National Park

The best RV sites in Canso Islands National Historic Site, NS

Name: Canso Islands National Historic Site
Address: Camping

Discover the rugged beauty of Canso Islands National Historic Site.

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Canso Islands National Historic Site adventure.

Top-rated campsites near Canso Islands National Historic Site

The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

1. The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

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75km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Not a commercial campground (Uncrowded and private) Beautiful waterfront camping getaway! Quiet and Cozy camping site on Indian Harbour Lake. **50/30 Amp Service Connection** **Well Water Connection** **Septic Dump Station on Site** **Septic Pump Service Available** +Tent friendly +RV/Camper friendly +Pet friendly +Family/Groups Welcome 200 feet of water front space all for you to enjoy and there is a boat slip too for direct water access. +Picnic Table +Fire Pit Firewood on site for sale. There is also a sandy beach just 2 minutes away (The lake has a brook that flows into it - you got to see it, very pretty!) Seasonal Offered/Preferred

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Where River Eagles Soar

2. Where River Eagles Soar

36km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site

This property is located on River Inhabitants which is a tidal river going in and out from the North Atlantic 2x a day. Located near the village of Cleveland and off Evanston Road. (Not sure why HC states it is near Antigonish?) Great fishing and kayaking but be mindful of the tides. Located nearby is a ranger tower to view the area and the stars above. Best to get all your supplies in Port Hawkesbury if u are just arriving on Cape Breton. Strait Richmond Hospital. is 10 min. away if needed. Please be mindful of our garden and young fruit trees. Please pack out all of you garbage as we do not have local garbage pickup... garbage can be disposed of in local towns. The town of Louisdale offers free potable water and dump station (located next to Babins Yamaha).

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Listen to the Loons

3. Listen to the Loons

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36km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 2 sites

We are located 25 minutes from the causeway connecting mainland Nova Scotia to our beautiful Cape Breton Island property. Gravel parking for RV's, if u have a very large trailer/RV please note that it may be difficult to turn around at the parking area, it is recommended to walk up the driveway 1st to see for yourself. We have a peaceful location with easy access to our beautiful little lake. Electricity is accessible to your parking spot. We also are artists and have a studio on site and offer our unique creations for sale. The amazing Cabot Trail is a day trip from our location. *Nova Scotia does have a website to view for indication of fires to be allowed for the present day. Please check every day as fines are up to $25000. A free dump and water fill site is located 15 min. away in the town of Louisdale.

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Basin Brook Camp

4. Basin Brook Camp

36km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site · Tent, RV

This 5 acre private campsite is located right off highway 316 very close to Tor Bay Provincial Park, which offers a lovely beach and trails. Basin Brook Camp features a driveway quickly leading to a flat area suitable for a trailer or tents. The property overlooks a wilderness area with stunning sunsets and quiet moonlit nights. It has a cleared area in which blackberries, raspberries and blueberries grow. At the back of this cleared area is a marked trail leading to the shoreline on Gammons Basin. Along one side of the campsite land is Basin Brook, which is a tidal stream that can be accessed easily by the road. Deer have been seen on the property, and moose, otters and seabirds nearby. Basin Brook Camp is quiet and secluded with no neighbours in sight. Please note that this is a drive on and off site so a trailer would need to be backed in. There is no room to turn around.

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Rivers Edge

5. Rivers Edge

39km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site

🌊 Riverside Escape near Cleveland, NS (not Antigonish!) Set along the beautiful River Inhabitants, this peaceful site is just 20 minutes from Port Hawkesbury. The tidal river is perfect for kayaking—head upstream through calm waters or paddle all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Nice gravel pad for RV parking next to a private BOAT RAMP that has a fire pit area by the waters edge. The gravel area is also suitable for a free standing pegless tent. 🚻 An outhouse is available on-site but no running water at this time. Jugs of spring water (drinkable) are on the porch of the bunkie. (please do not take jugs) ✨ Just a 5-minute walk away, a scenic tower awaits—ideal for sweeping views by day and unforgettable stargazing at night. We have left 2 reclining chairs at the tower for you to enjoy viewing the stars and borealis. Simple, quiet, and close to nature—this riverside retreat is the perfect spot to unwind, explore, and soak in the best of Nova Scotia’s outdoors. There is no garbage disposal at this site so please be kind and pack out your trash. Please ensure that you check to see if a fire ban is in effect after 2pm the day of your arrival at this web site : https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ There may be some wood to burn in the wooden container near the bunkie. Enjoy your stay and feel free to contact us if you require any additional information about our little slice of paradise. Cheers. :)

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Sunrise Cove

6. Sunrise Cove

44km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site

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Riverside Retreat

7. Riverside Retreat

50km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site · Tent, RV

This is a beautiful slice of land along the Milford Haven River on the waterside of the North Riverside Road; the entire piece is yours for the duration of your stay. Hear loons, bald eagles, kingfishers, and shorebirds as you enjoy a saltwater swim! Yes, there is a gravel slipway for small boats and easier access to the water (water shoes recommended!). Enjoy a walk to the falls on the upper property or check out a few nearby. We are 15 minutes from the town of Guysborough and 20 minutes from Monastery and the Trans Canada. Explore the scenic Guysborough Waterfront Trail with gentle water views, hike forested loops and harbour overlooks at Boylston Provincial Park, relax on the sandy shores and shoreline walk at Black Duck Cove Provincial Park, or spend a sunny afternoon at Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park with beach walks and picnics.

