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Smokey View

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· Sydney, Victoria, Nova Scotia

1 acre hosted by Blair G.

1 RV site

Best in Nova Scotia: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best RV/van spots: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Best in Nova Scotia: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

At the other side of the harbour is Ingonish Ferry. At one time the road around the harbour did not exist. People, horses and goods came across the bar by means of a ferry. There were many wharves with wooden ships tied up. The long white building on the corner used to be on the bar. A walk along the bar will award you with a view of the Keltic Lodge. Continue straight at the corner and you will find a trail that will take you to Ingonish beach.Welcome to Smokey View! Stand at the edge of Ingonish Harbor, look left, see Cape Smokey. Look right, Ski Cape Smokey. Walk 10 min to Ingonish Beach, no park pass is required. Private deck and green space included. Sit on the deck and watch the sunrise. At the bottom of the road there is a great restaurant, NSLC, bank, gas station, and general store. Fresh pastry? Visit the Good Witch of the North at Sugar Witch, five minute walk. This back-in site is the perfect place for RVs 25 feet and under. Pets are permitted, as well as fires within local regulations. Steps away is a view of the Keltic Lodge above the ocean. This site is not suitable for small children.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Coastal

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27 ratings · 24 reviews

Krysti W.recommends

August 31, 2024

Smokey View

Private Beach and Bald Eagles!

What a stunning property! The private beach is UNREAL! We saw a bald eagle fly 10 meters in front of us! We camped here - hiked Middle Land at Ingonish one day, drove the entire Cabbot Trail another day… and came back to enjoy the peace this property offers. We used the “back entrance” to the National Park using the trail at the end of the block. The site has no bathroom facilities - but we were fine driving the 3 minutes to the visitor center to use the washrooms there.

Peter B.recommends

August 26, 2024

Smokey View

Off grid, but not off the map

An incredible location, semi-private and tucked away with a gorgeous view overlooking Ingonish Harbour and access to the water. Perfect for a small RV/van. The site was impeccably maintained, with a picnic table, fire pit and supply of wood. Off grid, but not off the map, just a quick drive from many beautiful beaches and hikes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Sherry P.recommends

August 19, 2024

Smokey View

Extraordinary site! Flat, spacious, quiet, private, right on the water. Beautifully planned and maintained. Views were spectacular. And Blair was an outstanding host. Highly recommend.

Jocelyn K.recommends

July 9, 2024

Smokey View

Beautiful & Right on the Water

Blair was an excellent host and her property is beautiful. It's extremely well maintained and you can tell that a lot of care has gone into setting it up as a special spot for campers. There is a boat launch nearby, so if you're a light sleeper, be aware of that, but I wouldn't let it stop me from staying at this property, as it was still a great night's sleep. It was great having a gravel area to park the truck and set up our privacy tent. Overall, a great experience!

Andrea M.recommends

July 4, 2024

Smokey View

We loved our stay here, the views are amazing!! Well thought out space, the gravel camp pad is very easy to level the camper on, also has a grass area for our dog to play - with access down to the water. Blair was very helpful with anything that we needed and had lots of suggestions on things to do and see in the area. We would definitely stay here again.

Helen C.recommends

June 10, 2024

Smokey View

A treasure of a site!

What a treasure of a site! A beautifully kept and stunning location to park up for a couple of days and just enjoy the scenery, wildlife and local area. The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter, as we could simply relax and unwind - we didn’t move the RV from the moment we arrived until we left - just exploring the shoreline and local walks. Blair was really helpful before we arrived in terms of directions and things to do in the area, where to eat etc. we really appreciated the firewood and lighters so we could get enjoy a cosy campfire.

Location

Sydney, Victoria, Nova Scotia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Mi’kma’ki and Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking