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Big Belle Farm

234 sites · RVs, Tents61 acres · Baddeck, NS
INSTRUCTIONS When you reserve your tent/rv make sure to select the day you want to check in until the day you are leaving. For example, to stay all weekend, select Friday to Sunday. To stay only Friday night, select Friday to Saturday. Selecting only one date will not reserve the date you want as it expects a start and end date to select any given date or date range. ABOUT Big Belle Farm is surrounded by large hayfields on the front of our property and at the back behind where the concert will take place. Tenters will be camping in the front fields and RVs will behind the concert field. When you come onsite there will be someone to meet you who will point out the locations were you can setup your tent or RV. There will be event Portable Toilets on site and access to water near the concert grounds.
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KATIE'S CLOSE

2 sites · RVs3 acres · Baddeck, NS
Very private spot 10 minutes from Mabou, Cape Breton, just minutes from Cabot trail with access to over 200 miles of scenic trails. Full service, water, sewer and electric. Minutes from Glenora distillery, Cabot Links golf course, sandy beaches, known for Authentic Celtic Music and dance. Welcome to your home away from home!
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Alpine Ridge Off-Grid Getaway

1 site · Tent25 acres · NS
Connecting with nature, watching for wildlife, hunting, and many other activities await at this 25 acre property. The land is perfect for recreational use and off-grid use, including tent and RV camping. Note the entrance grass may be grown in so please prepare to walk to the site through the trees. Topographically, the terrain is more or less level throughout, the site is forested throughout in maturing spruce, tamarack, pine, maple birch and poplar trees. A small brook runs along the westerly boundary and continues East and North to the Mull River and Mabou River. There is also a large portion of Crown land bordering the southern end of this parcel. This quiet region has remained pretty well unchanged over the years. Highway 19 and the Atlantic Ocean are only minutes West via Alpine Ridge Road. The area is surrounded by forest covered hills, rolling farm land and valleys dissected by dozens of streams. Enjoy the quiet country setting of this property, while still living within minutes of nearby towns and all necessary amenities. Rectangular in shape, this lot offers ample road frontage... 572.4 feet or 174.5 meters, along the gravel surfaced Alpine Ridge Road, providing excellent year round access. Here you have plenty of privacy is offered by the spruce, tamarack, fir, pine, and poplar trees on the land. This lovely treed lot is a great spot for an off-grid retreat with tent or rv camping. Fishing in the area is very good. The nearby Mabou River and Southwest Mabou River and many other surrounding brooks and streams will provide endless fishing enjoyment. Within an hours drive of your land is the Margaree River - one of the most beautiful rivers in North America. Since the last century fly fishermen have come from all over the world to this area to catch their salmon. The North East Margaree has more than 60 pools and a length of approx. 40 km from the mouth to the sanctuary. The beautiful Lake Ainslie and breathtaking Bras d'Or Lakes are also within convenient reach of your land for those who enjoy world class boating and sailing. Fishing in the Bras d'Or Lake is also very good. In winter, enjoy snowmobiling on maintained trails that link the trail communities across the Highlands. Cross country ski and snowshoe on countless trails around your property. Or enjoy ice fishing on a frozen bay or nearby lake. There are endless opportunities for outdoor activities all year on and around. Two newly developed world class golf courses, Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, in the seaside town of Inverness are also within easy reach. These challenging courses are attracting visitors from around the world and offer magnificent views of the breathtaking Cape Breton landscape, with postcard worthy panoramas vying for your attention. The charming communities of Mabou and Port Hood are only a 10 minute drive from the site. Mabou is known for it’s friendly people and hospitality - welcoming locals will be sure to make you feel right at home. Shopping, a post office, accommodations, and a variety of local dining options are available in Mabou. Mabou Harbour is absolutely stunning and offers excellent boating and fishing with easy corridor to ocean waters. You can also stock up on all necessary supplies in Port Hood - whether you’re looking for groceries or camping supplies... not to mention wonderful sand beaches! Alpine Ridge Property Features - 572.40 feet (174.5 meters) of roadfront along Alpine Ridge Road. - Easterly boundary measures 1881.19 feet (573.39 meters). - Southerly boundary measures 503.22 feet (153.38 meters). - Westerly boundary measures 1989.96 feet (606.54 meters). - Borders Crown Land on southerly end. - Excellent level terrain suitable for many uses. - No drive through sites, please park at entrance and camp on site - The property lines are clearly marked. Amenities - 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the coastal village of Mabou. - 7 miles (11.5 kilometers) from the seaside community of Port Hood. - 8 miles (13.5 kilometers) to popular West Mabou Beach, and close to many more beaches in the area. - 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the scenic community of Inverness, Nova Scotia & world class golf courses, Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. - 40 miles (60 kilometers) to the town of Port Hawkesbury. - 3 hours to Halifax International Airport. Community & Surrounding Area - The charming communities of Baddeck, Cheticamp, and Judique are just a short drive away - enjoy family outings while taking in maritime history and culture. - Breathtaking attractions like the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands Park, Bras d'Or Lake, and beautiful sandy beaches along the coast with some of the warmest water in Nova Scotia. - Enjoy numerous water activities like boating, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and plenty of other outdoor adventures. - Excellent hunting in the area.
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Doirie Maple Farm

