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Corney Brook Campground
Highlights
Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past.
Please visit pc.gc.ca/ns and follow Parks Canada’s social media channels for information and updates on the status of all Parks Canada-administered places.
Overview
Part of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, 15 km north of Cheticamp. A small campground on the ocean, featuring 22 tenting sites with fireplaces. It’s a very popular spot and works on a first-come, first-served basis. Potable water is available. GPS Location: N46 43.580 W60 55.523
Note: No large RVs or trailers; this small campground is most suitable for tents and small pop-up car campers. No generators, please.
Campground Services:
• Flush toilets and running water
• Kitchen shelters with wood stoves
Activities:
- Ocean swimming (unsupervised)
- Hiking (within walking distance)
Pay by self-registration or at a Parks Canada Visitor Centre.
There are several walking and hiking trails nearby, including:
• Corney Brook for a walk in a river canyon to a waterfall
• Skyline (a 10 minute drive away) for a truly magnificent view of ocean and mountains
• Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge for picturesque ocean views
Park is open year-round but full visitor services are only available from mid-May until mid-October.
#KeepitWild
Please be responsible and join with us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life.
Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship.
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