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Best Hipcamps in Nova Scotia
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Best RV & van spots in Canada
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 7 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, class A RVs, class B RVs, and class C RVs
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose gravel
Surface levelness: flat
No cars, campervans, truck campers, rooftop tents, pop-up campers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Vehicle site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Bins available
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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RV sites
1 site
High demand
Smokey View
100%
(49)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
100% Recommend49 ratings · 46 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
18 ft Class B · With pets ·
Smokey View
One of best hip camps ever been to. Right on the water! Very quiet and private.
Spencer S.
15 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
21 ft Class B · With pets ·
Smokey View
Excellent spot, magnificent view and amenities. Blair did a great job to give us a fantastic night. The area is incredible and easy access.
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Pierre L.
11 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Smokey View
The view was great. We enjoyed walking on the rocky beach.
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Charlene H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
6 ft travel trailer ·
Smokey View
Great location! Private with amazing view! Beautiful ocean sounds.
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Lori Acr C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
22 ft Class B ·
Smokey View
Perfect spot for a couple of nights. Well thought out with shady picnic bench and a fire pit area. The views were fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this site.
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Misha C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
20 ft travel trailer ·
Smokey View
This was a truly exceptional spot with a beautiful view out over the water. On one side was a grassy area and steps leading down to the water's edge; on the other a hidden away picnic table and a firepit with bench and firewood supplied. Blair was welcoming and helpful with suggestions for things to do in the area. Highly, highly recommended.
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John Q.
11 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
14 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Smokey View
The host was accommodating and friendly. The site was fantastic and the photos don't do it justice. We're already hoping to stay here again the next time we come up the CBI.
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Stephanie B.
18 reviews
Blair’s spot is AMAZING!! This was our last camping spot while traveling around and camping on Cape Breton along the Cabot Trail and it was our favorite, hands down!! Blair was so helpful sharing some tips with us on some local spots or easy ways to access things, and the site itself was incredible! A great location for getting to the nearby beaches and beautiful natural views, but it was also so quiet and sp private. We loved the sunny grassy area for relaxing in the afternoon and we also loved watching all of the sea birds and fishing boats through the day. The picnic table was in a cozy spot tucked under beautiful trees with a view of the water and cape across the bay. The way the sunlight hits the cliffs in the late afternoon late across the water was absolutely breathtaking. We even saw a bald eagle! The star gazing was fantastic at night. We could go on and on. We will be back to Cape Breton again hopefully very soon and would definitely love to stay here again!
Lauren W.
2 reviews
What a fantastic overnight spot! Lovely view out to the bay from a secluded spot just off a quiet road. Blair has family history in the area and recommended some great local walks. Highly recommended.
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Mark B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Smokey View
Wow!! Le plus spectaculaire site que nous ayons eu!! Directement sur le bord de l'eau avec même une petite plage privée dans la baie😍 Tout était parfait! On était à quelques pas de la belle grande plage d'Ingonish! Et que dire de notre hôte! Blair a été tellement gentil et attentionné. Il a pris le temps de discuter avec nous et nous a ciblé des sentiers et endroits à visiter selon nos intérêts! On s'est senti comme de la famille! Il y avait un joli petit espace pour se faire un feu, mais étant donné la sécheresse, nous n'avons malheureusement pas pu en faire. Nous recommandons à 100%!
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Stéfan A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
20 ft Class B ·
Smokey View
This was a lovely little spot tucked in right near Ingonish. Blair was a great host and we loved our stay!
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Quincy K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
24 ft Class C · With pets ·
Smokey View
Smokey View is in a beautiful spot. We enjoyed local hikes and sights as well as just hanging out at the RV site and walking and swimming at the beach nearby. Once we figured that we were indeed going to be able to fit our 24 ft Class C RV in the site and the slope to the site was actually quite minimal, we settled in comfortably. Blair was very friendly and informative. We really enjoyed time spent just chatting about life and left feeling like we have a new friend.
Julianne D.
2 reviews
Blair's spot is perfect and he is a kind and generous host! He has great knowledge of the area, lots of excellent tips for food, trails, and rainy day activities.
Our family with three teenagers loved it there. We walked to the Ingonish Beach, which was a gentle fifteen minutes. We swam in the ocean and then hopped into the freshwater lake right next door. We only spent two nights as we are cramming in as much as we can, but I would have loved to stay for more!
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Kyla E.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
20 ft Class B ·
Smokey View
Beautiful views and peace and quiet. Blair was helpful and friendly.
Michele M.
2 reviews
One of the most beautiful places we have ever stood at. Blair is also a very friendly and helpful person! He created a magical place! Thank you Blair!!!
