Lakeside camping in Nova Scotia
This is where you want to be for salty waves, rambling coasts, and fresh fish.
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93% (68 reviews)
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Breezy Petals Camping Resort
6 sites · Lodging, Tents204 acres · Rines Creek, NS
Breezy Petals Camping Resort is a family oriented campground offering tenting, RVing, glamping as well as fun outdoor activities and music events.Our mission is to build a camping wonderland, where families and friends can discover true happiness, health and green lifestyle. Here you can forget all of your stress, just enjoy the great nature by listening birds singing, watching beaver swimming, discovering the secret from deep woods, observing starlight with telescope at night, relaxing your body with yoga by the dome..... So much more you could do.Come and join us, let's have some fun together!
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Eastman Cottage
1 site · Lodging6 acres · Sherbrooke, NS
Discover peace and privacy in the wilderness of the Eastern Shore, just a quick 12-minute drive from the historic Sherbrooke Village.
Indulge in trout fishing as you cast a line into the picturesque flowing brook directly in front of the cottage.
For golf enthusiasts, the 9-hole Red Hill Golf Course is conveniently located just one minute away!
If ATV adventures are your passion, you're in luck! Our location is accessible via trail systems from Antigonish, Guysborough, and Pictou counties. Why not choose us as your home base to explore this side of the province?
Only a 10-minute drive away, you'll find yourself at the stunning Port Hilford Beach, and just 5 minutes to Indian Harbour Lake.
Please send a message if you have any questions!
RYA-2023-24-04071702219525851-53
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Accolade Retreat
10 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Chéticamp, NS
Discover a 24-acre haven for off-grid camping in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, nestled at the foothills of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and conveniently situated across from the Gypsum Mine. This scenic property features an artisan well providing potable water, strategically located in the expansive 24-acre cleared field at the rear. During the summer months, we operate a hostel on-site, offering access to washroom and shower facilities as needed.
This space is ideally suited for off-grid camping enthusiasts who share a like-minded appreciation for nature. Please note that visitors are responsible for their own waste disposal arrangements. If you find this area intriguing, feel free to reach out to Kevin at 902-292-1530 via call or text for more information.
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Porters Peak
12 sites · Lodging250 acres · Halifax, NS
Breathe in the fresh air, unwind, reconnect, and recharge as you escape in the great outdoors.
Porters Peak is an adventure getaway located in Porters Lake, only 40 minutes from Halifax. We offer over 250 acres of rolling hills, adventure activities and 2 unique types of accommodations; Safari Tents and Cozy Cabins.
Built by Canadian adventurers, for adventurers of all types.
Enjoy Luxurious Glamping Tents for Your Next Adventure.
Relax in style with our luxurious glamping tents featuring plush bedding for a comfortable night's sleep. Enjoy cooking in our fully equipped outdoor kitchen and seating area, surrounded by beautifully landscaped surroundings. As the sun sets, cozy up around your personal fire pit and soak up the ambiance with solar lights illuminating your tent, or grill up some delicious food on your personal BBQ. Our glamping tents offer the perfect blend of comfort and nature for an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Experience the magic of the great outdoors!
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Bay Of Islands Wilderness Camping
8 sites · Tents49 acres · Moser River, NS
Pitch your tent at the campsite of your choice, between several areas and locations on our beautiful wooded coastal properties on the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, all located within a 10 minute walk from the main house.
Hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking/canoeing/boating, swimming are just a few things to enjoy.
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The Hanna's Life on the Lake escape
2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · St. Mary's, NS
Not a commercial campground
Beautiful waterfront camping getaway!
Quiet & Cozy camping site on Indian Harbour Lake.
**50 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
+Chairs
+Fire Pit
+BBQ Grill/Utensils
+Basic Cooking supplies (pots,pans,plates,silverware etc)
+Hot water campfire kettle
+Coffee/Tea
+Clothing Dry Rack
+Quick air pump (Electric)
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!)
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Owl's Hollow Eco-Therapy Glamping
2 sites · Lodging, Tents11 acres · Caledonia, NS
Get back to nature at our lakefront eco-camping and glamping property where you will experience serene lake life and forest bathing at its best! Owl's Hollow offers you private camping and glamping on Tupper Lake at one of two unique sites: The Cove and The Perch (new for summer 2024). Each site is tucked away at the end of a walk-in trail where you find yourself at the water's edge yet surrounded by majestic white pines. This is a quiet part of the lake with very few residents and motorized boats. Book The Cove or The Perch at Owl's Hollow for your next camping adventure and be as lazy or active as your body needs to rejuvenate. Guaranteed the experience will bring you back to the calmness you may have been missing!
