Five Islands

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2026 Operating Season: June 5 to October 12, 2026

618 Bentley Branch Road (Hwy 2), Five Islands, NS B0M 1K0
Telephone: (902) 254-2980

 

 
 
Facilities and Services:
accessible iconAccessible FeaturesPark office
Restrooms with showers
camping icon46 Unserviced Campsites

Mix of open and wooded sites with parking, campfire ring/grill and picnic table.

Campsites 44, 69 & 71 closed

serviced sites icon36 Serviced CampsitesOpen sites with two way hook (30 amp electrical service and drinking water)
17 pull-through sites
Parking, campfire ring/grill, picnic table
Walk-In Camping Icon10 Walk-In Campsites3 wooded and 7 open
Group Campsite IconGroup CampsiteContact the Natural Resources office in Bible Hill
shower iconRestroom with ShowerWashroom facility with mens and womens washrooms with toilets and showers.
Large gravel parking area with designated accessible spaces.  Uneven gravel 
path leads to a 1.7m wide, wooden platform and a concrete landing at the 
entrance doors.  There are thresholds at the end of the path and between the 
platform and landing.   Accessible toilet stall with grab bars.  Sinks have knee 
clearance.
Roll-in shower with a fixed seat, grab bars opposite the seat, and a fixed showerhead. 
vault toilet iconVault Toilet (Outhouse)Frequency of cleaning will be indicated with signage.
Vault toilets (outhouses) are available throughout the park
Drinking Water IconDrinking WaterWater taps are available throughout the campground
Dishwashing station iconDishwashing StationDishwashing station located at the Comfort Station
Trailer Dump iconTrailer Dump
 
Dump station available 
park office iconPark OfficeParking across from the building.  Asphalt path from road to entrance ramp.  
Sheltered deck accessed by a wood ramp with gentle slope and good edge 
protection (no railings).  Door is 35" wide with a narrow ramp.  Small seating 
area inside, counter does not have knee clearance.    
Firewood iconFirewood/IceFirewood and ice can be purchased at the Park Office.
Times posted at the park.
Program Area IconProgram AreaSpace for outdoor activities or programs
Group Use Shelter IconGroup Use Shelter

Large, enclosed building with a wood stove available for shelter on rainy days
or for activities and programs

waste recycling iconWaste/RecyclingWaste sorting and recycling containers located throughout the park.
Please do not dispose of propane cylinders or coals in the garbage containers.
wifi iconWi-FiLimited availability at the park office and surrounding area
Picnic table iconDay Use/Picnic AreaParking, picnic tables, change room, vault toilet, drinking water, beach access and 
trail access.
Available for non campers use.
Beach Access IconBeach AccessSalt water on the Minas Basin.  Tidal mud flats with rocky/cobble shoreline.
Paddling iconPaddling (Canoe/Kayak)Coastal, tidal waters
Swimming iconSwimming UnsupervisedSaltwater, tidal beach.  Be aware of rip current.
Change house iconChange HouseNear the beach, in the day use area
trail iconHiking Trail

Coastal Trail, 90m cliffs with lookoff
Red Head Trail 2.2km
Economy Mountain Trail 3.8km

 Trail Map

Playground iconPlaygroundCentrally located
Lookout iconLook Off90m cliffs overlooking the Old Wife, Five Islands and the world's highest tides.

For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia