Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada
Camping
Things you should know regarding South Kouchibouguac Campground (PDF, 105 Kb)
Camping has always been a very popular activity in Kouchibouguac National Park. Campers appreciate the privacy and the feeling of tranquility the Kouchibouguac campsites provide. Nearby sandy beaches, playgrounds, the bikeway and nature trails offer something for everyone.
Whether you like camping in wide open spaces or wooded, isolated sites, Kouchibouguac has what you need. © Parks Canada / Sophie Bastien
Camping is so popular at Kouchibouguac that the campgrounds are often full during the peak period of June 25th to August 25th. For this reason, we highly recommend you take advantage of our reservation system . A limited number of sites will continue to be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have not made a reservation, it is very important as soon as you arrive in the area that you inquire at the park Visitor Centre regarding the availability of campsites.
There are also other excellent campsites in the Kouchibouguac Bay area. Ask our staff about them. No matter where you stay you can always take advantage of the many facilities and special programs offered at Kouchibouguac National Park, a special Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada protected ecosystem.
Your pets are welcomed in Kouchibouguac National Park's campgrounds. However they must be kept on a leash at all times and are never to be left unattended. Excessive noise will not be tolerated at any time, day or night (persistent dog barking is considered excessive noise).
South Kouchibouguac Campground
South Kouchibouguac campground has 311 front country sites that can accommodate both tents and recreational vehicles; 46 of these have electrical hook-ups.
South Kouchibouguac Campground is equipped with electrical hookups and offers some of the finest camping in Eastern Canada © Parks Canada / Gilles Daigle
The campground also has fireplaces , kitchen shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, washrooms and showers. There are three major loops; two of these are located in a wooded area. The third loop is located partly in an open field and in a semi-wooded area along the Kouchibouguac River. Firewood is for sale near the dumping station at the entrance of the campground.
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Côte-à-Fabien Campground
The Côte-à-Fabien semi primitive campground is the place to really relax and be away from it all. Parks Canada / Carmel Levesque
Côte-à-Fabien is a 32-site more isolated campground located on the north side of the Kouchibouguac River. The offshore barrier islands can be seen in the distance. This unserviced campground does not have hook-ups, showers or flush toilets, but it does have a superb location. All the sites at this campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Backcountry camping
Kouchibouguac National Park offers three different backcountry camping experiences: by foot, by bicycle, by canoe/kayak. Each one of these primitive campgrounds offers fireplaces, picnic tables and pit toilets. Firewood is available on site. Well water is available at 2 of the 3 backcountry campgrounds. Water is checked every 2 weeks for coliform and e-coli counts. Ask Park attendants about water situation. Campers must register at the Visitor Centre before going to the site.
Petit-Large Primitive Camping
This primitive campground, which has eight sites, is open year-round and is accessible by bicycle or on foot. It is located in a field surrounded by forest, 2.5 km from the Pijeboogwek parking lot and 0.5 km from the Petit-Large shelter. Fees
Pointe-à-Maxime Canoe Campground
This campground has four sites and is accessible only by canoe and/or kayak. It is located is the southern part of the Park near Cap Saint-Louis wharf. There is no well water available at this site.
Sipu Canoe Campground
This campground has four sites and can be reached by canoe or by foot. It is located along the Kouchibouguac River.
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Côte-à-Fabien Group Tenting
The Côte-à-Fabien group tenting facility offers a wide range of services. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (506) 876-2443. Available for organized groups only. It is located near the Loggiecroft wharf and near the Osprey nature trail. Its five sites (25 persons per site) each have a fireplace, five picnic tables and a flagstaff. Côte-à-Fabien group tenting also offers a large group kitchen shelter with two wood stoves and tables, recycling bins, pit toilets, well water and a playing field. There are no showers. A public telephone is available at the Loggiecroft fishing wharf.
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