Joerg G.
2 reviews
Blair is a wonderful host. Extremely helpful and accommodating. The site is beautifully situated and well-equipped. In summary: an unreservedly recommendable campsite in a prime location with an extremely friendly host.
Peter A.
10 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
18 ft Class B ·
Smokey View
Stunning spot!! Way better than the nearby provincial campgrounds. Don’t think twice, book this one :)
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Elise S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
19 ft Class B ·
Smokey View
This was a nice private spot on the water with great views. Blair stopped by and was very helpful with ideas on hiking the area. Thanks Blair!
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Jim H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
23 ft Class C ·
Smokey View
A secluded spot, right on the water with an eating / relaxing area, a small garden and a firepit with wood provided. The pictures do not do it justice.
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Mitch P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Blair has created a beautiful, private camping spot. It is tucked into a lovely vegetated area surrounded by conifer trees, Aspens (or maybe Birch?) & other various plantings that offered protection from the wind we had the evening we were there. It is directly on the rivers edge, has a grassy area for sitting or playing with your dog, a picnic table out of the sun and a fire pit. Blair is very friendly and offered us all kinds of tips and ideas for not only our stay, but as we travelled about Cape Breton, truly a very special place. We hope to be back!
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Marta K.
18 reviews
We had the best three days staying at Blair’s place! Private beach, grassy area, breakfast nook and a fire pit nestled away from the wind. Everything was perfectly thought out, well maintained and the most idyllic getaway. The views were breathtaking, with just a short walk to catch the sunrise in the morning. Blair gave great recommendations for exploring the area, and even spoiled us with local mussels! I couldn’t recommend this campsite more!
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Hallie F.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
20 ft travel trailer ·
Smokey View
Absolutely spectacular! The space is perfect and the view is gorgeous.
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Diana B.
3 reviews
What a stunning property! The private beach is UNREAL! We saw a bald eagle fly 10 meters in front of us!
We camped here - hiked Middle Land at Ingonish one day, drove the entire Cabbot Trail another day… and came back to enjoy the peace this property offers. We used the “back entrance” to the National Park using the trail at the end of the block. The site has no bathroom facilities - but we were fine driving the 3 minutes to the visitor center to use the washrooms there.
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Krysti W.
8 reviews
An incredible location, semi-private and tucked away with a gorgeous view overlooking Ingonish Harbour and access to the water. Perfect for a small RV/van. The site was impeccably maintained, with a picnic table, fire pit and supply of wood. Off grid, but not off the map, just a quick drive from many beautiful beaches and hikes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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Peter B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
22 ft Class C · With pets ·
Smokey View
Extraordinary site! Flat, spacious, quiet, private, right on the water. Beautifully planned and maintained. Views were spectacular. And Blair was an outstanding host. Highly recommend.
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Sherry P.
3 reviews
Blair was an excellent host and her property is beautiful. It's extremely well maintained and you can tell that a lot of care has gone into setting it up as a special spot for campers. There is a boat launch nearby, so if you're a light sleeper, be aware of that, but I wouldn't let it stop me from staying at this property, as it was still a great night's sleep. It was great having a gravel area to park the truck and set up our privacy tent. Overall, a great experience!
Jocelyn K.
14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
12 ft travel trailer ·
Smokey View
We loved our stay here, the views are amazing!! Well thought out space, the gravel camp pad is very easy to level the camper on, also has a grass area for our dog to play - with access down to the water. Blair was very helpful with anything that we needed and had lots of suggestions on things to do and see in the area. We would definitely stay here again.
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Andrea M.
4 reviews
What a treasure of a site! A beautifully kept and stunning location to park up for a couple of days and just enjoy the scenery, wildlife and local area. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter, as we could simply relax and unwind - we didn’t move the RV from the moment we arrived until we left - just exploring the shoreline and local walks. Blair was really helpful before we arrived in terms of directions and things to do in the area, where to eat etc. we really appreciated the firewood and lighters so we could get enjoy a cosy campfire.
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Helen C.
2 years on Hipcamp
The site was as beautiful if not more beautiful than the pictures I saw. The beach access, and the views were two of my favorite features. Blair also built a nice fire pit and there was wood on site available that was a great touch! Over all an amazing experience, and even better views.
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James P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great RV-spot along the Cabot Trail. At the water, with a wonderful view on the mountain. Perfect and fast communication with the host. Would definitely recommend staying here!
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Tessa V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location
Sydney, Victoria, Nova Scotia, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Blair G.
Joined in March 2022Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 11 hours
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