Farm camping in Nova Scotia with swimming
This is where you want to be for salty waves, rambling coasts, and fresh fish.
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Fraserville Off-Grid Camping
5 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Advocate Harbour, NS
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Big Belle Farm
515 sites · RVs, Tents61 acres · Mabou, 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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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 it for sale. I purchased it and completely renovated the 100-year-old house. Shortly after, 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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Wild Islands Camping by the Sea
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 2 minute walk from the main house.
Hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking/canoeing/boating, swimming are just a few of the things to enjoy.
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4 Oaks Park
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · New Glasgow, NS
Learn more about this land:Beautiful cleared lot overlooking Barney’s River and a large interval with plenty of wildlife. Minutes from Northumberland Strait and beautiful Big Island BeachSite has access to River for Kayak or canoe launch which leads into Merigomish Harbour. Walking distance to convenience store and NSLC outlet. Easy drive to Cape George ( The Mini Trail ) and close to New Glasgow or Antigonish. We have beautiful orchards and blueberry fields, if you are here in July or August you can probably pick blueberries for breakfast. There is excellent biking and hiking nearby. The site has beautiful views of the surrounding area and very peaceful and quiet. You will have access to drinking water but no bathroom facilities. We are located between New Glasgow and Antigonish along the beautiful shore road called Route 245. Also, 10 minutes from TCH heading to Cape Breton. No toilet facility must be a self-contained RVBring all trash out that you bring in
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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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Sam's Spot
1 site · RV1 acre · Mulgrave, NS
Great Spot with a gorgeous view of the straight of Canso, Cape Breton, this spot gorgeous in the Fall and some of the prettiest sunrises you'll ever see! Enjoy having a cafe steps away that is fully licensed and serves a full menu.
Tim Hortons, Gas Station, Big Stop restaurant, Celtic Sisters Gift Shop, Subway, Liquor Store etc. all within minutes. Canso Causeway to Cape Breton is a 5 km drive. Very convenient spot for any vehicle, tent, trailer, commercial vehicle, RV large sizes easy pull in/out has a large gravel driveway with large grassy area. The waters are warm for swimming, great for kids with a park and playground right beside the spot. In July there is a free festival in the park with music and activities called "Market by the Sea" which you'll have a frot row to.
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Horse Farm Glamping~RV site~Camping
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents51 acres · Lawrencetown, NS
Make our 51 acre property your home base while you experience everything the beautiful Annapolis Valley has to offer! We are nestled between two brooks and sheltered by the North Mountain, just outside the quaint village of Lawrencetown. Conveniently located 30 minutes east of Annapolis Royal, and an easy hour's drive west from Wolfville, with many lovely towns to stop in on your drive through the valley. You can be at the Bay of Fundy within 15 minutes. We are a 4 minute drive to the Annapolis Valley Exhibition grounds. With so many beaches, wineries, orchards, restaurants, trails and waterways nearby - you won't run out of things to do!
Enjoy your morning coffee while the sun rises over the North Mountain, and if you're lucky a sighting of the deer that frequent the property. After a busy day spent exploring the valley, enjoy gazing up at the milky way (star gazing is incredible here with some of the darkest skies in North America) next to a crackling campfire. Fall asleep to the sounds of our brooks' gentle burbling, and coyotes howling in the distance.
Each campsite has it's own firepit and picnic table . There is a shared XL sparkling clean portable toilet with solar lights for night-time access. Walk across our babbling brook to enjoy a rustic, hot shower in the woods.
For those of you not looking to venture too far afield, there we have walking trails throughout the property, trout fishing in one of our brooks, and a tiny swimming hole if you'd like to take a dip. For nearby adventures, you'll find a brewery, winery, restaurant and trailhead located less than 5 minutes down the road.
Horseback riders are welcome to bring their horses camping! Horse shelter with attached corral is available to rent separately. Enjoy riding our trails and make use of our cross country jumps and trail obstacles.
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Wolf Pines Glamping Life
8 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Bayhead, NS
Authentic Mongolian Yurt is nestled in a heart of beautiful pine forest on the North Shore between Tatamagouche and Malagash. You can enjoy near by beaches, boating, kayaking, biking, vineyard, brewery and local markets.
The Yurt sits on an elevated deck for you to enjoy the views of a forest.
It is equipped with a double bed and traditional Mongolian single bed. Bedding is also provided.
There is a BBQ available and an outdoor fire pit.
Gravity fed outdoor shower and toilets are located next to the Yurt. We ask that you only use natural soaps.
