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Woolastook Park
Overview
Woolastook Park offers a serene retreat nestled along the scenic Saint John River in Upper Kingsclear. Once a provincial park, this destination maintains a high standard of natural beauty with over 200 acres of forested landscape. It provides travelers with a classic New Brunswick camping experience, blending a quiet woodland atmosphere with easy access to the majestic waterways that define the central region of the province.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just twenty minutes west of Fredericton, the park sits on the banks of the Mactaquac Headpond. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills and dense mixed-wood forests typical of the Appalachian range. Its position makes it a perfect base for exploring the capital region while remaining far enough from the city to enjoy clear, starry nights and the gentle sounds of the river landscape.
Amenities & Park Features
The park caters to various camping styles with options ranging from unserviced sites to those with power and water hookups for RVs. On-site facilities include modern washrooms, coin-operated laundry, and a spacious picnic area. Guests can also enjoy several recreational features:
- A private sandy beach and dedicated swimming area.
- A functional boat launch for exploring the Saint John River.
- Playgrounds, volleyball courts, and horseshoes for family fun.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Just a short drive away, history enthusiasts can visit Kings Landing, a renowned living history museum depicting 19th-century life in the Maritimes. Nature lovers often head to the nearby Mactaquac Provincial Park for more extensive hiking trails or a round of golf. The city of Fredericton offers vibrant farmers markets, local craft breweries, and cultural sites, providing a sophisticated contrast to the rustic park environment.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is an ideal match for boating enthusiasts and families looking for a traditional outdoor vacation with plenty of water access. Its quiet, relaxed pace also appeals to retirees traveling through Atlantic Canada who appreciate spacious sites and waterfront views. If you enjoy fishing, swimming, or simply watching the sunset over the water, this park provides the right balance of nature and accessibility.
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User Reviews
Terri Melvin
OMGOSH,,,,The kids had a blast!! Fun for the whole family'🥳 Two hours of water fun, like a mini wipeout obstacle course 🥳 Everyone wears a life jacket ❤️ reasonably priced and The owner and his worker were very nice. Definitely Definitely will be back!!
James Myshrall
This is where we have our camper. Lovely place to enjoy our camping season.
Victoria Makinwa
Beautiful river view!! Serene community and family-friendly environment with Golf course.
Scott Neish
Unless you are camping in an RV I would avoid this campground at all costs due to *unsanitary* conditions. This campground is primarily geared towards seasonal RV campers with little or no regard or consideration to tent campers or campers using the "wooden tents" or cabins. When we arrived at our campsite (#214 Bear Paw), we found a large amount of trash in the fire-pit area and it was obvious that although the site had been vacant for days, it had not been cleaned or tended to. We went ahead and set up camp - at the time it was around 50 degrees (fahrenheit) windy and drizzling so we didn't notice anything else wrong with the site. After setup we realized that the bathrooms/showers were at least a 1/4 mile walk back through the campground (verified on Google Maps). Just to note, the closest tenting site to the bathrooms was still further away than any of the camper/RV sites. The next day as the weather warmed we started noticing an overpowering bathroom smell coming from the woods right next to our tent. Upon investigating, we found that previous campers had been using the woods directly behind the site as a latrine with used toilet paper strewn everywhere. Not to excuse their actions, we believe this is a direct result of having a minimum 10 minute round-trip walk to the bathrooms. We considered moving to another tenting site nearby, but found the same issue in all the sites we checked (soiled toilet paper & trash). We immediately went to the office to complain and the attendant didn't charge for the previous night and offered to move us into the "wooden tents" or cabins (#3 & #4) right on the water. As we were moving into our cabin (#3) I noticed that it seemed a little dirty and when I began to set up our bedding I noticed a large amount of mouse droppings in the bunk. We checked the bunk of the other family we were camping with in cabin #4 (who had 2 kids) and noticed the same issue. As we investigated, it looked as if there were several seasons worth of droppings in the bunks. We returned to the office to demand our money back. The attendant offered us a 3 room cottage instead but we figured that with such an obvious lack of standards it wasn't worth our time and we left to stay at a nearby motel. This experience was bad enough on it's own, but I used to camp at Woolastook Park as a child with my family and it pains me to see what it has become. The owners, Blaine & Cheryl DesRoches, obviously need to take an interest in *all* of their customers and provide a basic level of cleanliness that anyone would expect. Even a couple of Porta-Johns closer to the tenting sites would go a long way.
Flash McQueen
Stuck in between two permanent because they lost our reservation we did over a month ago! Also watch out when turning into the campground they have two post for a chain to close the road that are right at the corner. They are in a very bad place! They damaged my trailer!!!!!! 8000$ damage