2 sites · RVs50 acres · Baddeck, NS
We have a variety of camping experiences, whether you want to hike and pitch a tent on a cliff overlooking the Mabou River, or park your RV for the night without worrying you will be chased off. Come and experience our superior beaches and picturesque and impeccably maintained multi-purpose trails. The hardest part will be going home!
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Livingston Cove Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent95 acres · Antigonish, NS
We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.
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Summer Winds

19 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Charlottetown, PE
14 acre park like setting with open and treed campsites. We have 5 small cottages on the property, 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!
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Fluster Cluck Farms

1 site · Tent100 acres · Baddeck, NS
We welcome you to enjoy the beauty of our property. Enjoy the night under the stars. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river flowing along side the campground. Located in Glendale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A storied land with more tales to be written. Rich in natural beauty. Cape Breton Island is known for its warmth and our generous need to share it with the world...now it’s your turn to see for yourself.
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Paradise on Panmure

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Panmure Island, PE
Panmure Island is truly a beach-lover’s paradise. Located along a causeway, there is water access on both sides of the highway. You’ll find the sheltered St. Mary’s Bay on one side and the ocean on the other. This beach is one of Prince Edward Island’s provincial parks and with that comes all the amenities you need. The acclaimed Panmure Island Lighthouse is the oldest wooden lighthouse on the Island. Paradise is a 25 acre naturalized homestead with its own beach, forest and meadows. Enjoy our many trails, watch the honey bees at work or go kayaking on the Bay.
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Glory Ridge Campground

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Arisaig, NS
A small boutique campground with a small cluster of 3 way RV sites cleverly situated on the top of a ridge that overlooks the Northumberland Strait. Glorious sunsets are an almost guaranteed nightly attraction. The quiet serenity of Glory Ridge is a remarkable delight. Amenities include a bespoken glamorous glamping tent cabin, a curious cob pizza oven, an amazing outside shower made out of recycled political signs and a tenting campground cluster nestled among the trees in the hollow of an old orchard. Glory Ridge Campground is uniquely situated to create a unique friendly and warm experience.
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Silver Birch Camp

1 site · RV2 acres · Havre Boucher, NS
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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The Doctors Inn

1 site · Lodging1 acre · West Bay, NS
Perfect for people looking to rough it. excellent for hunting and fishing groups. The home has all the modern amenities such as electricity, running water, hot water, full bathroom (no shower just a tub), no washer or dryer, unlimited high speed wifi, one 42” smart TV with Netflix, Prime and Paramount streaming services in main living room. We have tried to keep the original look of the home so be aware that it is extremely original with cracked plaster and not considered to be a refined space like you would get at a hotel or vacation home. Guests looking for a more refined experience are encouraged not to book the property. Walk out dock for our guests to launch the kayaks from or to go swimming. The property is also located just five minutes away from the Dundee Golf Resort and is just one hour away from the world famous Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf resort. The property is ideal for a foursome or eight-some golf group looking to take in Cape Breton Golf. We want to stress that the property is rough and it should not be booked if your looking for perfectly clean polished look inside, it’s smells like an old house, and always looks like it’s dusty and dirty because of the all wood floors and keeping its original 150 year old interior. Our linens / towels / face cloths / dish clothes are fresh and clean with every stay.
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Unique Cabot Trail Campground

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Baddeck, NS
This was one of the original homesteads in the Margarees. There was an old sawmill on site which was used to build the house and barn. It was sold to a man who started renovations for a summer house but ended up listing for sale about 8 years ago. I purchased it 4 years ago and completely renovated the 100-year-old house. 2 years ago my brother and I started an outfitting company with no plan of building a campground but in 2017 we saw a great opportunity for building something unique. We wanted to keep a backwoods camping feel but yet create it around a hostel-inspired environment. We launched June 1, 2018 and are in full swing now. We look forward to meeting you and will help you out in any way to make your trip here something to remember. Adventure awaits at this eco-camping hostel offering a natural setting, overlooking a picturesque valley. This location offers close to off-grid camping with a twist of comfort; furnished Glamping tents, sleeping up to 4 people per tent on a queen bed with twin camping beds for extra guests. Cooking gear, bedding, and towels are provided. Each tent, located at this eco-hostel, has its own campfire pit, with a solar outdoor shower on site and beautiful views of the river valley.
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The best camping near Port Hood Station Provincial Park guide

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About

Port Hood Station Provincial Park is a treasure trove of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Visitors can bask in the sun on the adjacent white sand beach or enjoy a leisurely picnic amid the picturesque surroundings. While the park does not offer camping, it is an ideal spot for a day trip filled with relaxation and the simple joys of nature.

When to go

The best time to visit Port Hood Station Provincial Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and the park is in full bloom. Off-season visits, particularly from late fall to early spring, may offer a quieter experience but with limited access due to weather conditions.

Know before you go

  • Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Be mindful of the park's operating hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, to plan your activities accordingly.
  • While the park is equipped with picnic areas, ensure you bring sufficient supplies as there are no food concessions on site.
  • Respect the natural habitat by staying on designated paths and leaving no trace of your visit.
  • For those with accessibility needs, it's advisable to contact the park in advance to inquire about the available facilities.

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