On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:39:08 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Saturday, 28 September 2013 13:22:17 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:51:17 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:


If you go to a campground, you've usually got the choice of a 'tent' site (no amenities) or an RV

site which would have electricity, water, and sewage (about half the time). You'd never need sewage

with a tent, but water and electricity are nice to have on cold and hot days. A little office heater

will do you nicely in a big tent. We never had an electric heater while tenting, even in Europe with

snow on the tent. The lantern gets it warm, and sleeping bags keep you warm.



Here's a nice place. Charges $5 more for water and electricity (well worth it). Even has a launch

ramp to the ocean, so you could take the boat.



http://www.waysidecampground.com/Home_Page.php



If we ever drag the 5er to Nova Scotia, we'd stay there.

John H.


Way too close to home for me. perfect for tourists wanting to see beautiful St. Margaret's bay and the sights in Halifax city. Energetic campers could bicycle to town.
Just before that campground on the same road is the Shinning Waters Marina.
Best ramp in the area re slope and dock but a bit narrow to access.
A bit pricy too.. compared to all the free launch ramps.
They charge $15.00 + HST for the day.
Worth it if the tide is low and you are entertaining guests.

As soon as the leaves turn I'm heading to Cape Breton. If you like beautiful scenery, it's hard to beat.
Trouble is, all the Provincial camp grounds close after Labour Day...including one at Lake o'Law. Too bad, but I guess it helps the private campgrounds make a buck on the shoulder season.

Well, it's always good to try out all your new stuff close to home the first time.

Lots of campgrounds on Cape Breton Island. Are the Provincial campgrounds free? So far, the private
ones I've looked at are in the $35/night range, which isn't too bad.
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John H.

Hope you're having a great day!