Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2021!
Open June 2 to October 11, 2021
230 Graves Island Road, East Chester, NS B0J 1J0
Telephone: (902) 275-4425
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
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Accessible Features | Park office Restroom with showers |
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47 Unserviced Campsites |
6 wooded sites and 44 open sites with parking, campfire ring/grill, and picnic table Campsites 82, 91 & 107 are closed. |
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33 Serviced Campsites |
Open sites with two way hook up (30 amp electrical service and drinking water) |
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12 Walk-In Campsites |
8 wooded and 4 open |
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Group Campsite |
Group camping not available in 2021 Contact the Lands and Forestry office in Lunenburg |
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Restroom with Shower Masks required inside facilities Open with physical distancing and enhanced cleaning. Closed for cleaning daily (times posted at park) Open overnight |
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. |
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Vault Toilet (Outhouse) | Frequency of cleaning will be indicated with signage. Vault toilets (outhouses) are available throughout the park. |
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Drinking Water | Water taps are available throughout the campground |
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Dishwashing Station Open with physical distancing |
Dishwashing station located at the Comfort Station |
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Trailer Dump Registered campers only |
Dump station available for registered campers |
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Park Office Mask required for entry |
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. |
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Firewood/Ice | Firewood and ice can be purchased at the Park Office. Times posted at the park. |
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Program Area | Space for outdoor activities or programs |
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Group Use Shelter Not available in 2021 |
Not available in 2021. |
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Waste/Recycling | Waste sorting and recycling containers located throughout the park. Please do not dispose of propane cylinders or coals in the garbage containers. |
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Wi-Fi |
Available at the park office and surrounding area. |
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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 |
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Beach Access |
Saltwater on Mahone Bay |
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Boat Launch Open with social distancing |
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. |
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Paddling (Canoe/Kayak) | Mahone Bay |
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Swimming Unsupervised | Unsupervised swimming at the beach |
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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 |
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Hiking Trail |
3.2km gravel surfaced trail |
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Look Off | Multiple look-offs along the scenic Coastal Trail |
For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia
