Good news, Halifax… campgrounds in HRM are open! With the official start to summer only weeks away, we are all excited to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and ocean air. With schools not yet on summer holidays, you can still have a great camping getaway without venturing too far away. Check out these awesome campground destinations that are only a short ride away – in and around our city!
Woodhaven RV Park
Woodhaven RV Park, located in Hammonds Plains, is situated on 70 acres of open and wooded land, within Halifax city limits. Are you tired of staring at your RV in the driveway with nowhere to go? Get away from the city sounds and head to this peaceful retreat for endless outdoor relaxation and fun.
Nothing says summer like a refreshing dip in a pool and the whole family can enjoy a swim at the Woodhaven heated inground pool – open daily from 10 am to dusk. It is also close to Atlantic Splash Adventure (Opening June 30th, 2023), and this year (2023) the campground will be right across the road from Splashifax as it returns to Hatfield Farms.
Don’t forget to bring your bikes and let the kids cruise around the campground or swing and slide the afternoon away at the playground. After the crew is all played out, relax for the evening with a campfire under the stars.
Woodhaven RV Park
Address: 1757 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
Phone: 902.835.2271
Email: info@woodhavenrvpark.com
Website: www.woodhavenrvpark.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/woodhavenrvpark
Shubie Campground
Shubie Campground is located on the shores of Lake Charles at Shubie Park in Dartmouth. You can go from downtown Dartmouth to this outdoor oasis in minutes – and it’s also just a hop, skip, jump, and ferry ride to downtown Halifax. Shubie Campground offers various types of camping sites including both RV and tent sites. Don’t have any camping gear? No problem! They also have a family-sized yurt that is available to rent. Fun!
Staying at Shubie Campground is like having a backyard full of adventure! Shubie Beach, a great place to swim and have a picnic, is only a few steps away. And don’t forget about all Shubie Park has to offer – hike, bike, play tennis, hang at the playground, check out the pump track or rent a canoe!
Shubie Campground
Address: 30 John Brenton Drive, Dartmouth
Phone: 902-435-8328
Email: stay@shubiecampground.com
Website: www.shubiecampground.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShubieCampground
Halifax West KOA
Halifax West KOA is located on the Sackville River in Upper Sackville. This family campground offers RV and tent camping, as well as, cabin and RV rentals.
The KOA has lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained – swim in the pool, monkey around on the playground, get acrobatic on the jumping pillow, or rent a canoe and paddle the Sackville River!
Halifax West KOA
Address: 3070 Hwy 1, Upper Sackville
Phone: 902.865.4342
Email: halifaxwestkoa@gmail.com
Website: https://koa.com/campgrounds/halifax/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalifaxWestKOA
Porters Lake Provincial Park
With over 70 sites available, including serviced, non-serviced and walk-in, Porters Lake Provincial Park is an ideal spot to start your fishing, canoeing, or kayaking experience. It is also close to the beach and hiking trails, so it is the perfect spot for any self guided, adventurous family.
Address: 1160 West Porters Lake Road, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1L3
Phone: 902-827-2250
Website: www.parks.novascotia.ca/park/porters-lake
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Porters-Lake-Provincial-Park/565193486967495
