Fishing Cove Campground – Cape Breton Highlands National Park The Google rating is 5

Located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this campground has 8 overnight unserviced sites in an open backcountry campground. Explore the12-km return hike to your campsite which sits alongside an ocean cove at the base of MacKenzie Mountain. GPS Location: N46 47.792 W60 52.471

No fires allowed and no potable water available; bring camp stove and water, pack out garbage.

Campground services:

• Pit privies; bring your own toilet paper.
• Bear pole provided to safely store food and animal attractants

Reservations required through the Parks Canada Reservation System;  check-in at a Parks Canada Visitor Centre, or by phoning 902-224-2306, to obtain your backcountry permit.

Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.

#KeepitWild

Please be responsible and join with 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.

Photo credit for first two photos: Parks Canada – Jacques Pleau

Date Details/Hours of Operation

Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.