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Moo Nay Farms
15 sites · Tents100 acres · Cooks Brook, NS
Moo Nay Farms is a located in Cooks Brook, Nova Scotia, about an hour from Halifax and 20 minutes from our local airport. We are a 100 acre free range beef, pig and rabbit farm, and horse boarding facility on a corner bordering on 2 rivers, a running brook and a sitting on a huge pile of sand. We encourage our campers to also be free range and choose any nice quiet spot they find, a wide open sand lot, along the river, or deep in the woods. Campers are free to set up tents and sites on either side of the pasture, I don't allow trailer campers in the pastures as the cows tend to like to use them as scratching posts and can damage units. You never know when a litter of piglets is going to be born, a new calf arrives, or when the cows will skip the fence and we call on ya for a cattle drive, but always guaranteed something interesting is going to happen on the farm. We welcome campers to bring their pets responsibly, please be aware it is a livestock farm. For people vacationing or travelling with horses, we have stalls and paddocks available and plenty of sand arenas and trails to ride in. Key features of the property are definitely the livestock, horses, a beautiful swimming or fishing hole at the corner of the property tons of walking or biking trails, a beach volleyball court, huge bbq pit, firepit area complete with seating, bbq capable of roasting whole hogs if you're planning a party event or gathering. With 100, very accessible acres, so many things to do, to learn about free range farming, and country life, we're sure you will find a beautiful location to enjoy nature on our farm, and lots of fun for the kids.
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Orchard Camping
8 sites · RVs, Tents180 acres · Upper Branch, NS
Learn more about this land:Our private, open grass field is surrounded by trees and sits across from a beautiful haskap berry orchard. We have space for two campsites with up to four guests per site. Dogs are welcome but please note there are wood ticks. We’re located about 20 minutes outside Bridgewater, near several lakes and rivers. You’ll have access to potable water and an outhouse on this property. Campfires are allowed. For RV-ers, the pull-in space is large enough to accommodate up to 100 feet in length on a grassy surface. There are no hookups, and generators are not allowed. The campsite is about a 1-km hike to an 1850s off-grid farmhouse. Nature lovers might want to check out Cookville Provincial Park on the LaHave River, about 15 km away; stop by Fire Brook Falls on the West Branch LaHave River along the way. You can find plenty of food options, shops, and services in Bridgewater, or you can head to the waterfront town of Mahone Bay about 15 km to the east.
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Stoneybrooke Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents67 acres · Liverpool, NS
Welcome to Stoneybrooke Farm
We are situated on 65 acres of beautiful land. We have pasture and woodland to explore. We are located minutes from some of Nova Scotia's most picturesque beaches, including Rissers Beach Provincial Park, Crescent and Green Bay Beaches.
On the farm we have a herd of miniature goats, chickens, Kevin Bacon (pot belly pig) and a horse. Animals can be seen if arranged with host . We are working on nature trails through the natural forest. We encourage you to forage for your own fire wood but it can be purchased when available. We look forward to meeting you.
If you would like to add a little extra to your getaway we have a Registered Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist on site . If you would like to book a treatment during your stay please contact host .
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Farm camping in Nova Scotia with swimming guide
Overview
Almost entirely surrounded by water, Nova Scotia is central to Canada’s maritime region. Ocean inlets sneak tendrils into the province’s forested interior, while seafront restaurants dole out fresh fish, lighthouses beckon ships to shore, and beach bonfires dot the coast. The region shines in summer, when most Nova Scotia campgrounds open and gulf currents warm the Atlantic for swimming and boating. Autumn’s crisp temperatures and colorful foliage are perfect for hikes through the Cape Breton highlands or a drive on the Cabot Trail, and winter snow lays a smooth foundation for cross-country skiing.
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is ideal for camping in summer and hiking year-round, with old-growth boreal forests, river canyons, and plenty of sandy beaches. Campers can also consider taking a road trip along the coast and across the highlands on the scenic Cabot Trail highway. Further south, the saltwater Bras d’Or Lake is a sailing and swimming hotspot.
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Here, you can experience the world’s most dramatic ocean tides in Fundy National Park, comb the beaches of Five Islands Provincial Park, or canoe through Kejimkujik National Park. Catch a glimpse of humpback and right whales during their summer migration—then, venture inland for fresh local produce and wine tastings at Annapolis Valley vineyards.
Eastern Shore
Head to Larencetown and Martinque beaches outside Halifax for some of the best cold-water surfing on Canada’s east coast. Visit the region’s authentic fishing communities on the way, then take a boat out to the 100 Wild Islands archipelago, where you can hike and camp in secluded coves and boreal rainforests.
Northumberland Shore
Plenty of warm-water beaches lie along the sheltered Northumberland Strait, as does a thriving local wine scene and Gaelic culture in Pictou, known as “the Birthplace of New Scotland." The region’s fishing industry also brings fresh lobster to area restaurants.
South Shore
The South Shore of Nova Scotia offers opportunities to dive into maritime history at colorful Old Town Lunenburg (home of the Bluenose II schooner), snap a picture of the Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, or get off the grid for a camping trip in one of the region’s wilderness areas—many of which feature thick canopied forests and white-sand beaches.
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