Two brand new tiny cabins are available at Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s newest campground, Mkwesaqtuk/-Cap-Rouge. Discover the charm of the tiny cabins nestled between the mountains and the sea, overlooking the Gulf of St Lawrence. Parks Canada’s newest accommodation option offers a cozy retreat for friends, families with young children, and couples of all ages. Experience the joy of camping without the hassle of tent setup.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s newest campground, Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground, is located on the western side of the park along the Cabot Trail, and approximately 16kms from the village of Chéticamp.
GPS Location: 46°42’52.8″N 60°55’59.4″W
This cliff-side retreat is perfectly located where the mountains meet the sea, and offers visitors a private, backcountry camping experience with the convenience of being a frontcountry campground. Campers will use a Parks Canada cart to transport their gear a short distance to their walk-in spot.
Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground offers 40 unserviced, walk-in campsites with fire pits, five walk-in oTENTiks and our two Tiny Cabins which opened in August 2025. Please note that pets are welcome at campsites but not permitted in oTENTik units or Tiny Cabins.
One oTENTik and four campsites are accessible.
Campground Services:
Fire pits and firewood
Washrooms with hot showers and flush toilets
Potable water
Kitchen shelters with picnic tables and wood stoves
Interpretive house
Solar powered lighting in the parking lot and in the oTENTik units
Propane heat available in the oTENTik units
Visitor Centre is a short drive with nature bookstore, family corner, and Wi-Fi
Cell phone reception varies within campground
Activities:
Visit the Parks Canada Red Chairs, providing stunning views overlooking the cliffs.
Access a cobblestone beach, perfect for walking, playing in the water, or launching your canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
Hike or bike Le vieux chemin du Cap Rouge trail (9kms round trip).
Nearby: Parks Canada programming in July and August including nature presentations, guided hikes, a weekly campfire, and Indigenous programming (applicable fees for some programming)
Nearby: Hikes catering to a variety of ages and abilities, including Acadian trail (for panoramic views of the coastline), Salmon Pools trail (for an easier hike along the river), and Le Buttereau trail (for breathtaking coastal views and Acadian history).
In Cheticamp: golf, sandy swimming beach, cultural museums, whale tours, craft shops, laundry, restaurants, groceries, gas stations
The national park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.
#KeepitWild
Please be responsible and join us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life.
Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship.
FRENCH:
Deux nouveaux petits chalets peuventêtreloués au nouveau terrain de camping du parc national des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton, le camping de Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge. Découvrez le charme de ces petits chalets situés entre mer et montagnes qui surplombent le golfe du Saint-Laurent. Ce nouveau mode d’hébergementproposé par Parcs Canada permet aux amis, aux familles avec de jeunes enfants et aux couples de tous les âges de profiter d’un séjour confortable. Découvrez les joies du camping sans voussoucier du montage de la tente.
