The Islands

2024 Operating Season: June 7 to October 14, 2024

183 Islands Park Road, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0

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General Inquiries call Natural Resources and Renewables Churchover (Shelburne) Office: 902-875-2501

Facilities and Services:

Please note: Day-use visitors must leave the park by 10:30 pm. No entry after 11:00pm.

	Accessible Features	Registration Kiosk Restroom with shower Campsites
	61 Unserviced Campsites	Wooded sites. Parking, campfire ring/grill and picnic table. Accessible campsites (59, 60 & 61)
	2 Walk-In Campsites
	Group Campsite	Contact Natural Resources and Renewables office in Shelburne
	Restroom with Shower	Washroom facility with 6 universal mobility accessible washrooms with individual  entry doors.Gravel parking area next to building. Level concrete pad at base of stairs or wooden ramp with handrails.   Level wooden deck provides access to the individual entrance doors. Deck is  wide enough for 2 wheelchairs to pass freely. 4 washrooms have 6' clear floor and 2 have 7'6" clear floor turning circle.  All  fixtures comply with CSA/ADA accessibility standards including a fully accessible  low threshold shower complete with handheld showerhead and transfer bench.
	Vault Toilet (Outhouse)	Vault toilets (outhouses) are available throughout the park.
	Drinking Water	Water taps are available throughout the campground
	Dishwashing Station	Dishwashing station located at the Comfort Station
	Trailer Dump	Dump station available
	Registration Kiosk	Kiosk located on the sheltered porch of the entry building.  Gravel parking  area across the road with limited parking next to the building (no designated  spaces). Porch is accessed by 2 wooden steps or a wooden ramp.  Ramp has a  slope of 7-8%, clear width of 1.3m, hand rails and edge protection for some of  the ramp length.  Level landings at top and bottom of the ramp and stairs.   Picnic table for seating on the porch.  Kiosk and phone are at reachable height.   The payment drop slot (Iron Ranger) is next to the building on a gravel mound,  slot height is 1.48m.
	Firewood/Ice	Firewood and ice can be purchased at the Registration Kiosk. Cash only. Times posted at the park.
	Program Area	Space for outdoor activities or programs
	Waste/Recycling	Waste sorting and recycling containers located throughout the park. Please do not dispose of propane cylinders or coals in the garbage containers.
	Wi-Fi	Available at the registration kiosk and surrounding area.
	Day Use/Picnic Area	Boat launch, picnic tables and vault toilet. Available for non-campers use
	Boat Launch	Public boat launch available when park is open Please follow the on site parking instructions and remember that gates are locked when  the park closes.
	Paddling (Canoe/Kayak)	Shelburne Harbour
	Fishing	Fishing is permitted with a Nova Scotia sport fishing licence.   Please check fishing regulations.  Visit the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture website for more information

For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia