Terra Nova/Malady Head

Max

Go camping around here every summer, very nice spot with trails and lots of stuff to do.

A M

It is a beautiful place BUT a few things to consider and consider them well! A) Noise: This would have been a FIVE star but the fact that I was kept awake until 1:30 am by screaming kids in the field who then woke up at 8 screaming at the top of their lungs non stop- is prompting a 2-3 star but I think the place is lovely in a way so I’ll give it 4 stars. The kids were unbearable- not your average noise or kids playing- NO- this was a few kids just screaming at the top of their lungs endlessly! I had to leave for the day, and when I got back he was still screaming. Nobody taught him how to talk properly I guess. BUT If this were adults we’d have been told to keep it down because people are or were sleeping- or because it’s disruptive to leave and quiet- the fact that it was a kid or two screaming at the top of their lungs at 8 am or 9 am- who had NO respect for anyone else on the campground angers me. I am a daughter of an immigrant and my mother would have made sure we didn’t disrupt anyone’s morning or sleep that way. Screaming I mean screaming at the top of their lungs- like they were being slaughtered. That Was enough for me to leave all day. People come to the woods for peace. I don’t know why quiet hours are not from 11 pm - 11 am! Many people have kids that sleep in or maybe adults just want a quiet peaceful morning in nature so to have kids screaming like wild banshees- makes me never want to return. There are rules for a reason but it seems like they could scream all they wanted to. With no recourse. The field is by cabins 41-46 I believe so keep that in mind. Great if you have kids just tell them not to scream like hyenas out of respect for others. ;) Wild animals are quiet in comparison. First and LAST impressions are everything. So I did feel sorry for the mom with the baby who was up all night and finally got them to sleep and having to listen to this family screaming with NO regard for anyone else in the campground! And as Voices carry as do screams and all these few kids could do was scream at the top of their lungs? NOT one person- ranger- park employee told them to keep it down or NOT scream out of respect for anyone else. What an awful morning :( 2) Traffic. Staff & vehicles. Beware sites that are anchored in by three access roads or footpaths. If you are by any of the cabins in the 20’s- and on the opposite side of the pond- there will be sooooo much traffic. Many of those cabins are cornered in by THREE roadways plus a footpath. So again noise and overall disruption was a huge issue- constant driving traffic along gravel stones, my dog could barely relax, people walking along a footpath. He kept barking and he doesn’t bark but it was too much. We had no peace or privacy. I erred in picking a campsite with a back and side exposed to roads. Never again. 3) SMELL- Cabins along 40-53 I believe are in an area that is prone to the smell from the cesspool. So on the odd occasion wind or what not is not working in your favour YOU WILL get the smell of human feces and urine all day and all night. This was more noticeable when the sites were empty as normally the smell of bbq- and bonfires mask this immensely. But the days I was there - it was so strong I had to move 3 x. 4) There is little to NO service in the area so this allows for a peaceful time but also you’ll have to leave the park if you want to use your phone or any internet unless you have a hub or starlink with you. :) 5) Staff is incredible- I just wished they’d have told me about the cesspool/ septic smell before I set up my tent. 6) Some of the sites are super hard- not sandy so it’s impossible to get your tent stakes in- so keep that in mind. Even hammering them in was impossible. 7) if you’re camping now still NO fires and temperature drops to 8-9 degrees which is cold & not fun. 8) Showers are amazing and very HOT!! Kitchen sink is big and hardly ever busy. 9) Security does drive around until 4 am so this will make you feel at peace and at ease. I barely or rather I never noticed the car lights- I always fell asleep.

Luba

We were happy to stop here with our motorhome on the way to St. John's. Beautiful woods and vistas, nice trails. Great amenities at a moderate price. Sites not cramped, lots of privacy. We had two dogs with us. Enjoyed our stay very much.

hoda golpayegani

Such a great camping area. You need to exit the trans Canada highway at the Malady head camping sign and reach to registration kiosk in the entrance to get the key and pay the entrance fee which was almost $13 for our family of two assaults and one child. We stayed in oTENtik number 094 which was the one close to the bathrooms. The bathrooms are perfectly clean with lots of hot water showers. There was a fire place out side the oTENtik and a BBQ with a propane tank ready to use. They provided some woods for the fire as well. There was a tab for water (not sure if potable or not as we had plenty) right next to our tent. Two sinks were available to wash the dishes in front of the bathroom building just bring your own soap. Electricity wasn’t available in Malady head oTENtiks but there were some led lamps inside the tent. Also, there was a heater inside the tent. It was a lovely experience for us staying there and there are lots of good hikes and beaches around to explore and enjoy while camping. I definitely try to book for next camping plan.

Carson Brown

Okay campground but the limited quiet hours mean it’s very noisy until late into the night (quiet time starts at midnight!). Bathrooms have massive flood lights outside that stay on all night long, negating the Dark Sky Preserve aspect of this park.