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Silver Birch Camp

8. Silver Birch Camp

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50km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 1 site

A beautiful little gem on the shores of Archie Pond (a small inlet off The Strait of Canso) and minutes from Cape Breton Island. Tucked into nature right off the Trans Canada Hwy and close to amenities. Tim Hortons, Irving, Subway and more just down the road and grocery stores plus more restaurants and pubs in town 10 minutes away. Tons of trails and waterfalls are just minutes away. On our property you can enjoy our 2 bonfire pits, bbq & picnic area, 4 adult kayaks and 3 kids kayaks (lifejackets provided), large open area for games, walk through the forested area, sit by the waterfront, gaze at the stars, watch the spectacular sunrise over the water and walk across the road to the rocky shore of The Strait of Canso.

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Kaia's lake home

9. Kaia's lake home

57km from Canso Islands National Historic Site · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

160 acres of forest and hiking. 3000ft of virgin lake on the south east coast of beautiful cape Breton. Upper Joseph marie lake. The lake Is about a mile from the road. Set up your camp or tent by mobile home and explore the land. You can canoe or fish on lake 2hich navigates to lower Marie Joseph lake and to ocean.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

maria

September 2025

9 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Loved the place , it is spacious , peaceful and nature around it . I was lucky to get the entire place by myself . The town is coastal , fisherman , not much but very beautiful .

janet

September 2025

30 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Second trip there. Just an amazing spot to relax.

Eric

August 2025

19 ft Class B

1 night at Silver Birch Camp

Very easy to book. The site was nice and level, tucked away on their side yard. Adjacent to a pond. We were only there for a brief time but it was the perfect location on our travels going west. I would avoid the restaurant down the street. Nice folks but vibe, food and drinks left a lot to be desired. Also, bring bug spray in the summer.

WENDY

August 2025

23 ft travel trailer

4 nights at The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

We really enjoyed camping at the Hanna's site. Beautiful and peaceful spot. Hope to return.

Cathy

July 2025

28 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Awesome weekend. Quiet peaceful. Beautiful Lake was awesome. Dogs had a great time. Looking forward to going back.

janet

July 2025

34 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Beautiful place! Great place to bring your dogs off leash without a problem 🥰

Kait

July 2025

46 ft fifth wheel

With pets

7 nights at The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Wonderful kind people and a beautiful spot. I had a little trouble getting in because it was my first time hauling the camper and reverse is not my friend but that's on me. It was quiet and peaceful and in the words of my 1.5 year old the first day we showed up "WOW" . I would absolutely go again.

Sarah

July 2025

23 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Birch Camp

Nice flat parking area. Pretty view. The bonus was the easy walk to a great restaurant and playground!

Steven

June 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

Beautiful place great place to stay awesome lake views the only thing I would change is access to getting in it needs to be a wider driveway with better signage telling you there it is

Elena

June 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

This was one of our favorite spots we've camped, it was extremely peaceful, you have a lot of privacy, the site is right on the lake and you can here the loons at night. Our dog loved roaming around here and there is a lot of good fishing in the area. There's a nice beach right up the road and the town has a grocery store with everything you need. Jason messaged extremely detailed instructions, which are very helpful in entering the correct path-make sure to read these over. Jason was very kind and helpful and responsive throughout our stay. If you have the chance I definitely recommend coming here, we loved it and if we didn't have a ferry to catch we would have loved to stay longer, it's a little piece of paradise.

Yurii

May 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Listen to the Loons

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time at this campsite! The access to the location is very convenient, and the area is absolutely beautiful — a true gem for nature lovers. The host is incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. He explained where the best fishing spots are, helped us launch the kayak, and even suggested the best place to set up our tarp. Even though the weather was damp and rainy, we still wanted to light a campfire, and the host kindly helped us with firewood — that meant a lot. The surrounding nature is breathtaking: there's a lake right nearby with an island. We didn’t explore it this time, but we’re definitely planning to do so next time! There are a few great spots on the property for parking a camping trailer or pitching a tent. The host truly cares about his guests, and it shows in everything he does. We highly recommend this place — you won’t regret visiting! It was an unforgettable and amazing experience. Huge thanks to the host for his care, kindness, and hospitality!

Debbie

May 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Hanna's Life on the Lake Escape

We loved camping here ! It was peaceful, quiet and so serene by the lake. Our dog loved swimming here - we would have gone in too if warmer temp . Very clean lot, all went smoothly and directions were clear. When we reached out to Jason to inquire on dumping spot location, he was very quick to kindly respond. Would recommend this camping spot to anyone looking to relax in an open lovely quiet lot.