The best camping near Bonaventure with wildlife watching

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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.

99% (30) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bonaventure

Fairy Ring Forest

1. Fairy Ring Forest

100%
(1)
26km from Bonaventure · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
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 !
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$30
 / night
MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

2. MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

97%
(32)
71km from Bonaventure · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
CA$54
 / night
Clearwater Park

3. Clearwater Park

100%
(3)
35km from Bonaventure · 26 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
CA$38
 / night

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.

99% (30) 35 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bonaventure

Fairy Ring Forest

1. Fairy Ring Forest

100%
(1)
26km from Bonaventure · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
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 !
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$30
 / night
MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

2. MacCurdy Farm "The Getaway"

97%
(32)
71km from Bonaventure · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
CA$54
 / night
Clearwater Park

3. Clearwater Park

100%
(3)
35km from Bonaventure · 26 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
CA$38
 / night

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The best camping near Bonaventure with wildlife watching 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.