The 2025 camping season is almost here! Campsite bookings for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will open at 9:00 AM Atlantic Time on April 1, 2, and 3. The full list of parks available for booking each day is below. Many parks will open for the season on Victoria Day weekend, and all parks will open by early June.
To prepare for booking, make sure your account on the reservation website is up to date before April 1st. Starting at 8:40 AM on April 1, 2, and 3, a virtual waiting room will be available.
Dollar Lake campsites: Campsites in Loop A and Loop D will be available on April 2nd, with water and electrical service added to sites D 38–44. Loop C is closed for upgrades and will reopen later this season.
Whycocomagh yurts: Due to winter storm damage, the yurts are unavailable for booking. Updates will be shared closer to the park’s opening.
Blomidon campsites: Loop 1 (campsites 1–27) will be available until September 1st. These sites will then close for upgrades starting September 2nd.
Starting April 1, 2025, there will be a 1% reduction in HST on Nova Scotia camping fees. Fees include all taxes. For more details, visit Camping Fees.
Daily burn restrictions continue in provincial campgrounds. Campfires are not allowed between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Always check burn restrictions before starting a campfire. Visit Burn Safe for updates.
Reservation Schedule
Tuesday, April 1: Blomidon, Ellenwood Lake, Rissers Beach, The Islands, Thomas Raddall, Valleyview
Wednesday, April 2: Amherst Shore, Cape Chignecto, Dollar Lake, Five Islands, Laurie, Porters Lake, Smileys
Thursday, April 3: Battery, Boylston, Caribou-Munroes Island, Graves Island, Mira River, Salsman, Whycocomagh
For more information, visit the Nova Scotia Parks website or Campsite Reservation website.
