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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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Porters Peak

13 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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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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Green Oaks Camping

3 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Windsor, NS

-Scenic view of the Shubenacadie Canal -Back Country Camping Sites in Field -15 minutes from Highway 102 -20 minutes from Truro -30 minutes away from Burntcoat Head Park -Access to beautiful marshland wildlife -Tons of nearby rafting adventures -Many nearby provincial parks - Private location for tent and RV camping, pet friendly, car and trailer accessible

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Urban Forest Getaway

2 sites · Tents1 acre · Halifax, NS

Only twenty minutes from Halifax and half way to Peggy’s Cove, this campground is the perfect spot. Park on the road and then it’s only a few minutes to the forest clearing. Plenty of room to pitch up to three large or small tents, plus a covered picnic table. Also features a composting outhouse! Available camp fire and wood when fires are permitted.

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Open Sky

1 site · RV, Tent8 acres · Halifax, NS

The property is located up a hill away from other homes and the highway, 4mins away from Clam Harbour beach . The main house is 80 meters away from the RV and tenting spot for privacy. There is 8 acres total. 3 acres are open field for Frisbee, baseball, any other sport (basketball hoop) or letting the dog run around. We are pet friendly. There are paths through the woods for walking the dog. In a pen near the main house is Tess the potbelly pig. She is super friendly and loves people, kids, and other animals. The area is suitable for a self -contained RV or tenting. There is a outdoor toilet and shower. There is 110 power at the spot via 2 extension cords. There is a shed available for storage, Wi-Fi, dishwashing station, BBQ, cooking station.

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Berners Run

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Waverley, NS

### Scenic RV Camping Spot with Free WiFi and Friendly Dogs Welcome to our serene RV camping spot. Perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape, our property offers a spacious and well-maintained area for parking and setting up camp. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi upon, allowing you to stay connected while you unwind in this peaceful setting. Our two very friendly Bernese Mountain Dogs, Hali and Monty, live in the property so if you are dog lovers feel free to reach out to enjoy their company. They love meeting new people and are great with kids and other pets. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore the surrounding area, our spot provides the perfect home base. Amenities include: - Free WiFi Upon request - Parking area - Close proximity to local attractions and hiking trails Come and enjoy the best of both worlds—comfort and nature—at our camping spot. We look forward to hosting you!

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Luxury Glamping at Nalu Retreat!

2 sites · Lodging25 acres · Porters Lake, NS

Nalu Retreat is a healing retreat and nature sensory experience perched on the edge of a cliff where we invite you to practice mindfulness and enjoy the art of simply being. Our unique, four season geodesic domes offer an extraordinary and unforgettable glamping experience where one can connect to nature, but still have all the luxuries of a boutique hotel. Each dome has 16 ft high ceilings, large panoramic windows that bring mother nature indoors, a well equipped kitchen, spa inspired bathroom, fireplace, queen size bed, private deck with hot tub, bbq and outdoor shower for a cold plunge. Amenities: Hot tub, cold water therapy and propane fireplace for your own nordic spa experience on your private deck All inclusive packages and spa packages offering farm to table meal options and spa treatments Shared fire pit and walking trails (Sauna coming soon) Fully equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, sweeteners and oat milk, toaster, convection oven, fridge / freezer Spa inspired bathroom with rain-head shower, custom Nalu scented soap/lotion, shower cap and hair dryer Robes, slippers, aromatherapy diffuser and custom nalu chocolates to give that spa feel! Wifi, board games, adult colouring books, Yoga mats, meditation rounds, stargazing loft, cards, singing bowls, sound machine and much more!

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Big Blue On The Bay

2 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Maitland, NS

"Big Blue" sits atop a lawn covered hill on the shore of the Cobequid Bay. A grove of fir and pine trees offer a sense of woodland solitude and fairies. The energy is magical. You can enjoy a front row seat or amble down over the lawn to sit on the end of the public wharf to watch the tidal bore squeeze into the mouth of the Shubenacadie River. It won't be long and you can marvel at the force of the water as it turns and begins to pour back toward the Bay of Fundy. Walk across the dyke to reach the oldest continually operating general store in North America - Frieze and Roy. Beyond the Wharf, a locally stocked craft shop borders us on the easterly side of the lawn. Next to it you will find Dawson Dowel Picnic Park, a playground and basketball court. On the westerly side of the driveway you there is a marsh area. The remnants of the shipyard where the WD Lawrence was built in the 1800's can be seen poking through the sand on the beach directly in front of the marsh. At low tide you can walk for miles in a westerly direction. Always be Tide Aware! Across the road from the marsh is the residence of WD Lawrence himself. It is a provincial museum. Directly across from Big Blue is a Ducks Unlimited pond. The sound of the geese and ducks can be heard 24 hours a day! There is a path that circumvents most of the pond. Adjacent to the Lawrence House parking lot there is an observatory where you can linger and watch the shenanigans of the occasional muskrat or possibly a beaver. The washrooms are accessed through a side door on the verandah of the main house. There are three showers and three toilets. If happen to be missing your "workout" there is a treadmill and exercise bike available to use. Outdoor fire regulations are strictly adhered to. There is a BBQ available for a small fee. Other perks (subject to scheduling) available at an additional cost might include: In-house Concerts; Reiki Sessions; Workshops and Ceremonies