Nova Scotia Registration Number: RYA-2023-24-04051421027007770-28
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The Bunkie
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Grand étang, NS
The Bunkie is a cozy space, located on the famous Cabot Trail, in the corner of our main property, between the sacred towns of Margaree and Cheticamp. Beautiful view of the majestic ocean and rolling mountains. There are neighbours and general sounds of town.
Includes kitchen amenities, comfy bed, pull out couch and pellet stove. There is a compost toilet in The Bunkie and spring mountain fed water is provided for drinking, wash up and rinsing (no running water).
Basic cooking utensils, mini fridge, cook top, blender, George Foreman Grill, coffee maker and kettle. Coffee grounds, tea and oatmeal flakes provided.
Guests have full access to our private back lake and trails through our forest, where they are able to swim and have access to our canoe and kayak.
We are a 2-5 minute drive to ocean and multiple beaches and trails. And a 10 min drive to Cheticamp town-shops, cafes, pubs, live music, and The Cape Breton National Park.
Parking is on the grass on the left hand side of The Bunkie.
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Beautiful Bay of Fundy Hipcamp
20 sites · RVs32 acres · Middleton, NS
Learn more about this land:The Beautiful Bay of Fundy Hip Camp is on an Off Grid Property! Privacy! Free from city noises! lots of fun & relaxing Adventures hiking, walk along the Beach from Cape&Sands or The Warf , biking, 4 wheeling the trails to the lakes for swimming and kayaking ( maps of trails will be provided), great place for Star gazing! While listening to the sounds of the ocean waves in the background. Beautiful Sunsets! We are just mins Port George Warf for Seal watching!
Enjoy the serenity of nature all around you! You'll see deers running through the Hipcamp :) We are 10 mins from middleton 1 1/2 from. Halifax
Due to Covid we've been locked up way too long! Get Outside and Be Happy!
Hope to see you soon !
Angela
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Bunkies On The Lake
1 site · Lodging2 acres · Lunenburg, NS
Peaceful lakeside glamping 90 minutes from Halifax, 40 minutes to Lunenburg. Sensea Spa, local wineries, restaurants and beaches make for great day trips. Or rest and reset onsite; swimming, kayaks, SUP, self directed mindfulness, chill in a hammock, curl up in a reading nook, enjoy a campfire, slow down and quiet your mind.
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Pickles Place
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Digby, NS
We have a half acre lake front lot with privacy. We have access directly to the lake from the lot and a laneway for a small boat as well. There is fishing, paddle boarding, boating, hiking and walking on these quiet roads in the wilderness. The Bay of Fundy is down the road maybe 2-5 min. If you want peace and quiet then here it is, a nice fresh lot on a lake out in the middle of no where. We DO NOT have any any of the equipment (kayaks, paddle boards and fishing equip) there you must bring your own.
There is no washroom or electricity yet, so please be aware of this.
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Little Lake Retreat
1 site · Tent2 acres · Port Joli, NS
This is a sweet little property of approximately an acre, though the whole lake is undeveloped. The site is treed with mostly mature trees and overlooks Little Robertson Lake. The lake is close, but the shoreline is not extremely easy to access. This campsite is private, but not remote. It is located close to a byway and you can drive in. There is not too much traffic on the adjacent road which leads to several white sand ocean beaches and trails along with Keji Seaside National Park and Thomas Raddall Provincial Park. All within a few minutes drive.
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Lakeside camping in Nova Scotia guide
Overview
Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in Canada! If you're looking to camp near a lake in Nova Scotia, you're in luck. With over 120 available options in this beautiful location, you'll have plenty of choices to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the camping scene, our top campsites like The Twisted Tent (15 reviews), FORT NOVA (10 reviews), and Breezy Petals Camping Resort (9 reviews) offer a great camping experience. Enjoy popular facilities such as potable water, showers, and campfires, while engaging in activities like whitewater paddling, swimming, and fall fun. Plus, with an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $20, you'll find something to fit your budget. Happy camping!
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