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Broad Cove Campground is located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park near the village of Ingonish on Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail, offering beach access and ocean swimming. With 202 total camping sites (182 reservable), it accommodates a range of camping styles: unserviced pitches, serviced sites with water/electricity/sewer, and oTENTik hybrid tent-cabin accommodations. The campground features showers, flush toilets, kitchen shelters, firepits, a playground, outdoor theatre, and interpretive programs. Nearby activities include hiking trails, geocaching, ocean swimming, and lake swimming. The campground operates seasonally from May 15 to October 26, with some sites available June 19 to September 2. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Campground’s official website.

ItemPrice
Unserviced with washroom building (toilets and showers)31.75 per night
Serviced with electricity, water, and sewer43.75 per night
oTENTik147.50 per night
Discount / deposit
Discount for consecutive nights7 or more nights15%
Seasonal pass discountValid until June 3048%

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Campground, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonMay 15 to October 26 (some sites June 19 to September 2)
Reservations202 total sites; 182 reservable. Book at reservation.pc.gc.ca or call 1-877-737-3783 (8 AM to 6 PM Atlantic Standard Time)
Stay limitUnlimited maximum stay
Backcountry and group campingCall 902-224-2306

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches202
Site types6 oTENTiks; 47 serviced (3-way with fireplace); 34 serviced (3-way without fireplace); 2 accessible serviced (3-way with fireplace); 60 unserviced (with fireplace); 51 unserviced (without fireplace); 2 accessible unserviced (without fireplace)
oTENTik featuresSleeps 6 people; raised level flooring; foam bunk mattresses; open-air grill; nearby water taps and washroom facilities with showers. Guests must bring sleeping bags, bedding, food, cooking gear, and utensils.

Prices & discounts

Park entry permitRequired in addition to camping fee

Location & access

Address35479 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia
GPS coordinates46.71009091500 N, -60.36557897410 W

Rules & policies

Vehicle limitMaximum one vehicle per site (exceptions for RVs towing vehicles)
OccupancyMaximum 6 people per site; maximum 4 adults per site
Alcohol and cannabisPermitted on registered campsites only
Not allowedPets in equipped tents and oTENTiks; generators between 9 PM and 8 AM; campfires outside designated fireplaces
Wildlife safetyKeep distance from coyotes, bears, and moose. Store food and scented items in vehicles. Use bear-proof garbage containers.

Good to know

Cell receptionCell reception varies; public phones available at kiosks and visitor centers
Emergency contactParks Canada: 877-852-3100; 911 for emergencies

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Campground.

Check-in14:00
Check-out11:00
Check-inAfter 14:00
Check-outBefore 11:00
Visiting hours08:00–22:30
Quiet hours23:00–07:00
Generator operation08:00–21:00

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🏞️ Attractions

Broad Cove BeachBeaches & swimming

beach in Nova Scotia, Canada

2.2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Broad Cove MountainSummits & peaks

mountain in Canada

3.9 km · ~35 min driveDirections ↗
Mary Ann FallsWaterfalls

waterfall in Nova Scotia, Canada

7.5 km · ~78 min driveDirections ↗
Ingonish Beach
Ingonish BeachBeaches & swimming12 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Cape Breton Highlands National ParkParks & play14 km · ~40 min driveDirections ↗
Franey MountainSummits & peaks

mountain in Canada

14.4 km · ~42 min driveDirections ↗
Cape Smokey Provincial Park
Cape Smokey Provincial ParkParks & play

Le parc provincial de Cape Smokey (anglais : Cape Smokey Provincial Park) est un parc provincial de la Nouvelle-Écosse situé sur l'île du Cap-Breton dans le comté de Victoria. Ce petit parc situé sur la piste Cabot possède un sentier de 10 km offrant de nombreux point de vue sur la côte.

25.9 km · ~32 min driveDirections ↗

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Are pets allowed at Broad Cove Campground?

Dogs are permitted but must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed in equipped tents or oTENTiks. Dog waste must be removed from the campsite.

Can I have a campfire?

Campfires are permitted only in designated fireplaces provided at each site. Firewood is available for purchase at the park.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is after 2 PM; check-out is before 11 AM. Visiting hours are 8 AM to 10:30 PM.

Are there discounts for longer stays?

Yes. Seven or more consecutive nights receive a 15% discount on accommodation rates.

When are quiet hours?

Quiet hours are from 11 PM to 7 AM. Generators are not permitted between 9 PM and 8 AM.

How much does it cost to camp at Campground?

Campground charges a camping fee.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Campground?

At Campground, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

How many pitches does Campground have?

Campground has around 202 pitches.

When is Campground open?

Campground is open May 15 to October 26 (some sites June 19 to September 2).

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