A must-visit town in Nova Scotia. Great food, great people, great downtown and activities to have…read morefun on the ocean.

Before I get to my review, I wanted to let you know how to get to my YouTube video of this…read morelocation: https://youtu.be/Dqt6nwOr7bM This location is great. It's located 40-45 minutes outside of Halifax. This is a tent, trailer and RV friendly location (although I'm not sure they have any pull through sites). There are 95 spots available (combined). Open May 18 - Oct 8 Wifi is available at the main entrance and surroundings areas. Will not reach to most of the park. This park has some amazing spots. None are right on the water, but a lot of them have some wonderful ocean views! There are flush toilets and free hot showers in the main bathhouse near the entrance. Vault toilets are located throughout the remainder of the park. You can bring one vehicle to your campsite. You must pay for any additional vehicles you bring with you to your site. You can leave any spare vehicle at the main entrance for free. There are many walking trails in and around this campground. The town of Chester is a 5 minute drive away where you can get supplies. You can buy fire wood onsite. Thanks for reading. Be sure to give me a thumbs up if this was helpful!

Graves Island is a jewel in the crown of Nova Scotia provincial parks. Located just outside of…read moreChester, Graves Island offers several attractions. For the daytripper, there are picnic grounds, a playground for the kiddos, walking trails, kite-flying fields and a tiny beach. Not much beats hanging out on a quilt under your beach umbrella while the kiddos bounce in the shallow waves. If you're planning a multi-day stay, the campground offers many amenities that have been upgraded in recent years. A modern wash-house offers hot showers and flush toilets - a real improvement! Campsites are generous and mostly secluded, allowing you to enjoy nature without being on top of your neighbour. Costs are reasonable, although regulations have tightened up in the last few years. Don't let that stop you, though - Graves Island truly has to be experienced to be believed.

Bought two nights at the Ovens but left after one night because of the rude actions of the manager…read moreJane who was upset that we bought our firewood outside the camp at the local gas station and it was our mistake that we did not read the rules about fire and we had a fire going in the morning, her employee said nicely that he was going to get water to put it out and we apologized but five minutes after he left to get water she came speeding into our campsite yelling at us! Asking us if we had a bucket to put it out?! We explained that her employee was bringing water she proceeded to yell about fire wood and then speeded off. We packed up and left. I believe that there are better ways to talk to people without hostility especially in front of children!

The Ovens Natural Park is located about 20 minutes from Lunenburg or 1.5 hours from Halifax, Nova…read moreScotia. "The Ovens" are a series of Sea Caves that branch off the Atlantic Ocean carving some beautiful holes into the cliffs of the land. Located on private property, this location is open from May till October. There is a mandatory admission ($10 for adults) to see this place. At very least, you get to hike the 1.5 kms long trail along the ocean to see the caves. If you are wanting to stay longer, they have a campground (tent, camper and cabin) should you wish to stay in the area. They do have size restrictions, so you'll have to leave you larger trailers or RV's at home. We spend 1-2 hours roaming the trails and taking our time reading the information provided about the history of the property and the area's gold rush past. We created a YouTube video of your experience as well which will really help you get a sense of the location. This is a beautiful area and well worth the trip. Perhaps a little on the expensive side, however, being able to see the caves was really quite amazing. If you come, be prepared for the temperature difference compared to inland - it's a bit cooler being on the ocean (even in the summer). For additional information on this location, plus direct access to the YouTube video, please check out our travel guide of this location on our website at www.joshthetravelguy.ca

I cannot believe no ratings yet!…read more Well. Been seasonal here for 3 years and coming here for close to ten! We cannot day enough great about this place! Lots to do for kids! Pool, activities, Yogi Bear tucking them in!! Nice new VIP spots complete with huge fire pits! Bring the marshmallows! Close to Greenwood for all the amenities! Give it a try!

From the owner: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort™ invites you to experience funtastic family camping here in…read morethe heart of the Annapolis Valley in beautiful Nova Scotia. For 16 years the Jellystone Park campground in Kingston, Nova Scotia has been the prime destination for family camping. This multi award winning campground has all the amenities to make your time here a foremost family camping experience. The Kuipers family, along with their fun and skilled staff look forward to serving you as you relax in your tent, RV or enjoy one of the fourteen cabins available for rent. Situated near the North Shore of Nova Scotia, this campground is only 10 minutes from the world famous Bay of Fundy, yet enjoys the balmy summer micro-climate of the luscious Annapolis Valley. Whether for a night, a week or a whole season, Yogi Bear™ along with his friends Boo Boo™ and Cindy Bear™ invite you to join them camping in Nova Scotia's top rated campground this summer!

