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Wayside RV Park
Overview
Wayside RV Park is a long-standing destination for travelers seeking a quiet retreat along the rugged coast of Nova Scotia. Established as a family-run operation, the park offers a classic camping experience with an emphasis on natural beauty and friendly service. It serves as a vital gateway to the famous South Shore, providing guests with scenic views of St. Margaret's Bay that truly define the maritime experience. The park is known for its peaceful environment where the sound of the ocean is never far away, offering a relaxing pace for any traveler.
Location & Surroundings
The park is nestled directly on the scenic Lighthouse Route (Highway 333), making it an ideal stop for those navigating the winding coastal roads of the province. Glen Margaret offers a tranquil setting away from the dense tourist crowds while remaining only a short drive from essential services and local markets. The surrounding landscape is a beautiful mix of dense forest and granite shorelines, providing an authentic coastal atmosphere that captures the spirit of Nova Scotia's South Shore during the summer months.
Amenities & Park Features
Guests at Wayside RV Park can choose from various sites equipped with full hookups, including reliable water, sewer, and 30-amp electrical service. The facility prioritizes cleanliness and convenience for its guests, offering well-maintained washrooms, hot showers, and on-site laundry facilities. Most sites are level and offer complimentary WiFi access for those who need to stay connected during their journey. For those traveling with four-legged companions, the park remains a pet-friendly environment, ensuring your dogs can enjoy the fresh sea air along with you.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw for many visitors is the world-renowned Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, which is located just a ten-minute drive from the campground. Visitors can spend their days exploring the iconic fishing village, dining on local lobster, or photographing the historic architecture. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Polly's Cove Hiking Trail offers a more secluded way to experience the unique coastal barrens and stunning ocean vistas. The vibrant city of Halifax is also reachable within forty minutes for those seeking urban exploration.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an excellent choice for RVers who value a quiet and intimate atmosphere over the noisy activities found at large-scale commercial resorts. It is particularly well-suited for retirees, solo travelers, and couples who are looking for a reliable and comfortable home base while they immerse themselves in local maritime culture. If you prefer easy access to major landmarks combined with a peaceful place to park your rig at the end of the day, this location will perfectly complement your travel style.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Michelle B
Thank you so much for the nice stay! Traveling in 2 Sprinter vans in mid October…the choices were awfully limited, seems 75 % of campgrounds are closed for the season. Two nice sites facing the beautiful little cove. Water at the site was already shut off, the the washroom was clean and the showers hot! :)
R. F.
Booked in May but assigned sites in open grassy area beside highway and the entrance. No trees - 30 amp service. Excellent dog walking path, but unfortunately the province was under fire an - not just no fires but no walking in woods so had limited opportunity to use this incredible path. Staff were helpful. This is an older park, but the layout still offered walking areas for the dogs. It is on part of the very old range, so outside of the area we were given the camp ground is in wooded areas.
E.J. Bancroft ON
Nice park with friendly hospitalible hosts. We weren't happy with the first site chosen for us, as it was a pull through close to road , which would be ideal for certain campers but not for us. Debbie (owner) suggested another site (37) which was perfect. As soon as we set up we went back to Debbie and changed our stay from 3 nights to 5. This is a generational business that has stood the test of time and evolved with modern facilities, while keeping with the rustic environment that connects camping with nature. WELL DONE
K S
This place was great for what we needed. Full hook ups with friendly staff where they keep place clean. Recycle and garbage kept clean. They have a laundromat as well. Showers are pay to shower, $1 gets you 10 minutes which is long enough to shower and then wait for the timer to run out. They allow tents for people that enjoy camping as it was when camping first began. RVs are also a nice way to enjoy nature here as well. Great place to camp either way you enjoy your camping experience.
Jacques Levesque
Spent 2 nights here, would not recommend. The locations is nice, the staff we met was rather accommodating and helpful, but... On the way to our site, parts of the premises looked like a junkyard with abandoned machinery, rotten fence and such. The washrooms were less than pleasing. Sinks and toilet bowls seemed to be frequently cleaned but as an other reviewer mentions, there were A LOT of spiderwebs, in every corner of the bathrooms and showers. We were late in the season, maybe the staff has built some fatigue but that justifies nothing. We paid a full price afterall. I got the feeling that the owner was letting the place go, did not want to invest in this place. I will do the same.