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Sunset Stays

10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Halifax, NS

My grandfather grew up on the farm next door which is still family-owned. In 1947 he married my grandmother and bought the adjacent Higgins property. As the 3rd generation of my family to be lucky enough to enjoy this private oasis, I am happy to be able to share the breathtaking sunsets that I enjoy every day. Bordering one of the largest dairy farms in Nova Scotia, rural sights and sounds give you a real downhome feel. Bring your metal detector and search for long-lost relics of the horse farm once owned by Clarence and Annie Higgins. Interact with nature with a scavenger hunt. Canoe, kayak, tube or fish on the beautiful Musquodoboit River. Visit the provincial picnic park for river access.

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Murphy's Camping on the Ocean

35 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres · Tangier, NS

The Wild Islands, 100 Wild Islands, Wild Islands Coast. Regardless of the name, we couldn’t be more lucky to have this pristine wilderness at our fingertips. Considered to be “The most valuable islands you’ve never heard of”, the archipelago is one of the last remaining intact and ecologically rich island groups of its size in North America. We want to share it with you… responsibly. As members of 1% for the Planet and Leave No Trace Canada, we’re committed to conserving the islands and helping others to do the same. We believe that people can only fully appreciate the islands’ unmatched beauty and conservation value by experiencing them firsthand. Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean has been operating on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore for over 60 years! This makes Murphy’s Camping one of the longest-running campgrounds in Nova Scotia. Our campground lands began as a coastal fishing settlement where you’ll still find a fisherman’s wharf and the old salt fish tanks from years past when schooners would load this cargo bound for the New England market. Over the years the Murphys have provided services such as schooner supply runs, rum running, moon shining, boat building, blacksmith services, farm produce, and sport fishing.

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Oceans and Mountains

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Beaver Bank, NS

It is a driveway spot. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac. It is near the local transit system that can take you anywhere in the Halifax region. There are many walking areas on paved roads in the community. We do have a 15 amp power supply as well municipal water line. The area beside the camp spot is secluded form the neighborhood.

The best camping near Porters Lake Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

Nestled along the shores of its namesake, Porters Lake Provincial Park offers a serene escape into nature's embrace. Here, adventure seekers can immerse themselves in a variety of outdoor activities, from paddling the tranquil waters of Porters Lake to exploring scenic trails that promise an intimate encounter with the local flora and fauna. The park boasts a range of camping options, inviting visitors to stay amidst the beauty and tranquility of this Nova Scotian treasure.

Notable campgrounds

Unserviced Campsites: Embrace the rustic charm of partially wooded sites, complete with a campfire ring/grill and picnic table.
Serviced Campsites: Enjoy the convenience of two-way hookups, including 30 amp electrical service and drinking water, at open, sunny sites.
Walk-In Campsites: Venture close to the shoreline and set up camp in a secluded spot, perfect for nature lovers.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to secure your ideal campsite, especially during peak season when demand is high.
Consider staying mid-week for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
Keep an eye on cancellation policies and check back regularly for newly available sites.
Explore nearby camping options to increase your chances of finding a spot during busy times.

When to go

The best time to visit Porters Lake Provincial Park is during its operating season from May 19 to October 9. Summer months offer warm weather perfect for swimming and paddling, while the fall colours create a picturesque setting for camping and hiking. Off-season visits may be limited due to closures and reduced services.

Know before you go

Review park rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.
Accessible features are available, including restrooms with showers and specific campsites.
Remember to bring cash for purchases like firewood and ice at the Registration Kiosk.
wifi is available at the Registration Kiosk area, keeping you connected even in the great outdoors.
Unsupervised swimming areas are present, so exercise caution and supervise children closely.