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Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping

97%

· Caithness, Charlotte, New Brunswick

100 acres hosted by Paul L.

20 RV/tent sites

Best in New Brunswick: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best in New Brunswick: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Best all-around: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Situated in Caithness, New Brunswick, where the Magaguadavic River meets the Passamaquoddy Bay on the Bay of Fundy. Once owned by high profile Saint Andrews-By-The-Sea resident, Robert Pagan, the property, like other properties in the area, were granted to American Loyalist Solders of Scottish Highlanders, and named for Caithness, Scotland, the place where Golf began. When the US Revolutionary War ended, the King of Holland was chosen to define the boundary between the United States and Canada. He chose the “St Croix River”. The problem was, nobody knew where the St Croix River was. That name had been used by the French, but had not been used in a very long time. Canadians believe the Schoduc River was the St Croix. American’s believe the Wolastoq River (now called the St John River) was the St Croix River. The local North American Indigenous people (the MicMacs or Mi'kmaqs) told Robert Pagan of a place called “Bone Island” where their history told of Europeans living and dying there. Pagan did an archaeological dig on “Bone Island” and found the remains of the French colonists and their settlement. This proved “Bone Island”, also known as “Dochet Island” or “Saint Croix Island", was the site of Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts' ill-fated 1604 settlement. Based on this, the Boundary Commission agreed that the Schoduc River was the Saint Croix River and therefore, the international boundary between Canada and America. The survivors of the 1604/1605 winter move from St Croix Island to Port-Royal in Nova Scotia (two years before the European arrival in Jamestown, Virginia). Without the work of Robert Pagan, this campsite and half of New Brunswick, including the Capital City of Fredericton and half of the City of Saint John would have been part of Province of Massachusetts Bay (later Maine). In the 1800's this property was part of a 1000 acre lot of land owned by two brother McKenzie, who were Sea Captains. Since the late 1960s, the property was the summer home of Ben and Marg Leland, parents to 14 children and 50 grandchildren. Today, there are four (4) separate fields available for campers - Barnes' Point, Charlies Garden, the Villa Point and the Main Beach. The property has thousands of feet of shoreline and several beaches to enjoy. We even have our own private island, Blueberry Island. A really unique and quiet place to stay. Learn more about this land: Natural long grass fields for camping, some mowed midseason. There are several shale beaches on the tidal salt water. There is also access to the Fresh Water of the Magaguadavic River. Kayakers looking for more of a challenge may choose to paddle the Salt Waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay past Midjik Bluff. Those looking for calmer and warmer waters, may want to choose to go from the campsite, up the Magaguadavic River to the beautiful Saint George Basin and the Saint George Gorge, passing the Three Sisters and the newest Bald Eagles Nest (at the most eastern end of the Campsite). Pass by Silver Island arriving at the Saint George Basin. Disembark at the Basin Boat Ramp and take a short walk up Portage Street to Main Street. Enjoy an ice cream at Pete’s Dairy Bar. Also a short walk to the Saint George Mall, the Historic Granite Post Officer, the Saint George Dam, Fish Ladder, the Old Pulp Mill, the Country Market, and more. A quiet spot, away from noise and light pollution, where the fresh water meets the salt water. WiFi Connection 01: TP-Link_33DD_2G WiFi Connection 02: TP-Link_33DD_5G WiFi Password: 47528963Mowed and Natural long grass fields for camping (Tenting and Self-Contained Vehicles). There are several shale beaches on the tidal salt water. There is access to Fresh Water of the Magaguadavic River. Kayakers looking for more of a challenge may choose to paddle the Salt Waters of the Passamaquoddy Bay past Midjik Bluff. Those looking for calmer and warmer waters will want to choose to go up the Magaguadavic River from the Campsite to the beautiful Saint George Basin and the Saint George Gorge, passing the Three Sisters and the newest Bald Eagles Nest at the most eastern end of the Campsite (1.5 to 2 hour trip). Pass by Silver Island arriving at the Saint George Basin. Disembark at the Basin Boat Ramp and take a short walk up Portage Street to Main Street. Enjoy an Ice Cream at Pete’s Dairy Bar. Also a short walk to the Saint George Mall, the Historic Granite Post Officer, the Saint George Dam, Fish Ladder, the Old Pulp Mill, the Country Market, and more.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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282 ratings · 235 reviews

Emerson P.recommends

September 2, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Beautiful scenery. Variety of site choices. Good privacy. We stayed on the beach and our tent site became an island at high tide. Fun!

Jeffrey E.recommends

September 1, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

One of the best campsites on our 2 week trip through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Thanks!

Abbey S.recommends

August 31, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Paul was a great host, both on the property and of New Brunswick! He gave us lots of suggestions about what to do in the area as well as both on our way to the campground and as we headed out. We got to select our campsite based on our preferences (more private, on the water, etc). We hope we can stay again!

Pierre S.

August 27, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Overpriced

The river and surrounding landscape is very nice. However, camping and sanitary infrastructures are next to nothing. If you have a RV, you'll be fine. Finally, it's overpriced for what you get.

Susan R.recommends

August 24, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Perfect!

Fantastic spot! Paul was so accommodating to our last minute request and we were happy to have such a beautiful place to rest upon.

Christine G.recommends

August 24, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

The coolest spot to pitch a tent!

If you're searching for the perfect getaway spot or beautiful land to stay during your travels, look no further than Paul’s place! From the moment we arrived, Paul made us feel right at home with his warm hospitality and friendly demeanor. His adorable dog was an instant hit with our own two dogs, and they quickly made themselves comfortable. One of the highlights of our stay was the incredible views. The atmosphere was incredibly inviting, making it easy to unwind and fully enjoy the surroundings. Paul was also a fantastic guide, sharing insider tips on the best local spots to visit. We spent one of our afternoons watching the sea lions swimming by the shore, and exploring the rocky area for crabs and unique shells was an adventure in itself. Our dogs absolutely loved the freedom to roam and explore, and it was clear they were having the time of their lives. Overall, our stay at Paul’s place was nothing short of exceptional. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful spot to put your tent or a base to explore the local attractions, this place has it all. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone traveling—you won’t be disappointed! I’m sad it’s so far from where we live because it’s such a unique and wonderful spot!

Location

Caithness, Charlotte, New Brunswick, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking