Bog Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
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Located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this campground has 8 overnight unserviced sites in an open backcountry campground. Explore the 12-km return hike to your campsite which sits alongside an ocean cove at the base of MacKenzie Mountain. GPS Location: N46 47.792 W60 52.471
No fires allowed and no potable water available; bring camp stove and water, pack out garbage.
Campground services:
Reservations required by phoning 902-224-2306 and check-in at a Parks Canada Visitor Centre to obtain your backcountry permit.
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.
Photo credit for first two photos:
Parks Canada – Jacques Pleau
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