St. John's 
Stay awhile and enjoy a few adventures in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Parks this summer, like crossing a suspension bridge to an abandoned village at La Manche Provincial Park or enjoying the sandy beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Campsite reservations open on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. NDT, offering options for both serviced and unserviced sites at 13 provincial parks.
Serviced sites, available at parks like Dildo Run and Frenchman’s Cove, are priced at $30.90 nightly, while unserviced sites across 13 campgrounds cost $20.15 per night.
A $7.00 reservation fee, covering the ParksNL Campsite Reservation Service, applies to each booking, with a $6.00 fee for changes. Cancellations are free.
Vehicle entry fees also apply, with daily passes at $10, nightly passes at $7, and a seasonal pass offering access to all parks at $50.
Nine parks will be open for the Victoria Day holiday weekend. Sandbanks and Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Parks are opening earlier this year, while Blow Me Down Provincial Park is extending its open season by one week. Seasonal camping fees have been updated accordingly, and any unsold seasonal campsites will be available for short-stay reservations on the Monday prior to each park’s opening date.
Newfoundland & Labrador Parks Reservation – 2026 Season
Credit: NL Parks
- J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park: Situated 10 kilometres from the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal, J.T. Cheeseman Park is an ideal entry point to Newfoundland and Labrador, featuring bogs, forested hills, diverse wildlife, a sandy beach, and a waterfall hiking trail. It offers 75 campsites, 22 of which have electrical service and are equipped with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle spaces. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- La Manche Provincial Park: Located south of St. John’s, La Manche provides a dramatic landscape with a 50-meter suspension bridge leading to an abandoned village. It boasts 82 forested campsites with picnic tables, fireplaces, vehicle spaces, and views of La Manche Pond and River, capturing the imagination of its visitors. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Lockston Path Provincial Park: Near Port Rexton, this park offers a base camp for exploring the Bonavista Peninsula, with 57 campsites, 25 of which have electrical service. Amenities include picnic tables, water taps, fireplaces, and vehicle spaces, with sites nestled along a winding stream and close to sandy beaches. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Notre Dame Provincial Park: Located between Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor, this park rests on Junction Pond, surrounded by a boreal forest. It offers 100 campsites with picnic tables, fireplaces, and space for vehicles, perfect for enjoying the sandy beach, swimming, and wildlife. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Pinware River Provincial Park: On Labrador’s southern coast, this park offers 22 forested campsites near a beautiful river flowing into the Strait of Belle Isle. Facilities include picnic tables, fireplaces, vehicle spaces, and pull-through sites near the beach for larger RVs. Season: May 29 to September 14, 2026
- Pistolet Bay Provincial Park: At the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, Pistolet Bay Provincial Park is minutes from major attractions and offers 30 campsites in a forested area with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle space, set in a region known for its beauty and views. Season: May 29 to September 14, 2026
- Sandbanks Provincial Park: An off-the-beaten-path gem near Burgeo, Sandbanks features undulating sand dunes and magnificent sandy beaches. It’s 30 campsites come with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle space, set amidst a beautiful spruce-fir forest. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park: The first provincial park, located northeast of Deer Lake, is known for salmon angling at Big Falls. With 148 campsites, it offers picnic tables, fireplaces, vehicle spaces, and proximity to the Humber River. Season: May 15 to September 7, 2026
- Barachois Pond Provincial Park: 20 kilometres from Stephenville, this large park offers 150 campsites near Barachois Pond, with picnic tables, fireplaces, vehicle spaces, and easy access to hiking trails and beaches in a fir-forested area. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Blow Me Down Provincial Park: In the Bay of Islands, this park offers private campsites surrounded by mountains, with picnic tables, fireplaces, vehicle spaces, and a large area for RVs, showcasing the area’s natural beauty. Season: May 29 to September 14, 2026
- Butter Pot Provincial Park: Just 30 minutes from St. John’s, Butter Pot offers 175 campsites in a forested area with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle space, near ponds for swimming and fishing, with breathtaking views from Butter Pot Hill. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
- Dildo Run Provincial Park: On New World Island, near Fogo Island, Dildo Run features 55 campsites in a forested area with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle space, in a park dotted with hundreds of islands, offering fantastic hiking trails and vistas. Season: May 29 to September 14, 2026
- Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park: On the Burin Peninsula, Frenchman’s Cove offers 75 campsites in a forested area with picnic tables, fireplaces, and vehicle space, close to a natural freshwater barachois and a hiking trail, making it a great base for exploring the region. Season: May 15 to September 14, 2026
When: Campsite reservations will begin on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 a.m. NDT.
How Much: Varies
Reservations can be made:
Online: ParksNL Campsite Reservation Service
Telephone: 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) (available from 7:00 am-11:30 pm daily once the service has launched)
