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Plage Saint Pierre Beach and Campground
Overview
Plage Saint Pierre Beach and Campground offers a unique coastal camping experience on Chéticamp Island in Nova Scotia. This destination combines the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coastline with the rich cultural heritage of the Acadian community. As a family-friendly establishment, it provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to explore the western entrance of the world-famous Cabot Trail while enjoying direct access to the warm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it a favorite for those who appreciate natural scenery over commercial fanfare.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just across the harbor from the mainland, the park is located on Chéticamp Island, offering panoramic views of the Cape Breton Highlands. The surrounding landscape is defined by rolling meadows and sandy dunes, providing a buffer from the busier tourist zones. Travelers can enjoy a sense of isolation without sacrificing proximity to local conveniences. The beach itself is known for its fine sand and shallow waters, making it a standout feature of the local landscape and an excellent spot for watching coastal sunsets.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility caters to various camping styles, offering a range of sites that include full hookup options for large RVs as well as more rustic spots for tents. On-site conveniences include the following:
- Modern washrooms and coin-operated showers.
- Convenient laundry facilities for long-term travelers.
- A playground area for children.
- Direct paths leading to a supervised swimming beach.
The layout is designed to maximize views of the water or the highlands from nearly every site. The park provides on-site security during the peak season to ensure a safe and quiet environment for all guests.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Being at the doorstep of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, guests have immediate access to world-class hiking trails like the iconic Skyline Trail. In the town of Chéticamp, visitors can immerse themselves in Acadian music, folk art, and fresh seafood. Water-based activities are abundant, ranging from whale watching excursions to deep-sea fishing. For those seeking sport, Le Portage Golf Club is just a short drive away, offering a challenging course with spectacular mountain and ocean vistas.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an ideal choice for nature enthusiasts and families who prioritize beach access and scenic vistas. It serves as an excellent base camp for RVers embarking on the Cabot Trail journey who want a quiet place to unwind. It is particularly well-suited for travelers seeking an authentic maritime experience where the sound of the waves and the beauty of the island landscape are the primary forms of entertainment.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Félix Bélanger
We really wanna be transparent in writing this review to help both the employees doing their job and the campers. Pros: Great location and access to the beach, true sand dunes, uh-mazing views (especially at sunset), close to the Cabot Trail. The campsite has an all-around good and fun vibe! :-) Cons: It was overall pretty messy in regards of taking care of the infrastructures. We often entered the bathrooms/showers to find to no toilet paper whatsoever, and in a chaotic shape. We observed very little to no maintenance of the campsite unfortunately. We asked for wood once and there was none available (!). We also thought that paying up to 65$ for a night was a bit overpriced (we camped in tents with service), and even more so in the context of poor maintenance/infrastructure. We also observed a lack of signage to indicate anything really (including dishes and drinkable water). Doing dishes is by-the-way a pretty dubious experience in this campground. Overall, we do not recommend this campground for a long stay, although the beach and people at the campsite made it ultimately bearable.
Gail Sampson
Wonder why there’s no pictures of the facilities on this Web Site? Well that’s because you might as well say there’s none because they are so…. Gross no one would want to use them. We stayed 2 Days & all we could do is carefully brush our teeth & pee standing up. So filthy dirty it turned my stomach just to go into the building. The dish washing station might as well be abandoned. This place must have not had any updates since the 90’s. I have no doubts it must of been a great place back in the day but today it should be shut down by the board of health due to its uncleanliness.
Tracy Okell
We camped on a cold rainy weekend in May. We froze in our tent, so we rented a beautiful trailer they had. While we packed up our tent and stuff, they realized there was an issue with the hot water in the trailer, so they very generously put us in another much nicer unit. They were extremely helpful the whole time and always friendly and knowledgeable. The park is beautiful and the views are stunning.
Janessa Irene
The camp sites are pretty tight together and not overly private. As far as location is concerned, it really can't be beat. However, the bathrooms are not well insulated so they're very cold, very dated and somewhat unkempt. The paint is peeling and chipping on the doors and the hot water takes a very long time to heat up. If you are going for the location? 5 stars. If you're going for privacy? 4 stars. If you're going for the bathroom? 3 stars - at best.
Nikoo Mansourifar
Beautiful island. Clean camp site, but there is no Wifi on the sites!
