Laurie

Laurie park
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2023 Operating Season: June 2 to September 11, 2023

4949 Hwy 2, Grand Lake, NS B0N 1Z0
Natural Resources and Renewables Office Waverley 902 861 2560

 

 
 
Facilities and Services:

Entry to the campground requires a gate access code. If you arrive at the park without an access code, please call 1-888-544-3434. Be prepared to provide your reservation information to obtain the gate code.

accessible icon Accessible Features Registration kiosk
Restroom with shower
camping icon 57 Unserviced Campsites

Wooded sites with parking, campfire ring/grill and picnic table
Walk-In Camping Icon 5 Walk-In Campsites Wooded sites overlooking Grand Lake
shower icon Restroom with Shower Washroom facility with one universal accessible/family washroom with toilet and shower, 
plus mens and womens washrooms with toilets and showers.
Parking is on the adjacent paved road.  Access to the building is by a low slope, brick 
walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.7m.  A level concrete landing provides access 
to the entrance doors.
A security code is required to enter the universal washroom.  The universal washroom 
has a toilet with tank for back support and a grab bar.  Sink has knee clearance.  
Shower stall has a hand held showerhead and a fold down seat.
vault toilet icon Vault Toilet (Outhouse) Vault toilets (outhouses) are available throughout the park,
Drinking Water Icon Drinking Water The water at Laurie Provincial Park is subject to a chemical advisory and is posted 
as not safe for drinking or cooking due to a small exceedance of the Maximum 
Allowable Concentration (MAC) for lead. Staff are working to remediate the issue. 

Campers should bring their own water for consumption. We apologize for any inconvenience. 
Provincial camping parks water systems are operated and tested in accordance with 

Canadian Drinking Water Standards as regulated by Nova Scotia Environment. 
More information can be found on the NSE website 
Dishwashing station icon Dishwashing Station
 		 The dishwash station at Laurie Park is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.  
Trailer Dump icon Trailer Dump
 		 Dump station available
Registration Kiosk icon Registration Kiosk Kiosk located at the entry building.  Paved parking about 60m to the rear of the 
building.  Access to the kiosk is by a concrete sidewalk with a curb cut.  Kiosk is on a 
gravel pad sheltered by the building overhang. The payment drop slot (Iron Ranger) 
is next to the sidewalk, slot height is 1.8m. 
Firewood icon Firewood/Ice Firewood and ice can be purchased at the Registration Kiosk. Cash only.
Times posted at the park.
Program Area Icon Program Area Space for outdoor activities or programs, located in the day use 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 Registration Kiosk and surrounding area.
 
Picnic table icon Day Use/Picnic Area Large day use/picnic area with parking, picnic tables, drinking water, change house, and 
beach access.
Available for non-campers use.
Beach Access Icon

Beach Access

Freshwater on Grand Lake
Paddling icon Paddling (Canoe/Kayak) Grand Lake
Swimming icon Swimming Unsupervised Unsupervised swimming at the beach on Grand Lake 

Accessing Grand Lake is at your own risk. 
Change house icon Change House In the day use area
Fishing icon 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
trail icon Hiking Trail Wooded trail along Grand Lake
Lookout icon Look Off On the walking trail and near the walk-in campsites.  View of Grand Lake.

For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia