Located just five minutes from the center of St. John, this historic 2,200-acre park offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for hikers, swimmers, botanists, golfers, joggers, and cross-country skiers. Both tent camping and RV camping are permitted at Rockwood Park, and RV sites are equipped with electrical hook-ups for trailers. The campground features picnic tables, fire pits, hot showers, and restrooms for your convenience. Those who are interested in the local ecology, geology and history can visit the Rockwood Park Interpretive Center, an educational center with permanent exhibits and a 40-acre arboretum. The park is also home to an interactive zoo with rare species including Siberian tigers, golden lion tamarins, and snow leopards.
Rockwood Park Campground
P. O. Box 535
Saint John, NB E2L 3Z8
Canada
506-652-4050
rockwoodparkcampground.com
This RV and tent campground on the St. John River lets you choose between wooded or riverfront sites. Open from May to September, Hardings Point Campground offers a wide range of amenities for RV campers, including running water, electrical power, sewage and garbage removal, and winter storage facilities for seasonal campers. Here you'll find a number of family-friendly summer activities, including dances, magic shows, and the annual Canada Day Cook-Out. The area features trophy bass fishing, nature trails and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Hardings Point Campground
P.O. Box 2506
Saint John, NB E2L 4S8
Canada
506-763-2517
hardingspointcampground.com
Located less than 20 miles west of St. John's, this spacious RV park contains 25 acres of farmland and 100 acres of forested land where campers can stretch out and enjoy the peace and quiet. Privately owned by the Moran family since 1783, the property is home to an antique house dating back to 1850 that is rich in local history. Century Farm Family Campground is open between May 15 and September 30, and you'll find lots of events during the season, including the annual Canada Day celebration, a children's fishing contest, a corn boil, the campers' annual auction, and the North Brunswick Day horseshoe tournament. Services and amenities at Century Farm Family Campground include fire rings, hot showers, a laundry room, wheelchair accessibility, trailers for rent, and picnic tables. You'll also find a scenic swimming beach, a recreational hall, and hiking trails.
Century Farm Family Campground
67 Ocean Wave Drive
St. Martins, NB E5R 2E8
Canada
506-833-2357
centuryfarmcampground.com