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Camping season is getting closer! You can book your provincial park campground now — check it out

We have some of the best campground in North America, seriously think about the quality parks that are right here in our small province. We’re already well into spring and that means provincial parks are set to reopen for booking. The parks themselves will start to slowly reopen by mid May but it’s a good idea to get booked in now to avoid disappointment for a perfect weekend getaway! Check out the booking schedule below!

Booking Dates

April 8April 9
Amherst ShoreBlomidon
BatteryEllenwood Lake
BoylstonGraves Island
Cape ChignectoLaurie
Caribou-Munroes IslandRissers Beach
Dollar LakeSmileys
Five IslandsThe Islands
Mira RiverThomas Raddall
Porters LakeValleyview
Salsman 
Whycocomagh

You can book HERE or call 1-888-544-3434.

Here’s when the parks actually open to the public

Park opening dates

ParkOpening DateClosing Date
Day Use ParksMay 15October 12
Amherst ShoreJune 5October 12
BatteryJune 5October 19
BlomidonMay 15October 12
BoylstonJune 5September 14
Cape ChignectoMay 15October 12
Caribou-Munroes IslandJune 5October 12
Dollar LakeJune 5October 12
Ellenwood LakeMay 15October 12
Five IslandsJune 5October 12
Graves IslandMay 15September 7
LaurieJune 5September 14
Mira RiverMay 29October 19
Porters LakeMay 15October 12
Rissers BeachMay 15October 12
SalsmanJune 5September 14
SmileysJune 5September 21
The IslandsJune 5October 12
Thomas RaddallMay 15October 12
ValleyviewJune 5October 12
WhycocomaghJune 5October 19
  • Ben Holmes has lived on the South Shore of Nova Scotia for most of his life and has a deep passion for the culture and community of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. He believes strongly in the importance of radio and other local media, and the role they play in keeping communities informed, connected, and entertained.
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