Charlottetown 
Prince Edward Island is set to open reservations for its provincial parks for the 2026 season on April 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. local time (AST).
The island boasts a network that includes eight camping parks and 12 day-use parks, celebrated for their spectacular beaches, scenic landscapes, nature trails, and a wide range of outdoor activities and educational programs.
Highlights include Brudenell River, the largest in the east, with golf courses and a resort; Cabot Beach, offering historical insights and recreational programs; Cedar Dunes and Jacques Cartier, both providing unique beach experiences and accessibility features. Linkletter is admired for its scenic views, while Northumberland is a gateway for travellers. Panmure Island offers diverse amenities against a picturesque backdrop, and Red Point, near Souris, is celebrated for its serene beaches and natural beauty, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience across the parks.
Camping Fees:
Camping fees vary by level of service, starting at $38 for unserviced sites and rising to $50 for three-way premium service sites, which offer the most amenities.
For those looking for more comfort, camp cabins accommodating up to 4 persons are available at $75, providing an alternative for those seeking a more structured camping experience.
2026 Season Camping
If you want to book a seasonal campsite for the camping season from June 12 to September 20, 2026, the Seasonal Campsite Lottery application is open from February 23 to March 6.
- Brudenell River Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to October 12, 2026: Brudenell River Provincial Park, the largest in eastern Prince Edward Island, offers an extensive recreational palette, including two championship golf courses, a variety of sports, and water activities. It’s complemented by a resort, children’s programs, and adventures like kayaking and horseback riding.
- Cabot Beach Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to October 4, 2026: Cabot Beach, western PEI’s largest park, dazzles with its vast day-use area, featuring accessible playgrounds and a lively activity center with children’s programs. It offers supervised swimming in picturesque Malpeque Bay and houses the historical Fanning School on its grounds.
- Cedar Dunes Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to September 27, 2026: Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, nestled by the Northumberland Strait, offers a stunning ocean-front camping experience. With its extensive beach, proximity to West Point Lighthouse, and breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, it’s a haven for nature lovers.
- Jacques Cartier Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 through September 27, 2026: Jacques Cartier Provincial Park offers a blend of natural charm and accessibility, including a supervised beach, a floating wheelchair for inclusive swimming experiences, and comprehensive amenities like restrooms, showers, and a playground.
- Linkletter Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to October 4, 2026: Linkletter Provincial Park, nestled by Bedeque Bay, offers a picturesque blend of green spaces and bay views. It’s ideally located for visitors attending summer hockey schools at nearby Slemon Park and is the closest camping site to the Confederation Bridge.
- Northumberland Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to October 4, 2026: Located near the Wood Islands Ferry terminal, the park is one of the great choices for visitors starting or ending their PEI adventure. Famous for its cliff swallow nests and offering children’s programs and supervised swimming, this park provides a serene escape with its lush landscapes, a shallow beach perfect for clam digging and bird watching.
- Panmure Island Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to September 27, 2026: Epitomizing Prince Edward Island’s picturesque beauty and straddling a causeway with water on both sides, Panmure Island Provincial Park offers diverse amenities like a supervised beach, restaurant, tours of the historic lighthouse, and the tranquillity of sheltered bays and expansive ocean views.
- Red Point Provincial Park — Camping Season: June 5 to October 4, 2026: Red Point Provincial Park, cherished for its expansive green spaces and captivating views of the Northumberland Strait, sandstone cliffs, and stunning beaches, is located just 10 minutes from Souris.
