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.
