The best campgrounds near Bonaventure, Quebec with campfires

This small town where the Bonaventure River meets the Baie des Chaleurs offers a range of cultural and recreational activities, including the Quebec Acadian Museum, the Bioparc de la Gaspésie (a small zoo with an impressive collection of animals), a historic lighthouse, and lots of restaurants (including several specializing in Acadian cuisine). All around Bonaventure are amazing hikes to waterfalls and areas of great natural beauty to explore, and many private and municipal campgrounds dot the area. Bonaventure makes an excellent stop as part of your Gaspé Peninsula road trip itinerary.

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Campfire with a typical beautiful "Getaway " sunset. Free wood and fire ready upon arrival when possible.

This small town where the Bonaventure River meets the Baie des Chaleurs offers a range of cultural and recreational activities, including the Quebec Acadian Museum, the Bioparc de la Gaspésie (a small zoo with an impressive collection of animals), a historic lighthouse, and lots of restaurants (including several specializing in Acadian cuisine). All around Bonaventure are amazing hikes to waterfalls and areas of great natural beauty to explore, and many private and municipal campgrounds dot the area. Bonaventure makes an excellent stop as part of your Gaspé Peninsula road trip itinerary.

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1. MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

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71km from Bonaventure · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · NB

Located in the beautiful community of Point La Nim, NB, Maccurdy Farm is a 140 acre family farm with beach access, four wheeler trails, wonderful walking trails in the woods, and a plethora of opportunities from photography to stargazing (minimal light pollution) to paddle boarding to a haywagon ride into the pasture to feed the cattle for a unique "Getaway" experience. Located 5mins from the local MarinaLearn more about this land:Welcome to Macurdy Farm! We are a family-friendly working farm that provides direct access to the beach!The PropertyYou will enjoy an open field with access to the beach, hiking trails, and woodlot. The property offers opportunities for activities such as biking, hiking, swimming, 4wheeling, paddle boarding, kite flying, stargazing, and all-around outdoor enjoyment! There is a private beach entrance giving access to kayakers/seadooers/fisherman/paddleboarders.The CampsiteThe site is ideal for all camping types. For tenters, there is a flat grassy area. RVs up to 42 feet are welcome, it is a pull-through site with some leveling required. There is a water hookup and generators are welcome. There is a picnic table and WIFI available. Pets on leash are welcome. Fires are permitted (when there are no fire bans in effect). Please note, there are no restroom facilities available, bring your camping toilet and pack it out.

2. By The Sea Camping near Percé

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80km from Bonaventure · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Grande Rivière, QC

Located in the beautiful community of Grandre Rivère, you will find a big wide terain for your camping needs. Unfortunately, we can't be there to welcome you, but feel free to feel like home. /The Property You will enjoy an open field with views to the sea. The front area of the house is suitable for bigger RVs. The back site is suitable for smaller RV +/- 20ft. or so. Note that the campsite is not near the water. The part of land is our neighbor's but we have foot access to it. /The Campsite The site is ideal for all camping types. For tenters, there is a flat grassy area. RVs of any size are welcome in the front, it is a back-in site with some leveling required. As mentioned above, good maneuvering skills are required to get access to the back. There is a electrical/water hookup and generators are welcome. There is WIFI available. Pets on leash are welcome. Fires are permitted (when there are no fire bans in effect). Please note, there are no restroom facilities available on site, but there are bathrooms in the "halte routière" next door. Please bring your trash with you as there's no trash on the premises.

3. Fairy Ring Forest

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26km from Bonaventure · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · New Richmond, QC

Un terrain semi off grid dans la forêt a 10 minutes de la rivière et entouré de montagnes. Il y a plusieurs endroits où camper, un emplacement pour une Van/petit camion/ roulotte, une Yourte où c’est possible de louer ou de réserver pour un massage avec une thérapeute sur place! Il y a aussi un petit chalet rustique! À 20 minutes de la petite ville de New Richmond, de la plage et de la station touristique Pin Rouge. Semi, off grid land in the forest 10 minutes walk from the river, surrended by mountain, nature. Here there is few camp ground site, one Van Life spot, a Yourt where it is possible to rent or have a massage appointment with therapist, there is also a little off grid rustic shack ! It is 20 minutes from New Richmond the little town and the beach. And 20 minutes from the ski and mountain bike Pin Rouge Mountain !

4. Clearwater Park

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35km from Bonaventure · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · Clifton, NB

Our camp is situated on 7.5 acres of land, directly on the water "Baie des Chaleurs/Chaleur Bay" We are a natural setting for nature lovers. A short walk to the 20,000kms hiking/biking on our well groomed, province-wide, NB trails. 10-20mins from 3 beaches, 2 wharves, museums, kayaking/paddle-boarding, moto-paragliding, Bay fishing, wharf fishing, trout fishing and the woods of NB. All accessible via the NB Trail or a short drive via highway NB-11 South. History here is deep. From Campbellton to the Miramichi, you will meet a minimum of 3 founding nations. We remain true to our roots and wish to share our experiences as we have done for over 400 years. Welcome to Clearwater...we know hospitality.

Stories from the community

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Glenn

September 2025

24 ft Class B

2 nights at MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

We loved our stay here. Beautiful large short grass site with amazing view and very private. Jon was very responsive and helpful. We will definitely be returning. Perfect first stop from Montreal when heading East.

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Amy

September 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

We had a great time at the farm. The view is *spectacular* and Jon made sure we were set up with what we needed (we didn’t need much)! Very private. Highly recommend for a chill time.

George

September 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

Beautiful piece of property and host is super nice. I highly recommend staying here.

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Teiotsistokwahte

August 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at By The Sea Camping near Percé

Amazing spot for our pop up trailer. It was nice being able to hook up electricity for the night and we filled our water container too. Robert was very friendly and generous and we would come back anytime

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brandon

July 2025

Tent

7 nights at By The Sea Camping near Percé

Site de camping très silencieux. Situé près d'un aréoport, quelques décollages dans le jour, mais très silencieux durant la nuit. Il y a des douches publiques à la halte routière de percé. Une liste très détaillé de lieux à visiter et rempli d'informations est envoyé avec la réservation. Très bien comme camping. Pas trop loin de percé.

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Jp

July 2025

2 nights at Fairy Ring Forest

Great place in the wood. Cabin is comfy. Avery thing is there for a off grid get away

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Sean

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

Great spot. The camping area is nice and secluded and offers an incredible view of the water with incredible sun sets!

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Anthony

May 2025

43 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

Beautiful view's and relaxing privacy. Great for our dogs to run. Trails and beach to explore. History of the family farm is fascinating and Jon is a great and welcoming host.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Bonaventure with campfires guide

When to go

Like many of the towns and cities on the Gaspé Peninsula, tourism is the lifeblood of Bonaventure so visiting outside of the high season (June to October) you’ll find that many attractions and restaurants are closed. In July and August, the weather is glorious, but the town will be very busy (and the municipal campsite is likely to be booked out). Visiting in June or towards early fall will be much quieter but still offer everything you want to experience.

Know before you go

French is the primary language spoken in Quebec, and although most tourism operators should speak English fluently, this isn’t always the case and it can be useful to have a translation app at the ready. Websites for attractions are often only in French.
You’ll need a vehicle to get to Bonaventure and to explore outside of the town. Transit options are non-existent.
Bonaventure has an electric vehicle charging station in town, a laundromat, and a host of other useful amenities that you may not find in other towns along this route.
The town has rental locations for bikes, kayaks, and canoes.