Cheticamp Campground – Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Price Information
$25.50 - $100.00
Months of Operation
May 17 - October 28
Hours Of Operation
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only
available from mid-May until mid-October.
Location
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, 16648 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, Cabot Trail
Contact
Description
Located in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this is a quiet family campground with the mountains as a backdrop by the Chéticamp River. Approximately 8 km north of the village of Chéticamp.
122 sites (most have fireplaces) with 69 tenting, 24 hook-up sites (E, W, Se; 15 & 30 amp),14 with electrical, 10 oTENTiks and 5 equipped camping sites. Accessible sites are available.
Campground Services:
Facilities / Services:
122 sites (most have fireplaces) with 69 tenting, 24 hook-up sites (E, W, Se; 15 & 30 amp),14 with electrical, 10 oTENTiks and 5 equipped camping sites. Accessible sites are available.
Campground Services:
- Washrooms with hot showers and flush toilets
- Potable water
- Kitchen shelters with picnic tables and wood stoves
- Visitor Centre close by with nature bookstore, family corner, and Wi-Fi
- Playground
- Firewood
- Cell phone reception varies within campground
- Interpretive programming in July and August including nature presentations, discovery zones, tea talks and a weekly campfire.
- In Cheticamp: golf, sandy swimming beach, cultural museums, whale tours, craft shops, laundry, restaurants, groceries, gas stations.
- Get the whole family involved in geocaching to find Parka’s hat and learn to identify 5 native trees. Earn a Parks Canada souvenir and have a ton of fun!
There are several walking/hiking trails, including:
• Acadian for panoramic views of the coastline
• Salmon Pools for an easier hike along the river.
• Skyline (a 15-minute drive away) for a truly magnificent view of ocean & mountains.
Reservations: 1-877-737-3783 (January 21 to October 27)
GPS Location: N46 39.121 W60 57.211
• Acadian for panoramic views of the coastline
• Salmon Pools for an easier hike along the river.
• Skyline (a 15-minute drive away) for a truly magnificent view of ocean & mountains.
Reservations: 1-877-737-3783 (January 21 to October 27)
GPS Location: N46 39.121 W60 57.211
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only
available from mid-May until mid-October.
Facilities / Services:
- Accessible
- Bilingual/Multilingual staff available
- Pets welcome (except in oTENTiks and Equipped Campsites)
Detailed Information:
- This property accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Debit card.
- Activities: Fishing, Hiking
- Admission: Park pass required.
- Directions: North of Chéticamp at park entrance.
Facilities / Services
Wheelchair accessible
Bilingual/Multilingual staff available
Internet access
Pets welcome
Amenities
Flush toilets
Playground
Showers (Free)
Electrical hook-up
Sewage hook-up
Unserviced
Water hook-up
Cooking shelter
Open sites
Shaded sites
Detailed Information
This property accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Debit card.
Activities: Cycling, Fishing, Hiking
Admission: park pass required
Directions: North of Chéticamp at park entrance.
