hiking, exploring historic sites, and swimming. Prices start as low as £20 per night, with an average price of £35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Charlottetown!

98% (166)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Beach and Forest

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60km from Charlottetown · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Upper Cape, NB

The property consists of a 6 acre lot right on the beach and an 145 acre wood lot right across the street. The beach is sandy at low tide and ideal for swimming, canoeing, bird watching, etc. The wood lot has a cabin on it and groomed walking trails. It is inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife. The property on the beach is bordered by a small brook and a variety of water fowl come to feed, rest and bathe. Nova Scotia can be seen on the horizon.

2. Wolf Pines Glamping Life

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58km from Charlottetown · 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.

3. Acadian Coastal Campground

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65km from Charlottetown · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Murray Corner, NB

We are OPEN despite the current issues. No fires are allowed due to provincial bans. 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 or simply sit by the fire and enjoy the solitude. Check in is self guided as there is no host on site but you'll find it simple as all sites, as well as the toilet area is well marked with signage. This doesn’t mean we aren’t here to help, you can reach us 24/7 via text. We are Located just off the Acadian Coastal Drive and minutes from the beautiful Fundy shore. You can bring your tent, RV, van or camper and choose from 4 fantastic sites. 1-30 amp service, 2 roadside non-serviced as well as one privative forested site and 3 tent sites. All sites are equipped with a fire pit and access to our outhouse restroom. Wood is available for purchase if you didn’t bring your own! We are currently fencing in the entire property to make it a dog/cat and livestock safe area so pets can enjoy a safer experience . This will be done in stages so hang tight with us until this is completed. You can also 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) 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.

4. Escape Spear Farmily Retreat

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55km from Charlottetown · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · NB

53 acre farm with horses. Enjoy a night underneath the stars with a picturesque view of pond and apple orchard. Distant oceanvview available, with swimming 5 mins away at public beach. The 53 km Tantramar trail is only a 5 min drive. It allows for walking, biking, four wheeling and snowmobiling. Enjoy the convenience of the many tourist spots in PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. They are all within a short drive away.

5. Summer Winds

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47km from Charlottetown · 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. The Johnson Project

60km from Charlottetown · 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.

Stories from the community

Priscilla

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Beach and Forest

Our site was exactly as pictured and very peaceful. Mosquitos were present when the wind died down so we used a screen room with our trailer.

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Cynthia

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beach and Forest

The property was beautiful and Helmut was very friendly. We felt welcomed right away and loved the ocean views, especially at sunset. We had a short stay but loved every minute of it❤️. We would definitely go back again and would recommend this place to anybody. Thank you to Helmut and his family for sharing their private property with those of us looking for a little seclusion in the sunshine, under the stars and by the water.

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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Jim

August 2025

17 ft campervan

1 night at Beach and Forest

Can't imagine a nicer private waterfront location on the bay across from Prince Edward Island. So quiet, and we were greeted by a nice sunset and wonderful hosts.

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Emma

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beach and Forest

Helmut was a very welcoming host and his spot is beautiful. We got to explore the beach and meet his wonderful bees! 🐝🏕️ We will for sure be back!

Jeremy

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beach and Forest

I had a fantastic time at this spot and thanks to helmut our host he made it that jeun better. We ended up staying 1.5 days due to the heavy wind and the fire ban (both out of our hosts control) but he was very helpful setting up our tents, providing us with his bbq in his garage to cook and offered us a place through a neighbor friend who wasn’t far either. I would definitely and highly recommend helmut and this space. We drive from montreal just to see the ocean and Ute as worth it. Also-the stars at night were amazing. You can really appreciate the clean air, the minimum pollution and traffic in this province and the time and space to connect to nature. Thank you Helmut for such a great time.

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Oliver

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Beach and Forest

Highly recommend. A great spot, overlooking the “Baie Verte,” right on the ocean. Host Hrlmut is a wonderful guy, super hospitable, and clearly loves the land he is stewarding. The potable water, picnic table, and fire pit are nice touches. Usual summer mosquitos are present.

Loyce

July 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Acadian Coastal Campground

This is my second stay at this location and it was like coming home! Peaceful evening with my cat enjoying the great outdoors on a quiet country road. I love this place.

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Cindy

July 2025

19 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Beach and Forest

It was awesome, just me and my dogs walking on the beach at low tide....no one else in sight. .

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Aurore

July 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Acadian Coastal Campground

The place is clean and not far from the beach with the car... A garbage place would have been nice ;) there is a lot of wind so not recommended for tents in the middle ;)

Loyce

July 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Acadian Coastal Campground

After a long day of driving, me and my cat were so happy to find a beautifully maintained site to relax with our bare feet in the grass. I always appreciate a nice outhouse, too. We will definitely be returning here on our way back from PEI.

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Stephen

July 2025

25 ft Class C

Group trip

4 nights at Summer Winds

Cora and Dave were great hosts! Both were very friendly and accommodating. Their campground suited us very well, with our 25ft motorhome. There were very large RVs there as well. Its a smaller campground (and they have cottages as well), which suited us very much. They have a brand new salt water pool, a small playground and tons of manicured lawn to play on. They have fully serviced lots to great spots to pitch a tent - so something for everyone. Its on the water as well, so strolling on the beach is great fun at low tide. Grab the canoe and catch some mackerel off the point out front - great fun as well!! We are active people, so we enjoyed the short walk or cycle into Georgetown (2k) and beyond (Montague 20k). We will be back!!

Jen

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beach and Forest

Helmut is a wonderful host with a beautiful property for tenting!

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Darlene

June 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Acadian Coastal Campground

This location was great for where we needed to be! Quiet spot, clean and super easy checking!

Julie

May 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beach and Forest

Perfect oceanview setting for our camper and car! We loved this spot and hope to return.

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Jenna

April 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Beach and Forest

We loved the waterfront spot and the beautiful view of the sunrise. The hosts were very hospitable when we arrived to guide us to the site and available if we needed anything. Easy drive to the site and large flat space for tents or RV camping.