Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kouchibouguac National Park adventure.
Sandy beaches, salt marshes, and bike trails draw families to this coastal New Brunswick park.
Located in eastern Canada on the Acadian Coast, Kouchibouguac National Park highlights both Acadian and Indigenous cultures for visitors who come to explore its beaches, sand dunes, and boardwalks and to spot grey seals just offshore. Located four hours by car from the Maine border and an hour north of the city of Moncton, the park has two frontcountry campgrounds with spacious campsites and three small backcountry camping areas, including two that are accessible only by canoe or kayak. For bicyclists, Kouchibouguac has more than 56 kilometres (35 miles) of gentle bike trails. The park is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve with stargazing activities June through September.
Kouchibouguac is busiest in July and August when summer visitors swim and sun at the park’s beaches. The long weekends in May (Victoria Day), July (Canada Day), August (New Brunswick Day), and September (Labour Day) are always the most crowded. Autumn is popular for hiking or cycling as the forests take on their fall colors. When the snow falls, you can go cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The Petit-Large Primitive Camping area stays open year-round.