Amherst Shore

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  • Group use shelter
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  • Trailer Dump Station
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Open June 3 to October 10, 2022
6596 Hwy 366, Amherst Shore, NS B0L 1E0
Telephone: (902) 661-6002
 

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​Facilities and Services:

Please review the COVID-19 Restrictions and the park rules and regulations prior to making a reservation. 

accessible icon Accessible Features Park office 
Vault toilet 
Restroom with shower
Campsites
Camper shelter
camping icon 12 Unserviced Campsites

Wooded sites with parking, picnic table and campfire ring/grill
serviced sites icon 32 Serviced Campsites

Wooded sites with two way hook up (30 amp electrical service and drinking water)
Pull-through sites (2, 4, 6 & 8)
Parking, campfire ring/grill, picnic table 
Accessible campsites (11, 13, 43 & 45)
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Restroom with Shower

Washroom facility with mens and womens washrooms with toilets and showers.
Limited roadside parking with no designated spaces. Open and clear approach to 
building.  Benches for seating near the building.  Well lit entrance. 
Accessible stall has a 32" door and grab bars.  Sink and counter have knee space.
Roll-in shower with level threshold, lever style fixtures, fixed seat, and a portable 
seat is available. 
vault toilet icon Vault Toilet (Outhouse)

Vault toilets (outhouses) are available throughout the park
Accessible vault toilet near the park entrance (minimal grade to door, grab bars by toilet)
Drinking Water Icon Drinking Water Water taps are available throughout the campground
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Dishwashing Station

Dishwashing station located at the Comfort Station
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Trailer Dump
 

 Dump station located near park office.
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Park Office

Accessible entrance from a solid wooden ramp, door has a 12mm bevelled 
threshold and clear width of entry
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Firewood and ice can be purchased at the Park Office
Times posted at the park
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Camper Shelter

Open-air style camper shelter centrally located in the camping area
waste recycling icon Waste/Recycling Waste sorting and recycling containers located throughout the park.
Please do not dispose of propane cylinders or coals in the garbage containers.
wifi icon Wi-Fi Available at the park office and surrounding area.
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Beach Access

Saltwater on the Northumberland Strait.
Red sand/cobble beach located in the day use area 1.3km from campground
Swimming icon Swimming Unsupervised Unsupervised swimming at beach 
Change house icon Change House Located near the beach
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3 wooded hiking trails available

Trail Map
Playground icon Playground

Centrally located in the camping area

For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia 

Amherst Shore