Trailer Dumping

  • Amherst Shore Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 14th
    6596 Hwy 366, Amherst Shore, NS
    Telephone: (902) 661-6002
    On the shore of the Northumberland Strait, offering an attractive mixed woodland setting for camping with some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas.
    Facilities and Services
    • 42 Campsites
    • 30 Serviced Sites 
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • WiFi available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Cumberland County Museum, Amherst
    • Thinkers Lodge National Historic Site, Pugwash
    • Tidnish Information & Interpretive Centre, Tidnish Bridge
    • Wild Blueberry & Maple Centre, Oxford

  • Battery Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 21st
    10110 Hwy 4, St. Peter's
    Telephone: (902) 535-3094
    Home to a number of historically significant sites, including the site of a lime kiln used to make plaster and mortar, some of which was used in the construction of Fortress Louisbourg, as well as the remains of two forts that were involved in the French and English struggle over the North American continent. The lighthouse found in the park serves as a beacon for the entrance to St. Peters Canal. Completed in 1869, the 800 m (2,600 ft.) the St Peter’s Canal and lock system allows vessels to sail between Bras d' Or Lake and the Atlantic Ocean.
     
    Facilities and Services
    • 53 Campsites
    • 21 Serviced Sites 
    • 8 Walk In Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • WiFi available at  the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    Nearby Attractions
    • St. Peter's Canal (adjoining)
    • Nicolas Denys Museum, St. Peter's
    • Wallace MacAskill Museum, St. Peter's
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia

  • Blomidon Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
    3138 Pereau Road, Canning, NS
    Telephone: (902) 582-7319
    Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife -- and the world's highest tides wash its shores. These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature.
    Facilities and Services
    • 77 Campsites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • Wi-Fi available
    • Self-registration from Sept 5th to Oct 14th
    Nearby Attractions
    • Randall House Historical Museum, Wolfville
    • Prescott House Museum, Starrs Point
    • Acadia University Botanical Gardens, Wolfville
    • Grand Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pré

  • Boylston Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to September 9th
    11131 Hwy 16, Boylston, NS
    Located between the communities of Boylston and Guysborough (town), Boylston Provincial Park is an ideal place to camp while touring the Eastern Shore. The wooded hilltop campground offers a spectacular view of Guysborough Harbour.
    Facilities and Services
    • 34 Campsites
    • Comfort Station
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • Wi-Fi available
    • Self-Registration Park
    Nearby Attractions
    • Mulgrave Road Theatre, Guysborough
    • Guysborough Historical Museum, Guysborough
    • Marina Boat Rental, Guysborough
    • Grassy Island National Historic Site, Canso

  • Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 14th
    2119 Three Brooks Road, Caribou, NS
    Telephone: (902) 485-6134
    A mile long sand beach offers some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas and the campground provide excellent opportunities for camping, or just appreciating nature.
    Facilities and Services
    • 90 Campsites
    • 24 Serviced Sites (electrical hook up only)
    • 9 Walk In Sites
    • Group Camping
    • Comfort Station
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • WiFi available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Hector Heritage Quay, Pictou
    • McCulloch House Museum, Pictou
    • Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Pictou
    • Museum of Industry, Oxford

  • Dollar Lake Provincial Park

    Open June 7to October 14th
    5265 Old Guysborough Road, Wyses Corner, NS
    Telephone: (902) 384-2770
    Situated on a large lake not far from the Musquodoboit Valley, Dollar Lake Provincial Park is the perfect escape. The quiet woodland setting offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, and fishing. A beautiful sandy beach at the north end of the lake offers fresh water swimming.
    Facilities and Services
    • 117 Campsites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Beach Access (supervised beach July & August)
    • Boat Launch
    Nearby Attractions
    • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum, Enfield
    • Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit
    • Mastodon Ridge & Showcase Nova Scotia, Stewiacke
    • Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park, Shubenacadie

  • Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
    1888 Mood Road, Deerfield, NS
    Telephone: (902) 761-2400 
    Nestled between two lakes in the heart of southern Nova Scotia, this 114 ha (280 acre) park offers a walking trail in a hardwood setting, canoeing, swimming, and camping for all those who like to enjoy the outdoors.
    The quiet beauty of nature is evident everywhere at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park. The shoreline holds some of Nova Scotia's rare plants, and the lakes have both brown and speckled trout, chain pickerel, and Atlantic salmon.
    Facilities and Services
    • 87 Campsites
    • 5 Walk In Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking trail
    • Beach access
    • Boat Launch
    • Self-Registration Sept 5th to Oct 14th
    Nearby Attractions
    • Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth
    • Yarmouth County Museum, Yarmouth
    • Cape Forchu, Yarmouth
    • Bangor Sawmill Museum, Saulnierville