Porter's Lake Provincial Park is less than 30 minutes from Halifax. This makes it a great spot to…read moreget away for the weekend, or for visitors to the area. We have camped at Porter's Lake several times, both in the RV sites and in the unserviced sites. The campground is located on a peninsula and an island, which is accessed by a bridge. This is a family campground, meaning there has never been any rowdy behaviour during our stays. There is a playground as well as a small beach. The park also has day-use picnic areas and a boat launch. There are water taps throughout the campground, and a comfort station with free showers, sinks, and flush toilets. The campground does not have wifi, but you can use the park's wifi at the ranger station. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire box. The 10 RV sites are set in two rows in an open area next to the lake. They are angled so each one has a view of the lake. Each site is about 50x50', grassy with level gravel pads, and has 2-way hook ups. There are some shrubs and small trees here and there, but not close enough to the pads or roads in the RV area to hit your vehicle. There is a dump station at the campground entry point. The unserviced sites are in two areas. One on a small hill on the peninsula, and the other on the island. A lot of the sites on the peninsula are good for RVs as well as tents. There are 38 sites here. Most are large. The sites are pretty open, so some have nice views, but there are a lot of small trees surrounding the sites, and, since many are staggered up the hillside, you still have a sense of privacy. There are also a few walk-in sites. The comfort station is at the top of the hill. The island's 32 sites are smaller, so more suited to tents. There are also some walk-in sites that are very private and border directly on the lake. Pretty nice to wake up to the sound of waves lapping on the water's edge. The online reservation system has pictures of each site, to help you pick one best suited to you.

I used to spend a lot of time at this park when I was a kidlet. I lived in Porters Lake and loved…read morebeing able to take trips to this great space to bike and camp. The park is a great size, with lots of places to set up camp, not to mention loads of areas to slip off of the shore and into the water. You can bring canoes and kayaks and enjoy some paddling, or else participate in land fun with bikes and balls, nets and rackets. The park changed quite a bit during hurricane Juan and now boasts more spacious sites, with new areas for RV access. There are no electrical hookups around the regular pitch areas, but if you have an RV you can get on the grid. There are toilets and showers available, as well as outhouses and taps sprinkled throughout the park. This is a great location for a city getaway. It only takes about 20/25 minutes to drive to the park from Halifax, but once you're there you'll feel miles away from town with the natural world warmly surrounding you. Make a reservation and head there in the summer - this is a lovely park that all should take advantage of!

We have returned to Wild Nature Campground for our second visit. They are continually improving the…read morecampground and the grounds are better than ever. The access road is uphill from the entrance moving you away from highway traffic noises. Internal roads are hard packed gravel with no bumps or puddles. Our site is wooded and well separated from our neighbors.

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Wild Nature Campground. A very casual experience and…read morethe owner operator went out of his way to make our stay one of the most pleasant experiences we have ever had at a private campground. Although this campground does not have much in the way of amenities for children it is a nice quiet retreat for the older camper who wants to beat the busy city life. I will be going back another time.

We have stayed here several times. New owners have spiffier up the house and office area. All…read morelooks good so far. However the sites are smaller and very little room to spare. Sorry but we won't be back. Just too close.

From the owner: We are open from May 15 - October 15. Small Campground with 32 Sites with 3 way service. 2 Sites…read morewith 2 way service. 3 Overflow sites with 2 way service. 5 Tent Sites. We sell ice, pop, condiments, and some campground novelties such as Hoodies, T-Shirts. We also sell Essential Oil Sprays for ticks, flies, and mosquitoes which are safe for children, adults and pets.

This little provincial park is a beautiful little island just a short water taxi ride away. And oh…read moreboy is it worth having to call the water taxi! The island is stuffed full of history, and it's a beautiful spot to spend a day or a weekend hiking. There are two retired British forts on the island - Fort McNab and Fort Ives. There's also a lighthouse, plenty of beaches and boarded up homes that used to belong to the McNabs family (I think?). But better than the history is how serene it is. The Friends of McNabs Island do tours if you want the official low-down on the history and all that, but it's such a nice spot to escape to for a day. You can camp there as well, though I haven't. It's absolutely beautiful, ad I can't wait to spend some more time there this summer.

McNabs Island is a gem of a place to visit. It's less than a 5 minute boat trip from Fishermen's…read moreCove and is a great day activity when the weather is nice. You can visit two old British forts - Fort Ives and Fort McNab. There is also Hangman's Beach which the British apparently used to hang deserters. If cemeteries are your thing, there is a cemetery of the McNab family and there is another one of some cholera victims. Mostly though, the island is a quiet place to hike and enjoy the scenery and have a picnic. I wasn't sure what the lighthouse was that I saw from Point Pleasant Park but it's Mauger's Beach Lighthouse. Hurricane Juan split the beach in two so you would have to wade through some water to get to the lighthouse now. There are a few summer houses on the island that are private property but it's mostly open space on the island. There are a few campsites you can reserve through the park website if you are so inclined.