MacIntosh Brook Campground
Chéticamp, Ingonish & Area, North Highlands, Northern Cape Breton, Cape Breton Highlands National Park Area
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Located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, MacIntosh Brook Campground is nestled in the Grande Anse Valley, a hardwood valley between North and MacKenzie Mountains, 5 km from Pleasant Bay.
A wide open, grassy area with 10 unserviced sites alongside MacIntosh Brook. This is a beautiful campground to enjoy breathtaking fall scenery. Charge up at our electric vehicle (EV) charging stations before continuing on your journey.
GPS Location: N46 48.753 W60 46.063
Campground Services:
- Washrooms with flush toilets
- Large kitchen shelter with wood stoves
- Boil water before drinking
- An emergency call box is available as cell service is unreliable in this area
Pay by self-registration or at Parks Canada Visitor Centres
There are several walking and hiking trails nearby:
- MacIntosh Brook – for a walk in old-growth forest along the river to a waterfall. Interpretive panels share Mi’kmaw culture.
- Lone Shieling – to see a replica of a Scottish crofters hut
- Fishing Cove – Hike from the top of the mountain down to a small ocean cove, where a Scottish fishing community once existed on the rugged coast. One of the most challenging trails in the park!
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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