  • Five Islands Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 14th
    618 Bentley Branch Road (Hwy 2), Five Islands, NS
    Telephone: (902) 254-2980
    Rising majestically from the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Five Islands Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia's premiere outdoor destinations. The park features 90 metre (300 ft.) sea cliffs overlooking the world's highest tides, a spectacular setting for camping or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking, beachcombing, rock collecting and clam digging.
    Facilities and Services
    • 92 Campsites
    • 35 Serviced Sites (water & electrical)
    • 10 Walk In Sites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • Limited WiFi available
    Nearby Attractions
    • Cobequid Interpretive Center, Economy
    • Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
    • Ottawa House Museum, Parrsboro
    • The Ship's Company Theatre, Parrsboro
    • UNESCO World HeritageSite Fossil Cliffs Museum, Joggins

  • Graves Island Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
    230 Graves Island Road, East Chester, NS
    Telephone: (902) 275-4425
    Joined to the mainland by a short causeway, Graves Island Provincial Park is typical of many of the small islands found along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This quiet ocean-side campground has long been a popular vacation spot for Nova Scotians and visitors alike.
    The campground is an excellent base for outdoor adventures including ocean kayaking and biking along the South Shore as well as day tripping to the area's many attractions.
    Facilities and Services
    • 95 Campsites
    • 33 Serviced Sites (water & electrical)
    • 11 Walk In sites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Shoreline access (unsupervised)
    • Boat Launch
    • WiFi available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    Nearby Attractions
    • DesBrisay Museum, Lunenburg
    • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
    • Knaut Rhuland House Museum, Lunenburg
    • Ross Farm Museum, New Ross

  • Laurie Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to September 9th
    4949 Hwy 2, Grand Lake, NS
    The quiet lakeside setting offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, canoeing, water skiing, fishing, and swimming
    Facilities and Services
    • 63 Campsites
    • 5 Walk In sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Shoreline access (unsupervised)
    • WiFi is available at the registration kiosk and surrounding area
    • self-registration park
    Entry to the park requires a gate access code. If you arrive at the park without an access code, please call 1-888-544-3434 or use the yellow phone at the park kiosk. Be prepared to provide your reservation information to obtain the gate code.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum, Enfield
    • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax
    • Shubenacadie Canal, Dartmouth

  • Mira River Provincial Park

    Open May 31st to October 21st
    439 Brickyard Road, Albert Bridge, NS
    Telephone: (902) 563-3373
    Jutting out into the famous Mira River and only minutes from Sydney or Fortress Louisbourg National Historic site, Mira River Provincial Park is the perfect escape.
    Facilities and Services
    • 156 Campsites
    • 59 Serviced Campsites (water & electrical)
    • 16 Walk In sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trail
    • Beach access (unsupervised)
    • Boat Launch
    • WiFi is available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    • Self-registration from September 5th to October 21st
    An electronic entrance gate system is in place. Campers will be charged a $3.50 deposit for the card. This charge will be refunded upon the return of the card when their camping stay is over. Please stop at the admin building when leaving to receive the $3.50 refund.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg
    • Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Marion Bridge
    • Miners Museum, Glace Bay

  • Porters Lake Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
    1160 West Porters Lake Road, Porters Lake, NS
    Quiet lakeside setting offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, boating, canoeing, water skiing, fishing, and swimming.
    Facilities and Services
    • 80 Campsites
    • 10 Serviced Campsites (water & electrical)
    • 27 Walk In sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Shoreline access (unsupervised)
    • Boat Launch
    • WiFi is available at the admin building and surrounding area.
    • self-registration park
    Please note: Park Gate is locked at 11:00pm
    Nearby Attractions
    • Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre, Porters Lake
    • Musquodoboit Railway Museum, Musquodoboit Harbour
    • Fisherman's Life Museum, Jeddore Oyster Pond

