Graves Island

Open May 20 to October 10, 2022

230 Graves Island Road, East Chester, NS B0J 1J0

Telephone: (902) 275-4425

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Facilities and Services:

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

Electronic Entrance Gate - swipe card

	Accessible Features	Park office Restroom with showers
	50 Unserviced Campsites	6 wooded sites and 44 open sites with parking, campfire ring/grill, and picnic table Campsites 82 & 91 closed
	33 Serviced Campsites	Open sites with two way hook up (30 amp electrical service and drinking water) Parking, campfire ring/grill, picnic table
	12 Walk-In Campsites	8 wooded and 4 open
	Group Campsite	Contact the Natural Resources and Renewables office in Lunenburg
	Restroom with Shower	Paved parking area with 2 designated accessible spaces (access isle between the spaces). Wide, level paved path from the parking area to sheltered concrete landing at the entrance. 25mm threshold to door with a clear with of 34". Accessible toilet stall has grab bars. Sinks have knee clearance. Accessible shower stall has grab bars on side and front walls.
	Vault Toilet (Outhouse)	Frequency of cleaning will be indicated with signage. 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
	Park Office	Paved parking at bottom of hill with a 1.6m wide paved path leading to the office (maximum slope of 6%). Small concrete ramp (with colour contrast) leads to a flat landing at the entrance door. Power operated door with a 34" clear width swings out and has an almost flat threshold. Seating area with both high and low counters. Accessible, universal washroom with flush toilet, grab bars, sink with knee clearance and child change table.
	Firewood/Ice	Firewood and ice can be purchased at the Park Office. Times posted at the park.
	Program Area	Space for outdoor activities or programs
	Group Use Shelter	Enclosed building located near the day use area at the head of the Coastal Trail.
	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 park office and surrounding area.
	Day Use/Picnic Area	Parking, picnic tables, drinking water, vault toilets, boat launch, beach access, and trail access overlooking Mahone Bay. Available for non-camper use
	Beach Access	Saltwater on Mahone Bay
	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)	Mahone Bay
	Swimming Unsupervised	Unsupervised swimming at the beach
	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
	Hiking Trail	3.2km gravel surfaced trail Trail Map
	Look Off	Multiple look-offs along the scenic Coastal Trail