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Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping

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· 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.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best all-around: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Creature comforts

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

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, was granted to American Loyalist Soldiers 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 believed 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 fall/winter moved from St Croix Island to Port-Royal in Nova Scotia (two years before the European arrival in Jamestown, Virginia, the earliest continuously occupied European settlement in the USA). 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 McKenzie brothers, 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 2 miles of shoreline and several beaches to enjoy. The property even has a 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 mid-season. 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.

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River, stream, or creek

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324 ratings · 270 reviews

Penny H.recommends

November 15, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Fantastic views! Great host!

Our stay at Mouth of Magaguadavic was terrific. Paul is a fantastic host and we loved his many recommendations of sights, restaurants, etc…as we travelled to his place, did day trips and then travelled on down the road in our continued journey. The road going in is a might steep but we easily got our 41” 5th wheel in and out. The site itself was huge and easily accommodated our rig. The views were incredible. Thanks, Paul for sharing your property with us! See you next time!

Brett F.

October 31, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Hi wind potential

I camped in Oct 2024. If you use this campsite, make sure your gear can weather heavy wind. I was here for 2 nights. The first was great, the second was scary windy. I camp in a gazelle T4. I've never used every possible staking point before. I even lashed guy lines to the grommets on the fly sheet. With all that, I still wasn't sure if the tent would make it. It was close, but at first light, I packed as fast as I could, and headed out. While taking down, the wind almost snatched my fly over the cliff. Close call, but I grabbed it. If you're OK with this kind of weather, great. If not, heads up.

Meaghan T.recommends

October 21, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Absolutely GORGEOUS, lots of campsites with beautiful views to choose from, very kind and knowledgeable host. We would definitely come and stay again!!! Our site was on the beach where we watched the sunset, and moon rise over the water. Truly a wonderful experience

Lisa R.recommends

October 20, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Great experience!

Quiet, beautiful campsite close to the water. Would recommend! A lot of info included by host about area and fun facts!

Brad H.recommends

October 18, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Rivers and tides

I rarely use this overhyped word but: Epic. Cliff overlooking the river. Fundy like tides. Trees. No one around.

Carol H.recommends

October 18, 2024

Mouth of the Magaguadavic

Exceptionally beautiful property! Very private and the amount of untouched coastline is incredibly special. We did only a quick touchdown as part of a longer trip, but will definitely be back- with kayaks! Paul was super friendly and helpful too!

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