  • Rissers Beach Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
     5366 Hwy 331, Petite Riviere, NS
    Telephone: (902) 688-2034
    Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers a kilometre long white sand beach and boardwalk along an inland marsh.
    Facilities and Services
    • 99 Campsites (North Rissers & Little Rissers)
    • 19 Serviced Campsites (water & electrical)
    • 6 Walk In sites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Supervised Beach (July & August)
    • Change house with showers adjacent to beach
    • WiFi available (limited)
    Nearby Attractions
    • DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater
    • Hank Snow Country Music Centre, Liverpool
    • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg

  • Salsman Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to September 9th
    15641 Hwy 316, Country Harbour, NS
    Located on a small peninsula on the east side of Country Harbour, Guysborough County. Salsman Provincial Park offers campers a quiet setting to relax.
    Facilities and Services
    • 40 Campsites
    • Comfort Station
    • Shoreline Access
    • Boat Launch
    • Picnic area
    • Limited WiFi available
    • self-registration park
    Nearby Attractions
    • Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
    • Antigonish

  • Smileys Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to September 16th
    109 Clayton McKay Road, Hwy 14, Brooklyn, NS
    Abundant gypsum deposits have influenced the landscape and vegetation in and around the park. Campsites are nestled into a mix of forest and farmland habitats. Nodding trillium, ostrich fern, black-eyed susans can be found throughout the area.
    Facilities and Services
    • 81 Campsites
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • WiFi is available at the admin building and surrounding area.
    • self-registration park
    Nearby Attractions
    • Hockey Heritage Centre, Windsor
    • Uniacke Estate Museum & Park, Mount Uniacke
    • Museums & Theatres, Windsor

  • The Islands Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 14th
    183 Barracks Road (off Hwy 3), Shelburne, NS
    Bounded by Shelburne Harbour, The Islands offers visitors a maritime camping experience.
    Facilities and Services
    • 63 Campsites
    • Comfort Station
    • Unsupervised beach
    • Boat Launch
    • WiFi is available at the registration kiosk and surrounding area.
    • self-registration park
    Please note: Park Gate is locked at 11:00pm
    Nearby Attractions
    • Black Loyalist Heritage Center, Birchtown
    • Le Musée Acadien, Pubnico
    • Roseway River Trail, Shelburne

  • Thomas Raddall Provincial Park

    Open May 17th to October 14th
    529 Raddall Park Road, Port Joli, NS
    Telephone: (902) 683-2664
    Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore with over 650 ha (1,600 acres) the park offers visitors a wide range of outdoor experiences, including hiking, camping, picnicing, sight-seeing, or relaxing on the beach.
    Facilities and Services
    • 83 Campsites
    • 13 walk-in sites*
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • Cycling Trails
    • 3 Unsupervised beaches
    • Limited WiFi Available
    *Walk-in tenting options:
    Coastal Loop - tenting area overlooks a "Freshwater Fen" close to the camper beach (150m). It is accessed by a multi-use trail.
    Woodland Site - in tenting area offers a more enclosed or secluded feeling, it is situated on the coastal lowland area of the park but a little further inland.
    Nearby Attractions
    • The Dory Shop Museum, Shelburne
    • Perkins House Museum , Liverpool
    • Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct

     

  • Valleyview Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 14th
    960 Hampton Mountain Road, Bridgetown, NS
    Telephone: (902) 665-2559
    Quiet woodland setting overlooking the Annapolis Valley.
    Facilities and Services
    • 30 Campsites
    • Group Campsites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trail
    • Picnic Area
    • Interpretive Look Off
    • WiFi is available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Port Royal National Historic Site, Port Royal
    • French Basin Trail, Annapolis Royal
    • Upper Clements Theme Park, Annapolis Royal 

  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park

    Open June 7th to October 21st
    89 Provincial Park Road, Whycocomagh, NS
    Occupying a dramatic hillside overlooking the Skye River Valley and the Bras d' Or Lake, the park offers a quiet scenic setting for camping, picnicing, hiking, and access to the Bras d' Or Lake.
    Facilities and Services
    • 37 Campsites
    • 10 Serviced Campsites (water & electrical)
    • 3 Yurts*
    • Group Camping Sites
    • Comfort Station
    • Hiking Trails
    • WiFi is available at the registration kiosk and surrounding area
    • self-registration park
    *Yurts $59.95 per night for up to four people and $10 for each additional person maximum of six people.
    Nearby Attractions
    • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    • Cabot Trail
    • Highland Village Museum