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MacLeod's Beach Campsite
Overview
MacLeod's Beach Campsite offers a quintessential Cape Breton camping experience, blending the rugged beauty of the coastline with a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Located along the scenic shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this park is celebrated for its stunning ocean vistas and direct access to a sprawling sandy beach. It serves as a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the Maritimes while enjoying a community-focused environment that feels both historic and inviting.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just north of the town of Inverness on the western side of Cape Breton Island, the park occupies a prime position on a bluff overlooking the water. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling emerald hills and the dramatic cliffs typical of the Nova Scotia coast. Visitors often find themselves captivated by the breathtaking sunsets over the gulf, which provide a perfect backdrop for evening campfires. Its location near the iconic Cabot Trail makes it a strategic home base for exploring the diverse terrain of the island.
Amenities & Park Features
The campsite provides a variety of sites to accommodate different RV sizes, including options with full hookups and spacious areas for larger rigs. Facilities are well-maintained for guest comfort, featuring clean washrooms, hot showers, and a convenient laundromat. Families appreciate the onsite playground and the availability of a canteen for quick snacks and basic supplies. The park’s standout feature is the private path to Broad Cove Beach, which allows guests to walk from their campsite directly to the sand to enjoy the warm salt waters.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the shoreline, guests are only a short drive away from the world-renowned Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses in Inverness, which draw enthusiasts from around the globe. For active travelers, the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail offers miles of multi-use paths for biking and hiking with incredible scenic overlooks. The local area is also a cultural hub, featuring traditional Scottish music and local festivals. Exploring the nearby Glenora Distillery or taking a day trip into the Cape Breton Highlands National Park are highly recommended excursions.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is ideal for nature-loving families and RVers who prioritize natural scenery and beach access over high-end resort luxuries. It is a fantastic choice for travelers seeking a slower pace of life where the primary entertainment is the rhythmic sound of the ocean waves. Those embarking on a Cape Breton road trip will find it a convenient and memorable stopover that captures the authentic, rustic spirit of coastal Nova Scotia and the warmth of Highland hospitality.
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User Reviews
Alexe
The view is amazing! He had the pleasure to have a waterfront lot and it was just perfect. The subsets are to die for. We will definitely come back 😍
Aislyn Barclay
Absolutely our favorite campground we stayed at on cape Breton! MacLoed’s beach was our favorite beach on the whole island (and we saw many). Sandy, clean, sheltered by dunes, gorgeous cliffs on either side. So breathtaking. The campground has a gorgeous view of the beach up on the hill. If you have an rv, highly recommend getting a site up top for the view. We played on the beach with our son and daughter all day long. Chris at the front desk was so great. Super friendly, he brought my son a surprise bag for his birthday bc they hadn’t yet stocked ice cream for the season.
Michael F
Absolute Gem (close to Inverness) of a campground with its own beach (unsupervised) the beach is a bit of a climb down and up but once you’re down there you’re good. Might find some seaglass down there as well. Will definitely be back. If you’re tenting some sites have some Epic Look offs. The roar of the oceans below and the skies above are extremely scenic. This appears to be a full service campground, with canteen, (ice, firewood, laundry, washrooms, potable water everywhere, rv grounds and shower facilities. Washrooms are somewhat maintained but could be cleaner (soap was not replaced regularly, seats need to be tightened, hot water is boiling hot (no joke will scald you so be careful , especially with kids) and we didn’t see it but felt they could of used a kitchen (since we can’t rinse our dishes off at the hose bibs) to was your dishes in. The main entrance off the street is a hairpin turn and easy to miss. I’m not sure if this is ideal for RV’s but would be nice to have alternate or fixed up area to get down.
Catherine Stewart (Cat)
We stayed here 2 nights ago. Our site was tiny, miles from the one washroom and shower building (about 5 stalls and 3 showers for a massive campground of about 170 sites), had a firepit we had to drive over to park our car, and was rimmed by poison ivy with no warning signs. It was an exhorbitant $50 for this unserviced site. No wifi except at main office. The beach is lovely, and everything is spotless but for $50? No way would I recommend or stay there again. It was a case of "any old port in a storm" and they take advantage of that. The Pit toilets are disgusting.
Ken Martell
Great beach. The upper campground is a bit busy for my liking, but the sites down by the beach are a bit larger and offer more privacy.
